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
As the voting period for local ballot measures draws near, Localworks is committed to ensuring that Wheat Ridge residents are well-informed. On September 26, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., Localworks will host Ballots and Beans at Stylus and Crate to educate the community on the upcoming decisions regarding the future of the Lutheran Legacy
This year, the Wheat Ridge Art League (WRAL) celebrates its 50th anniversary. According to the league’s former librarian Shirley Nakamoto, a member since the late 1970’s, the art show was created decades ago as an attraction for the Carnation Festival. The City of Wheat Ridge has sponsored the art show since that time. The league
In 1986, at the age of 15, Joe DeMott had the only job interview of his life. “I was walking out the door to go to a movie with my friends, and my dad asked, ‘Where are you going?’” “I told him ‘Out to a movie,’ and he said ‘No, you’re not.’ That was it
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital caregivers delivered the first baby at the new facility on Sunday, Aug. 4, and he was quickly followed by 13 more babies over the next two days. Betsy De Leon, manager of women’s services for the hospital, said parents Joseph and Ashley Giron welcomed Joseph Giron on Sunday. He weighed 7
So much has happened in the last few weeks in the local food scene. New places have popped up and a few have sadly closed down. Wolf and Wildflower wine bar (7190 W. 38th Ave.) has new owners but have kept the same name and delicious wines flowing and they have now added coffee in
Some people in the Wheat Ridge community may have seen an alert on their phone, received a call or got an email on the afternoon of Thursday, July 11 about a shelter in place notice for the 4600 block of Vance St. The Wheat Ridge Police Department will sometimes send out these notifications through Lookout
Mark your calendars for Sept. 19, 2024, because Localworks is teeing off for a day of community and fundraising at our second annual golf tournament! The scramble begins at 7:30 a.m. at Applewood Golf Course, located at 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, Colorado. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a fun day
Wheat Ridge’s city charter would be subject to more than a dozen potential amendments if voters approve a Nov. 5 general election ballot question. The city council gave consent to the amendments in a June 17 study session and to proposed ballot language in a July 15 study session. A draft ordinance with the ballot
Wheat Ridge Historical Society Member Appreciation Day Save Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Potluck Picnic at the Historical Park, 4610 Robb St. The Society wants to honor all its members, community leaders and residents who have supported us through our Re-imagination Project and other on-going activities. We’ll provide the
This summer, Localworks and Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) invite community members to bring a vibrant touch to the CCM building exterior through a community paint-by-numbers mural campaign. CCM, located at 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, will host two community paint events on July 13th and July 27th, allowing painters to add their personal
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors adopted a resolution to submit a ballot question to eligible voters that would allow RTD to remain exempt from the limitations of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). “Putting the TABOR question to qualified voters makes sense. Agency polling indicated a strong level of support, with 68%
A proposed rezoning for the current Lutheran Medical Center site in Wheat Ridge is welcomed by its owners as they get ready to move into a state-of-the-art facility at Clear Creek Crossing. The city is preparing a zone district to apply to the downtown property while Intermountain Health has begun talking to interested buyers about
Wheat Ridge bids farewell to Sister Faustina, the esteemed principal of Saints Peter and Paul School. She is a visionary dedicated to the children and families under her care. Let’s cut to the chase: Sister Faustina orchestrated a remarkable transformation at Saints Peter and Paul. Walking through the halls of Wheat Ridge’s Catholic STEM school
