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Childcare aid is reaching some northern Colorado families, but many are still struggling
Childcare affordability challenges are compounded by a freeze on Colorado's main childcare subsidy program, making...
1 killed, 5 hurt as driver crashes onto sidewalk during Fort Collins’ Tour de Fat
Detectives are still investigating the crash, including if impairment was a factor, Fort Collins police...
Colorado Rockies’ new game-day snack: buffalo chicken pizza doughnut
The Colorado Rockies’ push to revive enthusiasm for a final run of games in a...
‘Extremely high’ bacteria levels in Arkansas River after raw sewage spill
The Arkansas River has dangerously high levels of bacteria after a broken pipe at a...
Colorado school districts asking voters to OK millions in mill levy overrides this November
This year, districts face two challenges in winning approval: They must vie for voters’ attention...
Fanatics Sportsbook fined for marketing to gambler on Colorado’s self-exclusion list
Colorado’s self-exclusion list allows gamblers to enroll themselves for periods of one, three or five...
Colorado seeks more regulation of Suncor refinery to reduce harmful pollution
Flares atop Suncor Energy's Commerce City refinery are the state’s most significant source of volatile...
Why some Denver homeowners are renovating properties instead of scraping them
Renovating an older Denver home can cost less than tearing it down and rebuilding. Here’s...
Peak Sim Racing to open Denver racing simulator center on South Broadway
Peak Sim Racing plans to bring 12 custom racing simulators to 1236 S. Broadway, offering...
Southern Colorado facility spills 4.25 million gallons of raw sewage into Arkansas River
A wastewater treatment facility in southern Colorado spilled 4.25 million gallons of raw sewage into...
Englewood mayor pro tem dies while hiking in Colorado mountains
Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson died while hiking in Summit County on Friday morning,...
Amazon spends $24M for new distribution center in Aurora
Amazon is expanding its already sizable Aurora footprint. The company paid $23.6 million for 70...
Former Colorado doctor charged with attempted murder after shootout with marshals in Florida
A former Colorado neurosurgeon was formally indicted on attempted murder charges Thursday after a shootout...
Here are the 10 candidates running in Denver’s special election for the vacant at-large council seat
Ten candidates will appear on the November special election ballot as Denverites choose their next...
Copper Mountain closes rollercoaster after rider suffers ‘life-altering’ injuries
The Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain closed earlier this month after a woman allegedly...
Belgian brewery to close Denver location with big plans for the suburbs
Bruz Off Fax, a beloved neighborhood joint, will soon pour its last pints. But the...
Denver man arrested on charges of tampering with Front Range water supply systems, diverting ditch
A Denver man faces multiple felony charges after being accused of tampering with water infrastructure...
Front Range Passenger Rail puts sales tax on ballot to fund Colorado Connector expansion
Front Range residents will vote in November on whether to add a new sales tax...
Colorado State Patrol flight aborts landing in Centennial after being hit by laser beam
A Colorado State Patrol flight abandoned its landing plans after being struck by a laser...
Statue stolen from Denver elementary school
Denver police are trying to track down a bronze statute that was stolen from the...
As Victor Marx faces questions about merch sales, he says finance record linking him to site was ‘silly mistake’
"If they order merchandise, there's no limit on that. They can order as much as...
El Paso County rules Buc-ee’s as ‘convenience store’
“We can’t be a county that doesn’t like something and then finds a way to...
Info for confidential voters was made public in Colorado secretary of state web update, office confirms
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office made information available online for more than 130,000 voters...
Denver nightclub will reopen with new safety measures after security guard accused of assaulting customer
Olympus Discotheque will be allowed to reopen as long as its owner, Wuilmer Varela Cardoza,...
Poll shows Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s appeal declining — as more voters view Melat Kiros favorably
Most voters have consistently said over the years that Johnston is moving the city in...
Number of children traumatically injured by e-bikes spikes dramatically at Colorado hospitals
"These are not simple scrapes and bruises," one Children's Hospital doctor said. "We frequently see...
Winning $10.5 million Colorado Lottery ticket sold at Front Range grocery store
One lucky Coloradan woke up several million dollars richer after buying a jackpot-winning lottery ticket...
Chronic absenteeism fell in Colorado schools last year, but remains well above pre-pandemic level
More than a quarter of Colorado students -- 27.5% — were chronically absent in 2025-26,...
Backers will pull Colorado road funding ballot measure after striking deal with state officials
A legislative package that's part of the agreement will hinge on the the Democratic dealmakers,...
Colorado police officer arrested for soliciting minor online
Florida investigators caught a police officer from southeastern Colorado in an undercover child solicitation sting,...
Besides a passenger train, Colorado Connector could return millions in tax dollars to Boulder-area cities
A ballot measure that Colorado voters will see in November for CoCo will also put...
Metro Denver schools have new warning for students: Watch out for bears
“It is highly unusual that we have this many bear sightings. Period,” said Cherry Creek...
