Federal Courthouse In Downtown Denver Forced To Lock Down After Report Of Active Shooter
The Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse at 19th and Champa Streets in downtown Denver was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon for a report of an active shooter.
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Inmate Dontre Woods Accused Of Injuring 2 Larimer County Deputies During Lockdown
Dontre Woods, an inmate at the Larimer County Jail, faces news charges of assault on a peace officer.
Auraria Campus Locked Down After Nearby Stabbing
The University of Colorado Denver locked down the Auraria Campus Tuesday afternoon for a nearby stabbing.
PHOTO: Rep. Jason Crow Describes Comforting Pennsylvania Congresswoman Susan Wild As Rioters Stormed House Chamber
A dramatic photo taken during the incident shows Wild in distress, being comforted by Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado.
'This Is Not Who We Are': Colorado Congress Members Jason Crow And Diana Degette On Lockdown At U.S. Capitol
Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Diana DeGette tweeted that they have gone into lockdown at the U.S. Capitol.
Moving To Level Orange: Limited Indoor Events Can Resume, But Some Venues May Need More Time
According to the state's guidelines for COVID restrictions, indoor seated events and entertainment can operate at 25% capacity, up to 50 people, with 6 feet of social distancing between parties.
COVID In Denver: Restaurants Hoping For Boost After Move From Level Red To Level Orange
New Year's Eve also brought word that Denver would make an effort to join the Five Star Program that allows businesses to earn greater certification and more capacity – at least in theory.
COVID In Colorado: No Level Yellow Restrictions Under 5 Star Program- Yet
Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday that Colorado's counties in Level Red on the COVID-19 dial are going to Level Orange on Jan. 4, 2021.
COVID In Colorado: 3 Business Owners Sue Polis Over Coronavirus Restrictions
Three business owners in Colorado Springs have filed a lawsuit against Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, claiming COVID-19 restrictions are violating their First Amendment right to assemble.
COVID In Colorado: Restaurant Owners Launch 'Colorado Strong' To Help Their Furloughed Workers
Restaurant owners have teamed up with a local artist to create items they can sell to support their employees.
Colorado Lawmaker Leslie Herod Joins Tip-A-Server Challenge
State Rep. Leslie Herod is joining the Tip-A-Server Challenge to help those who are struggling during the coronavirus Level Red restrictions.
Parker Town Council Rebukes Indoor Dining Restrictions With Symbolic Resolution
The Parker Town Council rebuked state-implemented restrictions on indoor dining Monday by unanimously passing a resolution demanding the state move Douglas County back to level orange from red on the COVID-19 dial.
COVID In Aspen: Pitkin County Visitors Must Prove Negative Coronavirus Test
Pitkin County is in the process of finalizing a policy, which would require visitors to sign an affidavit to certify they will not only comply with the county's public health order, but that they have had a negative test result within 72 hours of traveling.
COVID In Weld County: Residents Asked For Mask Mandate Guidance
Weld County residents weighed in on the Weld County Sheriff's Office request for mask mandate guidance. The sheriff's office posted the request for input on mask enforcement on its Facebook page on Wednesday.
COVID In Colorado: Longmont City Council Discusses Resolution To Demand Weld County Compliance With Level Red Restrictions
The Longmont City Council discussed a resolution that would force Weld County to comply with Level Red restrictions.
Broomfield's North Side Tavern Has One Last Hurrah, Shuts Down Until Indoor Dining Is Allowed Again
Without more financial help, some restaurants are left with a tough choice of either scraping by with takeout, delivery, and limited outdoor dining, or shutting down until indoor dining is allowed again.
El Paso County Moves To Level Red Restrictions At 5 P.M. Friday
El Paso County officially moves to Level Red on the COVID-19 dial at 5 p.m. on Friday.
COVID In Pueblo: Hospitals Pushed To Brink Of Capacity, Patients With Mild Symptoms Advised To Stay Home
There are so many patients with coronavirus in Pueblo that hospitals, ambulances and first responders could soon be overwhelmed.
Political Battle Brews Over Enforcement Of COVID Health Orders Between Longmont, Weld County
A political battle over the enforcement of state health orders is brewing in Northern Colorado after Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley asked the city to start drafting an ordinance that would ban Weld County residents from being transferred into the two hospitals in Longmont.
Summit County Ski Areas To Further Reduce Capacity Amid Level Red Designation On COVID Dial
Ski areas in Summit County are moving forward with plans to further reduce capacity on the mountain, with new limits set to take effect Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.
COVID In Colorado: Restaurant Workers Protest In Summit County, Demand Fairness
Restaurants in Summit County officially closed indoor dining Sunday night. On Monday afternoon, industry workers took to the street to protest.
El Paso County Moved To Level Red On COVID Dial After Surge In Coronavirus Cases
El Paso County is the latest county in Colorado to be moved to Level Red on the COVID-19 dial.
COVID In Colorado: Denver Museum of Nature & Science Adjusts Cleaning Protocols To Stay Open With 25% Capacity
Nancy Walsh and her staff at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science were given a task: to create a safe environment for their guests.
Fans Savor The Moment As Broncos Play Before Fans At Mile High For Last Time This Season
Denver Broncos fans will have to wait until next season to watch their team play in-person again.
