The United States Postal Inspection Service is looking for suspects in the recent armed robberies and attempted armed robbery of letter carriers in Denver and Aurora.
Four U.S. Postal Service mail carriers robbed in Denver and Aurora: “It’s shocking” Read More »
The Denver City Council on Tuesday gave Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed $1.76 billion spending plan for next year the final nod.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.76B budget is a 0.6% increase from prior year Read More »
It’s no secret that housing prices around the country have gotten quite lofty in recent years – all while the federal minimum wage has stayed at the $7.25 that was established in 2009. That said, 34 states have increased their own minimum wages above the federal level and some cities have established local minimum wage requirements that are even higher than those required by their state. Denver, for example, has a minimum wage of $18.29 an hour above Colorado’s required $14.42.
Downtown Denver is about to see a significant cash injection.
Voters supported Denver ballot measure 6A, but what will be done with $570 million? Read More »
Since Mayor Mike Johnston took office in July 2023, his administration has spent millions using hotels to address homelessness and an influx of migrants.
Denver spent $138M in two years to rent, lease hotels for homeless and illegals Read More »
Five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school would close if the Denver school board accepts a recommendation made by Superintendent Alex Marrero Thursday meant to address declining enrollment in Denver Public Schools.
Seven Denver schools recommended by superintendent to close, 3 to partially close Read More »
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s first major initiative toward reviving downtown from its pandemic downturn got strong support from eligible voters.
Downtown Denver’s $570M recovery plan gets strong support from voters Read More »
Updating Denver Water’s pipes to meet new lead standards is a massive, multi-year project.
Denver Water’s 10-year, $700M project to replace lead pipes gains momentum Read More »
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider a $1 million contract to better utilize the city’s hospital system for homeless response efforts.
Denver considers $1M contract with Denver Health for homeless response Read More »
Mayor Mike Johnston recently faced a tough question about his proposal to pay for affordable housing by raising taxes, and he appeared to get a significant fact wrong when he gave the answer.
Denver’s mayor ‘factually incorrect’ as he argued for sales tax hike, state senator says Read More »
