Class-Action Lawsuit Over Denver Homeless Sweeps Moves Toward Trial
The plaintiff’s lead attorney said he promised his clients when he took the case in 2016 that they would have their day in court.
Colorado Population Growth Starts To Spread Beyond Front Range
The growth spurt outside the Front Range can be credited to Pueblo and Grand Junction finally shrugging off the effects of the Great Recession.
RTD, Union Reach Tentative Deal That Includes A Big Pay Increase
Union officials say the new deal will help address RTD’s recent struggle to recruit and retain drivers.
How RTD Is Trying To Make Bus And Train Fares More Equitable
A new proposal calls for RTD to create a pass for low-income riders and offer bigger discounts to children.
RTD Puts Best Foot Forward In Arguing G Line Case To State Regulator
The hold-up is over the wireless system that controls the A, B and G lines’ crossing gates.
Data Reveals Big Spike In RTD Light Rail Red Signal Violations
In the early 2010s, the number of violations per year hovered around 10. Since then, that figure has jumped to more than 100 a year.
Old-Timers Hope A Remade Stock Show Will Bring North Denver’s ‘Hoods ‘Full Circle’
After the neighborhoods were neglected for decades, long-time residents hope prosperity is just around the corner.
Court Shuts Down Douglas Bruce’s Latest Attempt To Appeal Conviction
A U.S. Court of Appeals judge on Thursday said the author of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights “utterly failed to make the showing of actual innocence.”
Judge OKs Full Testing On RTD’s Delayed G Line
An RTD spokesman said the judge’s order is a “big step” for the 11-mile commuter rail line.
Denver’s Short-Term Rental Enforcement Needs Tweaking, Auditor Says
But overall, says auditor Tim O’Brien, “I think the city is doing a pretty good job.”
Out Of Money, Major Colorado Substance Abuse Treatment Center To Close
Arapahoe House serves 5,000 patients per year. The decision to shutter the 42-year-old organization was approved by its board during a tearful meeting.
Clarence Moses-EL, Incarcerated For 28 Years, Sues Denver For Wrongful Imprisonment
The suit claims Moses-EL was the subject of a shoddy investigation and the willful destruction of evidence.
What Effect Does Legal Weed Have On Colorado’s Homeless? Maybe Not What You Think
A lack of clarity has led to speculation that masses of people experiencing homelessness have moved to Denver solely to get stoned.
RTD And Contractor Battle Over Blame For N Line Commuter Train Delays
The 12.5-mile line to Thornton was supposed to open early next year. RTD now estimates a late 2019 opening.
Colorado Fines Uber $8.9M For Lax Driver Background Checks
Investigators identified 57 drivers in the last year and a half who should not have been allowed on the platform under state law.
Colorado’s Amazon Pitch: A Small, Heavily Redacted Sneak Peek
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. released a heavily redacted 79-page document, entitled “Welcome to Your New Frontier.”