Safety grant helps businesses along West Colfax get security upgrades
A handful of small businesses along Denver's West Colfax Avenue are seeing change, thanks in part to a $228,000 grant aimed at improving safety and revitalizing the corridor.
Safety grant helps businesses along West Colfax see security upgrades
Small businesses along West Colfax are seeing change thanks to grant money being used for safety improvements and revitalization.
Denver may donate impounded cars to trade schools instead of selling them
Each year, thousands of vehicles impounded by the city of Denver are either auctioned or scrapped. But a new city ordinance could put those cars into classrooms.
Broomfield O line leads the charge with brains, brawn & brotherhood
They've got heart, size, and smarts -- and at Broomfield High School, the Eagles are betting big on their offensive line.
Denver considers banning sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits in pet stores
Denver city leaders are considering a ban on the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits in pet stores — a move aimed at shutting down the pipeline from inhumane breeding mills and stopping deceptive practices before they start.
Schools struggle with attendance, but Thornton program is turning things around
More than one in four students in Colorado is chronically absent from school, but Thornton schools are sharpening their focus on improving student attendance.
Residents demand safer crossings on Federal after fatal accidents
Residents of the Mountain View Towers near Federal Boulevard say crossing the street is a daily risk, especially for seniors and people with disabilities.
Denver doughnut shop "Pandemic Donuts" closing doors
Pandemic Donuts, started in 2022, quickly grew in popularity for its colorful, decorated donuts. Owners Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton said the decision to close is bittersweet.
Student carries Samoan pride, grandmother's lessons into football season
Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais -- better known as "Ti" -- has already built a reputation as one of Colorado's top high school football players.
Denver's Youth Violence Prevention Center in danger of losing funding, staff
A group from the Youth Violence Prevention Center in Denver hosted the second screening of Breaking the Cycle, a documentary addressing youth violence and community efforts to stop it, particularly in neighborhoods like Northeast Denver.
After several deadly crashes, Grand County implements zero tolerance policy
In response to these fatalities, the Grand County Sheriff's Office has introduced a zero-tolerance enforcement for reckless driving, focusing on speeding and aggressive driving behaviors.
Former Nuggets mascot sues ownership group for disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
First psilocybin-assisted therapy training program in state accepting applicants
CU Denver is stepping in to help train more people in psychedelic mushroom therapy under state regulations.
Denver sees drop in violent crime and auto thefts, FBI data shows
Just a few years ago, Colorado led the nation in auto thefts. But new FBI data shows significant progress, with car thefts dropping by more than 30% in the past year. Violent crime is also on the decline.
Fans go wild for night one of the Bananas in Denver
The Savannah Bananas brought their trademark, banana-fueled energy to the Mile High City for an unforgettable night of baseball, stunts, and high-flying fun.