An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.
Changes to longstanding Denver policy could make way for widespread layoffs
Denver's Career Service Board approved changes to Rule 14 on Tuesday that some claim will make it easier to lay off city workers despite seniority.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.
New leave benefit for city workers creating "unintended consequences"
A new paid leave program for city workers is causing "unintended consequences" at Denver's 911 call answering center, with overall leave usage among 911 call takers shooting up 334% in 2024. That's according to the director of the 911 center.
Johnston's chief operating officer leaves after less than two years
Janel Forde, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's Chief Operating Officer, has left the Mayor's office and taken a job with the University of Colorado.
Denver city workers call proposed rule change "Betrayal" ... "Slap in the face"
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Free sprinkler system evaluations saving water and money
Neka Sunlin estimates she has checked out about 1,000 Front Range sprinkler systems in the past 9 years, and invariably finds inefficiencies in the residential sprinkler systems that are costing homeowners water and money.
Denver proposes sweeping personnel changes to deal with 2026 deficit
The director of Denver's Office of Human Resources said the city's projected $200 million deficit would likely mean "hundreds" of city workers will be laid off, necessitating dramatic changes in some city personnel rules.
Adams County undersheriff placed on leave due to "incident" at home
An undersheriff in Colorado has been placed on leave and is under investigation.
New Thornton police chief accidentally fired gun 2 weeks ago
The City of Thornton will swear in a new police chief Tuesday evening, but prior to that, CBS News Colorado has learned that Jim Baird accidentally fired a new gun at his apartment on May 14, something the City of Thornton had not previously disclosed.
Former CBS News Colorado photographer Jerry Curran marks 90th birthday
Jerry Curran, who spent decades as a news photographer in Denver, celebrated his 90th birthday Sunday surrounded by friends, family, and former colleagues from KCNC, now known as CBS News Colorado.
Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."