Author: Matt Kyle
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How Denver streets got their names
Colfax got its name from a politician who was supposed to help Colorado’s statehood bid Washington Street, Fillmore Street, Grant Street, Lincoln Avenue. Colfax? Anyone who drives around Denver knows that many of Denver’s streets bear the name of past presidents. But you may not know why this is the case or why Denver’s most…
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Jefferson County to fill commissioner vacancy after Dahlkemper tapped for lieutenant governor
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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Weiser on Wednesday announced that Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper would be his lieutenant governor, meaning she would be leaving her commissioner seat open should he win the race in November. However, Dahlkemper’s term was already set to expire at the end of the year and she had already declined to…
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Denver DA clears officer in April fatal shooting
The Denver District Attorney’s Office has decided that the use of deadly force by a Denver Police Department officer who fatally shot a man in April was justified. Denver DA John Walsh announced the decision Wednesday in a letter to Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of April…
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Multistate FBI-led operation nabs alleged cocaine traffickers from Colorado
A multistate FBI-led operation into a cocaine trafficking group has nabbed 14 alleged drug traffickers, including three from the metro Denver area. Authorities in South Dakota on Tuesday announced the results of the investigation, nicknamed “Operation Black Book,” which began in Colorado on June 16, according to a news release. Police said three people who…
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Rocky Mountain DEA seizes 3.2 million fentanyl pills in first half of 2026
Across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Montana, just under 3.2 million illicit fentanyl pills and 92.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder were seized between the start of 2026 and now, according to the Rocky Mountain division of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Those amounts of seizures are “disproportionately higher” than amounts seized in other parts of the country,…
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Denver police make arrest in fatal shooting
Denver police on Tuesday announced an arrest has been made in connection with a shooting a week prior. Police said on social media that the shooting was reported at 9:11 p.m. on July 13 in the 3800 block of West Arizona Avenue. The victim, James Ruiz, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene. Denver Police…
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Fans turn up the heat for Summit FC’s first home game at new stadium
It was a particularly warm housewarming party for Denver Summit FC. The Summit welcomed fans to the team’s first game at its new stadium in Centennial, aptly named Centennial Stadium, on Saturday for a match against Portland Thorns FC. And while fans certainly got the most out of the electric game day atmosphere, that atmosphere…
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1 killed in shooting in Green Valley Ranch
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday afternoon near East 48th Place and Argonne Street. DENVER — One person is dead after a shooting in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. The Denver Police Department said they received reports of a vehicle crash in the area of East 48th Place and Argonne Street at…
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RTD gets pushback over proposed cuts, including end of 16th Street FreeRide service
With RTD looking to reduce bus and rail line services in Denver amid financial constraints, people are rallying against the proposed cuts. RTD’s Operations, Safety and Security Committee during a Wednesday meeting discussed potential cuts and recommended cutting $31 million from the agency’s budget, which would eliminate up to 10% of bus and light rail…
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Denver City Councilmember Shontel Lewis to run for mayor
Denver City Councilmember Shontel Lewis will run for mayor next year. Lewis, a member of the City Council since 2023, will challenge incumbent Mayor Mike Johnston, who was also elected in 2023. Lewis joins the only other announced candidate, Lisa Calderón — a progressive candidate who has run for mayor three times. Lewis represents District…