Xcel Energy asks for another rate hike for natural gas customers
Under the proposal, Xcel said a typical residential customer's bill would increase by 7.4% compared to current rates.
Denver advocates count people, families living in shelters, transitional housing
Tuesday's count will identify individuals and families who are living in shelters, temporary living arrangements, transitional housing, or hotels and motels paid for by organizations, or government programs.
Growing number of migrants offer to clean windshields at city intersections
It's a growing safety concern and potential nuisance. Drivers in Denver have started to see a trend of people offering to wash their windshields while stopped at an intersection. In some cases, people have become insistent, refusing to take no for an answer.
Arapahoe County takes community-wide approach to addressing homelessness
While the number of homeless people continues to rise, Arapahoe County is taking a new approach to helping people get off the streets. It's through a Homelessness Strategic Plan that county commissioners unanimously approved earlier this week.
Restaurant tears down COVID outdoor dining, donates to homeless cause
A Denver restaurant that pivoted to outdoor dining during the pandemic is now giving back to the homeless community.
State bill introduced to make alcohol to-go sales permanent at restaurants
Proposed state legislation hopes to make it permanently legal for restaurants to sell alcohol to-go.
Volunteers still needed for "Point in Time Count" to help homeless
Homelessness is a growing problem all over the metro area, as the helpers in communities search for solutions. One of the main tools in their arsenal is knowledge, and that's why the "Point in Time Count" is critical. It's a count of people who are homeless.
Boulder to remove residential growth cap
City leaders in Boulder are moving forward with a plan to remove barriers for people who want to buy a home in the city.
Colorado law protects renters' rights to stay warm in livable conditions
Many renters across the Denver metro area lost heat during the recent cold spell and many have gone without heat for days. Having working heat is a matter of safety and that's why it's important to know what your rights are as a renter.
220+ restaurants closed in Denver last year
As inflation remains high and restaurants continue to struggle with labor shortages and rising costs, it's expected that more restaurants in Colorado will close their doors for good this year.
Winter weather still impacting flights at Denver International Airport
Winter weather and cold temperatures are still impacting flights across the country and at Denver International Airport on Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of flights canceled at Denver International Airport
As dangerously cold temperatures linger across the Denver metro area, hundreds of flights have been cancelled at Denver International Airport.
Arvada sushi restaurant closes after 35 years due to COVID challenges
An Arvada restaurant that's been a staple in the community for 35 years will close its doors for good this weekend. COVID was the catalyst they could never recover from, among other personal reasons.
Church in Denver to open as overnight shelter for migrants
Many migrants arriving in Denver have never experienced cold temperatures like what Colorado will see over the next week. However, beginning Wednesday night, a local church will open its doors overnight to migrants new to the community.
Settlement reached with a realty company should help all renters
A settlement reached between the state of Colorado and a company that manages properties that are mostly rented out by college students should help all renters, state officials say.