‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Colorado man wins lottery, misses deadline to turn in ticket by 3 days: report
A Colorado man who played the lottery this spring -- and won -- managed to lose all of his potential winnings after he failed to turn in his ticket in time, according to a report.
Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.
Security guard identified, jailed in deadly shooting at Denver protests
Police in Denver say a private security guard working for a local TV station was jailed for investigation of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of another man during dueling right- and left-wing protests.
Suspect in deadly shooting at Denver protest was a security guard and police say he was not Antifa
The man accused of killing a protester during a "patriot rally" in Denver on Saturday was a private security guard working for a TV station. Police tweeted that the suspect has no affiliation with Antifa, as had been widely speculated on social media.
Central Florida newlyweds killed in Colorado plane crash
A Volusia County couple on their honeymoon were killed in a plane while returning to Florida from Colorado.
Denver just experienced the earliest freeze on record
The temperature in Denver dropped so steep so quickly the city recorded the earliest freeze on record going back nearly 150 years, according to a report.
12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during online class
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
Ex-Justice Department lawyer will lead Elijah McClain probe
An investigation spurred by the death of a 23-year-old Black man after suburban Denver police stopped him last year will be led by a former Justice Department lawyer who oversaw its investigation of police in Ferguson, Missouri following the death of Michael Brown in 2014.
Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
California advisory called off after authorities locate missing boy from Colorado
An "Endangered Missing Advisory" was issued Monday in California to help find a 12-year-old boy who was last seen in Burbank after he was believed to be taken by his mother in Colorado was called off tonight as the boy and his mother were located.
Prosecutors: Frontline worker stole engagement ring, credit card from patient who died of COVID-19
A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.
Colorado man wins $1M Lottery jackpot twice on same day
With a little bit of luck and persistence, a Colorado man has hit the jackpot twice after playing the same numbers for 30 years.
Colorado shelter sees every animal get adopted during COVID-19 outbreak
“We are so grateful to our community for rising up and helping us get so many pets into wonderful homes.”
New Jersey man suffocates to death at Colorado resort after his jacket gets caught in ski lift
Officials say a skier appears to have suffocated to death at a Colorado resort after he fell through an opening in a chairlift seat and became caught with his coat wrapped around his head and neck.
Denver mayor will veto legislation that would have ended the city’s ban on pit bulls
Denver’s mayor announced Friday he will veto a measure which would have ended the city’s long-standing ban on pit bull ownership.
Denver to end 30-year pit bull ban, require license for owners
The Denver City Council on Monday passed a measure to end the city’s 30-year ban on pit bull ownership and require a special license for the dogs.
Record for world's largest firework broken with epic explosion
The world record for largest firework was broken this weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Movie portraying Chris Watts’ murders of his wife, daughters coming to Lifetime in January
A new movie by Lifetime which is based on the grisly murders of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by their husband and father Chris will air on the Lifetime Movie Network on Jan. 25.
Carjacking suspects foiled by push-button ignition in victim's car, police say
A push-button ignition in a vehicle baffled two suspects during an armed robbery at a home in Colorado.