The plot(s) thicken: local historians release new “Historic Cemeteries of Denver” book
Just before the preface of Denver historians Mark A. Barnhouse and James M. Cavoto Sr.’s new book “Historic Cemeteries of Denver,” there’s a photo of a headstone. It marks the burial place of no one person; instead, the photo marks the cemetery itself — in this case, at the Golden Cemetery, though Barnhouse says it sits in other sites as well. “This is a cemetery,” reads the stone. “Lives are commemorated — deaths are recorded — families are reunited — memories are made tangible and love is undi
Highly decorated sculptor with Denver ties dies at 84
Acclaimed sculptor Ursula von Rydingsvard had shows at the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Greenwood Village.
A new food hall anchors transformation in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood
Eats on the Platte is opening in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood, giving local vendors a subsidized space to launch their businesses and share their food traditions with the community.
Westminster Raid Nets Guns, Drugs and Stolen Trailer, Four Arrested
Westminster Police executed a search warrant at a home in the 7900 block of N. Lowell Boulevard, capping an investigation into motor-vehicle theft, drug possession and distribution, and eluding. Officers said they found drugs and several guns inside the home, along with a stolen trailer, and arrested four people on outstanding warrants and new charges.
Small plane goes off runway at Centennial Airport
A reported aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport on Wednesday prompted South Metro Fire crews to respond just before 4 p.m.
Man dies in morning shooting at Aurora apartment complex
A man died from a shooting that occurred at an Aurora apartment complex on Wednesday morning.
Stormwater pipe construction causes two-week closure of South Havana Street at Parker Road
AURORA | A portion of South Havana Street will remain closed for up to two weeks to accommodate stormwater pipe construction, creating a traffic obstacle on one of the city’s biggest and busiest north-south thoroughfares. Starting Tuesday, Aurora construction crews closed Havana at the north side of the intersection...
Gone for good – the 3 most beloved Colorado restaurants that recently closed
Colorado’s restaurant community has weathered a steady run of goodbyes, including two Denver favorites that closed in July. This fall brought three more losses, each tied to a different corner…
Driver crashes through garage in Denver metro area
A truck drove through the back wall of a garage in Littleton on Tuesday afternoon.
Denver toy store vandalized overnight, Pokémon cards stolen
A popular toy store in Denver is asking the community for help after one of its locations was broken into and vandalized overnight while suspects stole Pokémon and other trading cards.
