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More people died in police chases in this Denver suburb than in the state’s biggest cities
The Denver Post examined the region’s approach to police pursuits after the Aurora Police Department quietly broadened its policy in October to allow officers to chase more suspects.
Inside the investigation of a CBI scientist’s years of misconduct: “God forbid we have someone in prison that shouldn’t be”
During the internal affairs investigation, Yvonne "Missy" Woods' colleagues reacted to her conduct with anger, betrayal and bewilderment, their interviews show.
How Pueblo weaponizes contempt of court to inflate jail time for minor crimes
Pueblo city judges have sent people to jail for months on charges that in other Colorado courts are punished by one or two days in jail. Experts call it "draconian"...
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Denver attorney Steve Bachar granted bond in theft, fraud case
Denver attorney Steve Bachar will be released from jail on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond, a Denver County Court judge ruled Thursday.
Too wealthy? Low-income couple sues Colorado public defender for not taking case
The federal lawsuit alleges the public defender’s office wrongly denied Dale and Sara Brubaker’s applications and ignored the state’s rules for evaluating defendants’ finances, instead making a subjective decision that...
Colorado Supreme Court goes back to school to hear arguments in front of students
Colorado's Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in two cases Tuesday before an audience of students at Pomona High School in Arvada.
Colorado judge charged with menacing removed from duty while case is pending
The Colorado judge charged with threatening another person with an AR-15-style rifle will not be allowed to carry on his duties as a judge while the criminal case against him...
Denver attorney Steve Bachar wanted on felony theft, fraud charges
A Denver attorney who last year was accused of mishandling nearly $2 million set aside to purchase masks and gowns during the coronavirus pandemic was charged with felony financial crimes...
Interstate 70 eastbound reopens after crash at Eisenhower Tunnel
The eastbound interstate was closed between mile markers 206 and 213 around 8 a.m. and is expected to reopen around 10:15 a.m., according to CDOT.Â
Jury finds Planned Parenthood not responsible in 2015 mass shooting at Colorado Springs clinic
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains could not have anticipated or reasonably prevented a 2015 mass shooting at its Colorado Springs clinic, a jury decided Wednesday, bringing to an end...
Colorado judge charged with menacing is accused of using an AR-15-style rifle to threaten another person
Colorado District Court Judge Mark Thompson is accused of using an AR-15-style rifle to threaten another person on July 25, court documents made public Wednesday revealed.
Family of 6-year-old girl who died on Glenwood Caverns ride sues amusement park
The family of a 6-year-old girl who died on a ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on Labor Day weekend sued the park Wednesday over what they say is a...
Colorado cuts Medicaid funding to provider caring for adults with disabilities, sparking search for new beds
The state is terminating Belk Model’s Medicaid funding, effective Friday, because of 19 rule violations documented at its facilities during the last year that have led to “significant health and...