Supersonic jet maker says engines can power data centers, but weighs Colorado exit
Future data centers are expected to consume far more power than the current electrical grid can ever deliver. But Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Denver-based jet maker Boom Supersonic argues that “supersonic tech can fix that.” Even so, Colorado and Denver’s increasingly restrictive data center regulations could prom
Aurora report calls for mental health crisis review after deadly police shooting
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora’s independent monitor is calling for a broad review of the city’s behavioral health crisis system after the April 9 officer-involved shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead, and an officer and police K-9 seriously injured. The special report, released Wednesday, begins with Amare...
East Coast sandwich shop suddenly closes Colorado locations
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A New Jersey-based sandwich chain has quietly exited Colorado. PrimoHoagies closed its two restaurants in Colorado after three years in business. PrimoHoagies had opened two sub shops in Colorado in 2023, at 8170 S. Holly St. in Centennial and 6200 Leetsdale Dr. in Denve. Handwritten signs...
Gun just ‘went off’ when Jeffco resident shot teen looking for spot to take...
Two boys’ adventure scouting the Jefferson County foothills for the perfect spot to take homecoming photos in 2024 was shattered like the glass of their car’s windshield when a bullet came rushing in, striking one of the teens in the face. Brent Metz, a 40-year-old former elected leader...
Your Voice Englewood: Community-centric neighborhoods are heart of growing city
When Denver7 sat down with neighbors in Englewood, we quickly heard that the quirky, community-oriented neighborhoods are what have kept generations of families there.
RTD adds rail cars, ramps up security for busy downtown weekend events
The Regional Transportation District is adding rail cars to several lines and increasing security as it prepares for a surge in ridership from major events across downtown this weekend. RTD expects heavy crowds Friday through Sunday as fans head to Fan Expo Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, Morgan Wallen concer
This Colorado Ice Cream Shop Serves Small-Batch Scoops That Locals Keep Coming Back For
Sweet Action, located at 52 Broadway in Denver, Colorado, is a beloved local ice cream shop known for its inventive, homemade flavors and laid-back, welcoming vibe. With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,600 happy customers, this spot has earned its reputation as one of Denver’s sweetest destinations. The shop...
Trial starts for Conifer man accused of shooting teen who allegedly trespassed
The jury trial has started for a Conifer man accused of shooting a boy in the face after the two teens went onto — and then left — his property looking for a place to take homecoming pictures.
Colorado River’s dire state demands action from urban water users, experts say — few...
This story was first published at Big Pivots. DENVER | Dissonance exists between life-close-to-normal policies regarding urban water use and the growing crisis on the river. Casually surveying the urban landscapes in much of Colorado’s Front Range, you’d never know that the Colorado River — the source for roughly half
Here’s where the Denver-to-Fort Collins passenger train will stop and why
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A passenger train connecting Denver and Fort Collins is moving closer to reality. During Tuesday night’s Fort Collins City Council meeting, leaders with the Front Range Passenger Rail District and city officials discussed plans for the Colorado Connector, or CoCo. They talked about why the propose
