New documentary offers raw look at homelessness in Denver
A documentary premiering Thursday aims to showcase the lives of people living on Denver's streets — warts and all. The big picture: "Home" focuses on unhoused people who navigated Denver during the COVID pandemic, a seismic event that exacerbated a growing homelessness crisis still affecting thousands. Why it...
Global pharmaceutical company closing 2 Colorado locations, laying off hundreds
A global pharmaceutical manufacturing organization with headquarters in Seattle has announced the closure of its Boulder and Longmont locations, resulting in hundreds of laid-off workers in Colorado.
Denver PD searching for missing 11-year-old last seen in Green Valley Ranch area
The Denver Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl who was last seen in the Green Valley Ranch area Wednesday.
Denver Housing Authority Opens Flo in Sun Valley
The Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and its strategic partners celebrated a major milestone in the transformation of Sun Valley on Thursday with the grand opening of Flo, a 212-unit building designed for adults 55 and older and individuals with disabilities.
Suspect arrested, accused in deadly shooting in Parker
The shooting happened near South Twenty Mile Road and East Longs Way about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
This Federal Boulevard Tortilleria Is a Must-Visit
Federal Boulevard is packed with diverse places to dine, but don’t overlook its markets either — particularly Tortilleria Las Tres Americas. Javier Tapia, a native of Zacatecas, came to Colorado in the 1980s, looking for better opportunities than those available in Mexico. He quickly found employment at...
DPS named felon as interim principal before walking back appointment, raising questions about vetting
Denver Public Schools central office administrators informed parents in May that Peter Castillo would be the new interim principal at Denver School of the Arts — but they either didn’t know, or failed to disclose, that the retired educator was a convicted felon, The Denver Gazette has learned.
Denver police set for modest budget increase
Denver police's budget could grow slightly next year as it implements Mayor Mike Johnston's new strategy targeting so-called quality of life crimes. Why it matters: DPD is the rare city department that's getting slightly meatier in Johnston's bare-bones 2026 budget proposal , reflecting how essential the agency is to...
2 facing charges after throwing rocks at tow truck driver in Lone Tree
Two people were arrested after allegedly threatening and harassing a tow truck driver outside an apartment building parking garage in Lone Tree last week.
3rd suspect sentenced in connection with 2022 death of Denver community activist
DENVER — A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a second-degree murder charge in connection with the 2022 killing of East Colfax community activist Ma Kaing. Nu La, 23, was sentenced Monday to 18 years in prison, according to court records. He pleaded guilty in June 2024 to one count of second-degree murder.
