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Denver Police respond to shooting in popular south Broadway corridor
Denver police early Monday responded to a shooting along the south Broadway corridor, an area which recently gained notoriety for its open drug use and homeless population. The shooting happened at the corner of N. Broadway and E. Ellsworth Ave. The Denver Police Department reported the shooting on social media...
I-76 closed north of Denver metro area after equipment falls off
Equipment that fell off a tractor-trailer on Monday afternoon forced the closure of Interstate 76. The incident happened about 2:35 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-76 at Dahlia Street north of Commerce City. CBS News Colorado's helicopter flew over the scene where it appears at least one piece of construction equipment, such as a frontloader and another item, fell off the tractor-trailer just beyond the overpass. That front loader was wedged up against the concrete barriers separating the east and westbound lanes of traffic. Other vehicles were involved in the incident. A tow truck was seen from the helicopter with at...
RTD to temporarily suspend L Line service March 18-22 for safety improvements
Downtown light rail riders should be aware that the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) L line is suspending service from Monday through end of service at 10:07 p.m., Friday. Normal service will resume on Saturday. RTD will be performing safety improvements during the shutdown. Work will take place every day...
Denver receives $35.4M grant to reconnect Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods
More than $35 million is being invested to reconnect the Globevile and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods. It's where I-25 meets I-70, and though it is not the first time there have been improvements and expansion in the area of Denver, this is a big opportunity for change. The goal of the project is to make the community more vibrant and to increase walkability. The GES area is home to one of the most polluted zip codes in the country, but through this project the city aims to improve that. Globeville has historically been an immigrant community and for Epi Ontiveros, who has lived...
Denver teen gets 40-year sentence in deadly house fire set over stolen cellphone
Gavin Seymour, 19, was one of three teens involved in the 2020 fire that killed Senegalese immigrant Djibril Diol, 29, his wife, Adja Diol, 23, and their 3-year-old daughter, as well as Djibril Diol’s sister, Hassan Diol, 25, and her infant daughter.
Man gives out reflective flags to disabled pedestrians at dangerous intersection
A Colorado man used St. Patrick's Day to expand his efforts in keeping the unhoused and those with disabilities safe near roadways. Last year, Randy Smith, founder of the nonprofit Bridging Over, gave out safety vests to homeless people so drivers can more easily see them. Now he's expanding his efforts and making sure people in wheelchairs are safe as well. Almost every holiday since 2001, Smith sets up near West Colfax Avenue and Teller Street in Lakewood to hand out safety kits to the unhoused. The safety kits often come with hand warmers, meals and, most importantly, safety supplies. "Even...
Denver weather: Spring like weather Monday, more melting snow
More melting will continue Monday as temperatures jump another 10 degrees higher from Sunday. Denver residents can expect sunny skies today with a high near 55, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. A south southwest wind will blow around 6 mph. On Monday night it is forecast to...
Littleton Commuters Face Delays as MBTA Train, Tractor Trailer Collide; No Injuries Reported
Commuters in Littleton experienced an unexpected disruption today when a tractor trailer clashed with an MBTA Commuter Rail train. The close shave, which happened near the crossing at King Street and Taylor Street around noon, fortunately resulted in no injuries, officials said, as reported by the Littleton Police Department. Chief...
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