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Colorado tax preparer faked credentials and clients' returns, joins son and daughter behind bars
A 60-year-old Littleton man with an incarcerated son and daughter was sentenced Thursday to his own prison time for tax-related crimes.
Mother, son arrested in Colorado shooting death
A 45-year-old Aurora woman and her 24-year-old son have been arrested on murder charges following the shooting death of the woman's boyfriend Friday night.
A warming trend begins in Denver on Sunday
Sunday will be mostly sunny and breezy with daytime highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Colorado woman with dementia attacked, killed by daughter's dogs, police say
A Colorado woman is facing charges related to the death of her mother after police say the mom, who had dementia, was attacked by her daughter's dogs. Police found a total of 54 dogs between two properties connected to the daughter.
Fatal Wyoming tunnel crash and fire initiated by pickup that spun out
Last month's fiery pileup that killed three people near Green River, Wyoming, was started by a pickup truck that lost control and hit a guardrail just outside the tunnel exit, according to federal investigators.
FBI warns about online file converter sites which install malware, steal private information
Popular online tools that convert '.pdf,' '.doc' and '.jpg' files to a different format are being mimicked by scammers who offer similar services but instead maliciously install malware and ransomware onto users' computers or steal private information straight from the uploaded files.
Federal judge orders Colorado school district to put banned books back on shelves
A federal judge ruled that the Elizabeth School District must put books banned from schools back on the shelves by Tuesday. Now a teacher who says she was fired over her opposition to the ban is speaking out.
After surviving 71-vehicle pile-up, Bailey family gets kindness
A Colorado family of four, including a father in the U.S. Army and his pregnant wife, is back home after surviving a massive pile-up on Interstate 70 in Kansas last week.
Over 30,000 turn out for Sanders, AOC rally in Denver
An estimated 34,000 people gathered Friday at Civic Center Park in Denver to hear Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York push a number of progressive policies.
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CSU men's basketball falls to Maryland in second round of NCAA Tournament
CSU Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday.
Rockies' Thairo Estrada breaks wrist when hit by pitch; will miss 4 to 8 weeks
Colorado's Thairo Estrada broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Texas' Kumar Rocker and will be out for four to eight weeks, manager Bud Black said Friday.
George Foreman, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Rams fans pack Fort Collins restaurants as Rams advance
Hundreds of diehard Colorado State basketball fans packed into several restaurants and bars in Fort Collins Friday, as the Rams took on the Memphis Tigers in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Hoops fans ditch work (and school) to watch NCAA games in Denver
Thousands of college basketball fans from around the country descended on Denver for the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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Mild week ahead in Denver, elevated fire concern
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Colorado nonprofit's programs provide steps toward healing away from violence
Both youth and adults are part of Life-Line Colorado's mission to support people who are stuck in a cycle of violence in their local communities.
Federal judge orders Colorado school district to put banned books back on shelves
A federal judge ruled that the Elizabeth School District must put books banned from schools back on the shelves by Tuesday. Now a teacher who says she was fired over her opposition to the ban is speaking out.
When Denver could hit 80 degrees
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Mild temperatures for the week ahead in Denver
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Federal judge orders Colorado school district to put banned books back on shelves
A federal judge ruled that the Elizabeth School District must put books banned from schools back on the shelves by Tuesday. Now a teacher who says she was fired over her opposition to the ban is speaking out.
Over 30,000 turn out for Sanders, AOC rally in Denver
An estimated 34,000 people gathered Friday at Civic Center Park in Denver to hear Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York push a number of progressive policies.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
Thousands attend Sanders & Ocasio-Cortez rally in Greeley
In a primarily red county, thousands stood in a line that wrapped all through the University of Northern Colorado campus to hear a message different from the one they've been hearing from the Trump administration.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
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Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
Map shows which cities could be hit hard by spring allergies
As climate change worsens pollen seasons, these U.S. cities top the list for 2025, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
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Dad who uncovered child custody expert's faked degree concerned for others
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Johnston and staff used encryption app to discuss migrant crisis
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
State documents & a parent reveal concerns about child care program
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.
School officials could face charges after false claims about student
A criminal investigation was launched at Columbine High School after school officials falsely claimed a student was homeless so she could move in with a teacher.
