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Man shot, injured by Denver officer was armed with knife, police say
The shooting happened near East 50th Avenue and Washington Street, after the man turned toward the officers with a knife and one of them fired, striking the man several times, police said.
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire 13% contained, new evacuations for Willow fire near Leadville
The Willow, Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain and Ferris fires have together burned more than 160,000...
3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
Three firefighters who were killed battling flames on the Colorado-Utah border are being remembered as...
Colorado Music Festival hits 50-year milestone with star-studded summer lineup
Colorado Music Festival’s 50th anniversary season opens July 9 at Chautauqua Auditorium with violinist Himari,...
A Colorado county’s new ‘unicorn’ home health program fills gap left by provider’s closure
“We recognized there were members of our community who were struggling to access appropriate services,”...
Complaints and violations mount at Colorado’s understaffed nursing homes and assisted living facilities
In 2025, 40% of nursing homes in Colorado had severe deficiencies, defined as problems that...
PHOTOS: 16th annual Park Hill 4th of July parade in Denver, Colorado, celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
16th annual Park Hill 4th of July parade in Denver, Colorado, celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Colorado wildfires grow by 41 square miles on hot, dry Fourth
Four Colorado wildfires burned across another 41 square miles on the Fourth of July as...
Aspen Acres fire grows by 13,000 acres, Bishop Castle still standing
Colorado's largest active wildfire consumed more than 13,000 acres Friday night and Saturday as hundreds...
How Phil Weiser connected with voters to defeat Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor
"There’s no doubt, to my eye, that (Phil) Weiser was helped by anti-incumbent sentiment. But...
Sponsored: Luxury meets altitude with the 2026 Range Rover Sport Dynamic
The Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE may spend most of its life in valet lanes...
Aspen Acres fire challenges firefighters as flames consume 28 square miles in hours
Thousands of Coloradans are still displaced by wildfires burning across the state, with the Aspen...
Man drowns in Chatfield Reservoir trying to help 3 children after tube overturned, state says
Three children were rescued by nearby family members and boaters, but William "Sonny" Macaluso went...
Aspen Acres fire roars across 27 square miles in less than a day, now 8th largest in Colorado history
The Aspen Acres fire has consumed 73,366 acres, or 115 square miles, with no containment...
Fourth of July fireworks will further pollute Colorado’s smoke-filled air, experts say
The American Lung Association warns that breathing the fine particulate matter and chemicals released by...
PNC Bank executive addresses bumpy first week in FirstBank transition
Wait times at branches and customer service centers have returned to normal, bank executives said.
Victor Marx maintains lead in Colorado GOP governor primary with few votes remaining
As last results filtered in Thursday, state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer's path to victory narrowed considerably.
Colorado wildfires burn 208 square miles as state braces for hot, dry Fourth of July
Five wildfires continued to burn across Colorado on Thursday, threatening thousands of homes and buildings...
Trump administration must give many Colorado ICE detainees bail hearings, appeals court rules
"Adopting the Governmentap interpretation would pose grave constitutional problems because there is little justification ......
Pedestrian killed in crash at Denver industrial yard
A person was struck and killed by a truck at a north Denver industrial yard...
Santa Fe Drive in Denver to close for weekend amid July construction
Santa Fe Drive will be closed for a weekend in both directions between Evans and...
Denver police warn of ‘disturbing trend’ after 2 men are killed while confronting car thieves
One man was shot and killed in the 15000 block of East Olmstead Place at...
Suspect in 2024 Broomfield Arista Flats shooting, hostage situation may face trial later this year
Gregory Miles, accused of murdering his girlfriend and endangering lives in a hostage situation and...
Missing Arapahoe County man found dead in Denver creek
A 63-year-old man reported missing last month was found dead in Denver, according to the...
Crews gain containment on 2 Colorado wildfires as others continue to grow
Five wildfires burning in Colorado together had scorched nearly 125,000 acres -- 194 square miles...
Always wanted to try rock climbing in Colorado? Here are two great places to start.
Clear Creek is one of the best places to start.
In razor-thin race, Victor Marx holds onto lead against Barb Kirkmeyer for GOP governor nomination
The race to win Colorado Republicans' nomination for governor remained too close to call, even...
How first-time candidate Melat Kiros upended Denver politics by defeating one of its biggest figures
“To overcome the millions of dollars in dark money, we were able to have real...
Southern Colorado communities reel as residents flee fast-growing Aspen Acres fire: ‘The whole sky was black’
Fueled by strong winds and single-digit humidity, the Aspen Acres fire destroyed more than 180...
Gov. Jared Polis fires clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters decision
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis removed Hannah Seigel Proff and Azra Taslimi from the advisory board...
Ouray officials, businesses encouraging tourism despite Gold Mountain fire nearby
U.S. Highway 550 has reopened outside of Ouray. People should "use their own judgement," firefighting...
Colorado flags to fly at half-staff for soldier who died in Iraq
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Thursday in honor of...
