Breaking News Reporter
Kieran Nicholson
Kieran Nicholson, who has been with The Denver Post since 1986, covers breaking news. He has two staff Pulitizer Prizes for breaking news, for the Columbine shooting and the Aurora Theater shooting. Nicholson has been recognized by the Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado as Print Media Representative of the Year six times. He was named 2006 Print Reporter of the Year by the Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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Denver shooting victim was driving to work when he was killed: “Who would do this to him?”
Instead of gathering to celebrate Robert Goad's fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday, his family instead will gather for a celebration of his life after he was shot to death Wednesday.

Crashes involving memorials for Denver cyclists highlight danger for bike commuters
Two ghost bike memorials for riders killed in northwest Denver in December have been hit by motorists, and family and community members have expressed concern and remorse about the deaths...

Planes collide over Boulder County east of Niwot; three dead
A mid-air two-plane collision over Boulder County kills three people, one pilot and a pilot and passenger.
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Larimer deputy won’t be criminally charged in death of man struck on I-25 after being shocked with Taser
No criminal charges will be brought against a Larimer County Sheriff's deputy in connection to the death of a 28-year-old man who was fatally hit by a vehicle on Interstate...

Thunderstorms bring widespread hail to NE Colorado and metro Denver
Thunderstorms rumbled across metro Denver Thursday afternoon and into the evening, with hail falling in Denver, Littleton and elsewhere as winds hit above 40 mph in some areas.

Three suspects arrested in connection to shooting death at Denver apartment complex
Three suspects have been arrested in connection to an exchange of gunfire at a Denver apartment complex that left one man dead and four people wounded.

Winds up to 50 mph with large hail possible for areas south and west of Denver
A severe thunderstorm warning is posted for Lakewood, Centennial, Littleton and surrounding areas by the National Weather Service until 4:45 p.m.

Kansas man pleads guilty to poaching moose in Colorado
After a nearly two-year Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation a Kansas man has pleaded guilty to poaching a bull moose he illegally killed in Teller County and left to rot.

Suspect arrested for investigation of first-degree murder in Denver stabbing
A suspect arrested in a Denver homicide is being held for investigation of first-degree murder, police said.

Arapahoe County deputy buys groceries for great-grandma raising two kids
An Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputy brought groceries for a 71-year-old woman and her great-grandchildren after the woman's boyfriend ate the last two hot dogs in her home as the hungry...

Cherry Creek Shopping Center gunfire report unfounded, Denver police say
Denver police responded Wednesday afternoon to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center on a report of shots fired, the report was unfounded, police said.

Man climbing in Rock Park in Castle Rock dies in a fall
Witnesses told authorities the man fell as he was climbing in the area.

Meow Wolf is facing a lawsuit over not buying enough crackers
A Longmont company that makes cheese crackers has filed a lawsuit against Meow Wolf, claiming the Denver psychedelic art attraction failed to follow through on a six-figure purchase order for...