Denver Water to drain Meadow Creek Reservoir for dam inspection
Denver Water plans to begin draining Meadow Creek Reservoir in mid-July to allow for an inspection and upgrades to the reservoir’s 52-year-old dam, according to a July 9 operations update. The reservoir, located west of Granby, will be lowered to about 6% of its capacity to facilitate the work,...
Aurora council moves to penalize people who break public comment rules
Aurora City Council is moving forward with penalties for people who break public comment rules during council meetings. If passed at a future regular meeting, the rule changes would also prioritize students to speak during public comment sessions and limit people to speaking only one time per meeting. Currently, the co
Hiking in the James Peak Wilderness: Crater Lakes
The James Peak Wilderness protects 15 lakes and more than 20 miles of pristine, backcountry trail. Here's a look at Crater Lakes.
Golden, Colorado’s Build-Your-Own Burger Counter Makes Every Patty After You Order
A block east of downtown Golden, a burger counter with Christmas lights, concrete block walls, and a hand-lettered menu board does exactly what it promises. Every patty at Bob’s Atomic Burgers is made to order from fresh beef, and the build-your-own format is the whole point. You start by filling out a burger sleeve be
Designs for Front Range Passenger Rail trains released
The Front Range Passenger Rail District on Sunday unveiled the new brand identity and personality for its planned Colorado Connector intercity train service, known as CoCo. The district said the branding is intended to be welcoming, optimistic and distinctly Colorado while presenting a trustworthy and approachable iden
New study links oral therapy to growth in children with dwarfism
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) -- A new study shows children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, grew more than two centimeters per year on a new oral therapy, according to health officials. Children's Hospital Colorado was one of 27 sites across ten countries to participate in the study, which...
The experience of climate change captures dangerous shift better than numbers
On July 1, my neighbor gave birth to a baby girl. I met her a few days later, sleeping outside on her aunt’s lap on a hot, hazy evening in Northwest Denver. I ignored another air quality alert on my phone and complimented her full head of hair. I am nearing 30 years old; I […]
Redevelopment of Jackass Hill Park to begin next month in Littleton
For neighbors who live below the well-loved viewpoint in Jackass Hill Park, the joy of living by the park relies heavily on the behavior of its visitors. Here is how community voices shaped the future of this beloved natural park.
Man arrested after wife found dead following welfare check: Police
Denver police arrested a man in connection to a death investigation after the man's wife was found dead during a welfare check.
Massive Cold Front Brings Denver May Snow, East Coast Rain and Southern Severe Storms...
DENVER, CO — A large cold front is pushing from the Rockies to the Northeast, with snow in Colorado, heavy rain along the East Coast and severe storms in the South. The system is also raising the risk of air travel delays in the central and eastern U.S., including Denver.

















