The Daily Sentinel · Westminster, CO
The DS420 hearse, operated by Leverton & Sons, transported the princess from Westminster Abbey to Northamptonshire as millions around the world watched in September 1997.
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Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COArvada Mayor Lauren Simpson announced that she is running for a second term. Photo by Rylee Dunn Three years after her historic election as Arvada’s first voted-in female mayor, Lauren Simpson has announced her intention to run for a second term in 2027. Simpson — who served as a District 2 city councilmember from 2019 to 2023 before her first mayoral election in 2023 — touted progress on homelessness, public safety and Arvada’s roadway network as major wins of her first term. During that time, the city team has also begun long-term work on improvements to Arvada’s water infrastructure, emergency response networks and Gold Strike Park. Simpson said that she is seeking a second term because of her love for the local community and desire to oversee the culmination of long-term projects, while maintaining Arvada’s “Mayberry-ish charm.” “I'm just Lauren, and I hope people know that I'm a resident of the city too,” Simpson said.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COMonths after Silver Vines Winery announced the closure of its Arvada and Boulder tasting rooms, its owners have shared that the Olde Town staple will live on, about a mile from its former location. Kristin and Jeff Chayer, the latter of whom founded Silver Vines in 2011, said that in January 2027, the winery will open its production facility (located at 6340 W. 56th Avenue #5 in Arvada) for barrel tastings, chef-paired dinners, live music, and behind-the-scenes tours of the winemaking process. The Olde Town tasting room will close on Dec. 23. The facility on 56th Avenue has long been Silver Vines’ production facility, and the Chayers will spend the next few months transforming the space into an all-in-one winery and tasting room. Jeff said the “new chapter” will allow customers to see the entire winemaking process — and, in some cases, be a part of it. “We really want to show people how wine is made,” Jeff said.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COLisa Feret. File photo With most of the ballots counted, unofficial results show Democrat Lisa Feret with a lead over Republican Kristopher Johnson, signalling that Feret will earn a second term as the District 24 Representative in the Colorado State House. Feret, a former Arvada City Council member, was first elected in 2024. As of returns tabulated by 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 4, Feret held 25,669 votes (64%), while Johnson held 14,215 (35%). Feret said she was looking forward to serving another term in the state house. “I couldn’t be more excited to serve this community for another two years,” Feret said. “I know we will be able to create real meaningful policy with the people we elected in Colorado. Now let’s get to work!” Feret also thanked Johnson for running what she called a “clean race.” “(I’m) Especially grateful for the ability to run a clean race, focused on issues and policy,” Feret said.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COThe Arvada Fire Protection District is asking voters to decide on a 1% sales tax hike to help with its funding. Courtesy photo With most of the ballots counted, unofficial results show voters are leaning towards rejecting Ballot Question 6C, a 1% sales tax increase to fund the Arvada Fire Protection District (AFPD). As of returns tabulated by 4 p.m. on Nov. 4, the ballot question had 32,256 votes for it (49.33%) and 33,130 votes against (50.67%). The last few rounds of results have seen the ballot measure’s slim margins hold steady, with a consistent advantage of about 800 votes in the negative direction. Arvada Fire Chief Kirk Lock said it was “unlikely” that results would flip back in the district’s favor.“Although results are not yet official, Issue 6C appears unlikely to pass,” Lock said.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COHunter Bay’s storefront in Olde Town Arvada. Courtesy photo After 10 years of serving up coffee in Olde Town, Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters will close its Arvada location on Nov. 6, with the coffee shop citing rising costs, accessibility issues, and break-ins as reasons for closure. Hunter Bay will continue its wholesale operations and will “definitely be reopening another cafe” in the Denver metro area once they find a suitable space, according to owner Rob Young. Founded in 1991 in Missoula, Montana, Hunter Bay’s wholesale coffee products are stocked in national grocery chains including Costco, Natural Grocers, Sprouts, King Soopers, Safeway and more. The company moved its roasting operation out of the Olde Town location in January 2024 and relocated it to a 20,000 square-foot facility in Englewood.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COA city employee examines a homeless encampment. Courtesy photo Arvada City Council took a look at the proposed Homelessness Action Plan at a workshop on Oct. 27 and recommended that the plan — which will govern how the city responds to homelessness through 2030 — move towards adoption with one key stipulation. Arvada has experienced perhaps its most successful year to date in terms of helping folks experiencing homelessness, as the city accomplished its stated goal of moving 65 individuals into permanent housing in September. As of Oct. 27, that figure has risen to 79 individuals who have gotten into permanent housing thanks to the city’s efforts.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COLori Drienka (left) with Lisa Feret (right) at the Peace Pole in Olde Town. Courtesy photo Local business owner Lori Drienka recently installed two Peace Poles — one at her business, Eli Ashby Healing Arts/Carly’s Boutique, and another at her farmhouse nearby — which she hopes inspires “a little more kindness” in the local community. The Peace Pole movement began in Japan after World War II with the message “May peace prevail on earth.” Traditionally, Peace Poles have that message inscribed in different languages on all sides. Drienka held an unveiling ceremony for the Eli Ashby Healing Arts/Carly’s Boutique (located at 7401 Grandview Avenue) Peace Pole on Oct. 24, which featured drumming, speakers and a moment of quiet reflection. Drienka said she was inspired by a neighbor who had a Peace Pole when she was living in Coal Creek Canyon, and wanted to bring the message of unity to Arvada.