Despite hefty dark-money spending, Colorado progressives notch big victories in statehouse primaries
Progressive statehouse candidates raced to victory in several Democratic primary contests in metro Denver, unseating...
1 killed, 2 injured in overnight Denver shootings, police say
One person died and two others were injured in overnight shootings across Denver, according to...
Lightning strikes golfer, sparks fire on Lakewood golf course
The lightning struck a pocket of dead and dry fuel in a "rough" area of...
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire surges to 48,000 acres in size; Snyder fire is 49% contained
Crews fighting a wildfire that killed three firefighters on Colorado's Western Slope have gained the...
Costs to visit Colorado’s natural wonders are adding up
Those looking to check out Colorado’s most popular natural destinations may have to start building...
Tapas, tapas, tapas: Denver is suddenly obsessed with small plates
A slew of new tapas restaurants have opened since January, including Mar Bella Wine Bar,...
Five takeaways in Colorado primaries as DSA candidate ousts congresswoman, Democrats reject senator, big money falters
The most nationally resonating story of Colorado's primary election was Melat Kiros' defeat of 15-term...
Colorado wildfires destroy more than 100 structures, force more evacuations
Fire crews gained some containment on one of five wildfires burning across Colorado on Tuesday,...
John Hickenlooper wins over challenger Julie Gonzales in U.S. Senate race
"Democrats are united," Hickenlooper said. "We are going to take back the U.S. Senate, we...
Colorado election results for the 2026 primary by county
See how your county voted in the 2026 primary election deciding candidates for Colorado governor,...
Colorado election results for the 2026 primary
Live election results for Colorado's June 30 primary.
Colorado attorney general election results: Griswold wins Democratic nomination, Allen wins for GOP
Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat, and Republican El Paso County District Attorney Michael...
How to stay safe when driving near Colorado’s wildfires
"If you live, work or are visiting an area, follow road closures and evacuation orders...
Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Democratic primary for Colorado governor
"We the people -- not the establishment -- choose our leaders," Phil Weiser said in...
Victor Marx takes lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in Colorado GOP governor primary
First-time candidate Victor Marx took a narrow lead over state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer early Wednesday...
Manny Rutinel wins Democrats’ 8th Congressional District battle to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans
State Rep. Manny Rutinel defeated former lawmaker Shannon Bird Tuesday night in the Democratic primary...
Amanda Gonzalez wins Democratic primary for Colorado secretary of state
Amanda Gonzalez, the Jefferson County clerk and recorder, won the Democratic primary for Colorado secretary...
Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Democratic primary to represent Denver in Congress
The election may prove to be a bellwether for deep-blue districts with a new generation...
Dwayne Romero wins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd
Voters will decide Tuesday which Aspen-area businessman to advance as the Democratic challenger to Republican...
A family known for its Vietnamese cuisine is headed back to where it all began
Dan Da, Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe owners opening restaurant on Federal Blvd. in former...
She loved fighting wildfires. Then one trapped her.
The Snyder fire is one of several wildfires raging across Arizona, Colorado, Utah and other...
Colorado wildfires: More mandatory evacuations ordered in Aspen Acres fire near Pueblo
Large wildfires burning across southern and western Colorado continued to spread on Tuesday, together scorching...
Denver City Council approves municipal sentencing reforms, going beyond state Supreme Court ruling
Four council members opposed the bill, saying it went too far beyond the state's requirements.
As Colorado primary election arrives, several Democratic and Republican politicians’ futures hang in balance
Longtime Democratic figures John Hickenlooper and Diana DeGette face primary challenges from a new generation...
Madeline moved into a cherished restaurant property. The owners are ready for the pressure.
Chef Quincy Cherrett is introducing his cooking to a neighborhood still smitten by the previous...
Colorado wildfires: ‘Critical fire weather conditions’ to spur wildfire growth
The smoke isn't expected to settle any time soon, with “critical fire weather conditions” --...
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Colorado prison wardens participated in racist, homophobic group chat
Officials with the Colorado Department of Corrections have refused to offer any details on the...
Colorado priest in ill health faces deportation to Uganda as supporters search for help
"It is just so disillusioning, as an American, that we would treat people this way...
Looking to park in downtown Denver? Some spots will cost just $5 this summer
An app that helps drivers find and reserve parking spaces will offer cheaper options for...
U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on water battle between Colorado and Nebraska
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on a legal battle over one of Colorado's...
Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: ‘I consider myself cancer-free’
Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old -- and younger — self...
What’s a burnover? How wildland firefighters are trained to combat increasingly dangerous conditions
Wildland firefighters use a variety of longstanding safety measures to assess risk while working in...
Aspen Acres fire southwest of Pueblo explodes to 23,000 acres in size
Residents in Beulah and south of Lake Isabel up to the town limits of Rye...
Colorado Supreme Court rejects congressional redistricting ballot measures in blow to Democrats’ 2028 plans
The Colorado Supreme Court rejected multiple proposed ballot measures Monday that would have asked voters...
