Author: Michael Braithwaite
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Mandatory evacuations near Leadville as Willow Fire grows to over 1K acres
Areas west of Leadville were placed under a mandatory evacuation order as the Willow Fire grew over 1,000 acres Sunday evening. An immediate mandatory evacuation order has been issued for several county roads — 4, 9, 8D, 5A, 48 and 99 — was well as all campgrounds around Turquoise Lake and Hagerman Pass, according to…
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Denver police arrest two teenagers in connection with Russell Square Park shooting
Denver police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed two people at Russell Square Park in April. Dazirius Wilford, 18, faces a first-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing 18-year-old Pharrow Ware during a family gathering at Russell Square Park in the 3600 block of North Vine Street around…
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Great American Beer Fest tickets go on sale for revamped event
It’s officially that time of year to look forward to the tapping of the kegs — and your wallet. The Great American Beer Fest officially opened ticket sales Thursday for this year’s event, happening from 12-4 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 11 at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, according to a Thursday news release from the organization.…
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RTD to reconsider service priorities as cuts, budget deficit loom
Should the Regional Transportation District aim to maximize ridership or system coverage? That question sat at the heart of the RTD Board of Directors’ first Comprehensive Operations Analysis briefing on Thursday afternoon. With the Denver transit agency facing a budget deficit of over $200 million next year, the analysis aims to re-evaluate the RTD’s entire…
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Adams, Arapahoe County under Tornado Watch Wednesday evening
The eastern half of Colorado as well as parts of Wyoming and Nebraska are under a Tornado Watch Wednesday evening as severe thunderstorms roll through the region. The National Weather Service announced the watch on social media just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, with the advisory valid until 11 p.m. Tornadoes, scattered hail up to the…
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1up Arcade Bar announces closure of original LoDo location
It’s officially game over for the original location of one of Denver’s most popular arcade bar chains. On Monday, 1up Arcade Bar announced on its website and social media that it has officially closed the doors on its underground Blake Street location, ending a 15-year run in the shadow of Coors Field. “When we opened…
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The Denver Gazette’s municipal water provider map
Colorado just experienced one of the worst winters in recent memory. Historically low snowpack has contributed to a more limited surface water supply throughout the Front Range than usual, prompting several metro Denver water providers to implement significant drought restrictions. In conjunction with its 2026 drought coverage, the Denver Gazette created an interactive map to…
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Man arrested in connection with Aurora fatal alleyway shooting of 25-year-old
A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal Aurora shooting that took place 10 days prior. Carlos Zarco, 50, faces a second-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing a 25-year-old man in an alley between the 1400 blocks of Dallas and Clinton streets around 4:30 a.m. on June 7, the Aurora Police…
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E-bike rider who died during I-70 police chase identified
An e-bike rider who was struck and killed after driving onto Interstate 70 in Denver while eluding police last week has been identified. Dallas Doherty, 35, was hit by a driver near the interstate’s westbound Steele Street exit around 7:30 p.m. June 11, according to the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. He was taken…
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Littleton RV fire leaves Jefferson County deputy injured Tuesday
A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after an RV fire in Littleton on Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said. The fire destroyed an RV, burned part of a fence and melted the vinyl siding on a house in the 9500 block of West Elmhurst Place before it was put out, West Metro Fire Rescue said…