Colorado disc golf company turns old Crocs, and other trash, into new products
Some of Trash Panda's discs feature speckles of plastic from recycled Crocs.
Meta’s settlement with Colorado appears to address experts’ biggest social media concerns
Social media platforms, as they currently exist, can harm youth mental health through showing users...
Gov. Jared Polis pardons 29 Coloradans convicted of crimes
“Of the hundreds of applications for pardons my office receives, yours is one of the...
Summit County sheriff pauses Flock Safety cameras for 30 days
Public scrutiny of Flock Safety is mounting in Summit County, where commissioners are questioning how...
Colorado’s wolves stay in northwest part of the state, new map shows, even as pups begin to wander
Colorado's collared wolves remained in the northwest part of the state over the last month,...
Denver Broncos fans, meet your meaty new game-day bite: the 2-foot-long ‘Beast in a Blanket’
The "Beast in a Blanket," a new Empower Field at Mile High menu item, may...
Colorado inmate who lost leg while incarcerated at CoreCivic prison files negligence lawsuit
An inmate who lost his leg while incarcerated at a southern Colorado prison last year...
Coloradans are turning lights off to protect birds as more than 5 million fly over the state some nights amid fall migration
Nearly 70% of bird species worldwide are migratory, and about 80% of migratory birds travel...
Summer samplings uncover no new zebra mussels in Colorado River system, but the battle wages on
The species was initially detected in Colorado in 2022 and in the Colorado River in...
Missing 13-year-old girl last seen in north Denver
A 13-year-old girl is missing after she was last seen in north Denver last week,...
Mother of Colorado prison inmate sues over gruesome killing, alleging ‘profound failure’ by CoreCivic
Charles Gates’ body was found in the fetal position inside a lidded gray plastic tote....
Denver Water bans lawn watering starting in October as drought saps streams, reservoirs
Denver's first frost typically falls in the first week of October, so the new rule...
Judge removes hurdle for Trump mail voting order as Colorado, other states file new challenge before midterms
The new lawsuit comes after the Supreme Court threw out an injunction the same plaintiffs...
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement — with $615 million for Colorado — in trial over teen social media addiction
The agreement is worth close to $615 million over nine years in Colorado alone, money...
Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm warning active for metro Denver
A severe thunderstorm near Wheat Ridge is moving east toward Denver and is expected to...
PHOTOS: Colorado Peaches senior women’s softball team celebrates 35 years of competition
The team says they are often recognized as the nation’s oldest senior women’s softball team....
Denver leaders want to curb ‘hidden epidemic’ of domestic violence strangulation
Denver leaders hope to improve the city's response to domestic violence victims through new, unified...
Colorado will still mail out all ballots, despite Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump’s order
"The president still has no authority to determine who gets to vote by mail,” attorney...
Children’s Hospital Colorado doctors who provided gender-affirming care must testify but can hide their identities
The doctors said they would face increased federal pressure, as well as the possibility of...
Popular Crested Butte campground shutting down until 2028
This closure means there are few campgrounds where you can reserve sites near Crested Butte....
2 teens killed in suspected murder-suicide, Lakewood police say
Two teenagers were killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a Lakewood home on Monday morning,...
Denver DSA chapter endorses Shontel Lewis’ bid against Mayor Mike Johnston
The backing of the Denver DSA could give a meaningful boost to Lewis' campaign in...
Man dies at federal prison in southern Colorado
An inmate died Monday at a federal prison in southern Colorado after being found unresponsive...
Denver Water considers banning all lawn watering as dry, hot summer continues
Denver Water is set to decide Wednesday whether to ban its 1.5 million customers from...
Tonight’s lunar eclipse isn’t total in Colorado, but it will come close
Lucky for sky watchers, this celestial event will peak by 10:13 p.m., when more than...
Man who allegedly shot two Colorado troopers is fatally shot, police say
A man accused of shooting two Colorado State Patrol troopers and firing on a sheriff's...
Mango House’s refugee food stalls are thriving with Haitian, Syrian and Burmese cuisine
The diverse food is general-audience magnet, but the Aurora nonprofit also offers free healthcare to...
Paris, anyone? United Airlines to add nonstop flights from Denver.
Daily service from Denver to the City of Light begins in May.
She thought her Colorado vacation photos were gone for good. Then a stranger found her film.
The only realistic way to find the smiling hikers in the photographs was online. It...
Colorado’s most scenic train rides, from historic steam locomotives to luxury dome cars
These six rail journeys showcase Colorado's history, views and unforgettable travel experiences.
The Trump administration says it’s investigating these Colorado institutions. Here’s what’s really happening.
The Denver Post took a closer look at four federal investigations in Colorado to see...
Pedestrian bridge near Summit FC stadium site wins Denver council approval
The bridge will allow people on foot to travel from the Regional Transportation District's I-25...
Entry to Colorado national parks, monuments is free on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.
Entry to Colorado’s national parks and monuments will be free on Tuesday to celebrate the...
