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I-70 shut down in both directions in Eagle County due to a wildfire
Colorado transportation officials have closed Interstate 70 west of Vail in both directions. It happened early Wednesday evening near Wolcott.
Denver city workers call proposed rule change "Betrayal" ... "Slap in the face"
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Loveland Pass reopens after closure for landslide in Colorado's mountains
Loveland Pass reopened on Wednesday afternoon after it was closed due to a landslide that happened over the weekend.
Swim beach at Aurora Reservoir closed due to elevated bacteria levels
Officials closed the swim beach at the Aurora Reservoir on Wednesday due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water.
Denver flea market sees declines in sales and vendors, fear of ICE enforcement
Fears over immigration enforcement in Denver have some people avoiding places like flea markets.
Man found guilty of murdering couple in Paonia sentenced to 2 life sentences
The man who was found guilty of murdering a couple in 2022 in southwestern Colorado has been sentenced to two life sentences in addition to more prison time for other convictions.
Aurora police searching for suspect who shot man through front door
The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to find a suspect they say shot a man through his front door early Wednesday morning.
Rolling from severe storms to Summer sizzle that could bring record heat
Get ready Colorado we are set to go from the severe storms to the Summer Sizzle between now and the weekend!
Former U.S. Space Force sergeant found guilty of murdering Colorado teenager
A Colorado jury has found a former U.S. Space Force sergeant guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a teenager and guilty of second-degree attempted murder in the shooting of another teen.
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A mild day before the heat cranks up to possible recording break temperatures in Denver
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Hegseth says he's giving Trump "options" amid intensifying Iran-Israel conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified Wednesday before the Senate Armed Forces Committee.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership and revealed new details about the deal.
Health care premiums for Coloradans on state exchange expected to double
Republicans' sweeping proposed measure to cut taxes and reduce spending allows tax credits for those who get health insurance on the state exchange to expire.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select their gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
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Denver workers share opposition to plan for making it easier to lay off city employees
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Wyoming performer Ian Munsick excited to be playing at Cheyenne Frontier Days this year
The Cheyenne Frontier Days musical lineup this year includes Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Ian Munsick, Megan Moroney and Bailey Zimmerman.
Loveland Pass reopens after closure for landslide in Colorado's mountains
Loveland Pass reopened on Wednesday afternoon after it was closed due to a landslide that happened over the weekend.
First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch cools off at Water World
First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch beats the heat by cooling off at Water World.
Aurora police searching for suspect who shot man through front door
The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to find a suspect they say shot a man through his front door early Wednesday morning.
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More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023
From 2003 to 2023, the death rate for falls increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those aged 75 to 84. It more than doubled for seniors 85 and older, according to CDC data.
Cannabis use may double risk of heart disease death, study finds
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC: At least 3% of measles cases this year were in fully vaccinated people
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
Judge strikes down some Trump research cuts linked to diversity, gender
A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants.
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Denver city workers call proposed rule change "Betrayal" ... "Slap in the face"
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Dog sitter accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry
A dog sitter is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry. The owner of the dog says she met the sitter through the app Rover.
Free sprinkler system evaluations saving water and money
Neka Sunlin estimates she has checked out about 1,000 Front Range sprinkler systems in the past 9 years, and invariably finds inefficiencies in the residential sprinkler systems that are costing homeowners water and money.
Denver proposes sweeping personnel changes to deal with 2026 deficit
The director of Denver's Office of Human Resources said the city's projected $200 million deficit would likely mean "hundreds" of city workers will be laid off, necessitating dramatic changes in some city personnel rules.
Adams County undersheriff placed on leave due to "incident" at home
An undersheriff in Colorado has been placed on leave and is under investigation.
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I-70 shut down in both directions in Eagle County due to a wildfire
Colorado transportation officials have closed Interstate 70 west of Vail in both directions. It happened early Wednesday evening near Wolcott.
Denver city workers call proposed rule change "Betrayal" ... "Slap in the face"
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Loveland Pass reopens after closure for landslide in Colorado's mountains
Loveland Pass reopened on Wednesday afternoon after it was closed due to a landslide that happened over the weekend.
