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It didn't begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far, far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving "Star Wars" have an inescapable gravity.
The father of a Mexican drug supplier was recently sent to prison for sending cash from his son's sales in Colorado back to Mexico.
Now that the old ranches in Evergreen have become open space, the barbed wire fences are no longer needed, and they pose a danger to animals.
A narcotics investigation in Colorado turned potentially dangerous after the CSP said a suspect allegedly nearly ran over a deputy and pulled out a handgun during his arrest.
Cinco de Mayo is just days away and preparations are already underway at Civic Center Park for one of Denver's most anticipated cultural events -- a weekend celebration before the big day.
The bill created different rules for open records requests depending on who's requesting them. The rules for journalists would have remained unchanged, but the public would have had to wait longer and pay more for their records.
An apartment fire in Aurora Friday night has displaced two dozen people -- including five children. Two people were evaluated for smoke inhalation but there were otherwise no injuries, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
A 57-year-old teacher in Weld County was killed after being struck head-on by a vehicle that was being pursued by law enforcement, according to Colorado State Patrol.
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
The owner of a recycling facility and food bank says Denver's move to acquire a portion of his land would put him out of business.
Students at Cimarron Middle School got a weeklong lesson in gratitude and organ donation.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday that it intends to fine three Colorado businesses more than $8 million.
An aquatic nuisance species has been found for the first time in the Little Thompson River, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Denver's Ballpark Neighborhood, from Coors Field down to Welton Street, launched its own general improvement district a year ago. On Thursday, they unveiled the district's new office to the public.
Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation inspired by the family of cyclist Magnus White that requires law enforcement officers to offer a voluntary breath test to drivers involved in crashes with serious injuries or fatalities.
The Weld Energy Center is Colorado's newest battery energy storage project working to strengthen the county's electric grid.
A mother is being accused of second degree murder after her daughter died of chronic alcohol use. Investigators found 173 empty alcohol bottles.
A moose in Colorado got trapped in a child's play course and CPW tases the moose to help set it free.
Hundreds of Colorado families rallied outside Monarch High School in Louisville in an effort to show their opposition to Boulder Valley School District's proposal to close some of its schools next year.
For Evergreen High School seniors Ava Guyton and Linnea Hutopp, the last year has been about more than simply moving forward.
The city of Lone Tree unveiled its new and improved Justice Center on Tuesday.
There are only a few weeks left for Denver Water users to water their lawn or use spray irrigation due to drought restrictions.
Beer delivery trucks are repeatedly turning onto a residential cul-de-sac in a Northern Colorado neighborhood.
The city of Lone Tree unveiled its new and improved Justice Center on Tuesday.
It's been a year of reflection, looking back on how a single day in Colorado changed everything.
Hundreds of Colorado families rallied outside Monarch High School in Louisville in an effort to show their opposition to Boulder Valley School District's proposal to close some of its schools next year.
The Denver Broncos cornerback took time to visit Columbia Middle School, where a new inspiration room is opening. The renovated space will provide students with opportunities to prepare them for future career pathways.
There are only a few weeks left for Denver Water users to water their lawn or use spray irrigation due to drought restrictions.
The Broncos are highlighting their stadium's new food and drink options for their upcoming 2026 season.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Beer delivery trucks are repeatedly turning onto a residential cul-de-sac in a Northern Colorado neighborhood.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
After years of construction and delays, Amazon has officially opened its massive fulfillment center in Loveland, bringing more than 1,100 employees into a facility that had largely sat unused since construction began.
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
