Denver leaders want to curb ‘hidden epidemic’ of domestic violence strangulation
Denver leaders hope to improve the city’s response to domestic violence victims through new, unified approach to strangulation cases.
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Colorado will still mail out all ballots, despite Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump’s order
Coloradans can still expect to receive their ballots in the mail in early October regardless of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Donald Trump’s executive order, officials said.
2 teens killed in suspected murder-suicide, Lakewood police say
Two teenagers, including 18-year-old Yorbelis Del Valle Gutierrez-Arenas, were killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a Lakewood home on Monday morning, police officials said.
Popular Crested Butte campground shutting down until 2028
The Lake Irwin Campground, about 9 miles west of Crested Butte, will close for the summer season on Sept. 8, 2026 and will not reopen in 2027 when the U.S. Forest Service plans a full demolition and reconstruction of facilities. It is expected to reopen in June 2028.
Children’s Hospital Colorado doctors who provided gender-affirming care must testify but can hide their identities
Seven people who previously provided gender-affirming care at Children’s Hospital Colorado will have to testify in a contempt-of-court hearing in September, but a judge is allowing them to shield their identities from the public.
Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues
The center’s Trump-aligned board recently voted to add the phrase “Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.”
Pumpkin Spice Latte and fall favorites are back at Starbucks
Caffeine consumers can also find fall flavors at Dunkin’ and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Denver DSA chapter endorses Shontel Lewis’ bid against Mayor Mike Johnston
The Denver chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Councilwoman Shontel Lewis Tuesday in her campaign to oust first-term Mayor Mike Johnston in the spring 2027 election.
Denver Water considers banning all lawn watering as dry, hot summer continues
Denver Water will decide Wednesday whether to ban its 1.5 million customers from all lawn watering starting Oct. 1 as drought conditions intensify. The proposal would expand watering restrictions.
Man dies at federal prison in southern Colorado
George Hall died while serving a 10-year sentence for assaulting another inmate with a dangerous weapon, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons