Salazars begin site work on $150M Alamo Drafthouse-anchored Glendale project

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 11:00A Thomas Gounley

Shotgun Willie’s is getting some competition in the late-night Glendale scene. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for a 10-acre entertainment district in the municipality surrounded by Denver, the final variation of a project Glendale...

Grass fire along I-25 sends up smoke, slows traffic near Castle Rock

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 10:55A Lauren Penington

A brief grass fire along Interstate 25 near Castle Rock is sending smoke over the highway and slowing traffic in the area, fire officials said Friday. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Hiker from Arizona dies in 800-foot fall on...

Denver Nuggets signing Russell Westbrook to two-year contract, according to report

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 10:51A Matt Schubert

The long-anticipated addition of Russell Westbrook to the Denver Nuggets roster is almost official. The former MVP is signing a contract that will make him the Nuggets second free-agent signing of the summer, according to a report from The Athletic...

Broncos training camp rewind, Day 1: QB Zach Wilson takes turn in rotation and fans join the party...

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 10:15A Parker Gabriel

Attendance Did not practice : Physically Unable to Perform list — S Caden Sterns (knee), S Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) and LB Drew Sanders (Achilles). Non-Football Injury list — RB Blake Watson (muscle strain). Out — OLB Nik Bonitto, OL Nick...

Hiker from Arizona dies in 800-foot fall on southwest Colorado 14er

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 9:57A Lauren Penington

A hiker from Arizona fell hundreds of feet to his death Wednesday while traversing a mountain ridge in southwestern Colorado, about 20 miles southwest of Telluride, according to sheriff s officials. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety |...

Justice Monica Márquez to be sworn in as Colorado Supreme Court’s new chief justice

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 9:46A Shelly Bradbury

Colorado Supreme Court Justice Monica Márquez will be sworn in as the court s new chief justice Friday afternoon, The Denver Post confirmed. Márquez will take the reins from Brian Boatright, who served as chief justice during a tumultuous time...

Broncos CB Pat Surtain II on potential contract extension: “My ongoing focus is the football field”

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 9:35A Ryan McFadden

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II views himself as the top cornerback in the league, and rightfully so. At some point, Denver will likely have to pay him as such. Surtain is eligible for a contract extension, which could make him one of the...

Rockies might trade Cal Quantrill but contract extension unlikely, sources say

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 8:20A Patrick Saunders

Cal Quantrill has been everything the Rockies hoped he d be. Tenacious, effective, and unafraid of the beast known as Coors Field. But don t expect the 29-year-old right-hander to be part of the Rockies long-term future. However, there is a...

Former Douglas County undersheriff settles retaliation lawsuit for $1.75 million

The Dever Post (Douglas County) 7/26 8:17A Shelly Bradbury

The former Douglas County undersheriff who sued then-Sheriff Tony Spurlock over workplace retaliation settled her lawsuit for $1.75 million on Thursday, according to her attorneys and court records. Holly Kluth sued Spurlock and Douglas County in...

Ed Greene retires from 9NEWS, ending 47-year career in Denver TV, radio

The Denver Post (Weather) 7/26 7:49A Lauren Penington

Ed Greene s 47-year career in Denver s news industry is coming to a close, the weather forecaster announced Friday. During his final appearance Friday on 9NEWS mornings, Greene announced he d be passing on his weather clicker and leaving the...

Speed limit reduced at University of Denver's campus to make it safer for students and staff

CBS Denver (News) 7/26 7:18A Brian Sherrod

Slow zones have been added around the University of Denver's campus in an effort to boost safety for students and staff in the area. The change comes after three students were injured in a crash in...

Man sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, murdering woman in Douglas County

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 6:04A Lauren Penington

A 41-year-old man was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison Thursday for kidnapping and murdering a woman in Douglas County, district attorney officials said . On Thursday, a Douglas County jury found Casey Childers, 41, guilty of three...

Michelin-recommended Temaki Den adds Japanese shaved ice pop-up

The Dever Post 7/26 4:10A Lily O Neill

When summertime hits, chef Kenta Kamo has a nostalgic craving for kakigori, a kind of Japanese shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups. Growing up, the co-owner of Michelin-recommended Temaki Den split...

Denver cocktail (and hot dog) bar named best in the nation

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/26 3:25A The Know

A nonprofit that recognizes bars around the world for their energy, enthusiasm and the collective sharing of ideas, announced the results of its annual award contest on Thursday, naming a Denver cocktail bar and a longtime local bartender as the...

Pipe-wielding man shot to death by Saguache County sheriff’s deputy

The Denver Post (Crime) 7/26 3:08A Lauren Penington

A man carrying a pipe was shot to death Thursday by a Saguache County sheriff s deputy near Crestone. The Saguache County deputy was driving near Crestone around noon on Thursday when he saw a 40-year-old white man walking about a mile from the...