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Refugees who fled war in Congo thought they’d be safe in Denver — but were met with gun violence
Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo Eugene Karekezi and Goro Zuwa (short for Zuwayidi Byiringiro) in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood, along with Emmanel Amani, are among the latest of...
In Colorado mountain towns, where affordable housing is scarce, “even living out of your car is gentrified”
Blocked from sleeping in vehicles within municipal boundaries, workers in profit-minded Colorado mountain towns now must seek “safe outdoor space” – in Walmart lots, surrounding woods or new designated parking...
How this tribe survives in Colorado’s worst drought region with as little as 10% of its hard-won water supply
The Utes are surviving, for now, by relying on a unique asset: a mill built in 2014 where tribal crews de-husk, grind and package all the corn they can harvest.
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Four-vehicle crash forces closure of Tower Road, three of four drivers hospitalized
A four-vehicle crash overnight in Denver injured drivers and forced the closure of Tower Road between 96th and 100th avenues, authorities said.
Denver weather: Near-record heat with air quality alert, elevated fire risks
Sunny and dry conditions with near record temperatures across metro Denver on Thursday will reduce air quality and raise fire risks, according to the National Weather Service.
Police find stolen box truck owned by Colorado Pet Pantry
The Colorado Pet Pantry that delivers 1.2 million pounds of donated pet food a year to needy dogs and cats around the state soon may be back to full speed...
Aurora police detective injured in motorocycle crash in Nebraska airlifted home to Colorado
An Aurora Police detective injured off-duty in a motorcycle accident is recovering, police officials have announced.
Vandalism before PrideFest in Castle Rock under investigation as bias-motivated crime
Douglas County Sheriff investigators are trying to track down vandals who spra-painted the word “groomers” on county fairgrounds property and vehicles ahead of community PrideFest activities last week, authorities have...
Denver weather: Warm and dry heat, possible afternoon wind gusts
Quiet, warm and dry conditions settled over metro Denver Wednesday bringing sunny blue skies and above-average heat that will last through the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Man jailed in shooting that forced evacuation of Bennett schools
Two young men were caught and one has been jailed after a shooting near a crowded park that compelled the evacuation of schools in the high plains town of Bennett,...
Fans who invaded Coors Field seeking selfies with Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. charged with trespassing, disturbing peace
Two fans who charged onto Coors Field seeking photos with Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., leading to Acuna falling to the ground, have been charged with trespassing and disturbing...
Drivers crossing Colorado express lanes’ double white lines face $75 fines as surveillance increases
Colorado authorities are intensifying their crackdown on traffic express lane rule violators, deploying more roadway surveillance technology and shifting from warnings to $75 civil penalties in an effort to improve...
Denver police launch homicide investigation into fatal shooting north of Globeville
Denver police on Tuesday morning began a homicide investigation following a shooting north of Globeville that killed a person on Monday.