Author: Dennis Huspeni
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PHOTOS: Great American Beer Festival kicks off 40th anniversary in Colorado Convention Center
Organizers say the 40th anniversary of the Great American Beer Festival is the largest, “collection of U.S. beer ever served,” The event kicked off Thursday in the Colorado Convention Center and goes until Sunday.
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Aurora restarts search for new police chief after another finalist withdraws
One of the two finalists for Aurora’s next police chief withdrew last week after the three-day interview process that included a meeting with the public, so the city said it is starting the search anew. In its statement, the city alluded to efforts finding more minority and women candidates. “I greatly appreciate the time the…
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Great American Beer Festival returns to Colorado this week
One of the biggest parties in downtown Denver returns this week as the Great American Beer Festival starts Thursday at the Colorado Convention Center, marking the 40th anniversary from its 1982 debut. But the week-long celebration of all things craft beer here actually kicked off Saturday with Denver Beer Week. Visit Denver officials are tracking…
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Atom Computing to invest over $100 million in new Boulder research, development facility
‘We are committed to Colorado’
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Casa Bonita employees improving skills, despite closed restaurant
Employees at Casa Bonita got a free 26-week language class to learn English and Spanish despite the restaurant being closed. The new owners of Lakewood’s famed Casa Bonita restaurant are not only investing millions into the iconic building on West Colfax, they’re investing in their employees too. Last week, 29 longtime Casa Bonita employees graduated…
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Several injured after Aurora light rail train derails
A RTD train in Aurora derailed on Sept. 21 leaving 24 people injured. Courtesy of Aurora Police Department A Regional Transportation District light rail train derailed at Exposition Avenue and Sable Boulevard in Aurora on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said 24 people were treated for injuries – three of them were transported to the hospital. But…
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Colorado now accepts cryptocurrency for tax payments
The state of Colorado is accepting cryptocurrency for all state tax payments, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday. The cryptocurrency payment option will be offered on all state tax bills, including individual and business incomes. “We’re just showing again, from a customer service perspective, how Colorado is tech-forward in meeting the ever-changing needs of businesses and…
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Hundreds of police officers – some from as far as Utah – say goodbye to fallen Colorado officer Dillon Vakoff
LAFAYETTE • Dillon Vakoff loved fishing. He loved his family. He loved spending time with the family dog. He loved Halloween costumes. But most of all, he loved Megan Esslinger, fellow Arvada police officer. And the couple loved to do one thing together: dance. But not just any kind of dancing. “He would always want…
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Dad, 16-month-old son watch police from all over in procession for fallen Arvada officer
Chris Whiteman and his 16-month-old son, Micah, stood alone at the crossroads of Colorado Highway 7 and 119th Street east of Lafayette, waiting for the hundreds of police and rescue vehicles to stream past them. The police procession was escorting the body of a slain Arvada Police officer. They happened to be the only two…
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Nearly 36,000 omicron vaccines administered throughout Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reports almost 36,000 doses of the COVID-19 omicron variant vaccines were administered through Monday. “The state is using its robust network of COVID-19 vaccine providers to distribute and administer the new omicron COVID-19 vaccines across Colorado, including primary care offices, local public health clinics, pharmacies and mobile…