Four Denver public schools face possible closure amid poor academic showings
Four Denver schools dogged by poor academic showings face being shut down after coming in at the bottom of recently released school ratings.
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Hillary Clinton wins Colorado student vote in mock election that traditionally mirrors actual election results
Hillary Clinton won the Colorado vote among upper elementary, middle and high school students in a recent mock election that has traditionally mirrored how adults will vote for president of...
Inmate dies at Boulder County Jail, no foul play suspected
A 45-year-old man was found hanging inside his locked cell just after 6 a.m. Saturday at the Boulder County Jail and was pronounced dead by paramedics 30 minutes later.
Bear attacks man in South Park, who suffers minor injuries
A man scouting for a hunting trip was attacked by a black bear near Red Hill in South Park about 5 p.m. Friday, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.
Junkins Fire behavior “increased” due to high winds
High temperatures, clear skies and increased winds are stoking fire behavior from the Junkins Fire west of Pueblo, say fire officials.
Man in custody after Embassy Suites standoff in Denver
An Embassy Suites guest was taken into custody early Saturday by Denver Police after a man refused to leave his room Friday afternoon.
Near-record high for Denver today as warm weather streak continues
The Denver metro-area will likely fall short of hitting a record high temperature Saturday although warm weather will continue to stretch through the next several days, according to the National...
Colorado civics teachers tackle tough presidential campaign, rhetoric
The heated presidential election campaign is increasing tension in high school classrooms across Colorado, where students are asking civic teachers a simple question they can鈥檛 ethically answer: Who do you...
Nazi-themed Facebook group in Boulder Valley schools a sign of political rhetoric, groups say
Following the suicide of who authorities said was the ring-leader, Boulder Valley schools have expelled or disciplined a group of students who used a Nazi-themed Facebook chat to call for...
Denver Public Schools asks voters to approve largest-ever $572 million bond
A $572 million bond measure on the November ballot would fund a new elementary and middle school in northeast Denver, expand a high school and add air conditioning in several...