More than 750 low-level warrants cleared through Jeffco's growing Fresh Start program
After helping resolve more than 750 low-level warrants since 2021, Jefferson County's Fresh Start program isn't slowing down.
CU students describe underage scene at bar as BPD continues assault investigation
Police in Boulder say they continue to investigate allegations that multiple underage women were drugged and sexually assaulted at a University Hill bar, and say they are concerned there may be additional victims who have not come forward.
CU study: Python blood could lead to weight loss drug with fewer side effects
A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of the side effects linked to popular medications like Ozempic.
Erie takes "extraordinary" step, warns homeowners against irrigation
Erie officials say they may shut off water to homes that ignore irrigation restrictions, calling the move an "extraordinary" step as unseasonably warm weather strains the town's limited winter supply.
State pitches 99-year ground lease model to bring affordable housing to Golden
A roughly 41-acre parcel of state-owned land in Golden could be transformed into hundreds of new housing units under a proposed public-private partnership aimed at expanding affordable housing.
Group of moms call attention to growing list of child care challenges
Advocates say the rising costs associated with child care are the driving force behind a new storytelling project aimed at spurring change.
Grassroots fire mitigation funding in Jamestown could be model for others
A unique grassroots effort to fund wildlife mitigation in a small town is underway and could become a model for other communities across Colorado.
1 metro area school district is handing out gun locks to families
Cherry Creek School District is addressing growing concerns around gun violence, including teen suicide, by providing gun locks to parents, free of charge, no questions asked.
Safety closure of thoroughfare around East High considered
Denver's community leaders are discussing a safety closure of a popular thoroughfare around East High School.
Lawmakers want stiffer penalties for those who harm K9s
This comes following the shooting death of Graffit, a 10-year-old German Shepard with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office killed in the line of duty.
Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide
It was around 12:30 a.m. Christmas Eve when Neykea Brown and Katon Hutt were shot to death at Hutt's apartment on the 1500 block of South Boston Street in Aurora.
Florence Crittenton focuses on teen mothers amid worst mental health decline in decade
Mental health is taking a toll on Colorado youth, especially when it comes to teen girls and for one Denver school, the concern is double.
Lakewood focuses on resources for those experiencing homelessness
The City of Lakewood has seen an increase in those experiencing homelessness over the past few years.
East High School students to demand more safety after student shot
The students we met say that East High School doesn't go a month without some type of lockdown or threat to their safety. The pair addressed Denver City Council during Tuesday's public comment session.
Siblings from Afghanistan compete in Colorado state wrestling tournament
More than a thousand high school wrestlers are giving it their all at this year's state championships in Denver and for three competitors in particular, the tournament is about more than winning a title- it's about finding a place in their new community.