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Lawsuit filed two years after Aurora apartment explosion
AURORA, Colo. — More than 100 former tenants of an Aurora apartment complex have filed a lawsuit after a portion of the building exploded two years ago. In September 2022, an explosion at the Parkside Collective punched a hole in the building's fourth floor. Hundreds were left without a home after that blast.
Aurora closes pallet community for homeless, slashing shelter space
AURORA, Colo. -- The City of Aurora has closed the pallet community run by Restoration Christian Ministries, leaving just one pallet community remaining in the city. Mayor Mike Coffman announced the closure during a budget meeting Saturday at Aurora City Hall. Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said the ministry is planning to build senior housing and needs the land where the pallet community is located. Prosser said the pallet homes will be disassembled and stored at the city’s new homeless navigation campus in a former hotel.
From assaults to drug use, neighbors push again for Denver liquor store to lose license over crime
DENVER — After nearly losing its liquor license two years ago, Avondale Liquors may have a harder time staying in business after more alleged liquor violations and high crime connected to the shop’s address. Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses has set a hearing for Oct. 23. The...
Brave souls outlast ‘torture’ of Elitch Gardens' 24-hour coffin challenge
Five brave souls withstood perhaps the most daunting task that Denver’s own major theme park has ever thrown down. Technically, they all survived living 24 hours in a coffin. And, based on survivor testimonies, it almost seemed like the Elitch Gardens Pine Box challenge came out of an episode...
World Famous Pizzeria Closing Another Colorado Location
When it comes to pizza in the United States, people seem to be very divided on what style is the best. There are so many to choose from, how can you only like one? There is Detroit-style, New York-style, and the list goes on and on. When you want a...
One Colorado Town Has The Highest Home Value Growth in the USA
If you look back 20 years in the state of Colorado and the value of home prices, you would see that Colorado has grown not only in size with population but also in the cost of housing. Locations like Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins have seen explosive growth in...
What is Cabrini Day? Colorado celebrates state holiday on Monday
DENVER — Signed by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in 2020, Cabrini Day is recognized every year on the first Monday in October. Cabrini Day is the first state holiday named after a woman in Colorado. Colorado replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day. Born in Italy in 1850, Frances Xavier...
Here’s why many Coloradans don’t get this state holiday off on Monday
Four years ago, Colorado changed state law to replace the second Monday of October from formerly Columbus Day to Frances Xavier Cabrini Day. While this is now a holiday in Colorado, many people don't get Monday off.
Motorcyclist dead in southwest Denver crash
The Denver Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that left a motorcyclist dead on Saturday evening. Police said the crash happened at 6:57 p.m. near the intersection of Federal Boulevard and Harvard Avenue. The crash involved a motorcycle and another motorist near Denver's Harvey Park neighborhood, according to police.
Commerce City officers search for hit-and-run suspect driver in deadly crash
Police in Commerce City are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Sunday night. The crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. at Holly Street and East 58th Avenue. According to Commerce City police, an Audi SUV struck a family of four traveling in their vehicle, which had the right-of-way on Holly at that intersection. Investigators said the driver and passengers in the suspect vehicle immediately got out and jumped into a nearby vehicle which then sped away. One of the teenagers in the victim vehicle, an 18-year-old male, was killed. The parents and other teen passenger were all seriously injured. Investigators said they are in contact with the owner of the suspect vehicle that was abandoned at the crash scene. They are investigating who is responsible for the deadly crash and are asking any witnesses or those with information to come forward. Commerce City police are asking those with information to call the investigative tip line at 303.289.3626.
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