3 wildland firefighters killed in western Colorado identified
The three federal firefighters who died when overtaken by flames while battling a rapidly growing...
1,200-acre Lake County fire prompts evacuations near Leadville
A new wildfire near Leadville has scorched more than 1,000 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations...
Colorado wildfires: Fires consume 76,000 acres across state amid dry, windy weather
"Critical fire weather conditions" forecast each day this week could spur the wildfires' growth across...
She fought in a Denver court to save her dog’s life. She ended up sentenced to 90 days in jail.
The case illustrates the stakes of Denver’s dangerous dog prosecutions, an area of law enforcement...
Denver’s municipal sentencing reform would go further than required — giving some council members heartburn
Denver's proposed ordinance, brought by its three most progressive council members, goes beyond what a...
Can hikers and mountain bikers get along? Some Colorado counties believe they can.
When Boulder County Commissioners initiated a study to determine whether mountain bikes should be prohibited...
PHOTOS: Vizzy Denver Pride Parade along 17th Ave. Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Vizzy Denver Pride Parade heads down 17th Ave. towards downtown Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Colorado wildfires: Lightning-sparked fires in southwestern Colorado forest burn thousands of acres, force evacuations
Three wildfires sparked Saturday in a southwestern Colorado forest, with two of the blazes combining...
Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for western Colorado wildfire near Ouray
"Extremely steep and rugged terrain" makes fighting the fire difficult, Ouray County officials said.
3 firefighters killed, nearly 40,000 acres consumed as wildfires scorch western Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared an emergency for two wildfires in western Colorado on Saturday,...
A costly, scorched-earth Denver primary reflects the fight over the Democratic Party’s direction. But voters want it to stop.
"I’m probably going to vote no matter what. But (the spending) has me more cynical....
Billionaire ranch owner’s fence is harming wildlife in a southern Colorado valley, experts find
The 8-foot fence "can restrict wildlife movement along migration corridors, between seasonal use areas, and...
Westbound U.S. 36 closed in Superior after pedestrian hit by SUV
A man walking toward a vehicle that was broken down in the middle of U.S....
Piney River Ranch near Vail to end operations after failing to reach lease agreement with Denver Water
Piney River Ranch near Vail will wrap up operations after the 2026 summer season, ending...
Arapahoe County deputies fatally shoot man in Centennial backyard who hit them with metal pole, officials say
Arapahoe County sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man who hit a deputy with a large...
Colorado weather: Tornado spotted in southeast plains amid severe storms
At least one tornado touched down in southeast Colorado on Friday night, capping off a...
This unusual plant is superblooming right now in Colorado with flowers 5 feet tall
Coloradans heading to the mountains in the next couple weeks will be treated to a...
EchoStar exec lists Cherry Hills mansion for $7M after remodel
EchoStar executive Hamid Akhavan has listed his Cherry Hills Village mansion for $7.2 million after...
A chunk of Centennial could fall into Aurora’s hands as Regis Jesuit High School tries to simplify campus
"I never expected to shrink my city," Centennial Councilman Don Sheehan said about the ceding...
Jeffco Public Schools seeks state support as Trump administration escalates fight over transgender policies
Jeffco Public Schools is now calling on Colorado leaders — Gov. Jared Polis, Attorney General...
Rep. Diana DeGette’s allies drop $1.2 million more on ads to help her fend off primary challenge by Melat Kiros
Outside groups have now spent a combined $3 million, all in the past month, in...
Aurora woman arrested on suspicion of child abuse in 4-year-old’s beating death
Aurora police this week arrested a third person suspected in the beating death of a...
Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for metro Denver, Eastern Plains
Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Plains could see tornadoes, tennis ball-sized hail and high winds...
United Airlines announces new nonstop flights to Turks and Caicos from DIA
Flights are scheduled to operate once weekly beginning this winter.
16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal Easter shooting at Denver’s Russell Square Park
A second person was arrested this week on suspicion of murder in a man’s death...
Two orphaned grizzly cubs arrive at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
At six months old, the cubs are the youngest grizzly bears the Zoo has had...
A few years of healthy eating and exercise influences health 2 decades later, new study shows
In the late 90s, about 120 people in Colorado with prediabetes joined a study to...
Bison coming back to prairie habitat in Highlands Ranch
Bison are returning to Highlands Ranch, marking the first time in more than 150 years...
RTD to change bus routes, boarding locations as Denver Pride events take place downtown
RTD will temporarily change bus routes and boarding locations this weekend as Pride events will...
Jeffco Public Schools preparing legal fight if Trump administration pulls funding over transgender policies
“We’re going to vigorously defend Jeffco’s right to funding,” said Tim Heaphy, an attorney representing...
Denver man, 18, suspected of murder in Easter shooting at Russell Square Park
An 18-year-old was arrested this week on suspicion of murder in a man's shooting death...
Has Phil Weiser taken the lead over Michael Bennet? New primary poll — paid for by his backers — says he has.
Attorney General Phil Weiser has a clear lead over U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the...