Tag: Denver Metropolitan Area
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Arvada rolls affordable housing bond into 2026
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Arvada City Council voted to roll the city’s nearly $8 million bond into 2026 to potentially help create large-scale affordable housing amidst shortages throughout the region. The council met with the city’s Housing Manager Carrie Espinosa on Tuesday to discuss how the city should…
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Jeffco Public Schools talks about navigating federal executive orders on DEI, gender
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeffco Public Schools does not expect to make any significant policy changes in response to a flurry of federal executive orders dealing with issues of gender, history as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. The Trump administration has campaigned to root out DEI programs across…
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Denver announces new director of public safety nomination
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced his pick for the city’s new director of public safety — pending approval by the City Council. Johnston announced the nomination of Al Gardner on Thursday to potentially replace Armando Saldate III as the leader of the Denver Police Department, Fire…
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Crime Watch: Multiple stabbings, deaths in downtown Denver on Thursday night
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The Denver Police Department responded to five separate incidents in the city Thursday evening, including multiple stabbings and a fatal shooting. One suspect was eventually arrested in connection to a stabbing and robbery. Police first responded to an outdoor death near Federal Boulevard and West Howard Place — near Paco Sanchez Park — around 7:30 p.m., according…
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Denver Police Department increases security for NCAA Tournament
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The streets of downtown Denver will be alive with March Madness this week as the NCAA Tournament returns to Ball Arena Thursday and Saturday. With an influx of college basketball fans and visitors flooding the city, the Denver Police Department plans to step up its security and presence in the area to help deter crime,…
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2 arrested in connection to Denver shooting
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The Denver Police Department arrested an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man in connection with shooting that occurred in the city last week. Officers arrested Jeison Urbina-Mancia, 18, and Gerardo Martinez Navarette, 21, on Saturday morning on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, according to a press release from the department. The shooting happened in the…
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Early morning fire displaces 17 people in Denver
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Denver Fire responded to a report of a structure fire early Tuesday morning near East Oxford Drive and South Yosemite Street. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and fire, according to a social media post from Denver Fire. The American Red Cross will be assisting with the 17 people who were displaced by the…
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Presidents Day closures around metro Denver
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Many metro Denver area workers will enjoy a long holiday weekend thanks to Presidents Day and the celebration of George Washington’s birthday. Most government offices and city agencies in the state will be shut down on Monday in observation of Presidents Day, a federal holiday. There will be no mail services that day, either. There…
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Shootings at Highlands Ranch entertainment venue began with fight in women’s restroom, affidavit says
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A judge set bail at $1 million Monday for a woman accused of opening fire in the restroom of an entertainment venue, sparking an incident that ended when a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy killed a man. Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders, 23, is being held on suspicion of attempted murder and first-degree assault in connection with the shooting,…