Film Created At Cañon City Prison Humanizes Life Inside
A new film goes inside Colorado's oldest prison, the Territorial Correctional Facility in Cañon City.
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Victim Identified In Suspected Inmate-To-Inmate Murder At Old Max
State officials said the death of an inmate on March 8 at Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility is suspected to be an inmate-to-inmate homicide, possibly between cellmates.
Inmate-Run Prison Radio Station In Colorado Is First In The Country
Inside Wire, the nation's first-ever statewide prison radio station with audio broadcast by inmates, for inmates has launched.
Serial Killer Scott Kimball Moved Out Of Colorado
A notorious serial killer serving a 70 year sentence for four murders has been quietly transferred out of Colorado to a prison in Florida.
Private GEO Group Prison In Colorado Springs To Close On March 7
On Tuesday, the GEO Group notified the Colorado Department of Corrections that they intend to close the Cheyenne Mountain Re-Entry Center in 60 days.
Making History: First Ever Play By Inmates Performed Outside Prison Walls Takes Place In Denver
For the first time in the United States, a group of inmates is performing a play outside of prison walls, and it's taking place at the University of Denver.
Governor, Business Leaders Head To Prison To Help Defy Colorado Program Participants
Gov. Jared Polis and business leaders visited the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility this week in support of an education program that helps people who have recently been released from prison.
Department Of Corrections Looking For Escaped Inmate
The Colorado Department of Corrections is looking for an inmate who escaped custody while on a work crew.
CrossFit In Prison: Inmates Finding Strength, Redemption
It may be the only CrossFit class where participants have to pass through a metal detector and get patted down to take part.
Jeffco Inmate Goes Facebook Live From Cell
An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail smuggled a smartphone into his jail cell Thursday and broadcast live on Facebook from inside.
'I Didn't Feel Anything': Theater Shooter's Video Interviews With Psychiatrist Released
Prosecutors have released hours of video showing Colorado theater shooter James Holmes' interviews with a psychiatrist about the 2012 massacre in Aurora.
Police: Driver Runs Red Light, Causes Deadly Crash On Colfax
A man is in custody following a two-car crash Saturday that killed one person.
Lone Tree Man Convicted Of Robbing Investors Of $16 Million
Banned twice before by the state for fraudulent practices, a Lone Tree man couldn't resist the temptation to solicit funds from investors a third time.
Reckless Corvette Driver Sought For Head-On Near-Misses
Boulder County law officers announced Friday the identity of the reckless driver wanted for almost causing multiple head-on collisions a week ago. The police are also hoping to speak to more of those other drivers who were nearly collided with.
Colorado Prison On Lockdown After 4 Guards Assaulted
A Colorado prison is on lockdown after officials say four guards were assaulted and injured by inmates.
Inmate Serving Life Sentence For Murder Dies After Fight
The Colorado Department of Corrections say a man has died after a fight with another inmate at the Colorado State Penitentiary.
State Panel Rejects Latest Attempt To Open Shuttered Prison
Colorado's shuttered solitary confinement prison will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
Suits For Success: Inmates Get A Head Start After Life Behind Bars
Organizers hope that by being able to dress the part and talking with potential employers, former inmates will see that a different future is possible for them.
Colorado Bans Solitary Confinement For Longer Than 15 Days
Inmates in state prisons can't be held in solitary confinement for more than 15 days, the Colorado Department of Corrections announced on Thursday.
Founder Of 211 Crew Found Dead In Prison
The man who founded the 211 Crew, a prison gang linked to the murder of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements, has been found dead in prison.
3 Afghan Prison Workers Missing During Training In Colorado
Three Afghan prison employees who went missing over the weekend from a Colorado training facility weren't believed to pose a threat, a state prison official said Monday, and authorities remain most concerned about the visitors' welfare.
Three Afghani Corrections Students Missing In Southern Colorado
Three students from Afghanistan failed to return from a Colorado Department of Corrections-sponsored trip Saturday night and are considered missing.
Dozens Of Colorado Juvie Lifers Could Be Eligible For Parole
In light of Supreme Court decisions banning life without parole for juvenile offenders, dozens of Colorado prisoners who committed crimes as minors could be eligible for release, but only one has been freed.
Man Freed From Prison May Be Deported To Cuba
A family in Aurora was expecting to welcome home a man who was ordered to be released from prison, only to learn that he was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and may be deported to Cuba.
Coloradans Pay Millions Annually To Jail Illegal Immigrants
Colorado taxpayers paid more than $522 million to imprison illegal immigrants convicted of crimes over the past 20 years, according to a CBS4 investigation.
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Families struggle with inflation in back to school supplies
On Thursday, Servicios de la Raza is hosting a Back-To-School supplies drive for the community, giving out backpacks and supplies to any families who need them.
