Tag: Jefferson County
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Remains found by Colorado gold panner ID’d after more than a year
At long last, the human remains that were found by a gold panner in Colorado have been identified. On December 27, 2024, a man was panning for gold along the Arapahoe Bar Gold Panning Park in Wheat Ridge, Colorado – which is found along Clear Creek and about four miles east of Golden – when…
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Man accused of intentionally starting fire in roadside ravine in Colorado
A New Mexican man was arrested in Colorado after allegedly starting a brush fire in a ravine along State Highway 74. According to a report from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report that a man was intentionally trying to start a fire near mile marker 16 on State Highway 74 at…
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Reported bear attack behind shutdown of popular Colorado park
In recent hours, news started to break that “aggressive bear activity” was behind the closure of a popular park located near Golden, Colorado. On Monday afternoon, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife press release on their investigation into a reported bear attack provided additional information about what prompted the shutdown. According to that press release, a…
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“Aggressive bear activity” shuts down popular park in Colorado
As bears have started to get more active in recent weeks, several outdoor recreation impacts have been seen around the state of Colorado. From a campground that recently banned tent camping to a park that was shut down due to bear aggression, wildlife can tend to throw a curveball when it comes to making summer…
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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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Truck spills nails, screws on U.S. 285 near Morrison, over 50 vehicles damaged
The drivers of over 50 vehicles reported damage after a semi-truck spilled boxes of nails and screws onto U.S. 285 westbound near Morrison Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Troopers were called to the area near the Morrison Exit just after noon Tuesday, and were able to stop the truck and contact the driver, as well as…
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Man found guilty of shooting JeffCo teen in the face
A Jefferson County jury handed down two convictions of the man accused of shooting a teen in the face in 2024. Brent Metz was found guilty of third-degree assault and illegal discharge of a firearm. He was not convicted of the third charge he faced, menacing. Jurors deliberated for almost six hours on Monday. Attorneys…
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As Colorado’s population growth slows, some metro counties see losses
Population growth in Colorado, which had helped drive the region’s burgeoning economy over recent years, has slowed markedly, with some counties in metro Denver experiencing losses, according to a new report. From 2024 to 2025 the state added just 33,151 residents, marking one of the lowest annual growth cycles it had posted over the past…
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New trail opens in area where first T-rex tooth was found in North America – in 1874
A new trail of major prehistoric significance has opened on Colorado’s Front Range and it’s sure to be a hit. According to Jefferson County Parks and Open Space, the grand opening of aptly-named ‘T. Rex Tooth Trail’ took place on May 26: “History came alive at South Table Mountain Park,” read a release. The Golden-area…
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Jeffco murder conviction overturned due to improper evidence
Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a defendant’s convictions for murder and aggravated robbery earlier this month, finding that a Jefferson County judge allowed evidence that improperly suggested the man had “bad character” for possessing guns generally. Under the rules for criminal cases, evidence cannot be used to prove a defendant has bad character, and they acted…