Heads Up, Denver: Emergency Sirens to Sound for Citywide Test on May 14
Denver to Conduct Citywide Emergency Siren Test on May 14 Denver residents may hear a loud, unfamiliar wail at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14—but there’s no need for alarm. The City of Denver will conduct a routine test of its outdoor emergency siren system, which includes 86 sirens strategically placed across the metro area. These sirens, installed between 2012 and 2014, are designed to alert the public in the...
Aurora Egg Spill Snarls Traffic After Semi Swerves to Avoid Collision
Thousands of Eggs Spill on I-70 After Aurora Semi Crash A semitruck loaded with cartons of eggs overturned early Monday morning on westbound Interstate 70 between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard in Aurora, leaving a messy—and slippery—scene for commuters and cleanup crews. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. after the driver reportedly swerved to avoid traffic suddenly braking ahead and struck a pole, according to the Aurora Police Department. The...
$165K and Counting: DIA Execs Face Backlash Over Lavish Madrid Trip
Denver Airport Execs Spend $165K on Madrid Trip, Drawing Public Scrutiny Over Travel Costs Executives from Denver International Airport are under fire after spending $165,000 on a trip to Madrid for a three-day airport terminal conference. The trip, which took place in April 2025, included nine top officials, all of whom flew business or first class. Flight expenses alone ranged from just over $9,000 to more than $19,000 per person,...
Early Morning Shooting in Aurora Leaves One Injured, No Arrests Yet
Aurora Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting; Suspect Still at Large Aurora police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a man early Saturday morning in the 2200 block of Lima Street. Authorities say the incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., and the victim later arrived at a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. According to the Aurora Police Department, the victim informed officers that the shooting took place outside and involved...
From Slip to Surge: Colorado Jumps Ahead in This Year’s Best States List 2025
Colorado Climbs U.S. News Rankings, Just Misses Top 10 Best States Colorado is back on the rise in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States rankings, landing at No. 11 in the 2025 list—its highest placement in years. After slipping to No. 16 last year, the Centennial State bounced back thanks to top-tier scores in education, economy, and health care. The report evaluates all 50 states across eight key...
Illegally Parked Car in Highlands Ranch Leads to Massive Drug and ID Theft Bust
Illegally Parked Car in Highlands Ranch Uncovers Major Drug and ID Theft Operation A routine check on an illegally parked car in Highlands Ranch led to a massive bust on the morning of May 1, uncovering a stolen vehicle, loaded firearm, narcotics, and a cache of stolen personal information. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies spotted the suspicious vehicle parked across two spaces at 1265 Sgt. Jon Stiles...
Historic Highland Mansion Turned Bed & Breakfast Hits Market with $3.2M Price Tag
Historic Denver Mansion-Turned-Inn Hits Market for $3.2M One of Denver’s most storied Victorian mansions is up for grabs. The Lumber Baron Inn, a 135-year-old estate nestled in the Highlands neighborhood at 2555 W. 37th Ave., is officially on the market for $3.2 million. Currently operating as a bed and breakfast with five elegant guest suites, the property also functions as a popular venue for weddings and events. Built in 1890...
Burgers, Bao & Beats: Civic Center EATS Is Back to Feed the Masses
Civic Center EATS Returns to Downtown Denver with a Full Menu of Local Flavor Denver’s signature weekday food truck festival, Civic Center EATS, is back for the 2025 season—kicking off May 14 at Civic Center Park. This beloved downtown event transforms lunchtime into a bustling outdoor food court, with dozens of local food trucks rolling in to serve everything from international street food to indulgent desserts and craft coffee. Running...