A shift in highway planning: no more capacity
Long-range planning for the segment of the highway no longer involves plans for more lanes.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Biggest US holding pen planned for wild horses faces suit
Advocates for wild horses are accusing federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured on public rangeland in 10 Western states.
Frank Raymond arrested for sexual assault on a child
Thornton police have arrested Frank Raymond for sexual assault on a child.
STEM School shooting video: roadmap for lessons learned
For the first time, some of the body camera video from the tragic STEM School shooting that happened three years ago has been released.
CO Board of Education to include Nazi in Holocaust studies
Colorado's Board of Education voted to make changes to how students are taught about the Holocaust.
Nuggets regular season schedule released
The Denver Nuggets released their regular season NBA schedule on Wednesday. They will appear on national television 16 times.
Larimer honors aviation firefighters killed while serving
Five aviators who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while helping battle wildfires are now forever memorialized at Hermit Park near Estes Park.
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Families struggle with inflation in back to school supplies
On Thursday, Servicios de la Raza is hosting a Back-To-School supplies drive for the community, giving out backpacks and supplies to any families who need them.
A shift in highway planning: no more capacity
Long-range planning for the segment of the highway no longer involves plans for more lanes.
Biggest US holding pen planned for wild horses faces suit
Advocates for wild horses are accusing federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured on public rangeland in 10 Western states.
Frank Raymond arrested for sexual assault on a child
Thornton police have arrested Frank Raymond for sexual assault on a child.
STEM School shooting video: roadmap for lessons learned
For the first time, some of the body camera video from the tragic STEM School shooting that happened three years ago has been released.
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Nuggets regular season schedule released
The Denver Nuggets released their regular season NBA schedule on Wednesday. They will appear on national television 16 times.
Fmr. Broncos LB Gradishar not selected to Pro Football HOF
Former Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar will have to wait another year to hear his name called for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
CSU to test cannon at football stadium
Firing the cannon at Rams games is a tradition dating back to 1920.
Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
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STEM School shooting video: roadmap for lessons learned
For the first time, some of the body camera video from the tragic STEM School shooting that happened three years ago has been released.
"Time to review": Mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse
State leaders are reviewing the process to report suspected child abuse including sexting.
Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Edgewater police: man playing violin is faking it, don't give him $$
Police in Edgewater are warning against giving money to what appears to be a talented musician playing a violin in a parking lot.
38 Colorado children recovered during human trafficking operation
Dozens of children in Colorado were recovered with the help of numerous Front Range law enforcement agencies and organizations during a nationwide sex trafficking operation.
Safe Outdoor Spaces resident moves into permanent housing
The apartment is a major upgrade, after experiencing homelessness for around 8 years.
Ex-cop Lane will report to Colorado prison in Floyd killing
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights, will do his time at a low-security federal prison camp in Colorado.
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Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
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Colorado requires licensed professional for radon mitigation
Colorado now requires a licensed professional for radon measurement or radon mitigation services.
Weld County has limited amount of monkeypox vaccines
The Weld County Health Department has a limited amount of monkeypox vaccines available for high-risk people.
Jeffco Public Schools invest over $1.6M in mental health
As Jefferson County Public Schools returns from summer break this week, the state's second largest school district is investing big in its students' mental health, although those changes may not be all that visible.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
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First Alert Weather Tracker visits Littleton Center
The First Alert Weather Tracker visits Littleton Center for Western Welcome Week!
Meteorologist Chris Spears is in Littleton with our First Alert Weather Tracker
Meteorologist Chris Spears is in Littleton with our First Alert Weather Tracker.
Back to toasty temperatures and unhealthy air after days of rain
After three consecutive days with rain, much drier and warmer weather returns Wednesday along with higher ozone.
Colorado River Basin restrictions likely just the start
The US Bureau of Reclamation Tuesday said water shortages in the Colorado River have passed a threshold leading to new water restrictions as seven states involved in the Colorado River Compact have failed to reach a new deal to replace the one signed 100 years ago.
Mudslide forces traffic delays outside of Telluride
Heavy rains cause mud to flow outside of Telluride.
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August is Black Business Awareness Month
August is Black Business Awareness Month and there is a competition for Black entrepreneurs to pitch their best ideas.
Dealers rush to sell ghost gun parts before restrictions take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Denver Public Schools to reconsider Freedom School application
Denver Public Schools will reconsider the Freedom School charter school application.
A shift in highway planning: no more capacity
Long-range planning for the segment of the highway no longer involves plans for more lanes.
Families struggle with inflation as students head back to class
Servicios de la Raza is hosting a Back-To-School supplies drive for the community, giving out backpacks and supplies to any families who need them.