Bus rapid transit is now running on Denver's Colfax Avenue between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard. The Colfax Business Improvement District announced the start of service after two years of construction. Drivers must use the outer lanes, while buses use a bus-only lane, which changes travel along the corridor.
Rain is possible in Denver day and night through Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for most of southeastern Colorado counties because of possible heavy rain. Denver is not facing the worst of it, but residents should expect wet weather as the storm system nears.
Two people have been arrested after an armed robbery at a home in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. Robbers posed as customers of a jewelry seller, and both parents were shot and critically injured. Three suspects are still being sought, and the family is recovering, which leaves the case unresolved for the neighborhood.
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The heaviest rainfall and potential flooding are expected in southern Colorado and parts of the eastern plains, where a Flood Watch is active. The Denver metro area anticipates beneficial rain on Wednesday, though updated forecast totals will be lower than first thought. The Denver Metro area has been removed from the Flood Watch for this week.
Cleveland Guardians fans donated over $20,000 to Clothes to Kids of Denver after the Colorado Rockies won. The donations followed a positive exchange between the two baseball clubs during a final series. The funds will help the nonprofit serve more than 16,000 kids this year.
Denver City Council member Shontel Lewis withdrew a proposed labor acknowledgment recognizing Denver’s history of enslaved labor. This followed discussions where some members suggested broadening the language to include other exploited groups. Lewis stated the withdrawal was due to community group feedback regarding grouping distinct histories.
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that failures in security and treatment contributed to an incident where a man walked in front of a jet during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The suit names the city, airport officials, and a contractor, claiming personnel failed to respond to an intrusion alarm.
A black bear is believed to have broken into at least 20 garages in the southwest Denver metro area, specifically in the Ken Caryl area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes the first break-in occurred on August 22. Traps are currently being used to capture the animal.
Amazon's Zoox is using a small test fleet of autonomous vehicles in Denver this winter. The training aims to help improve the technology's handling of various weather conditions, including heavy rain and snow. Safety operators will manually drive these vehicles, which are designed differently from traditional cars.
A cold front is moving through the metro area, bringing spotty showers and a chance for heavier rain across southern Colorado. A significant flooding threat is possible Tuesday night through Wednesday as tropical moisture merges with a storm system.
A Colorado Public Utilities Commission analysis found that power outages in 2026 are exceeding historic averages for Xcel Energy customers. PUC staff noted this trend has been seen in multiple years, pointing to frequent blackouts rather than just major weather events. The commission is reviewing these findings.
Bus rapid transit is now operational on Colfax Avenue in Denver, running from Broadway to Colorado Boulevard. The system includes safety features like security cameras and designated crosswalks for pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers must use outer general-purpose lanes while buses utilize the bus-only lane.
SocietyPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 3:58 AM
A Denver family in the Sunnyside neighborhood is recovering after an armed robbery at their home left both parents critically injured with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred when robbers posed as customers to a jewelry seller, resulting in two arrests with three suspects still being sought.
Habitat for Humanity's Griffith Station project is constructing 20 new family homes in Arvada within the Denver metro area. The City of Arvada donated the land for this development, which includes various bedroom options. Future homeowners and volunteers are working together to bring these affordable homes to life.
SocietyPublished Sep 26, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 5:11 AM
RTD buses will begin operating through a completed section of the bus rapid transit project along Colfax Avenue this weekend. Construction from Broadway to Colorado is finished, allowing bus operations in designated lanes until full service launches at the end of 2027.
SocietyPublished Sep 25, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 5:11 AM
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