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The trial began Monday for the father of a nearly 2-year-old who died after ingesting 10 times the amount of fentanyl it would take to kill an adult.
A snowstorm that rolled in overnight and brought minor accumulation in the Denver metro area is slowing down the morning's commute.
With drier air moving in from the north, snow will begin tapering off through the morning hours, before eventually wrapping up Monday afternoon.
A person is in custody in Windsor after exchanging gunfire with police at a hotel.
Some troubles were still being reported at Denver International Airport Monday after several issues over the weekend.
Half of the 10 wolves released in Colorado's high country last month as part of an effort to re-populate the species back into the state were obtained from Oregon wolfpacks which had history of attacking livestock there.
"McMeen in the Middle: Denver's Migrant Crisis" follows how a southeast Denver elementary school is coping with the arrival of scores of kids who've endured traumatic journeys to its classrooms.
While some voters expressed concern about tax increases, 27 out of only 35 special election voters said "yes" in November to create a business improvement district on Parker's Main Street, from Parker Road to the library.
Over the past few months, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has made it clear by saying that people need to be able to get employment.
Sometime overnight on Jan. 3 or 4, at least six businesses were broken into at a strip mall off of West Coal Mine Avenue in Littleton.
Denver police say it's investigating a crash involving an officer and two other motorists that happened near Sheridan Boulevard and Evans Avenue.
The Aurora Police Department tweeted Saturday that it's searching for two vehicles possibly involved in a kidnapping that happened near Moline Street and Cedar Avenue.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting that happened near Elmhurst Avenue in Highlands Ranch.
Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert denied allegations circulated on social media that she punched her ex-husband in the face, calling it a "sad situation."
Groups like Native Women Ride, Black Girls Do Bike Denver, Denver Boulder Jewish Voice for Peace and many others came together to raise money for the "Gaza Sunbirds" a cycling group in Gaza.
The Denver City Council has filed a moratorium for data centers that is expected to last for months.
A new cancer center has opened at Intermountain Health's St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver that brings all oncology services under one roof.
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The vote is happening to determine the future of Greeley's $1 billion plan for the Cascadia entertainment district.
Mesa Latin Kitchen in Littleton brings Latin flavors to the community all the time and especially during Denver Restaurant Week.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
Meta will now pay dozens of states a portion of a recent settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit, including nearly $615 million to Colorado.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
One Colorado state trooper remains in the hospital, and another has been released after they were shot by a suspect following a traffic stop on Tuesday.
Colorado's cattle ranchers say they're worried about President Trump's plan to lower beef prices by temporarily allowing "no out-of-quota tariff" beef imports.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
Westminster is recommending that residents conserve water but is not necessarily restricting it at this time. The city says it has an extensive water portfolio, but some residents are concerned about what a lack of conservation efforts could mean for the future.
He once owned a Michelin-recognized BBQ restaurant in Lakewood; now Jared Leonard has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud and tax charges.
Summit County's Flock cameras are going dark for the next 30 days. The sheriff says he needs time to assess the department's policies and to hear from the public.
Aurora police hope the community can help them track down five shoplifting suspects that they are calling "organized offenders."
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
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.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
