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Latino and Black poverty rates in Colorado are near historic lows, but economic stability remains elusive
Despite falling poverty rates, Latino and Black Coloradans were still about twice as likely to live in poverty as white Coloradans.
Health risks, money, rape: Why these Colorado women had abortions
The Denver Post spoke to eight people about their abortions, including why they chose to end their pregnancies and what it was like for them.
Supporters of Tina Peters are going after other Colorado clerks. Here鈥檚 what they want.
Colorado county clerks, like other local elections officials across the country, have been facing increased pressure from people trying to cast doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections spreading the...
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Slain DPS teacher Shayna Johnson remembered as a 鈥減rotector鈥�
Shayna Johnson who was fatally shot earlier sthis month was a protector in the classroom as a Denver Public Schools teacher and outside the classroom, her family said.
Colorado prison inspector general’s office investigating in-custody death in Limon Correctional Facility
One of the people in custody at the state's prison in Limon has died, according to the Colorado Department of Corrections.
Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on Federal Boulevard in Denver
A hit-and-run crash Monday in Denver has sent a pedestrian to the hospital with serious injuries, according to Denver police.
Three people injured in Sunday night shooting in Denver
A shooting on Sunday night in Denver's Sunnyside left three people injured.
Denver weather: Scattered thunderstorms likely with brief reprieve from warmer temps
Denverites can expect the weekend's rain to continue on Monday with scattered thunderstorms most likely in the late afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Indigenous people want to preserve the traditions of sacred medicines as psychedelic use becomes more widespread
Indigenous people in Colorado say Native people who have been using plant-based medicines for generations should be leading the movement after the decriminalization of psychedelics.
Denver police ask for public’s help in finding suspect connected to fatal shooting
Denver police are looking for a man accused of first-degree murder in connection to a shooting from earlier this month.
Backers of strong mayor ballot initiative in Aurora delay until 2025
An initiative that would have asked Aurora voters to approve giving more power to the mayor won't be making it on the 2023 ballot.
Jack-knifed semitruck leads to extended road closure in Commerce City
A semitruck is blocking U.S. 85 northbound at the 6700 block in Commerce City.
One person dies in crash on northbound Interstate 25 and Yale Avenue
One person died in a crash Thursday night at northbound Interstate 25 and Yale Avenue, according to Denver Police.