Today in History: May 25, ‘Star Wars’ released
“Star Wars” was released by 20th Century Fox; it would become the highest-grossing film in history at the time.
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Who’s influencing Denver officials? City Council aims for overhaul of lobbyist reporting requirements
Lobbyists hired to influence Denver policy may soon have new regulations to follow as the City Council considers an ordinance beefing up the disclosure rules.
Victorian home steeped in Denver history for sale, with nearly $1.8 million price tag
A newly renovated Victorian home steeped in Denver history recently joined Colorado’s real estate market with a nearly $1.8 million price tag.
Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was close to reaching an agreement with Iran toward ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room, where U.S. Secret Service officers prevented them from leaving.
Today in History: May 24, America’s first telegraph line transmits ‘What hath God wrought’
Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message “What hath God wrought” from Washington to Baltimore as he formally opened America’s first telegraph line.
Manitou Incline hiker dies after medical emergency, sheriff’s office says
A person died on the Manitou Incline on Saturday morning after experiencing breathing problems, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said.
4 people found ‘obviously deceased’ in Thornton home
Thornton Police Department officers found four people “obviously deceased” in a home Saturday night, police officials said.
Eastbound I-70 closed in west metro Denver after fatal rollover crash
Eastbound I-70 is closed in west metro Denver after a fatal crash involving a semi-truck early Saturday morning, Wheat Ridge police said.
In Colorado mountain counties, coroners find ways to help their communities cope with loss
In several Colorado counties, coroners have implemented programs to reach people experiencing loss after a loved one’s death and who lack easy access to counseling or therapy outside the Front Range.