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To accommodate continued growth, Castle Rock Town Council voted to build 114 new homes off of Plum Creek Parkway in a development to be named Oaks of Castle Rock.
New information has been released involving the Colorado Springs mother arrested in the United Kingdom for the deaths of her two children.
A new year has arrived, and that has one Denver rec center buzzing — not only with folks tackling their New Year's resolutions to work out, but with families being treated to new styles.
Poudre Fire Authority was dispatched this week to a home on report of a battery fire. The homeowner told firefighters he heard a popping sound in his garage.
A new tax credit went into effect on January 1st that will give money back to Coloradans who buy an eligible electric vehicle.
Federal Heights police have identified a suspect in a weekend murder.
For several years there has been a housing crisis in Colorado's mountain resort towns. In areas like Summit County leaders are showing just how far they're willing to go to bring more housing to the places that desperately need it.
A 44-year-old man is under arrest and facing robbery, burglary and arson charges after an unusual crime spree at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center overnight.
Aurora police are asking for the public's help after a report of an assault and a possible kidnapping in a far northeastern part of the city. Police believe a woman is still missing and she could be in danger.
A big leap in the number of jumpers led to a record day at the Evergreen Lake Plunge on New Year's Day, surpassing past events.
From blizzards to severe thunderstorms and from record cold to record heat, last year was another memorable year of weather in Colorado.
It's been 10 years since Colorado legalized marijuana for recreational use, setting the tone for changes across the country that continue today.
Brandon Michael Monroe, 39, pleaded guilty on Friday to vehicular homicide-DUI for causing the 2023 death of 16-year-old Karalynn Kincaid in Brighton.
A new Colorado state law is doing away with plastic foam and bringing in compostable containers. Meanwhile, a local girl who's still years away from getting her driver's license helped to drive the big change for Colorado's environment.
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted Japan just hours into the new year. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe in Colorado, scientists jumped into action to determine the precise location and magnitude of the earthquake.
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This past week, the Community Foundation of Boulder County announced it has spent the last $6 million on future affordable housing projects. This announcement stirred up mixed reactions from many survivors who still need financial aid.
Check out the Blue Island Oyster Bar in Lone Tree that is featured during Denver Restaurant Week that begins March 6.
Far East Center celebrates the Lunar New Year with a festival that brought the community together.
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Care more, water less - that's what Denver Water says it's asking of its customers. Now, some residents believe these restrictions could have unintended consequences.
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.
Police in Aurora are asking for help in tracking down suspects wanted in a shoplifting ring believed to be responsible for the theft of more than $60,000 in merchandise.
A bear cub was relocated after climbing a tree in Superior.
Denver Broncos Jonathon Cooper's future with the NFL remains uncertain after two arrests in Douglas County.
M is for Magabey in the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance's A to Z with Alex Lehnert.
Gas prices in Colorado remain slightly higher than the national average as drivers seek relief from the spike.
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.
