Parker special election considers downtown business improvement district
Last month, Parker Town Council voted to create the BID, a non-governmental organization made up of building owners within that area. But funding still needs to be secured.
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Douglas County Commissioner Sets Sights On Taking Daniels Park From Denver
A Douglas County Commissioner wants to look into taking over a Denver park located in Douglas County. Daniels Park is a place of beauty. It includes an area set aside for use by indigenous people. It's home to many bison.
Mask Exemption Lawsuit Settled Between Douglas County Board Of Health, School District
A lawsuit filed against the Douglas County Board of Health by the Douglas County School District over the board's mask exemption rule has been settled.
Former Deputy Charged With Taking Contraband Into Detention Facility In Douglas County
A former Douglas County sheriff's deputy is charged with taking contraband into the detention facility in Castle Rock.
Matthew Buchanan Returned To Douglas County To Face Charges In Mother's Murder And Castle Rock Fire
Matthew Buchanan, the suspect in a suspicious death and house fire last month, has been returned to Colorado after he was arrested in Florida, earlier this month.
Harold Henthorn Hearing Concludes, Judge To Issue Written Opinion
Harold Henthorn convicted of killing his second wife, Toni in 2012, went before a federal judge for two days this week arguing his conviction should be overturned because his trial attorney did a poor job and "sold me down the river."
Convicted Wife-Killer Harold Henthorn Back In Court, Claims Attorney 'Sold Me Down The River'
Harold Henthorn, convicted of murdering his second wife in 2012, wants a new trial and says his former attorney did wrong by him as his counsel.
Police Arrest Matthew Buchanan In Death Of His Mother
Police in Florida arrested Matthew Buchanan for the death of his mother.
Lawsuit Against Douglas County School Board Members Stands
A lawsuit against four members of the Douglas County School Board will stand.
Rollover Crash On C470 Leaves 2 Dead
Two people died in a rollover crash on C-470 on Saturday afternoon.
Search Continues For Matthew Buchanan, Suspect In Murder Of His Mother Elizabeth Bjorlow
Castle Rock police said that Matthew Buchanan is the sole suspect in the death of his mother, Elizabeth Bjorlow.
Douglas County Commissioner Calls Colleague A 'Cancer' As Board Erupts In Controversy... Again
For the second time in a year, Douglas County commissioners are trying to oust one of their own.
Castle Rock Police Ask For Help In Locating Matthew Buchanan, Person Of Interest In Suspicious Death, Fire
Police in Castle Rock are asking for help in locating Matthew Buchanan, a person of interest in Tuesday's suspicious death and house fire.
1 Hospitalized, 1 Dead In Castle Rock House Fire; Suspicious Death Investigation Underway
Firefighters rushed to a home on fire in Castle Rock on Tuesday afternoon.
Lora Thomas Suspended From Douglas County Commission Chair
The Douglas County Commissioners announced they suspended Lora Thomas from Chair of the Board.
Douglas County Warns Of Wicked Wind & Potential Hazards
Douglas County Sheriff's deputies had their hands full with wind damage on Friday night.
2 Arrested In Connection With Suspected 'Flophouse' Linked To Fentanyl Overdoses In Douglas County
There are two separate investigations involving the house. The first involves the deaths of the two people in January, the second involves the use of drugs.
3 Teens Face Charges In $400,000 Vandalism Spree In Douglas County
Three teenage boys are charged with burglary, criminal mischief and animal cruelty in attacks and homes under construction in Douglas County.
Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect In Douglas And Jefferson Counties
Fire restrictions are going into effect in Douglas County and Jefferson County as Colorado's Front Range continues to experience dry conditions and above normal temperatures.
Corey Wise Files Discrimination Complaint Against Douglas County Schools
Former Douglas County Superintendent Corey Wise says the school district discriminated against him when his contract was terminated earlier this year.
Firefighters Keep Burning Van Flames From Spreading To Brush Along Highway 85 In Castle Rock
Firefighters with South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to extinguish a van on fire in Castle Rock on Wednesday.
Portion Of US 85 Closed Periodically Near Sedalia For Rock Scaling Work Through Friday
There will be periodic daytime closures of US 85 near Sedalia in Douglas County this week for rock scaling work.
Douglas County School Board Approves Contract For New Superintendent Erin Kane
On Tuesday night, the Douglas County School Board approved the contract for the new Superintendent Erin Kane.
'Unethical & Unacceptable Practices' Prompts Douglas County School Board Member To Forgo Meeting
One of the seven Douglas County School Board directors plans to be absent from Tuesday night's meeting.
Lawnmower Suspected Of Starting Grass Fire In Parker
A spark from a lawnmower is blamed for a grass fire in Parker on Saturday as temperatures climbed into the 70s by midday.
