Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case Alleging Rigged Poker Scheme
Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case Alleging Rigged Poker Games Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups is facing serious federal charges after prosecutors accused him of benefiting from a long-running network of rigged high-stakes poker games tied to organized crime groups. Billups, 49, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Monday, where he entered a not-guilty plea and was released on a...
Denver Home Invaded by Suspect Posing as Utility Employee, Caught on Camera
Man Posing as Utility Worker Breaks Into Longtime Denver Couple’s Home A longtime Denver couple returned home Friday to a startling discovery: a man disguised as a utility worker had broken into their house, smashed a door, and taken off with several belongings. The couple, who has lived in their south Denver home for nearly 30 years, said they’ve never experienced anything like it. They realized something was wrong the...
Toys ‘R’ Us Is Back, Colorado! Thornton Just Got a Playground for All Ages
Toys ‘R’ Us Makes a Big Return With New Colorado Store and Arcade Experience Toys ‘R’ Us is continuing its comeback with the opening of a brand-new store in Thornton, bringing classic toy nostalgia back to Colorado. The retailer celebrated its grand opening on Saturday at the Denver Premium Outlets, unveiling a 10,000-square-foot location at 13801 Grant St., right next to Old Navy. This new store is part of the...
Shoot, Score… Recycle! Ball Arena’s Claw Machine Has Fans Hooked
Ball Arena Fans Can Win Game-Day Gear Just by Recycling Aluminum At Nuggets and Avalanche games, the action isn’t limited to the court or the ice — fans inside Ball Arena can take part in a competition of their own thanks to the Recyclaw, an arcade-style claw machine that only activates when you recycle an aluminum cup or can. Instead of tokens, your “payment” is helping the planet. Michael Kelley,...
Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Shuttle Bus and Speeding Through I-70 Crash Scene
Man Accused of Stealing Mountain Shuttle and Barreling Down I-70 Taken Into Custody A Colorado man accused of swiping a public shuttle bus and tearing down Interstate 70 in a dangerous late-night rampage has been arrested, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities say 30-year-old Jared Brooks was taken into custody early Friday and now faces a long list of charges — including four counts of attempted first-degree murder —...
These Popular Holiday Decorations Might Soon Be Banned — Denver Residents Are Shocked
Denver Neighborhoods Consider Limits on Oversized Holiday Inflatables As the holiday season approaches, some Denver neighborhoods are debating whether it’s time to rein in those towering inflatable decorations that take over front yards every winter. While many residents love the festive charm, others say the giant displays have quietly become a growing neighborhood headache. Energy Use Is Drawing Attention Those smiling snowmen and glowing Santas may look harmless, but they...
Thanksgiving Throwdown: Which Store Gives You the Cheapest Feast in Denver?
Smart Shopper: Where You Can Save the Most on Groceries and Thanksgiving Meals Story originally reported by KWGN Saving money on groceries—one of the biggest household expenses—is more important than ever, and the Smart Shopper team continues to break down where Denver families can stretch their dollars the furthest. Each week, Smart Shopper compares the prices of nine essential grocery items across four major metro-area supermarkets: King Soopers, Walmart, Target,...
Credit Cards Now Accepted for Lottery Tickets — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Buying Lottery Tickets in Colorado Is About to Change in a Big Way For many Coloradans, lottery tickets are a classic birthday or holiday gift — that small thrill of scratching off a ticket and hoping for a lucky win. But the next time you pick one up, you might notice a major change at the register. Colorado Will Soon Allow Credit Card Purchases for Lottery Tickets The Colorado Lottery...