Katie Langford

Breaking news reporter

Katie Langford

Katie Langford covers breaking news for The Denver Post. Before joining the Post in 2023, she wrote about education, local government and the arts at the Ouray County Plaindealer, Boulder Daily Camera and Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. A lifelong Coloradan, Katie grew up in Grand Junction and studied journalism at the University of Northern Colorado. When she鈥檚 not in the newsroom, Katie enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, being outdoors and soaking up everything Colorado has to offer.

Colorado Rockies left fielder Raimel Tapia (15) at bat against the San Diego Padres during their home opener at Coors Field on July 31, 2020, in Denver. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Colorado man hit in the eye by foul ball sues Rockies 鈥� in part blaming team鈥檚 poor performance

May 20, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Rockies' poor performance "contributed to a game-day environment in which spectators, particularly those in luxury suites, are less engaged with the action on the field,鈥� the lawsuit states.

The Adams County Justice Center which ...

U.S. marshal charged with Aurora sex assault dies

May 20, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

Shawn Alexander Larson, 36, was arrested May 10 on suspicion of sexual assault that police say happened in September.

A file photo of an Aurora police cruiser.

Aurora man, woman arrested on suspicion of murder in shooting outside grocery store

May 19, 2025 at 7:23 p.m.

Two Aurora residents were arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in a Wednesday shooting outside a grocery store, police officials said.

Man breaking into garage shot by Aurora homeowner, police say

May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

A man was shot and seriously injured after an Aurora homeowner found him breaking into their detached garage, police officials said Monday.

Teen sentenced to probation in fatal Aurora crash, report says

May 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Kaitlyn Weaver鈥檚 family told CBS she was driving home from work in July when a 15-year-old boy 鈥� who is living in the country illegally 鈥� crashed into her at...

Brighton police cruiser and crime scene tape

Man killed in stabbing at Brighton home

May 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

A man was killed in a stabbing at a Brighton home on Thursday afternoon, police officials said.

A Lakewood police shooting was reported near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard on May 16, 2025. (Courtesy of the Lakewood Police Department)

Shoplifting suspect shot by Lakewood police after threatening officers, officials say

May 19, 2025 at 11:31 a.m.

Police started lifesaving measures and the man was taken to the hospital, a spokesperson said. An update on his condition was not immediately available.

Colfax Marathon is this weekend; here’s how to avoid road closures

May 16, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

Metro Denver residents can expect public transportation delays and road closures this weekend as thousands of people run, jog and walk the Colfax Marathon.

Crews from Aurora and Denver fire rescues are battling a 100-square-foot vegetation fire on Friday, May 16, 2025, on the north side of Interstate 225 near the RTD Dayton Station. (Screenshot of Colorado Department of Transportation traffic camera via Aurora Fire Rescue on X.com)

Grass fire burning along I-225 near RTD station under control, officials say

May 16, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

A grass fire burning along Interstate 225 near the Regional Transportation District's Dayton station in Aurora was quickly brought under control Friday afternoon, fire officials said.

DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 20: The seal of the Denver Police Department is reflected on a desk during a press conference at the department抖阴ap headquarters in Denver, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Photo by Jintak Han/The Denver Post)

Denver police officer accused of assault, harassment in Douglas County

May 15, 2025 at 6:55 p.m.

Denver police officer Brandon Greulich was arrested in Douglas County on Wednesday on charges of third-degree assault, false imprisonment, harassment and child abuse.

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