Arvada Press · Arvada, CO
Nearby: Arvada, COBusinesses across Arvada are struggling, and stakeholders within the city are getting involved to help out. Courtesy photo In the wake of recent high-profile business closures in Arvada, stakeholders within the city are ramping up efforts to support local businesses this November. The City of Arvada, Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District (BID) and Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) are teaming up to get the word out about Small Business Saturday, set for Nov. 28, and supporting local businesses in general. AEDA Executive Director Mike Tedesco said that times are tough for local businesses, and the organization is looking for ways to give them a boost this winter. “A lot of the smaller businesses are running pretty thin, and expenses are up, which means margins are down and they're looking toward this holiday shopping season,” Tedesco said.
Concord Monitor · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COBert Pousma, Jr. Concord, NH – Bert Pousma Jr., 90, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at his home. His calm and intelligent presence will be missed and remembered with love by his wife Joan and their extended family.Bert was born in Denver, Colorado, to Irene and Bert Pousma Sr. and spent his early childhood in New Mexico, where his father worked with the Navajo Nation. In the 1940s the family moved to a close-knit Dutch community in south Denver, near Platt Park. They attended the Christian Reformed Church and Bert went to the church’s private school.Bert’s life wasn’t always easy. When Bert was young, his father left the family. Bert recalled that his mother didn’t want to use his father’s name, so she would always call Bert “son,” and for many years he considered that his name. Bert studied architectural engineering at the University of Colorado, then worked for an architecture firm in Denver.
Cortez Journal · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODENVER (AP) — Fresh off the best electoral performance in half a century, Democratic officials and strategists converged on Denver Thursday to plot a further course for the party and revel in their gains. The two-day What’s Next conference, hosted by a new group called Majority Democrats, was put on politicos’ calendars months ago as another stepping stone as the party charted its way out of its post-2024 political wilderness. Now Democrats will have to figure out what to do with majorities in both chambers of Congress and control of at least 12 new state legislative chambers. “The fever has broken. The fog has lifted,” said Mitch Landrieu, the former Democratic mayor of New Orleans. “And now it falls upon us to rebuild the foundation of this great nation and to fulfill the promise of America.” Barely a week after voters repudiated President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico said Democrats must work with him.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COSome of the biggest names in the Democratic Party are in Denver to discuss what's next after the election.
Eagle Valley Enterprise · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODENVER — Fresh off the best electoral performance in half a century, Democratic officials and strategists converged on Denver Thursday to plot a further course for the party and revel in their gains. The two-day What’s Next conference, hosted by a new group called Majority Democrats, was put on politicos’ calendars months ago as another stepping stone as the party charted its way out of its post-2024 political wilderness. Now Democrats will have to figure out what to do with majorities in both chambers of Congress and control of at least 12 new state legislative chambers. “The fever has broken. The fog has lifted,” said Mitch Landrieu, the former Democratic mayor of New Orleans. “And now it falls upon us to rebuild the foundation of this great nation and to fulfill the promise of America.” Barely a week after voters repudiated President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico said Democrats must work with him.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CORestaurantsTwo Denver establishments win Eater Awards The list includes one Denver restaurant and one Denver bar. By Antony BrunoNovember 12, 2026 Rougarou's opening was a bright spot in 2025. Valeria Moonch Photography Add Westwordas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. SUPPORT US TODAY Progress to goal $6,705 $50,000 As 2026 slowly fades into oblivion, nearly every media platform covering food and drink will release their annual lists of best this or newest that (Westword included… stay tuned). The latest is Eater, the national online food publication that in 2019 effectively stopped covering Denver outside of the occasional list update like An Eater’s Guide to Denver or maps listing The 38 Best Restaurants in Denver.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COThis time around, we're opening the 2027 Best Of cover illustration search to artists of all ages who live in or around Denver.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COWilliam Lang designed over 250 buildings in Denver, including St. Mark’s Parish, Castle Marne and the home of a famous Titanic survivor.
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COUT Tyler will tip off the Doug Karleskint era on Friday in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots will take on Regis on its home court at 7 p.m. Friday and will then face Westminster at 5 p.m. Saturday. Karleskint was hired in March as the sixth head men’s basketball coach in UT Tyler history. “It started years ago when I got a phone call when I was at Central Missouri that this job came open, and they said I needed to take a look at the UT Tyler job,” Karleskint said. “They said it’s an unbelievable location and conference, and the school is definitely on the rise. And that started years ago. I’ve always kept an eye on it because at Central Missouri we lost a couple of kids in the recruiting battle to UT Tyler. “When I got to Abilene Christian and our assistant AD (Sam Ferguson) got the job here, with our relationship, I kept tabs of how basketball and all the sports were doing.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CORestaurantsWhere to get Thanksgiving dinner to go in Denver Pre-order complete holiday meals or individual items from these local establishments. By Keith McBrayerNovember 12, 2026 Denver is spoiled for choice with Thanksgiving takeout options, like this feast from Steuben's. Provided by Steuben’s Add Westwordas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. SUPPORT US TODAY Progress to goal $6,705 $50,000 For those who prefer not to cook, there are plenty of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day. But if you like the idea of outsourcing the holiday cooking while still celebrating in the comfort of your own home, then the following list of Thanksgiving to-go meals is for you.
