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A man who pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, along with two concurrent life sentences, on Monday. The sentencing hearing began with emotional victims' impact statements from the family.
"We have loved you from the beginning and we still love you now," Cindy Watts said through her tears.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters was sentenced Monday morning to prison for life.
The District Attorney of Weld County says he believes that even though Chris Watts pleaded guilty to murdering his family, Chris Watts will never tell the full truth about what happened.
A Frederick man is set to be sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters.
The U.S. branch of the world's largest meat producer will pay $4 million in back wages and other monetary relief as part of a consent decree settling allegations by federal labor officials.
A car slammed all the way into a home in Greeley on Wednesday.
A 27-year-old Greeley man who walked dangerously close to Old Faithful geyser in September is banned from Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks for five years.
Chris Watts pleaded guilty to murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters in court on Tuesday afternoon. The agreement means he avoids the death penalty.
Chris Watts and his attorneys have reached a plea deal in the highly-watched murder case out of Frederick.
A status hearing for Chris Watts, the Frederick man accused of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters, is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Weld County Court.
A Colorado man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for tricking his girlfriend's 87-year-old grandfather into signing over the deed to his house.
A status hearing for Chris Watts, the Frederick man accused of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters, was moved up in Weld County Court.
A home on the edge of town stands as a reminder of another time in American life and the height of a company's influence on the country, it remains in place the week Sears announced its filing for bankruptcy and closing more than 140 stores.
There are plans for new playgrounds in Greeley that will let superheroes to practice their moves. Well, anyone, really.
A man accused of walking dangerously close to Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park faces additional charges after a police chase in Wyoming's capital city.
A Colorado man accused of walking dangerously close to Old Faithful Geyser may also have broken the rules by sitting next to a different thermal feature in Yellowstone National Park.
A celebration of life is being held in Greeley Friday in memory of 8-year-old Brycen Zerby.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers released a bull moose into his new home in the mountains after he'd been making a few too many stops in Greeley.
The Frederick Chief of Police has penned an open letter to the community, thanking them for their strength and kindness during the tragic events that have unfolded over the past 10 days.
Chris Watts, the sole suspect in the murder of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, before dumping their bodies at an oil work site, taped a video presentation six years ago about saving or abandoning relationships.
Students at Meeker Elementary School in Greeley shared hugs on Monday during the first day back in class.
On Monday, many students across the state are going back to school, including students at Meeker Elementary School in Greeley.
Law enforcement officers say a 20-year-old Greeley man charged with robbing a bank in Grand Junction in April is a suspect in four other recent bank robberies in Colorado.
More than two dozen people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at an event in Greeley over the weekend.
A dog named Butterfly is alive and well after a brutal case of abuse. The Foothills Animal Shelter says months ago the dog was found alone in a park, suffering from apparent stab wounds and severe burns.
Safran Defense and Space, Inc. has chosen to set up shop in Parker. It's big news for Colorado, and more specifically for Douglas County.
The Denver Broncos cut wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who hadn't played since Week 5 due to a finger fracture.
Tickets for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, carnival armbands and gift cards which are redeemable for tickets or merchandise will go on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Colorado has broken the record for fentanyl seizures and the year still has one month to go. The state has already surpassed the total amount of fentanyl seizures that set records last year.
A dog named Butterfly is alive and well after a brutal case of abuse. The Foothills Animal Shelter says months ago the dog was found alone in a park, suffering from apparent stab wounds and severe burns.
Safran Defense and Space, Inc. has chosen to set up shop in Parker. It's big news for Colorado, and more specifically for Douglas County.
Tickets for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, carnival armbands and gift cards which are redeemable for tickets or merchandise will go on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Colorado has broken the record for fentanyl seizures and the year still has one month to go. The state has already surpassed the total amount of fentanyl seizures that set records last year.
According to the Colorado Hospital Association, Colorado is among the worst states in the country for disenrolling Medicaid members following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The GOALS program is a Two-Generation housing program for families experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness from the city of Aurora and Arapahoe and Douglas County. GOALS provides families with a private room while they develop long-term goals for stability.
Safran Defense and Space, Inc. has chosen to set up shop in Parker. It's big news for Colorado, and more specifically for Douglas County.
We're tracking a nice end to the week across Colorado
A new law in Colorado expands the chain law requirements for commercial vehicles including the I-70 corridor.
There are 1,200 goats at work at the Lockheed Martin campus in Colorado to clear weeds to help prevent wildfires.
The Denver Broncos cut wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who hadn't played since Week 5 due to a finger fracture.
Ja'Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating the Browns 41-32.
Late in the first half of the Broncos game against the Browns, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto scored the first defensive touchdown of his career.
The incident appeared to have started when a Michigan player attempted to plant a team flag at midfield in Ohio Stadium.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration.
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law set off a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law set off a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
A Trump loyalist is at the center of new allegations facing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.
According to the Colorado Hospital Association, Colorado is among the worst states in the country for disenrolling Medicaid members following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Between May and October, the number of 2 to 4 year olds diagnosed after visiting the ER for a pneumonia-related illness has jumped from one to 7%.
After 73 years of life, most of which have been lived in Fort Collins, one Northern Colorado man has an extra reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving after surviving a heart attack.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Safran Defense and Space, Inc. has chosen to set up shop in Parker. It's big news for Colorado, and more specifically for Douglas County.
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.
Contracted truckers hauling packages between Amazon facilities are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior on the roads than other carriers, according to federal data analyzed by CBS News.
Elon Musk was seeking to reinstate a massive 2018 Tesla pay package after shareholders had reapproved it, but a judge denied his request.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
A district court judge in Elbert County has declared the town of Elizabeth's curfew law unconstitutional after a Colorado family says they spent $12,000 fighting their son's $30 curfew ticket.
Xcel is facing backlash from customers after halting a popular rebate program. It's the third time in three months a rebate program has run out of funds, leaving hundreds of customers uncertain about the money they were promised.
Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged a man wanted by Arkansas authorities with dealing fentanyl in Colorado, which they say led to the death of an Englewood man last year.
A recent attempted burglary of an Aspen jewelry store has now drawn the attention of the FBI, as it appears to be a case of "crime tourism" or "burglary tourism."
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.