The September 11 attacks 25 years ago left a lasting impact on the United States, affecting not just those who lost loved ones but the entire nation. The event shattered Americans’ sense of safety and unity.
One of the Denver Zoo’s “critically endangered” Bactrian camels, 6-year-old Hagrid, died last week after an ulcer ate through his stomach, zoo officials said.
Former priest John Geoghan (GAY’-gun), the convicted child molester whose prosecution sparked the sex abuse scandal that shook the Roman Catholic Church nationwide, died after another inmate attacked him in a Massachusetts prison.
Leaders at Thornton-based Adams 12 Five Star Schools plan to close as many as seven schools next year, making the district the latest in metro Denver to shutter buildings as public school enrollment falls statewide.
A medium-sized black bear, estimated to weigh a couple hundred pounds, was spotted near a fence in a neighbor’s backyard in the Willow Creek subdivision in Centennial.
Caffeine consumers can also find fall flavors at Dunkin’ and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
More than 368,000 passengers are expected to travel through Denver airport’s security checkpoints from Thursday to Monday.
Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th place.
Lino Sandoval, a man accused of following and shooting at another car on the edge of Lakewood and Denver and killing a passenger inside, was arrested last week.
As many as five possible incidents have been reported in the region since early 2025, according to law enforcement.