Pahrump Valley Times · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COWhitney Lynn's Atomic Open House, presented by Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum, is a free roadside attraction in Beatty. (Courtesy the artist and Black Cube. Photo: Griffin Andrews)One of the artwork's two main pieces is a trompe-l’œil facade replica of the Apple-2 houses from the Nevada Test Site's history. (Courtesy the artist and Black Cube. Photo: Griffin Andrews)VIP viewing benches, also from the Nevada Test Site's history, are the other major aspect of the artwork. (Courtesy the artist and Black Cube. Photo: Griffin Andrews)“I think both objects are really about creating public images of nuclear testing. They’re also directly connected to just witnessing and spectatorship,” Whitney Lynn said. (Courtesy the artist and Black Cube.
Cherry Creek News · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CORep. Jennifer Bacon, a Denver Democrat, was elected speaker of the Colorado House on Friday, becoming the first Black woman to hold the role. She defeated Rep. Andrew Boesenecker in an anonymous ballot and will lead the chamber’s Democratic supermajority, according to the Denver Post. Bacon said in a statement that she intends to redouble efforts to protect Colorado from the incoming Trump administration, according to Denver Westword. She also told colleagues she was “no stranger to uphill battles” and pledged to help lift her colleagues and deliver for constituents, the Denver Post reported. Bacon will oversee a Democratic supermajority, with the party expected to hold 49 of the chamber’s 65 seats, according to the Denver Post. Bacon, who has represented Denver’s House District 7 since 2020 and currently serves as assistant majority leader, defeated Rep.
Cherry Creek News · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COFifty-six former workers of Wash Park Grille and Agave Taco Bar will split $117,244 after a Denver wage theft investigation ended in a settlement, according to officials. The payout includes full back pay and fines after the restaurants failed to pay wages and tips before closing. McDonald said the restaurant’s co-owner, Jeff Estey, went “radio silent” after the closure and “absconded with tips” that servers earned during the Christmas and New Year’s stretch. Tyler McDonald, one of the 56 former employees covered by the settlement, said he was owed several weeks of pay by the time Wash Park Grille was seized for unpaid taxes in February 2025, with missing paychecks dating back to the holiday season. “At the beginning, I was feeling very discouraged, down in the dumps, betrayed. I thought there was nothing I could do,” McDonald said.
Cherry Creek News · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODenver Mayor Mike Johnston asked Amy Ford, director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, to resign on Oct. 9, 2026, and the city agreed to pay her $22,500. The separation agreement, obtained by The Denver Post, included a non-disparagement clause and was announced one day before the midterm election. According to the document, Ford agreed not to make any statement that might “disparage, discredit or reflect negatively on Mayor Johnston” and waived her right to file lawsuits against the city. The separation agreement, signed Oct. 9, stipulates the city will pay Ford $22,500, equivalent to six weeks of her annual salary of approximately $195,000. Johnston’s office instructed Ford to announce her departure on Nov. 2, one day before the midterm election, according to The Denver Post. Officials announced Ford’s resignation this week without providing further explanation. 9News first reported Johnston’s resignation request and the terms of the paid agreement.
Cherry Creek News · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODenver City Council and Mayor Mike Johnston’s office reached a compromise late Monday night to add $4 million to the 2027 budget for the Temporary Rental and Utilities Assistance Program, bringing total funding to $8.5 million. The deal, which still falls short of this year’s $15 million, will draw from the city’s contingency fund and department budgets, according to officials. The compromise adds $1.72 million through the council amendment, with the mayor’s office committing to contribute an additional $2.3 million in the coming weeks, according to officials. The funds will be drawn from the city’s contingency fund and from service and supplies budgets across several departments. Mayor Mike Johnston originally proposed $4.5 million for TRUA in the 2027 budget, a significant reduction from the $15 million the city plans to spend this year.
The Catalyst · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COBy: Abigail Hill, Ewan Ward, Molly Luikart, Skyler Siegfried (Staff Writer & Guest Contributors) The class of ‘32 at Colorado College could potentially be able to catch a train from Colorado Springs for activities like a weekend party in Boulder, a concert in Denver or to the airport for holiday breaks. Currently, they’d have to drive, get a ride or take a bus. But on Election Day, Colorado voters appeared poised to support raising taxes to create a Front Range passenger rail line named the Colorado Connector, or, for short, CoCo. The train would travel from Fort Collins to Pueblo, and by 2032, CoCo’s “full corridor service” could run through Colorado Springs. “I didn’t have a car freshman year, so more transportation to Denver and the ski mountains would be good,” said Keller Mahoney ‘28. Public transportation from Denver International Airport to the Springs currently means two buses and one train for a roughly three-hour commute costing around $30.
