Arvada
Coverage of Arvada in the Nexus archive.
- Arvada police find missing 9-year-old boy with drone
A nonverbal child with autism was found by Arvada police after he was reported missing. The boy is now back with his family.
- Red-tailed hawk takes out Arvada police drone
A red-tailed hawk collided with an Arvada police drone, causing damage. The drone pilot stated that the incident proceeded as expected despite the collision.
- CDC’s National Health Survey conducts medical exams and interviews in Jefferson County
The CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is conducting free medical exams and health interviews in Jefferson County using a mobile examination center. The survey, ongoing for over 60 years, collects data to inform public health policies and includes 650 selected households in the county. The mobile center will remain in Arvada until September.
- Bear spotted hanging out in Arvada backyard, just feet away from dog
A bear was spotted in a backyard in Arvada, Colorado, near a neighbor's dog, with residents noting the animal appears to be becoming more comfortable in the area.
- Bear spotted hanging out in Arvada backyard, just feet away from dog
A bear has been spotted in an Arvada backyard, becoming more comfortable around a neighbor's dog according to local residents.
- Video shows arrest during in-progress bank robbery in Arvada
The Arvada Police Department released a video showing officers arresting a man during an active bank robbery. The footage captures the moment the suspect was taken into custody while committing the crime.
- High-tech home sprinklers — with proven record after Palisades Fire — start to gain traction in Colorado
Colorado homeowners are increasingly adopting high-tech automated exterior sprinkler systems, like Frontline Wildfire Defense, to mitigate wildfire risks amid dry conditions and past disasters like the 2021 Marshall Fire and Palisades Fire. The systems target wind-driven embers, use backup power, and connect to real-time wildfire data, though insurance partnerships offering premium discounts are currently limited to California.