Despite state law, some online loans carry 500%+ interest rate
When Tate Anderson's daughter needed a loan for a couple thousand dollars to help buy a car in February, the Englewood woman went online and stumbled on a loan that her father couldn't believe.
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Colorado tax preparer faked credentials and clients' returns, joins son and daughter behind bars
A 60-year-old Littleton man with an incarcerated son and daughter was sentenced Thursday to his own prison time for tax-related crimes.
Mother, son arrested in Colorado shooting death
A 45-year-old Aurora woman and her 24-year-old son have been arrested on murder charges following the shooting death of the woman's boyfriend Friday night.
A warming trend begins in Denver on Sunday
Sunday will be mostly sunny and breezy with daytime highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Colorado woman with dementia attacked, killed by daughter's dogs, police say
A Colorado woman is facing charges related to the death of her mother after police say the mom, who had dementia, was attacked by her daughter's dogs. Police found a total of 54 dogs between two properties connected to the daughter.
Fatal Wyoming tunnel crash and fire initiated by pickup that spun out
Last month's fiery pileup that killed three people near Green River, Wyoming, was started by a pickup truck that lost control and hit a guardrail just outside the tunnel exit, according to federal investigators.
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Mild week ahead in Denver, elevated fire concern
Hot across Colorado.
Colorado nonprofit's programs provide steps toward healing away from violence
Both youth and adults are part of Life-Line Colorado's mission to support people who are stuck in a cycle of violence in their local communities.
Federal judge orders Colorado school district to put banned books back on shelves
A federal judge ruled that the Elizabeth School District must put books banned from schools back on the shelves by Tuesday. Now a teacher who says she was fired over her opposition to the ban is speaking out.
When Denver could hit 80 degrees
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Mild temperatures for the week ahead in Denver
Hot across Colorado.
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CSU men's basketball falls to Maryland in second round of NCAA Tournament
CSU Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday.
Rockies' Thairo Estrada breaks wrist when hit by pitch; will miss 4 to 8 weeks
Colorado's Thairo Estrada broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Texas' Kumar Rocker and will be out for four to eight weeks, manager Bud Black said Friday.
George Foreman, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Rams fans pack Fort Collins restaurants as Rams advance
Hundreds of diehard Colorado State basketball fans packed into several restaurants and bars in Fort Collins Friday, as the Rams took on the Memphis Tigers in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Hoops fans ditch work (and school) to watch NCAA games in Denver
Thousands of college basketball fans from around the country descended on Denver for the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, return to Vatican, doctors say
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
George Foreman, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
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Federal judge orders Colorado school district to put banned books back on shelves
A federal judge ruled that the Elizabeth School District must put books banned from schools back on the shelves by Tuesday. Now a teacher who says she was fired over her opposition to the ban is speaking out.
Over 30,000 turn out for Sanders, AOC rally in Denver
An estimated 34,000 people gathered Friday at Civic Center Park in Denver to hear Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York push a number of progressive policies.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
Thousands attend Sanders & Ocasio-Cortez rally in Greeley
In a primarily red county, thousands stood in a line that wrapped all through the University of Northern Colorado campus to hear a message different from the one they've been hearing from the Trump administration.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
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Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
Map shows which cities could be hit hard by spring allergies
As climate change worsens pollen seasons, these U.S. cities top the list for 2025, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
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Rams fans pack Fort Collins restaurants as Rams advance
Hundreds of diehard Colorado State basketball fans packed into several restaurants and bars in Fort Collins Friday, as the Rams took on the Memphis Tigers in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Boeing whistleblower's family accuses company of hounding him before suicide
Barnett was subjected to a "campaign of harassment, abuse and intimidation" after he raised safety concerns, lawsuit alleges.
DoorDash and Klarna partner to offer eat now, pay later plan
Sweden's Klarna already offers deferred payment options to Walmart shoppers and J.P. Morgan customers.
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Dad who uncovered child custody expert's faked degree concerned for others
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Johnston and staff used encryption app to discuss migrant crisis
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
State documents & a parent reveal concerns about child care program
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.
School officials could face charges after false claims about student
A criminal investigation was launched at Columbine High School after school officials falsely claimed a student was homeless so she could move in with a teacher.
Despite state law, some online loans carry 500%+ interest rate
When Tate Anderson's daughter needed a loan for a couple thousand dollars to help buy a car in February, the Englewood woman went online and stumbled on a loan that her father couldn't believe.