Author: Dennis Huspeni
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Victims identified in Aurora Christmas Eve shooting
Victims of a Christmas Eve mass shooting at an Aurora apartment complex that killed two and hospitalized three more have been identified, but no arrests have been made. Aurora Police Department officials said Friday no arrests have been made and no updates are available in the Dec. 24 shooting at the Augusta Apartments, off the…
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Overdose deaths in Denver are climbing again, topping 2024 numbers
DENVER — The number of people overdosing and dying in Denver is up compared to last year. Now, advocates say something needs to change. After another year of hundreds of people dying of overdoses, those on the front lines are worn out. “It’s a lot. And you kind of get numb to it a little…
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Giftwrapping tips from two Denver experts
Whatever the season or occasion, these gift-wrapping tips from two Denver experts help make the task easier and more enjoyable. Easter Illingworth from The Artisan Center in Cherry Creek North recommended the following tips: • For an easy options, use a hole punch on top of a plain brown paper bag and then feed ribbons…
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RTD trains near I-25 and Yale impacted by fatal crash
One person was killed and Regional Transportation District operations are still impacted after a fuel tanker truck crashed into Yale Avenue bridge from southbound Interstate 25 in Denver Thursday. The Denver Police Department confirmed with The Denver Gazette’s news partners 9NEWS officers are investigating the fatal crash, but could not say whether it was the…
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RTD trains near I-25 and Yale impacted by fatal crash
One person was killed and Regional Transportation District operations are still impacted after a fuel tanker truck crashed into Yale Avenue bridge from southbound Interstate 25 in Denver on Thursday. The Denver Police Department confirmed with The Denver Gazette’s news partners 9NEWS officers are investigating the fatal crash, but could not say whether it was…
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Metro Denver area retailers grapple with penny pinch
With the U.S. Mint producing its last-ever batch of new pennies this week, metro Denver area restaurants and retailers have dealt with penny shortages and are asking customers for patience — and exact change. Customers’ use of cash for retail transactions has dropped sharply from 2013-23, falling 50%, according to a 2024 Diary of Consumer…
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South Metro Fire District wins tax increase
Voters in one of the biggest fire districts in the metro Denver area, South Metro Fire Rescue, appear to be willing to increase their taxes to shore up district resources. Voters in cities like Parker, Lone Tree, Centennial, Littleton and Greenwood Village voted 55.61% to approve Ballot Issue 7A, which would increase taxes by $50…
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Northbound I-25 reopens after fatal crash slows morning traffic in Lone Tree
A fatal crash early Tuesday morning closed the RidgeGate exit ramp off of Interstate 25 and backed up northbound traffic for over three hours from Colorado Springs to Denver. The City of Lone Tree confirmed the single-car crash was fatal at 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to a post on X. Officials later confirmed that the…
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Fourth time’s a charm: Colorado winery nabs Best of Show
After four years of knocking on the door of Colorado’s Governor’s Cup Collection, Palisade’s Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery & Vineyard nabbed Best of Show. The winery had made the “top wines” group in the Governor’s Cup Collection in 2021, 2023, and 2024 annual Colorado Uncorked event, held Saturday at the History Colorado Center in Denver. Of…
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Comcast closes Centennial division, layoffs pending
Comcast, owners of internet service Xfinity, notified Colorado’s Secretary of State on Wednesday it will be closing a division in Centennial and laying off more than 300 employees. According to a WARN notice filed Wednesday, Comcast officials said, “On Sept. 18, Comcast announced that it is retiring its division structure and is also unifying all…