Wheat Ridge

Human skeletal remains discovered in Wheat Ridge in December 2024 were identified as 57-year-old Robbie Swor using genetic genealogy. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed his identity through DNA testing after initial identification attempts failed, with relatives confirming he had not been in contact with them for a decade.

An unhoused Colorado man named David Richardson sued two Wheat Ridge police officers and the city after they shot and killed his rescue dog, Boss, during a warrant execution. Richardson claims the officers violated the Colorado Dog Protection Act by using lethal force unnecessarily and without proper procedure, and he seeks an apology and improved police training.

Portions of Interstate 70 in Wheat Ridge were closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a serious crash. Police are on the scene investigating the incident.

Wheat Ridge city leaders are advancing preliminary plans for a $10 million 'refresh' of West 38th Avenue, focusing on multimodal paths, tree planting, lighting, and traffic improvements. The project, funded by the 2J sales tax extension approved in 2023, has drawn mixed community reactions, with business owners like Jeff Hurlburt of Clancy's Irish Pub supporting it while residents like Guy Nahmiach express concerns about construction impacts.

A man was rescued after being trapped in a 15-foot construction trench in Wheat Ridge for nearly 24 hours. A passerby discovered him through his cries for help and alerted authorities via an RTD driver, leading to his extraction by firefighters using a Stokes basket. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.