Swim beach at Aurora Reservoir closed due to elevated bacteria levels
Officials closed the swim beach at the Aurora Reservoir on Wednesday due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water.
Denver flea market sees declines in sales and vendors, fear of ICE enforcement
Fears over immigration enforcement in Denver have some people avoiding places like flea markets.
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Denver workers share opposition to plan for making it easier to lay off city employees
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Wyoming performer Ian Munsick excited to be playing at Cheyenne Frontier Days this year
The Cheyenne Frontier Days musical lineup this year includes Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Ian Munsick, Megan Moroney and Bailey Zimmerman.
Loveland Pass reopens after closure for landslide in Colorado's mountains
Loveland Pass reopened on Wednesday afternoon after it was closed due to a landslide that happened over the weekend.
First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch cools off at Water World
First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch beats the heat by cooling off at Water World.
Aurora police searching for suspect who shot man through front door
The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to find a suspect they say shot a man through his front door early Wednesday morning.
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What does it take to play this year's Ryder Cup venue?
Bethpage Black is not only one of the best and most demanding golf courses in the world, it's public. One of the rare public tracks that has what it takes to host golf's best.
J.J. Spaun wins U.S. open after weathering messy rain delay at Oakmont
J.J. Spaun took advantage of a lengthy rain delay to recover and win the U.S. Open.
Whoopi Goldberg puts global spotlight on women's sports
The All Women's Sports Network is exclusively dedicated to female sports around the world.
NCAA settlement could mean big changes for walk-on college athletes
A $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA and former student-athletes will soon allow schools to pay players directly. But what does that mean for athletes who aren't on scholarship?
Denver NWSL breaks ground on women's sports facility in Centennial
Denver NWSL broke ground on its official training center this week.
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Social Security insolvency date could hit a year earlier, report says
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria concerns
The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria associated with three deaths and one fetal loss.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership and revealed new details about the deal.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes
Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.
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Hegseth says he's giving Trump "options" amid intensifying Iran-Israel conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified Wednesday before the Senate Armed Forces Committee.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership and revealed new details about the deal.
Health care premiums for Coloradans on state exchange expected to double
Republicans' sweeping proposed measure to cut taxes and reduce spending allows tax credits for those who get health insurance on the state exchange to expire.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select their gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
Health News
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More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023
From 2003 to 2023, the death rate for falls increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those aged 75 to 84. It more than doubled for seniors 85 and older, according to CDC data.
Cannabis use may double risk of heart disease death, study finds
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC: At least 3% of measles cases this year were in fully vaccinated people
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
Judge strikes down some Trump research cuts linked to diversity, gender
A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants.
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Denver flea market sees declines in sales and vendors, fear of ICE enforcement
Fears over immigration enforcement in Denver have some people avoiding places like flea markets.
Social Security insolvency date could hit a year earlier, report says
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria concerns
The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria associated with three deaths and one fetal loss.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership and revealed new details about the deal.
Number of Denver metro area homes for sale is the highest in over a decade
The Denver metro area has seen a 48% increase in active listings since this time last year, making it the most homes for sale since 2011, according to Multiple Listing Service data.
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Denver city workers call proposed rule change "Betrayal" ... "Slap in the face"
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Dog sitter accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry
A dog sitter is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry. The owner of the dog says she met the sitter through the app Rover.
Free sprinkler system evaluations saving water and money
Neka Sunlin estimates she has checked out about 1,000 Front Range sprinkler systems in the past 9 years, and invariably finds inefficiencies in the residential sprinkler systems that are costing homeowners water and money.
Denver proposes sweeping personnel changes to deal with 2026 deficit
The director of Denver's Office of Human Resources said the city's projected $200 million deficit would likely mean "hundreds" of city workers will be laid off, necessitating dramatic changes in some city personnel rules.
Adams County undersheriff placed on leave due to "incident" at home
An undersheriff in Colorado has been placed on leave and is under investigation.