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Gov. Jared Polis wants to end personal business property taxes for small businesses.
An ethics complaint against Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has been dismissed. The complaint was filed after his out-of-town trip last Thanksgiving while he urged residents to "stay home."
On Wednesday Gov. Jared Polis delivered his third annual State of the State Address to lawmakers and shared proposals for changes to the state tax code.
Health care workers sang the national anthem in the Colorado House of Representatives as the legislature reconvened on Tuesday with a focus on a healthy community and healthy economy.
During the State of the State Address on Wednesday, Gov. Jared Polis thanked U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) for their work on federal COVID-19 relief acts.
Gov. Jared Polis is delivering his third annual state of the state address to lawmakers on Wednesday.
Colorado's U.S. attorney, Jason Dunn, plans to resign as the Biden administration prepares to appoint new top federal prosecutors.
The Democrat-led body has an ambitious agenda: Short and long-term economic recovery, restoring drastic cuts to K-12 and higher education, investing in transportation infrastructure jobs and curbing health care costs by possibly pursuing a state-run public option for insurance.
Rep. Joe Neguse, a rising star in the Democratic party, achieved national acclaim last week as he played a lead role in the impeachment trial of former President Trump.
State lawmakers go back to work on Tuesday after meeting briefly last month. The priority for legislators is COVID relief.
Saturday afternoon, after days of debating, U.S. senators voted in former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.
Survivors of child sexual assault in Colorado may, for the first time, have legal recourse even after the statute of limitations expires.
Colorado Congressman Jason Crow hosted the first in a series of town halls on Frida where he addressed issues affecting the Black community.
The proposal by state Sen. Julie Gonzales and Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez came after an immigrant rights group obtained emails through an open records request that they say shows improper communication between DMV employees and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse laid out the prosecution's case as the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump got underway Wednesday.
On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis joined governors from across the Colorado River Basin trying to reach an agreement in protecting the Colorado River.
A massive and expensive mistake is under investigation by Colorado lawmakers after a billing code error caused overcharges for transportation to Medicaid appointments.
Former Colorado state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was convicted by a Denver jury on Wednesday on multiple charges related to her time in the state legislature.
Housing challenges can lead to homelessness, which is one of the main reasons Arapahoe County officials have decided to take a long-term approach to address a shortage of affordable housing.
A new audit has raised concerns about whether the State of Colorado is protected against cyber attacks.
Holocaust survivors shared their stories and music at the Colorado State Capitol in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and support of a new endowed professorship at the University of Denver.
The Colorado governor's budget director says the state needs to open a new prison facility, but some state lawmakers aren't convinced it's needed.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture says 2026 will be another tough year for farmers and ranchers. Acting Commissioner of Agriculture Robert Sakata told a joint hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees that Colorado producers are facing a lot of headwinds, including tariffs, drought, and several deadly viruses.
On Thursday, representatives of rural school districts in Colorado gathered at the state Capitol, calling on lawmakers to refer a measure to the 2026 November ballot that would allow voters to decide whether to raise the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights cap, thereby allowing the state to keep more tax revenue.
There have been some high-profile criminal cases involving people who have been deemed incompetent to face criminal charges.
Lawmakers have introduced eight affordable housing bills in the first seven days of the legislative session, and there are more to come.
Attorney General Phil Weiser went before state lawmakers and made it clear he's not holding his breath for a new Colorado River Compact.
State Rep. Matt Soper says there are no legal mechanisms in place to stop farmers from other countries from importing fruit to Colorado and selling it as "locally grown."
The cameras, which are mounted on light poles and in police cars around the country, capture a lot of personal data, which lawmakers say might violate constitutional protections.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado has been contacted by the Justice Department about a video he and a group of lawmakers recorded that urged U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders.
The Trump Administration is threatening to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to Colorado.
The Colorado governor will make his final State of the State address next week.
State Sen. Mark Beasley will be running for U.S. Senate instead. Greg Lopez is going to run for governor as an Independent candidate.
The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro prompted mixed reactions from Venezuelans in Colorado, some of whom lauded his removal, and others who said the U.S. government had no business bombing Venezuela and removing Maduro.
Legislators in Colorado are weighing in on a U.S. military operation Friday night that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Last night, President Trump vetoed a bipartisan measure that would provide money to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project. The project would bring reliable water to 50,000 Coloradans across 39 communities, 19 of which are in violation of water quality standards. Advocates of the project, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, vow to continue pushing for the bill.
Starting Jan. 1, tax credits for Coloradans buying e-bikes will be cut in half.
Several laws passed by the state legislature and Gov. Jared Polis will take effect on Jan. 1. Others passed in the last legislative session won't take effect until later in the year.
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.
A cat lost in blizzard conditions after a crash in Colorado has been reunited with her family following a six-day search in some of the harshest weather Summit Lost Pet Rescue said it has ever faced.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Team has been working to gather thousands of pounds of seed to help restore wildlife habitats and protect watersheds in areas damaged by three large, destructive fires last year.
Maxine Mager, the founder and president of Creative Acres Animal Sanctuary, said she was alerted to the attack by her own dogs. Adams County officials say it's currently under investigation.
A fiery crash in Denver claimed the life of one person and left three others injured early Sunday morning.
Joe Ruch is tracking one chance of rain and snow for the week ahead in Denver.
On Sunday afternoon, residents across the southeast Denver metro area began reporting widespread outages. Xcel Energy and CORE Electric say they're aware of the issue.
For the past eight years, Louis "Lou" Cicio has celebrated Jan. 30 as his "birthday." Not because it's the day he was born, but because it's the day he nearly died — and survived.
What started as a scary story for one family finished with a happy ending after their cat ran into the woods after the car it was in was involved in a crash near the Eisenhower Tunnel. Volunteers from the Summit Lost Pet Rescue found the cat days later, hiding under a log in a blizzard.
DPD says the crash happened Friday night in the Hale neighborhood. The vehicle they're looking for is a black 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.
It was an emotional morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, Colorado, as the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers took the ice for the first game of a weekend tournament after a crash involving their van and a snowplow on Interstate 70.
Star center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets lineup Friday.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is expected to be out long-erm again after reinjuring his hamstring.
One of the biggest authors in LitRPG is joining the Colorado Avalanche this April for a special fan event during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The memo details a series of recommendations for Congressional committees to probe allegations of excessive force and violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The memo details a series of recommendations for Congressional committees to probe allegations of excessive force and violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
A historic meeting took place at the nation's capital on Friday as Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined governors from across the Colorado River Basin.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
For the past eight years, Louis "Lou" Cicio has celebrated Jan. 30 as his "birthday." Not because it's the day he was born, but because it's the day he nearly died — and survived.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
A Denver woman says repeated mold concerns at her apartment complex have left her feeling unsafe in her home and worried about her child's health, prompting her to contact the city.
Over 150 businesses in the Denver metro area closed their doors on Friday, joining a nationwide general strike condemning the actions of immigration and border agents in Minneapolis this month.
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
President Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
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.
Although Sinclair Oil learned on January 8 that the gasoline it distributed was contaminated, it admits it failed to notify Colorado's Division of Oil and Public Safety.
The former sergeant was fired from the department this month after allegedly working a private security job while on duty, a CBS Colorado investigation found. He had also previously left or been fired from other departments.
Despite efforts to deter them, thieves in Colorado are continuing to steal credit cards, checks, ballots and even prescription medication from mailboxes.
The 38-year-old Aurora man jailed for investigation of arson for allegedly setting a five-alarm fire in Denver in early January "sees and hears things ... he has a mental condition," according to his sister.