Denver Police Say Joe Michael Ervin Was A Serial Killer Who Murdered 5 Women More Than 40 Years Ago
Denver police have identified a serial killer who murdered five women more than 40 years ago: Joe Michael Ervin.
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Denver Police Learn There Was A Serial Killer In Town When DNA Links Cold Cases Together
DNA forensics led Denver police to discover Joe Ervin killed 5 women in Colorado during a 3-year reign of terror.
FBI Searches Platte River In Connection With Littleton Bowling Alley Triple Murder From 2002
The FBI is actively investigating the murders of three people nearly 20 years ago at a bowling alley in Littleton by searching the Platte River.
$30,000 Reward Now Offered In 1970 Murder Of Marilee Burt
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers increased the reward for information in the murder of Marilee Burt more than five decades ago.
Weld County Cold Case: James Dye Arrested For Murder Of Kay Day In 1979
The Weld County Sheriff's Office is announcing a cold case arrest at 11 a.m.
Park County Sheriff Announces Arrest Of Alan Lee Phillips In 39-Year-Old Cold Case Murders Of Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer And Annette Schnee
Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw announced that Alan Lee Phillips was arrested in the 1982 kidnapping, assault and homicides of Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer and Annette Schnee.
What Happened To Vicki Carpenter Remains A Mystery 36 Years Later
What happened to Vicki Carpenter 36 years ago remains a mystery. The 24-year-old's body was discovered in the Cherry Creek spillway about 6 weeks after she was last seen in 1985.
'This Case Will Be Solved': Up To $30,000 Reward Offered In 2002 Littleton Bowling Alley Murders
Police in Littleton are still searching for information into the murders of three people at the AMF Broadway Lanes Bowling Alley in 2002.
Crespin Nene-Perez Extradited From Mexico, Charged In Court In 1998 Denver Murder Of Bonny Baker
A 57-year-old man who was extradited from Mexico and is charged in the 1998 murder of his Denver girlfriend appeared in court.
'He's Dead Isn't He?': Family Prays For Answers In Fallen Officer Thomas Carpenter's Cold Case
There are some wounds that never heal. One of those is losing a father.
Grand Junction Cold Case Murder Of Deborah Tomlinson Solved After 45 Years
The Grand Junction Police Department says the cold case murder of Deborah Tomlinson has been solved after 45 years.
Cold Case Update: Body Found In 1993 Identified As Rebecca 'Becky' Redeker
Detectives want to talk to anyone who knew Becky and who she may have been spending time with in the summer of 1993.
Sherry Parker Murder: Investigators Taking New Look At 1996 Cold Case
Sherry Parker, from Fort Collins, was last seen alive at the Budget Host Motel in Del Camino, on was July 17, 1996.
Jeffrey Beier Arrested In Russia, Faces Murder Charges In 2016 Disappearance Of Girlfriend
A 46-year-old man is in custody in Russia and faces murder charges in a Colorado cold case.
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Jeffco Sheriff's Office pleads with public to be safe on Clear Creek
Jefferson County officials urge people to be safe on the water after two people have died while tubing on Clear Creek in the last four days.
Boulder County moves to change local gun control laws
More than a year after Colorado was rocked by a shooting that left 10 people dead in a King Soopers supermarket, one county is proposing gun control ordinances that include raising the minimum age to purchase firearms and prohibiting the sale of assault weap
Colorado weather: More severe weather expected for Eastern Plains
Large hail pummeled many areas in the northeast along with a deluge of very intense rain.
Challenge on DACA takes center stage at Colorado State Capitol
There could be a challenge to the decade-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.
Denver metro area seen as distribution point for fentanyl
"The Denver metro area is seen as a distribution point for the rest of the country at least for this region."
Video: Yearling bear relocated after feeding on trash and bird feeder in downtown Colorado Springs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers caught a yearling bear getting into a bird feeder and trash cans in Colorado Springs. The bear was found in a populated area near downtown.
