2 dead after stolen vehicle crashes into pole during Aurora police pursuit
Two people in a stolen car died on Monday after slamming into a traffic light pole during a pursuit by Aurora police officers, according to police. During a Monday afternoon news conference, Aurora Police Department Commander Justin Shipley said the crash ensued after police attempted a traffic stop on a sedan stolen...
Historic Denver YMCA to close after 150 years, turning into affordable housing
The 45,000 square-foot property will be sold to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to be turned into affordable housing units in 2027.
Mountain Lion Spotted Stalking Colorado Neighborhood
A sleek mountain lion prowling through suburban neighborhoods near Denver recently turned a quiet stretch of homes into the kind of wildlife drama most folks only see on TV. The big cat, weighing an estimated 70 kilograms (150 pounds), was spotted multiple times lurking near parks, sidewalks, and even driveways—close...
As Denver homeless coalition tenants fear eviction, city funnels $2 million into legal, rental...
As some Colorado Coalition for the Homeless residents worry about the possibility of being evicted, the Denver City Council voted Monday to provide free legal help to 960 households facing eviction. The council also voted to pay Volunteers of America $1.1 million to provide housing and benefit navigation and rental...
Homelessness sensitivity training: Required video for Denver contractors
When the Denver City Council approves hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of contracts to serve people experiencing homelessness, they always require their non-profit and for-profit partners to go through homelessness sensitivity training.
Updated collared wolf map shows travel closer to the Denver metro area
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released an updated map of the pattern and travel of the collared wolves, showing significant movement towards metro area counties.
Suspect sentenced for killing man, leaving his body in alley in Denver
DENVER — A man was sentenced for shooting and killing a man in northeast Denver in August 2024, the Denver District Attorney's Office said on Monday. Taleur Davis was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in October, according to the district attorney's office.
Hip Hop Icons to Offer Classes to Colorado High School Students
Classes on innovation designed by hip hop icon Dr. Dre and producer Jimmy Iovine will be offered at two Colorado high schools next year.
Fired school dean sues Elizabeth School District after attempted book ban
The former dean of students — one of the only Black employees in the district — alleges that her firing was racially motivated and part of an effort to "silence" her and her criticism of the attempted ban.
Aurora police officer arrested, fired after alleged domestic violence incident
An Aurora Police Department officer was fired after he was arrested the night before Thanksgiving, the Aurora agency reported Monday.