COVID In Colorado: Emergency Alert Warns Coloradans Of 'Severe Risk'
"This region is at severe risk from deadly COVID. Use caution," read an alert that went out to thousands of Coloradans at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
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Flooding rains blast the Denver metro area, I-70 was closed due to high water
Slow moving storms Sunday created flooding across many areas of Colorado including the Denver metro area, where Interstate 70 was closed for a short time due to high water.
El Paso County deputy killed while responding to shooting
The sheriff's office says Deputy Andrew Peery was responding to a shooting Sunday evening when he was killed.
Flash Flood Warning for Denver metro area and foothills from Evergreen to Westcreek.
More heavy thunderstorms have prompted another FLASH FLOOD WARNING to be issued for Denver and other surrounding suburbs.
Summit County Sheriff says suspicious device was geocache container, not pipe bomb
Deputies in the Frisco area found a suspicious device near a middle school and eventually detonated it.
Brandon McManus goes shopping for snacks with Denver-area students in need
Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus came through with a big win for some students in need in Highlands Ranch.
Road race to benefit Alpine Rescue Team draws hundreds
A woman who was injured and had to be rescued by the Alpine Rescue Team almost a year ago ran in her first race since her rescue. It was a race she organized to help the nonprofit.
Teenager crashes, destroys parents' car after taking it out for joy ride
Police in Wheat Ridge say a 15-year-old crashed her parents' car after taking it out for a joy ride.
Goats help with wildfire mitigation efforts
Goats are being used across Colorado in ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts.
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Flooding rains blast the Denver metro area, I-70 was closed due to high water
Slow moving storms Sunday created flooding across many areas of Colorado including the Denver metro area, where Interstate 70 was closed for a short time due to high water.
El Paso County deputy killed while responding to shooting
The sheriff's office says Deputy Andrew Peery was responding to a shooting Sunday evening when he was killed.
Summit County Sheriff says suspicious device was geocache container, not pipe bomb
Deputies in the Frisco area found a suspicious device near a middle school and eventually detonated it.
Road race to benefit Alpine Rescue Team draws hundreds
A woman who was injured and had to be rescued by the Alpine Rescue Team almost a year ago ran in her first race since her rescue. It was a race she organized to help the nonprofit.
Teenager crashes, destroys parents' car after taking it out for joy ride
Police in Wheat Ridge say a 15-year-old crashed her parents' car after taking it out for a joy ride.
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Brandon McManus goes shopping for snacks with Denver-area students in need
Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus came through with a big win for some students in need in Highlands Ranch.
Colorado man helps youth refs deal with negativity
As the numbers of officials participating in youth sports dwindles, some of the top professionals in hockey are trying to reverse the trend.
Pro Football Hall of Fame highlights women's impact on the sport
The "Women's Impact on Football" exhibit debuted ahead of this week's enshrinement festivities.
Broncos sale will help youth programs in Denver metro area
The Metropolitan Football Stadium District board voted on a unique stipulation in the decades-old lease agreement with the Pat Bowlen Trust.
Rockies claim Dinelson Lamet off waivers
The Colorado Rockies have claimed Dinelson Lamet off waivers, capping a week in which the right-hander was traded by one organization and designated for assignment by another.
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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.
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.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Who killed Jonelle Matthews? What her suspected killer told jurors
Steve Pankey, who twice ran for governor of Idaho, is charged in the 1984 kidnapping and murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Silverthorne serving up tasty meals with a side of history at new market
Silverthorne hopes a new food market will lure more visitors to its downtown.
Alex Jones must pay $45.2 million in punitive damages, jury decides
The far-right broadcaster and conspiracy theorist had called the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting "a hoax."
Governor Polis renames TABOR refunds in election year maneuver: 'A rose is a rose'
Gov. Jared Polis is defending his branding of TABOR refunds as Colorado Cash Back.
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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.
Local groups hope to ease pocketbook pain with shopping for school supplies
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
Project Angel Heart delivers 9 millionth meal
After 31 years of delivering medically tailored meals to Coloradans dealing with illness, the organization's volunteers made and dropped off its nine millionth meal.
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Dozens take advantage of monkeypox vaccinations
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Tips for battling back-to-school butterflies
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
Colorado doctors hope for more testing, vaccines as monkeypox outbreak is declared a public health emergency
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
Pediatrician offers back-to-school sleep tips
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
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Flooding rains blast the Denver metro area, I-70 was closed due to high water
Slow moving storms Sunday created flooding across many areas of Colorado including the Denver metro area, where Interstate 70 was closed for a short time due to high water.
Cars get stuck on I-70 in Denver after tunnel floods
Heavy rains caused flooding issues in Denver on Sunday.
Flash Flood Warning for Denver metro area and foothills from Evergreen to Westcreek.
More heavy thunderstorms have prompted another FLASH FLOOD WARNING to be issued for Denver and other surrounding suburbs.
Residents in Brighton and Commerce City cleaning up after windstorm
A short but powerful storm that moved through Brighton and Commerce City left behind some damage.
Residents in Adams County cleaning up after windstorm
Wind gusts caused damage around Brighton and Commerce City.
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Much drier and somewhat warmer on Monday
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Flooding rains pound the Front Range
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El Paso County deputy Andrew Peery killed while responding to shooting
The sheriff's office says Deputy Andrew Peery was responding to a shooting Sunday evening when he was killed.
Cars get stuck on I-70 in Denver after tunnel floods
Heavy rains caused flooding issues in Denver on Sunday.
Flooding Rains hit the Denver metro area
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