Check out the road less traveled in Colorado's mountains
After a reportedly sharp and startling increase in 2021 in traffic deaths in the southwest corner of Colorado, state troopers are now taking it upon themselves to ride the most dangerous sections according to their data and take you along for the ride, too.
Colorado's Polis issues order to protect abortion access
Gov. Jared Polis barred state agencies Wednesday from arresting or extraditing anyone seeking or providing reproductive care in Colorado, where the right to abortion was codified in state law this year.
'Greater need, less supply': food banks face challenges
At the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) food pantry in Boulder, they are helping more people than ever before put food on the table free of charge.
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Boulder County moves to change local gun control laws
More than a year after Colorado was rocked by a shooting that left 10 people dead in a King Soopers supermarket, one county is proposing gun control ordinances that include raising the minimum age to purchase firearms and prohibiting the sale of assault weap
Colorado weather: More severe weather expected for Eastern Plains
Large hail pummeled many areas in the northeast along with a deluge of very intense rain.
Challenge on DACA takes center stage at Colorado State Capitol
There could be a challenge to the decade-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.
Denver metro area seen as distribution point for fentanyl
"The Denver metro area is seen as a distribution point for the rest of the country at least for this region."
Video: Yearling bear relocated after feeding on trash and bird feeder in downtown Colorado Springs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers caught a yearling bear getting into a bird feeder and trash cans in Colorado Springs. The bear was found in a populated area near downtown.
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Former Broncos QB Marlin Briscoe's family works on funeral plans
Former Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe passed away late last month, and now his family is working on the best way to honor him.
Kadri shirt becomes hot seller, raises money for good cause
Adrienne Ruth got to play a pivotal role in what became the overnight hit that is the Nazem Kadri "Too Many Men" T-shirt.
Former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas suffered from CTE
Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas suffered from CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a chronic degenerative brain disease.
Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
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Airbnb hosts hacked: home rented out without owner's consent
Some Airbnb hosts have been getting hacked -- some losing thousands of dollars in rental revenue, others seeing strangers show up at their doors ready to rent out listings that haven't been active for years.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
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Preschool tuition credits help Denver families make ends meet
Thousands of families of young children in Denver make ends meet with the Denver Preschool Program, also expanding access now to preschool for a limited number of children turning three by Oct. 1.
Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
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Colorado health hosts 3 monkeypox vaccine clinics this week
CDPHE is hosting another set of pop-up monkeypox vaccine clinics this week for residents who meet the high-risk criteria.
Former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas suffered from CTE
Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas suffered from CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a chronic degenerative brain disease.
The new frontier in knee replacement has arrived in Colorado
A Colorado patient is rehabbing her knee replacement which is the state's first smart knee.
Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
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Severe weather sweeps across Colorado's Eastern Plains
It was an active weather day on the Eastern Plains in Colorado.
Severe storms move through Colorado
Strong storms triggered two tornado warnings along the Eastern Plains this afternoon.
Expect thunderstorms on Wednesday with small hail possible
Ample moisture in the air will fuel showers and thunderstorms by early afternoon.
Monsoon Storms Cause Flooding In Colorado Burn Scars
Heavy rain caused flooding near several of Colorado's burn scars on Tuesday.
Fireworks rain showers possible, better chance for Tues storms
A few rain showers are still possible on Monday evening, however most of the wet weather should be wrapped up for the firework shows across the Front Range.
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Supporters rally at Colorado State Capitol as DACA is debated
Rallyers at the state capitol are calling on congressional leaders to act before the DACA program could end.
Law enforcement gathers in Colorado to address school safety
Colorado law enforcement leaders and educators are among those sharing what they've learned about prevention, response and recovery.
Colorado's governor signs executive order protecting women getting abortions
Gov. Jared Polis signed a preemptive executive order to help women feel safe coming to Colorado for an abortion.
Severe weather sweeps across Colorado's Eastern Plains
It was an active weather day on the Eastern Plains in Colorado.
Video: Yearling bear relocated after feeding on trash and bird feeder in downtown Colorado Springs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers caught a yearling bear getting into a bird feeder and trash cans in Colorado Springs. The bear was found in a populated area near downtown.