Author: Nicholas Fogleman
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Littleton approves $1M for Starlight affordable housing project
The Littleton City Council on Tuesday approved a $1 million funding request to support construction of a new affordable housing development known as the Starlight Apartments. The council authorized the contribution from the city’s Affordable Housing Fund for the project, which collects fees from housing developments that opt out of building affordable units under the…
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Beloved French bakery races to raise funds to buy property
A popular Jefferson County French bakery is racing to raise money to purchase its property, a critical step that owners said could resolve county zoning issues and keep the business alive. Et Voilà! French Bakery, which opened in April 2025, has quickly built a devoted following for its traditional, from-scratch pastries. But co-owner Rachel Miquel…
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19-year-old killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 285
A 19-year-old died Sunday after a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 285 north of Aspen Park, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash on the southbound side of the highway at milepost 241, according to authorities. A preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle struck a cable rail. The rider was pronounced…
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Littleton commits loan, incentives for Manning-linked development
The Littleton City Council voted 4–3 to approve a public-private partnership for the First Street Farms development, a hospitality development linked to former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. The vote finalizes an agreement between the city and developer Gastamo Group to close a $5.5 funding gap for the River Park site near Mineral Avenue and…
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Man dies in Denver Sheriff’s custody in Downtown Detention Center
A man in the custody of the Denver Sheriff Department died Sunday after being found unresponsive at the downtown detention center, according to officials. Sheriff’s deputies discovered the man shortly before 2 p.m. inside a housing unit at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center, according to a Sunday afternoon news release. Staff immediately began life-saving measures…
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Man rescued in Wheat Ridge trench after nearly 24 hours trapped
A man was rescued Saturday after being trapped for nearly 24 hours at the bottom of a 15-foot trench in a construction zone, authorities said. A passerby discovered the man near North Crossing Drive and Clear Creek Drive in Wheat Ridge on Saturday night and contacted emergency services. West Metro Fire Rescue crews responded at…
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Aurora police investigating 3 overnight weekend shootings
Aurora police are investigating three separate shootings that occurred over the weekend, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries and two others wounded. Officers first responded shortly after 12:15 a.m. Saturday, to reports of a juvenile who arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators determined the shooting occurred in the 1400 block of North…
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Douglas County moves to tighten rules on electric scooters, off-road vehicles
Douglas County commissioners advanced an ordinance Tuesday that would significantly expand regulation of electric scooters and off-highway vehicles, citing safety concerns and gaps in state law. The proposed measure, introduced by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, would raise fines for violations from the current $50 under state law to a range of $250 to $1,000.…
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Douglas County School District board weighs return to collective bargaining
The Douglas County School District board plans to consult a labor attorney and survey staff as it considers whether to resume negotiations with the Douglas County Federation, a local teacher’s union. The federation first urged the board in April to restart negotiations after more than a decade without a contract. Douglas County teachers operated under…
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Douglas County School Board approves $957 million budget
The Douglas County School District approved a $957 million budget Tuesday that district leaders said boosts employee compensation and maintains school funding stability despite declining enrollment and limited increases in state funding. The 2026-27 budget increases expenditures and transfers by nearly $2 million compared with the district’s revised budget for the current fiscal year. Still,…