Keeler vs. Gabriel: Should Broncos trade for Shedeur Sanders, Joe Milton III to be Bo Nix’s QB2?
apountry isn't sure if they can trust Jarrett Stidham or Sam Ehlinger if the...
PHOTOS: Denver Public Schools welcomes back students for 2026-27 school year
Denver Public Schools welcomed students back to school for the start of the 2026-27 school...
Thornton youth pastor gets 13 years to life in prison for child sex assault
An Adams County jury convicted Joshua Lucero in May of sexual assault on a child...
Fat Marmot Week is here! Meet the Colorado rodents vying for chubby champion.
Whatap furry and round and taking the internet by storm this summer? Behold, the contenders...
Colorado Symphony’s surprising 2026-27 season shows how the music is evolving with the times
Matching personal tastes to what happens on stage takes some work, but that's a good...
‘Show me your kitties’: Park Hill Cat Tour celebrates the Denver neighborhood’s fabulous felines
The tour groups do not venture inside people’s homes but merely revere from the sidewalk,...
Polis requests federal disaster declaration for Colorado wildfires amid growing conflict with White House
Polis announced Sunday that he has submitted a formal request for a federal disaster declaration...
Bear found in tree in Denver’s Platt Park
Wildlife authorities say they found the 100-pound mammal, roughly 1.5 years old, in a tree...
William Hood selected as Colorado Supreme Court’s next chief justice
Hood, who has been a member of the court since 2014, will replace Chief Justice...
Renck: Katy Winge becoming lead analyst on Nuggets broadcasts lets her honor her father
Katy Winge never set out to be a pioneer, but as she advanced from studio...
After ranked-choice voting defeat, new Colorado group readies for more election reform debates
Two years after an unsuccessful attempt to overhaul Colorado's election systems, a new collection of...
Booming $40B youth sports industry has Colorado families spending thousands for fear of missing out
An expensive pay-to-play, travel-based model has overtaken the youth sports landscape, with kids starting travel...
Youth sports costs are skyrocketing. Some parents and kids say ‘it’s worth every dime.’
Youth sports is becoming exorbitantly expensive. But for the families who can afford it, the...
Pay to Play
A four-part Denver Post special report examines how club fees, travel teams and recruiting pressure...
How the youth sports industrial complex has widened the opportunity gap and diluted the neighborhood team
In a capitalistic youth sports landscape, Thomas Trotman is good with going into the red.
Fisherman attacked by bear on Colorado mountain trail
Colorado wildlife officials euthanized a bear after it attacked and injured a fisherman walking along...
Colorado man arrested in suspected vandalism ‘became unresponsive’ after police confrontation
A man arrested in a suspected vandalism in western Colorado was hospitalized after a confrontation...
Federal Boulevard reopens after motorcycle crash seriously injures one
Federal Boulevard was partially closed in north metro Denver after a motorcycle crash sent one...
PHOTOS: 9th annual Swim Across America – Denver
Nearly 200 swimmers, along with hundreds of spectators and volunteers, participated in the 9th annual...
Denver pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run crash near Chaffee Park
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash near Denver’s Chaffee Park neighborhood early...
Despite threats from White House, Colorado election officials predict little change to 2026 general election
Executive orders to limit mail-in ballots, lawsuits over voter registration data, threats to funding and...
Denver breaks daily record high temperature with triple-digit heat
Denver set a new daily record high temperature on Friday ahead of a slight weekend...
CSP sergeant assaulted woman, threatened her before his arrest, Weld County officials say
A Colorado State Patrol sergeant was arrested Thursday in Firestone on suspicion of assaulting a...
Deion Sanders’ graphic designer sues coach over personal brand logos
A longtime graphic designer for CU Boulder football coach Deion Sanders claims the coach's team...
Missing Colorado man found dead in Nashville
A Colorado man who went missing while in Nashville for a work conference was found...
Colorado will not face water supply cuts as part of federal Colorado River plan
Coloradans' share of the Colorado River will not change under the federal government's new operating...
Man crossing through traffic on I-270 exit ramp in Commerce City struck, killed by hit-and-run driver
The 45-year-old man was hit on the off-ramp from Interstate 270 to Interstate 76 around...
More Flock cameras cut down in Summit County amid pushback over privacy, surveillance
Two weeks after five of its Flock Safety cameras were vandalized, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office...
2 killed in Thornton shooting; responding police vehicle struck by RTD N-Line
Two people were killed in a shooting in Thornton early Friday, closing a section of...
As Tina Peters eyes new elections job, Gov. Polis remains mum about contacts with Trump
Tina Peters has been offered a job as an assistant registrar of voters in California’s...
Denver’s 16th Street renovation lacked transparency and oversight, auditor says
Denver’s auditor found transparency and oversight problems with how DOTI handled the 16th Street renovation...
Denver is about to require apartments and restaurants to provide recycling and composting. Do they know that?
The deadline for Denver apartment buildings and restaurants to begin providing recycling and composting is...