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Colorado Pushes to Ban Soda from SNAP, Critics Say It Hurts the Most Vulnerable

Colorado Pushes to Ban Soda from SNAP, Critics Say It Hurts the Most Vulnerable

Colorado Seeks SNAP Waiver to Limit Soda Purchases, But Critics Say It Misses the Point Colorado is seeking a federal waiver that would prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to buy soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages. The move, aimed at improving public health, aligns with a broader national push to encourage healthier eating. However, critics argue that such restrictions could do more harm than good,...

Boondocks in Northglenn Evacuated After Threats, Reopens Following Police Sweep

Boondocks in Northglenn Evacuated After Threats, Reopens Following Police Sweep

Boondocks in Northglenn Evacuated After Threats, Reopened Following Police Sweep A popular family entertainment center in Northglenn was evacuated Sunday afternoon following threats made to the facility, prompting a swift police response and precautionary measures. Northglenn Police received the report of the threats targeting Boondocks Food and Fun, located at 11425 Community Center Drive near I-25, and quickly cleared the building to ensure the safety of guests and staff. The...

19 Homes Damaged, Families Displaced After Sudden Tornado Strikes Colorado Town

19 Homes Damaged, Families Displaced After Sudden Tornado Strikes Colorado Town

Tornado Damages 19 Homes Near Elizabeth, Colorado A powerful tornado struck Elbert County on Sunday afternoon, damaging 19 homes and displacing at least six families in a rural community just north of Elizabeth. The tornado developed rapidly from strong wind gusts, catching many residents off guard and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Derek Smith, who was mowing his lawn at the time, said he saw the roof of a...

Drinks To-Go in Downtown Denver — Genius Move or Recipe for Chaos?

Drinks To-Go in Downtown Denver — Genius Move or Recipe for Chaos?

Outdoor Drinking Could Be Coming to Denver’s 16th Street Mall as Reopening Nears As the long-awaited reopening of Denver’s 16th Street Mall approaches, city leaders are considering a proposal that would allow outdoor alcohol consumption in designated areas — a move that could breathe new life into the downtown destination. After more than a year of construction, foot traffic is beginning to return, and local businesses are eager for momentum....

Emergency Crews Respond to Plane Crash North of Midway Boulevard in Broomfield

Emergency Crews Respond to Plane Crash North of Midway Boulevard in Broomfield

On the morning of Saturday, May 17, 2025, a small aircraft crashed in a field near Broomfield, Colorado, prompting a swift response from emergency crews. The crash took place just north of Midway Boulevard and east of Brainard Drive, not far from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. North Metro Fire Rescue District reported that the crash sparked a fire, which crews were able to extinguish shortly after arriving on scene. At...

Denver Approves $150M Rental Car Mega-Hub to Cut Airport Congestion and Emissions

Denver Approves $150M Rental Car Mega-Hub to Cut Airport Congestion and Emissions

Denver Greenlights $150 Million Rental Car Hub at DIA to Cut Traffic and Emissions The Denver City Council has approved a $150 million contract to build a centralized rental car facility at Denver International Airport (DEN), one of the few major U.S. airports still lacking such a hub. Known as the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC), the new structure will house rental car operations and integrate a Common Transportation System...

Denver Homicides Drop Nearly 60% in 2025, Leading Nation in Crime Decline

Denver Homicides Drop Nearly 60% in 2025, Leading Nation in Crime Decline

Denver Sees Nearly 60% Drop in Homicides in 2025, According to New Report A newly released report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association reveals that homicides in Denver have dropped by a staggering 58% in the first quarter of 2025 — one of the steepest declines in violent crime among major U.S. cities. As of April, Denver has recorded just 13 homicides, compared to 30 during the same period in...

From Iconic to Eyesore: Long-Vacant Colfax Motel Torn Down to Make Way for Apartments

From Iconic to Eyesore: Long-Vacant Colfax Motel Torn Down to Make Way for Apartments

Royal Palace Motel Demolished After Decades of Decay on Colorado Boulevard A long-standing piece of Colfax Avenue history has officially come down. The Royal Palace Motel, located at 1565 Colorado Boulevard just north of Colfax, was demolished this week after sitting vacant for more than a decade. First opened in 1969 during the heyday of tourism on Colfax—then dubbed the “Gateway to the Rockies”—the motel had become a local eyesore...