After two and a half years of waiting, a Wheat Ridge police officer finally received the closure he deserves. On October 10, a judge sentenced Andre Jones, the man convicted of the attempted murder of Wheat Ridge Police Officer Allan Fischer, to the maximum sentence of 32 years in prison. Jones will serve three additional
During Gary Bryan’s career as a mechanic and owner of Wheat Ridge Auto Services, Bryan has fixed countless cars with timing belt-related issues. Many customers also ask him for advice when buying a used car. Every car has a different recommended time to replace its timing belt. Some cars don’t even have timing belts. Car
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Lutheran was honored to receive the Wheat Ridge Business of the Year 2024 Investment Award in the category of large business. The City of Wheat Ridge, the Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA), and the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding businesses in the community at the annual Wheat Ridge Business
For children, play isn’t just fun—it’s how they learn, connect, and make sense of the world around them. And in the world of play, representation matters. For kids who use medical devices like G-tubes, canes, or cochlear implants, it’s rare to find toys that reflect their own life experiences. Assistive devices, mobility aids, prosthetics, orthotics,
A mainstay of Wheat Ridge’s bar and restaurant scene is back in business, after an 8-month hiatus to expand and change not only its appearance but its business approach. Co-owner Eugene Kahng has operated the Colorado Plus Brewpub, 6995 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge for 18 years. During that time, he also volunteered to
Edgewater Parent & Tot Tumbling, Ages 1-3 October 1st – November 19th This class is an instructor led 45-minute class designed for toddlers; walking age to three years, with the assistance of a parent or caregiver. Classes will focus on developing coordination through motor skills, muscle strength, agility, and flexibility using pre-school size apparatus and
Wheat Ridge is working on a City Plan, and we want to hear from you. The City Plan, which is often called a comprehensive plan, will articulate our community’s vision for the next 20 years, establish shared values, and identify priorities for the future. It also provides direction on issues such as what land uses
Amanda Adams started in 2005 as an ER nurse at Lutheran. She is a steady calm presence for patients and the Emergency Department team, always there to offer any support. During the move to the new hospital, Amanda helped lead all aspects of the transition as interim manager while her leader was out on FMLA and stepped up to
Over the last ten years, Paul Sullivan has found the recipe for success at Esters, the community-oriented bar and restaurant chain he co-owns with his wife, Emily Brown. Last month, Sullivan shared his perspective and advice on opening a restaurant with the Neighborhood Gazette. Sullivan, who moved to Denver in 2000, spent 14 years in
Do you get frustrated when pet owners allow their animals to urinate in your yard, dispose of their dog’s poo bag in your trash receptacle, allow their dogs to bark from their yards and car windows at you or expect you to tolerate their dog jumping at you or act aggressively as you walk by
This month, an exciting new option for our furry friends’ healthcare is coming to Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood. On October 28th, Berkeley Animal Hospital will officially open for business on Lowell Boulevard just south of 44th Avenue. The clinic will offer standard medical services including wellness exams, vaccinations, spaying, neutering and more. Soon-to-be Medical Director Dr.
The Historical Society’s Cider Day Festival celebrating “all things apple” is approaching. I meant to discuss (and will, later) the wonderful offerings planned at the Historical Park for Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10:00 to 2:00, but that discussion was derailed by a last-minute visit to the Old Post Office where I found workers busily sifting
As of August 7, motorcyclists in Colorado can legally pass between vehicles stopped on the roadway that are traveling in the same direction as the rider under specific circumstances. It’s known as lane filtering, but there are conditions a rider needs to have in place before they can move ahead and pass vehicles in stopped
The Wheat Ridge Police Department has seen some impressive progress in crime rates since a peak in 2021. Overall, crime was down 26% in 2023 since that peak, but one category remains stubbornly high: theft. For context, we separate motor vehicle theft and theft in our statistics. In 2023, the Wheat Ridge Police Department saw
Localworks is thrilled to continue the excitement surrounding the launch of Explore44, the new corridor identity for 44th Avenue. To celebrate and engage Wheat Ridge residents and visitors, Localworks is launching the first-ever Explore44 fun run and block party. The “Rad Retro Run: Journey Back to the 80s” will take place at 9:00 a.m. on
Operating for decades, Gary Bryan of Wheat Ridge Auto Services doesn’t run his shop like chain auto establishments. “We’re busy enough, we don’t need to do work that doesn’t need to be done,” Bryan jokes. He doesn’t refer to a checklist but instead addresses individual repairs the car needs. Working on cars of all ages,
As the dog days of summer slowly recede underneath the beauty of fall leaves, we welcome back our students, teachers, and parents to another school year. While Edgewater is small, we are unique in that we have four school campuses in a city less than 0.8 square miles in size. Our schools are unique in
The City of Wheat Ridge was presented with $2M Community Project Fund (CPF) grant from the Department of Housing & Urban Development, that was made possible through the advocacy of Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen and Senator John Hickenlooper. The announcement event, held last Thursday, saw a gathering of community stakeholders and featured remarks from Mayor Bud
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors unanimously approved continuing the Zero Fare for Youth program beyond the agency’s one-year pilot. The zero-fare program, which enables youth ages 19 and under to use all RTD services at no cost, will now become a permanent fare change for the agency. Following tonight’s approval by RTD’s
New buildings in the center of the former Lutheran Hospital campus would be at least two stories shorter than the hospital building, if Wheat Ridge voters approve a city charter amendment in the Nov. 5 general election. The city council initially approved the amendment’s ballot language on Aug. 12 . The measure’s approval is sought
Last year Jefferson Board of Education voted to shut down 16 elementary schools. This was a way to save 12 million dollars. Among them, Kullwerstrand and Wilmore Davis in Wheat Ridge, Vivian (also known as Classic Academy) in Lakewood, were ones that Wheat Ridge families had attended. The plan was to consider 2 buildings every
I step inside ‘Stylus & Crate’, located along West 38th Avenue and order a black cup of coffee. Owner Tadd Overstreet joined me a few minutes later with a gentle apology. “Sorry” he says as he takes a seat “the fire department was inspecting our suppression equipment today.” But my attention isn’t on his tardiness,
It’s the things you don’t see that make the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival so special. Behind the scenes is a world of meticulous planning and coordination that most visitors will never notice – and that’s by design. “I’m talking to the police at two o’clock in the morning before each day of the festival, saying,
Are you glad the dog days of summer are finally past? Hold on, there’s actually one more “dog day” as fall approaches, and it’s the funniest of all the Historical Society’s Second Saturday Socials: September’s Dogs on Paw-rade, scheduled for the 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Baugh House (11361 W. 44th Ave). This