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Temperatures will drop over weekend, teens headed into Saturday
Wednesday we reached 71 degrees in Denver, we'll plummet to about 40 degrees on Friday. Overnight lows will drop into the teens as we head into Saturday morning.
Retired Pueblo police chief honors those who serve with hand-carved canes
Ruben Archuleta walks into a bedroom of his Pueblo home which he calls his "Medal of Honor" room. No, Archuleta is not a Medal of Honor recipient himself, though he did serve in the U.S. Navy. Rather, this room is full of memorabilia he has collected from Congressional Medal of Honor recipients he has met over the years.
Jurors in murder case call trial "Miscarriage of justice... laughable"
Six jurors in the murder trial of the man charged but acquitted of killing Andrew Graham in Centennial in 2009, are going public with their concerns about the case.
Jurors find Sonny Almanza guilty in deadly shooting of Arvada police officer
After one day of deliberations, jurors found Sonny Almanza, 32, guilty of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of an Arvada police officer last year.
Meals on Wheels volunteers provide more than food, also community connection
Volunteers of America Colorado serves more than 100,000 people a year, thanks to the dedication of people like Kevin MacCary.
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Retired Pueblo police chief honors those who serve with hand-carved canes
Ruben Archuleta walks into a bedroom of his Pueblo home which he calls his "Medal of Honor" room. No, Archuleta is not a Medal of Honor recipient himself, though he did serve in the U.S. Navy. Rather, this room is full of memorabilia he has collected from Congressional Medal of Honor recipients he has met over the years.
Jurors in murder case call trial "Miscarriage of justice... laughable"
Six jurors in the murder trial of the man charged but acquitted of killing Andrew Graham in Centennial in 2009, are going public with their concerns about the case.
Jurors find Sonny Almanza guilty in deadly shooting of Arvada police officer
After one day of deliberations, jurors found Sonny Almanza, 32, guilty of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of an Arvada police officer last year.
Meals on Wheels volunteers provide more than food, also community connection
Volunteers of America Colorado serves more than 100,000 people a year, thanks to the dedication of people like Kevin MacCary.
Snowy forecast for this winter? Ullr Fest might help, El Nino might really help.
From the excited (and sometimes intoxicated) cheers from the Ullr Fest attendees in Breckenridge, you'll hear a lot of the same thing; "Bring on the snow." But what kind of snow year can we expect this season?
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Retired Pueblo police chief honors those who serve with hand-carved canes
Ruben Archuleta walks into a bedroom of his Pueblo home which he calls his "Medal of Honor" room. No, Archuleta is not a Medal of Honor recipient himself, though he did serve in the U.S. Navy. Rather, this room is full of memorabilia he has collected from Congressional Medal of Honor recipients he has met over the years.
3 staff members suspended after Elizabeth Middle School investigation complete
The teacher at the center of the allegations of "inappropriate physical contact" has not been charged yet.
Jurors find Sonny Almanza guilty in deadly shooting of Arvada Police Officer Dillon Vakoff
After one day of deliberations, jurors found Sonny Almanza, 32, guilty of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of an Arvada police officer last year. Arvada Police Officer Dillon Vakoff was shot and killed in September 2022, while responding to a domestic situation at a home near 51st and Marshall.
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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 attorney generals 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.
Ex-Jaguars employee accused of stealing $22 million to fund lavish lifestyle
Amit Patel is accused of using the money to buy a Tesla Model 3 sedan, a Nissan pickup truck, a condo in Ponte Vedra Beach and a $95,000 watch.
Denver Broncos playoff chances listed at 12%
SportsLine currently lists the Denver Broncos as having a 12% chance of making the postseason.
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Pearl Harbor survivors return to attack site 82 years later
Survivors returned to Pearl Harbor Thursday on the anniversary of the attack to remember the more than 2,300 servicemen killed on Dec. 7, 1941.
The UNLV shooting victims have been identified. Here's what we know.
On Thursday, the Clark County medical examiner identified two of the victims as Cha Jan Chang, 64, a professor at the university, and Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, an assistant professor.
Coast Guard seized 9 tons of cocaine from ships last month, officials say
The seizures ranged from 44 pounds of cocaine to over 5,500 pounds taken from a "narco sub" on Nov. 20, the Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
House panel opening investigation into universities after antisemitism hearing
Democrats are also criticizing administrators' responses, which they view as weak.
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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House panel opening investigation into universities after antisemitism hearing
Democrats are also criticizing administrators' responses, which they view as weak.
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.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
The House has censured Rep. Jamaal Bowman. What does a censure mean?
Two House Democrats have faced censure votes this fall.
Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intel community
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
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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.
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.
Jeffco Schools partnership with Children's Hospital: keep student athletes in the game
Athletic trainers from Children's Hospital evaluate injuries, and then decide if any further medical care is needed.
Pediatric Primary + Urgent Care opens in Aurora to help kids
Pediatrix Primary + Urgent Care of Colorado celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning.
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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.