Millions Told To ‘Keep Windows and Doors Closed’ Across 3 States
Millions of Americans are being urged to “keep windows and doors closed,” limit time outdoors, and rethink their daily routines as air quality alerts spread across parts of Colorado, California, and Florida this week. The warnings, issued through the National Weather Service (NWS) and regional air ...
Don’t call 911 for fireworks unless it’s an emergency, police say
Law enforcement agencies across the Denver area are asking residents to think twice before calling 911 for fireworks complaints ahead of July 4th.
Aurora creates police oversight office in final vote
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously Monday to create a police oversight office as the city’s consent decree comes to an end. Without discussion, council members approved a final ordinance creating the Office of Public Safety Accountability, prompting city officials to begin the hiring process. The office will ser
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Brings All the Good Times to Denver
Jeff Hanna | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Denver, Colorado | June 18th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert. Ooh-wee, ride me high. Thursday night's final show of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour at The Mission Ballroom in Denver left diehard Dirt fans on a high note of misty-eyed, heartfelt sm
Municipal sentencing reform bill in Denver moves forward
The Denver City Council introduced legislation Monday aimed at aligning municipal penalties with state law to “stop criminalizing poverty.” The bill, which was heavily revised and amended, was moved forward on a 10 to 2 vote, with Councilmembers Darrell Watson and Amanda Sawyer dissenting. Currently, people in Denver c
Denver residents voice frustration over prolonged outdoor pool closures in minority neighborhoods
DENVER — Families in three Denver neighborhoods — all historically Latino or Black communities — are spending another summer without access to outdoor pools. It comes after years of closures tied to renovation projects continue to frustrate residents who say the delays reflect a deeper inequity in how the city invests
Mile High Mayhem: Giant Hail And Smoky Skies Set To Slam Denver
Denver wakes up under clear but smoky skies on Tuesday, June 23, with mid-morning temperatures near 59°F and a west breeze humming along at 15 to 20 mph. By this afternoon, the mood shifts fast, with highs near 86°F and an elevated risk of strong to severe thunderstorms from mid-afternoon through the evening.
First Look: Denver continues to raise the bar on Mexican cuisine with El Tule
It seems that Denver has reached a golden age for Mexican cuisine. For decades, we’ve celebrated our “Den-Mex” heritage with never-ending debates over who serves the best green chile. But a new generation of chefs and restaurant owners are introducing the ingredients, techniques and dishes they grew up with in their na
Colorado bridal shop owner ordered to prison for non-payment of $1.3 million in taxes
The 67-year-old owner of a Cherry Creek bridal shop was ordered last week to spend a year in federal prison for neglecting to pay employment taxes for 10 years.
People Drive From All Over Colorado For The Massive Cheeseburger At This Iconic Restaurant
The best cheeseburgers do not announce themselves; they make people redraw their weekend plans. In Colorado, one small, no-frills burger counter has built the kind of reputation that travels farther than any billboard ever could. It starts with a simple order, then becomes a story: juicy beef, melted cheese, a...
