Feeling overwhelmed this holiday? Colorado says help is just a call away
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
False Spring? Warm December temps coax many Colorado trees into early bloom
The calendar says December, but for much of Colorado, the weather feels more like April... and that's causing some trees and shrubs to wake up far too soon.
Colorado judge accepts Hallfords' plea deals in funeral home case
A judge has accepted plea agreements from Jon and Carie Hallford, owners of the now-defunct Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, concluding intense courtroom hearings in a case involving nearly 200 mishandled bodies.
Bright Leaf helps grandparents raising grandkids with holiday hardships
Bright Leaf's newest initiative, GrandCare Alliance, focuses on grandparents raising grandkids — offering help with school costs, activity fees, and holiday wish lists.
Colorado sees first influenza-associated pediatric death of the season
Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.
Xcel Energy warning it may need to shut off power in Colorado on Wednesday
Xcel Energy is warning customers in Colorado that power may be shut off on Wednesday as extreme winds and dry conditions create dangerous wildfire risk.
From diploma to deployment, Colorado airman continues commitment to service
More than 900 students will graduate from Metropolitan State University Denver on Friday, including 87 who are veterans or currently serving in the military. Among them is Senior Airman Jordan Klehr, who will trade his cap and gown for a uniform to deploy overseas.
Flu season is underway, and state health officials say it's starting early
Staff at one Denver hospital say they are very busy treating flu patients ranging from babies to teenagers.
Xcel Energy seeks nearly 10% electricity rate hike
Xcel Energy is asking regulators to approve a nearly 10% increase in electricity rates, a move that could raise the average household bill by about $10 a month next year.
Retired Air Force captain finds new mission at Colorado Freedom Memorial
A retired U.S. Air Force captain regularly hauls his tools to the Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora and scrubs, paints and repairs the monument.
Families, providers push back on Polis' Medicaid cuts for autism services
Colorado families and behavioral health providers are pushing back against the governor's proposed budget cuts, warning the plan could drastically reduce access to autism therapies and other services for children with developmental disabilities.
"Petflation" is driving high demand for Colorado Pet Pantry
Families across Colorado are feeling the pinch of rising costs, and not just at the grocery store. Pet food prices have soared faster than many household essentials, leaving some owners struggling to keep their dogs and cats fed -- or keep them at all.
Colorado veteran finds peace with promise he made... and kept
Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Israel "DT" Del Toro, Jr. didn't just survive after his Humvee struck an improvised explosive device; he defied every expectation.
Epworth Foundation's scales back Daddy Bruce tradition as food bank struggles
November is typically the busiest time of year for food banks and pantries. But this year, the need is far greater than usual.
2 incumbent candidates lose out in Aurora council re-election bids
Progressive candidates appear to have claimed a decisive majority on the Aurora City Council, signaling a significant shift in political power in Colorado's third-largest city.