Alexander Albayero sentenced for killing 2 men 3 weeks apart
An Arapahoe County judge sentenced 46-year-old Alexander Albayero on Friday to 48 years behind bars for the shooting death of David Guerrero-Rodriguez.
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Arapahoe County DMV In Aurora Closed Due To Sewage Backup
Arapahoe County's DMV facility located at City Center Market, 490 S. Chambers Road in Aurora was closed Thursday.
Aurora City Councilman Calls For Mandatory Jail For Car Thieves
A city councilman plans to introduce an Aurora ordinance requiring a minimum mandatory sentence of 60 days in jail for those convicted of 1 auto theft, with repeat offenders serving more time.
Aurora Councilwoman Plans $1 Million Lawsuit Against Arapahoe County Human Services
Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky on Friday filed a $1 million notice of claim, putting Arapahoe County Human Services on notice that she intends to file a formal lawsuit against the agency over the conduct of one of their social workers, Robin Niceta.
Model Train Enthusiasts Hope Images Of Stolen Items Still Missing Will Prompt Return
Many items from an extensive model train set were stolen when a trailer was ripped off from a lot in Watkins earlier this month.
Aurora Councilwoman Responds With Fierce Words After False Abuse Accusation Allegedly Made By Vanessa Wilson's Partner
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for Robin Niceta, the partner of former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson.
Arapahoe County Social Worker Charged With Making False Allegation Against Councilmember
Robin Niceta, a former social worker with Arapahoe County, was charged Monday morning with retaliation against an elected official and making a false report. Niceta is the partner of former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson.
Man's Body Recovered From Cherry Creek Reservoir A Week After Boating Accident
Search and rescue personnel pulled the body of a 29-year-old man from Cherry Creek Reservoir on Saturday, a week after the man slipped from an inner tube being pulled by a boat and failed to resurface.
Trailer Containing Treasured Model Railroad Display Found, With Some Parts Missing
Ken Cook and Bill Thomas rode into the Aurora impound lot looking for the black box trailer that contained their years of labor.
Former Aurora Police Officer Josiah Coe Acquitted Of Distributing Meth
A former Aurora police officer has been found not guilty of distributing meth.
Samuel Birch Sentenced To Life In Prison For Fatal Shooting Of Gas Station Clerk
Samuel Birch was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of a 24-year-old gas station clerk whom Birch shot after asking for a pack of cigarettes and money from the convenience store's register.
Injured Teen's Family Spends Thousands After House Party Floor Collapse
Some teens are still recovering after the floor caved in at a packed house party in Arapahoe County.
Colorado Timeshare Scam Victim Loses More Than $50,000
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has a warning about a scam targeting timeshare owners.
Allan Richard Long Sentenced To 80 Years To Life In Prison After Plea Agreement In Child Sex Assault Cases
he sentence was reached as part of a plea agreement in exchange for a guilty plea to 10 counts of sexual assault on a child.
2 Of 3 Dogs Saved From RV Fire In Arapahoe County Pass Away
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office provided a sad update on the dogs who were rescued from an RV fire.
DRAMATIC VIDEO: Dogs Saved From RV Fire In Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies and Sable Altura Fire Rescue firefighters saved two dogs from an RV fire overnight.
Man Using Firearm To 'Bludgeon' Draws SWAT, Fire Rescue
Law enforcement authorities arrested a man using a firearm to beat more than one person at an apartment just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, authorities with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said.
New Videos Show Chaos After Floor Collapsed During House Party In Arapahoe County
New videos show the chaos and damage deputies encountered after the floor collapsed at a house party in Arapahoe County last week.
'They Keep On... Killing Our Black Men': Colorado Mother Distraught After Deputies Kill Son In Stolen Car
A man died after an officer-involved shooting with Arapahoe County deputies. His family is sad and angry.
Suspect's Family Questions Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Account Of Deadly Shooting
When asked by reporters how many shots were fired, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson John Bartmann said one deputy fired one fatal shot.
Case Closed: No Charges Filed In Floor Collapse At Arapahoe County House Party
No charges will be filed regarding a dramatic floor collapse inside a home in Arapahoe County.
100-150 Teenagers At Arapahoe County House Party When Floor Collapses
Late Saturday evening South Metro Firefighters were dispatched to a floor that had collapsed in a home during a party.
Virgilio San Andres Accused Of Inappropriate Conversations With Female Arapahoe High Student
Virgilio San Andres is accused of having inappropriate conversations on social media with a female student.
Neighbors Recall Chaos Preceding Arrest Of Yuri Dudik In Arapahoe County
Two Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies are okay after one was run over and another was attacked by man using a fish hook.
Yuri Dudik Identified As Suspect Who Ran Over Deputy, Attacked Others With Fishing Hook
Yuri Dudik has been identified as the suspect who ran over an Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputy and then attacked others with a fishing hook.
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Woman arrested for mailing drug-laiden letters to Colorado inmate
A 27-year-old Greeley woman, Monica Moreno, was arrested Thursday on accusations she sent mail to a Weld County Jail inmate that was soaked in drugs.
Attack on the poor or the pursuit of efficiency? Aurora considering getting rid of public defenders.
