"Rainbow fentanyl" pills found inside Lego container, authorities say
Approximately 15,000 candy-colored pills were seized in Manhattan, according to the DEA.
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Approximately 15,000 candy-colored pills were seized in Manhattan, according to the DEA.
Investigators say 12 people, most of whom were already in jail on unrelated charges prior to the drug ring investigation, were able to sneak narcotics into the jail with mail.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says they were part of a large task force which took down a massive drug bust.
Greeley Police arrested a 26-year-old man for reportedly selling large amounts of illegal drugs in the area.
A routine traffic stop in Eagle County led to the discovery of 13.5 pounds of what is believed to be heroin hidden in a child's car seat.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a "major investigation" involving the seizure of 110,000 fentanyl-laced pills in the Denver area.
Fountain Police arrested a convicted felon for drugs in his car the same day he was sentenced for another crime.
Law enforcement officers made a number of arrests recently in connection to drug trafficking in Rifle and the greater Garfield County area.
Detectives pulled off a major drug bust in the Eagle Vail area this week and arrested Matthew DeAngelo.
A 19-year-old Arizona man is under arrest in Colorado's high country after authorities found large amounts of drugs in his car.
A months-long investigation in Colorado Springs ended with the arrest of William Johns on Aug. 4.
Two people got caught with an illegal psilocybin mushroom grow and other drugs in a Lyons home.
Investigators part of the North Metro Task Force Drug Task Force says more than 40,000 Fentanyl pills and 20 pounds of cocaine were seized.
Police in Arvada got quite a surprise while conducting a search warrant for narcotics distribution.
One of four suspects arrested at a hotel near Coors Field says there was no plot to shoot MLB All-Star Game fans, even though one of his friends harbored a large cache of weapons in his room.
Denver leaders including Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen spoke with journalists on Sunday afternoon after what police describe as a "suspicious occurrence" near Coors Field.
A 24-year-old is under arrest and being held on a drug charge after an extensive police operation in which some officers donned hazmat suits before entering a southeast Denver apartment.
Denver police and firefighters responded to an apartment at 8330 Quincy Avenue for a suspected drug operation.
Deputies found 274 marijuana plants and 60 pounds of packaged pot in an illegal grow operation.
Five people were arrested in Fort Collins after their alleged role in a drug bust.
Deputies conducting a routine traffic stop in Adams County took one person into custody after finding methamphetamine, fentanyl, and stacks of cash in the car.
Police in Adams County on Friday announced that a drug bust this month netted 20 pounds of methamphetamine.
Angelina Maestas posted court documents on Facebook that openly accused another member of the trafficking operation with cooperating with police. Those documents were protected by court order.
Investigators say the group was dealing over two pounds (one kilogram) of heroin every week in Denver.
A K9 team in Weld County successfully seized more than 88 pounds of methamphetamine recently, worth more than half a million dollars in street value.
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up its 22nd year over the weekend with screenings from its popular Adventure Film Program.
"Steel Magnolias" is an all-time favorite film for many, and now you can see the stage version in Colorado.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work toward greater and more sustainable compensation. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up its 22nd year over the weekend with screenings from its popular Adventure Film Program.
"Steel Magnolias" is an all-time favorite film for many, and now you can see the stage version in Colorado.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work toward greater and more sustainable compensation. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
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Gov. Polis ordered the flags at half staff Monday for the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell's memorial service.
Jury trial expected to begin Monday morning for Lamumba Sayers in Adams County, Sayers is accused of shooting and killing Malcom Watson in August 2024.
Westminster is hosting Pothole Palooza 2026, a focused effort where their streets team hits the road to repair as many reported potholes as possible, plus any others they spot along the way.
How to make the most of your tax refund in this edition of Making Ends Meet.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Bednar was struck by a puck during Saturday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and was taken to the hospital. He was standing behind the Avs' bench when a puck flew over the boards and hit Bednar in the third period.
Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play. Much of that is because of the freshman in the Pioneers' net.
On Friday morning, the Colorado Rockies confirmed they have sold 40% of the team's ownership to the Penner Family, the same family that owns a majority stake in the Denver Broncos.
The Penner Sports Group, part of the ownership of the Denver Broncos, has purchased a minority stake in the Colorado Rockies.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Two U.S. congressman representing Colorado have found a way to transcend current division, distrust and dysfunction.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.