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Denver mayor to tout homeless response in Monday's city address
Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday will paint a picture of a city on the upswing after years of battling a homelessness crisis and reversing a decade of violence, with a downtown that's poised for revival. He will argue that, within a year of assuming office, the strategies he put in place have already begun to transform his city and Denver will overcome the challenges many major cities across the nation grapple with. ...
Horse rescued after found stuck in creek in Berthoud
A horse that was found stuck and partially submerged in a creek bottom, was rescued by members of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District on Saturday. According to the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, members from Rescue 42 and Collapse Rescue 42 responded to assist the Berthoud Fire Protection District with a horse rescue southwest of the town. It is unknown how long the 24-year-old horse was stuck before being found. Rescue personnel rescued the horse from the creek and were able to move it away from the water. When the horse was safely away from the creek, a veterinarian provided treatment for the horse and checked it for injuries.
Fueled by Broncos' support, Colorado girls flag football athletes embrace opportunity to compete at national level
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Girls high school flag football has taken off in Colorado, with the Denver Broncos and Denver Broncos Foundation providing continuous support for the growth of the sport. Four girls flag football athletes recently had an opportunity to showcase this growth by bringing their talent and experience...
One dead after head-on collision in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person is dead after a head-on crash on Marksheffel Road early Sunday afternoon. Colorado State Patrol told an 11 News crew on the scene it happened around 1:45 p.m. when one car hit a concrete guardrail, overcorrected, and hit another car head-on. They said...
Peyton Manning named one of ESPN’s top 100 athletes since 2000
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning continues to be a large part of the sports landscape since his retirement from the Denver Broncos in 2016. From the ManningCast broadcast with his brother Eli to his own ESPN+ series Peyton’s Places and his constant involvement with the Broncos franchise, Manning remains a larger-than-life figure on and off the football field. Last week, Manning was named as part of ESPN’s ranking of the top 100 athletes since 2000, coming in at No. 26. Manning’s time with the Indianapolis Colts was Hall of Fame-worthy on its own as he won a Super Bowl, was selected...
Man and officer injured in shootout in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo — A Fort Collins Police officer and another person were injured in an exchange of gunfire at a cemetery Sunday, the police department said. Police said around 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of Bryan Avenue and Mountain Avenue, near City Park. Police said "the driver exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers, then ran toward Grandview Cemetery."
Volunteers keep Northern Colorado laundry truck's mission rolling after crash
A mobile laundry service in Fort Collins and Loveland is back on the road five months after its truck was damaged in a crash. The mobile laundry service has been operated by Homeward Alliance volunteers for five years, providing free and accessible laundry to people with low income and families and people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers drive the laundry truck — outfitted with six washers and six dryers — to locations in Fort Collins and Loveland weekly so clients can have their laundry washed, dried and folded for free.
Resident fatally shoots home intruder near University of Denver
A startled resident shot and killed a man who was intruding in their apartment early Sunday morning, according to the Denver Police Department. The shooting happened near the 2300 block of east Evans Avenue in south Denver, at the One Observatory Park apartment complex near the University of Denver. An initial call of a shooting came in around 1 a.m., according to a police department spokesperson. Police officials said a "surprised" resident shot the intruder inside their home. The man who intruded on the home was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Police officials added the resident who shot the man is cooperating during the active investigation.
Remembering the lives lost 12 years after the Aurora theater shooting
AURORA, Colo. (KKTV) - For the last 12 years, July 20 has marked a somber anniversary in the state of Colorado: the loss of 12 innocent lives in a massacre at an Aurora movie theater. During the opening minutes of the latest “Batman” movie at the Century 16 theater on...
Missing Englewood man found safe
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Law enforcement issued a missing endangered alert on Sunday morning for an 81-year-old Englewood man. A. Englewood Police and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said the man was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Saturday near South Inca Street and West Lehigh Street. The man has...
More than 60 firefighters respond to fire at Colorado Springs restaurant Sunday night
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A fire at a local restaurant is under investigation. Around 9 p.m. Sunday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to Señor Manuel’s restaurant, along North Nevada near Austin Bluffs. The first crews responded within three minutes and began fighting the fire two minutes after that.
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
Rockies Fans Rejoice: Coors Field Unveils Crazy New Ice Cream Pasta Dessert!
Coors Field Introduces New Fun Food Item – ‘Dessert for Dinner’. Everyone knows that going to Coors Field is more about the stadium experience than how the Rockies play. It’s one of the best stadiums in the league, offering a variety of food, beers, and fun. Speaking...
Reader: It's Not Supply and Demand. It's Supply, Demand and Money
The city's 36.8 percent increase in housing inventory during the first quarter of 2024 makes Denver the highest among all large cities in the United States, according to a new national report. Local data tells a similar story, showing major increases in the last month alone. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors market trends report for June showed 10,214 active listings on the market at the end of June, a 68.27 percent increase from the same month last year.
Judge backs Castle Rock church that sued town over homeless shelter
A Colorado church that sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.The Rock Church has sheltered homeless people in RVs on its property since 2019, calling it their religious duty to help those in need. But on at least three separate occasions, in 2021, 2022 and again in 2023, town officials blocked their efforts, saying they violated zoning laws. The church, in response, said this violated its 1st Amendment rights to religious...
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