Aurora City Council exploring whether the city should contract with outside attorneys to provide public defense services instead of having an office of dedicated attorneys and staff.
Westbound I-70 reopens at C470 after oversized load gets stuck under bridge
The oversized load became wedged under the bridge on westbound I-70 Friday morning and all westbound lanes remained closed for several hours until just after 4 p.m.
Firefighter, officer remain in hospital after vehicle crashed into first responders
Two firefighters and two police officers who were outside their vehicles at the scene of a blocked off I-76 crash investigation were hit by a suspected drunk driver Thursday night. All were injured.
Fmr. Thompson School District employee accused of sexual exploitation of child
Joseph Major, 27, was arrested Dec. 7 for sexual exploitation of a child- possession of more than one video and sexual exploitation of a child- possession of more than 20 images.
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Attack on the poor or the pursuit of efficiency? Aurora considering getting rid of public defenders.
Aurora City Council exploring whether the city should contract with outside attorneys to provide public defense services instead of having an office of dedicated attorneys and staff.
Westbound I-70 reopens at C470 after oversized load gets stuck under bridge
The oversized load became wedged under the bridge on westbound I-70 Friday morning and all westbound lanes remained closed for several hours until just after 4 p.m.
Firefighter, officer remain in hospital after vehicle crashed into first responders
Two firefighters and two police officers who were outside their vehicles at the scene of a blocked off I-76 crash investigation were hit by a suspected drunk driver Thursday night. All were injured.
Fmr. Thompson School District employee accused of sexual exploitation of child
Joseph Major, 27, was arrested Dec. 7 for sexual exploitation of a child- possession of more than one video and sexual exploitation of a child- possession of more than 20 images.
James McDonald sentenced to 12 years in prison for vehicular homicide, speeding
A Douglas County judge sentenced James McDonald to 12 years in prison for a deadly crash on I-25.
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Matthew's House in Fort Collins offers free music lessons thanks to the grants they get from Take Note Colorado.
Mentorship program at MSU Denver appeals to future Black educators
A new mentorship program at MSU Denver appeals to future Black educators after Dept. of Education statistics show less than 2% of educators in Colorado are Black.
Police: suspect wanted for damage to Angel Memorial Garden in Parker turns self in
Police in Parker said the teenager wanted for causing damage to Angel Memorial Garden at McCabe Meadows Park has turned himself into authorities.
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Broncos hope Krull can be aerial threat at TE like injured Greg Dulcich
The lack of a consistent pass-catching threat at tight end has hampered Coach Sean Payton's play-calling.
MacKinnon moves to third place in Avs franchise history for multi-point games
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in the Colorado Avalanche's 4-2 home loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Coach Prime lands nation's top lineman for CU Boulder
On Thursday morning, Offensive lineman Jordan Seaton gave Deion Sanders his biggest commitment in this year's recruiting cycle.
Colorado AG files suit with other states against NCAA
Colorado AG Phil Weiser is among a group of state attorneys general across the country who are filing a lawsuit against the NCAA for their one-year waiting period rule that gets applied to some college athletes who enter the transfer portal.
Rams have a 9-0 record for second time in 3 seasons
The Colorado State Rams men's basketball team is 9-0 for the second time in three seasons. On Wednesday night the No. 13 ranked Rams rallied for a 90-80 win over the Denver Pioneers in Fort Collins.
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CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
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More than 70 million face increased threat of sea level rise worldwide
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
Nikki Haley features husband in campaign ad
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
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Nikki Haley features husband in campaign ad
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
Judge seems set to bar separating migrant families at U.S. border for 8 years
The move would preemptively block resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that he hasn't ruled out if voters return him to the White House next year.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
House panel opening investigation into universities after antisemitism hearing
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Despite mass shootings, Senate Democrats face uphill fight for gun control
Democrats in the Senate have made several attempts over the past month to inject some urgency into the gun control fight.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
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Family says criminal justice system is best option for daughter struggling with mental health
Olivia Schack is being held at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo. She's getting needed treatment and supervision. But soon there may no longer be a court order that's holding her there.
CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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New Buc-ee's opening in Johnstown in 2024 to hold hiring event next month
Job seekers in Northern Colorado who are interested in working at the Buc-ee's that will be opening sometime soon along Interstate 25 can attend a hiring event next month.
McDonald's is opening a new chain called CosMc's. Here's what to know.
CosMc's is "what would happen if a McDonald's character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot" opened a restaurant, its CEO said.
Senators probe private equity hospital deals following CBS News investigation
The top Democrat and Republican on a powerful Senate committee launched a wide-ranging investigation into private equity's impact on the U.S. health care system.
Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
The state's suit cited multiple recent criminal cases in New Mexico, including one perpetrator accused of recruiting more than 100 minor victims through Facebook.
McDonald's plans to add about 10,000 new stores worldwide by 2027
The company announced it will work with Google Cloud on automation innovation to lead to "hotter, fresher food."
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New 529 plans make tax-free college saving easier than ever
Saving for college is something you can never start thinking about too early. And now, with new rules for 529 Plans, it's even easier.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.