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Former martial arts fighter gets 3 life sentences for shooting neighbors
A Westcliffe man convicted of shooting four of his neighbors in 2023 while a surveyor attempted to measure their property lines was sentenced last week to three life sentences.
Colorado cop "actively roadraging" faces criminal charges
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
Ken-Caryl residents question idea to swap open space with Jeffco
Residents in Ken-Caryl Ranch are questioning a metro district idea to swap 900 acres of open space for community center property -- roughly 12 acres -- with Jefferson County.
Secretary of War Hegseth visits Colorado
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administered the Oath of Enlistment at Buckley Space Force Base and toured two different private space agencies.
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Secretary of War Hegseth visits Colorado
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administered the Oath of Enlistment at Buckley Space Force Base and toured two different private space agencies.
FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end state climate change suits
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
Armed man shot and killed inside Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
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New cancer center opens at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver
A new cancer center has opened at Intermountain Health's St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver that brings all oncology services under one roof.
High winds and near-record heat for the Plains, more snow on the way to the Mountains
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Vote happening to determine future of Greeley's $1 billion plan for Cascadia entertainment district
The vote is happening to determine the future of Greeley's $1 billion plan for the Cascadia entertainment district.
Mesa Latin Kitchen brings Latin flavors to community during Denver Restaurant Week
Mesa Latin Kitchen in Littleton brings Latin flavors to the community all the time and especially during Denver Restaurant Week.
Winter storm hitting parts of U.S. impact flights in and out of Denver International Airport
A winter storm hitting parts of the U.S. is impacting flights in and out of Denver International Airport.
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Federal tax dollars subsidize health care plans in ways you may not realize
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Colorado transplant program offers new hope through kidney voucher system
The AdventHealth Transplant Institute at Porter is participating in a national voucher system that allows living donors to give a kidney now and help a loved one receive one later.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
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How Black Colorado businessmen changed voting rights across the nation
Local Black businessmen organized in 1865 after learning about the language proposed for a Colorado constitution. They changed history far beyond the territory.
Study aims to uncover how state caused harm to Black Coloradans
The Black Equity study focuses on ways that Black Coloradans faced discrimination in access to wealth, education, health and justice.
Sky Blue Builders founder reflects on receiving MLK Business Award
From learning English here, to succeeding in sports, and building a growing business that's now employee-owned, Mowa Haile says he loves Colorado's sense of community.
Ways to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in 2026
Communities across the Front Range are honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights leader.
Aurora celebrates Kwanzaa, shared prosperity on East Colfax
The fourth day of Kwanzaa, known as Ujamaa, centers on cooperative economics. It's a principle organizers say fits East Colfax Avenue, a corridor shaped by resilience and the push for revitalization.
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Former Denver police chief to run for Denver City Council
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Clear Creek Schools say water supply for fighting fires in question after dispute
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
Trial ordered for man who allegedly body slammed lawyer
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.
Fired Colorado police sergeant admitted to falsifying time sheets
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.
Residents help Arvada police track down suspect in metro-wide mail thefts
Arvada police are offering a behind-the-scenes look at how they tracked down a suspected mail thief in the Denver metro area, after neighbors spotted the same suspicious vehicle on their security cameras.
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A window on the world of firefighting in rural Colorado
They are the images of firefighters at work, captured in moments of candor and concern; moments held still by a photographer's camera.
Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver
A large crowd turned up in Denver in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dahlberg Fire burns 500 acres in Douglas County
A fire that started in a rural part of Douglas County and burned about 500 acres forced the evacuation of nearly 20 homes.
High fire danger and mountain snowstorm set to roll in
Another dramatic split of fire danger and heavy mountain snow is rolling in this week.
Suspect in fatal shooting at Denver party arrested in Kansas
A man suspected of fatally shooting someone at a party in Denver over a week ago has been arrested in Kansas.
Three companies cited for deaths of Northern Colorado dairy farm workers
Three companies have been cited for serious violations that investigators say led to the deaths of six dairy farm workers in Northern Colorado last year.
Sundance Film Festival unveils Boulder venues for Colorado debut next year
The Sundance Film Festival recently closed the curtain on Utah before getting ready to shine the spotlight on Colorado.
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Douglas County officials provide update about 500 acre wildfire
In Colorado, Douglas County officials provided an update about a fire in a rural part of the county that forced evacuations on Tuesday.
Two days of high fire danger for Denver
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Union representing workers at JBS plant in Greeley hosting 3 strike registration events this week
The union representing workers at the JBS plant in Greeley is hosting 3 strike registration events this week.
Some Safeway workers claim union imposing fines for crossing picket line during strike
Some Safeway workers are claiming the union is threatening to impose fines for crossing the picket line during last year's strike.
Denver City Council files moratorium for data centers that is expected to last for months
The Denver City Council has filed a moratorium for data centers that is expected to last for months.
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U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes and Italian art in Verona
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
U.S. beats Canada in thrilling hockey finals to win Olympic gold
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Kaillie Humphries Armbruster of U.S. wins record-tying 6th Olympic bobsled medal
Kaillie Humphries Armbruster won her sixth career Olympic medal, tying fellow American Elana Meyers Taylor for the most by any woman in bobsled history.
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Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
Pirro drops effort to indict 6 lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Senate voting on DHS funding as ICE reform deal remains out of reach
The Senate is taking a procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown stretches into an 11th day.
Paramount Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discover to $31 per share
Warner Bros. Discovery said it will engage with Paramount Skydance to assess if its latest offer is superior to Netflix's $83 billion bid.
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Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
Pirro drops effort to indict 6 lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
Senate voting on DHS funding as ICE reform deal remains out of reach
The Senate is taking a procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown stretches into an 11th day.
Trump's 2026 State of the Union is tonight. Here's what to know and how to watch.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's when it will take place, and how and where to watch.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How old is your brain? Colorado doctor's neurotechnology study has the answer.
From headphones that can tell the age of your brain to a headband that can help rewire your brain, consumer neurotechnology devices are unraveling the mysteries of the mind
Clear Creek woman survives cardiac arrest, relearns CPR
A Clear Creek County woman is relearning CPR weeks after she says the technique saved her life.
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Paramount Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discover to $31 per share
Warner Bros. Discovery said it will engage with Paramount Skydance to assess if its latest offer is superior to Netflix's $83 billion bid.
Ford recalling some 413,000 Explorers due to potential steering control loss
Ford is recalling almost 413,000 Explorers from model years 2017 through 2019 due to a defect that could cause drivers to lose steering control, the U.S. auto safety regulator said
FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
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Colorado cop "actively roadraging" faces criminal charges
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
Youth hockey coach facing child abuse charge after colliding with player
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
Pastor ordered to repay family more than $300,000 for construction project
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
Glenwood Caverns files for bankruptcy 5 years after death of 6-year-old
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Hearings spike in months following change to Denver parking dispute process
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.