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Douglas County bear reports up 155% from 2025

Updated 24 hours ago

Colorado’s drought has pushed bears closer to urban areas in search of resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports. Douglas County’s fourth bear fatality of the...

Castle Rock to review use of Flock license plate readers

Updated 2 days ago

The Castle Rock Town Council is reviewing its use of Flock license plate readers after directing staff to prepare a report comparing the company’s data...

Denver DA clears officer in April fatal shooting

Updated 2 days ago

The Denver District Attorney’s Office has decided that the use of deadly force by a Denver Police Department officer who fatally shot a man in...

Employee of Aurora ICE detention facility arrested, accused of shooting protester

Updated 7 days ago

The person arrested in connection with a shooting near the Aurora Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility Thursday is a GEO Group employee, Aurora Police...

3,000 evacuees remain displaced from Aspen Acres fire as incident command changes hands

Updated 1 week ago

Routt County DA’s office faces multiple investigations after it drops high-profile rape case

Updated 2 weeks ago

Rock Creek fire 50% contained on Cheyenne Mountain as dry conditions improve

Updated 2 weeks ago

Aurora police traffic enforcement campaign reduces crashes by 86%, officials say

Updated 2 weeks ago

Aspen Acres fire damage footage released, residents seek reentry

Updated 2 weeks ago

Gun groups sue Denver, Polis, Weiser and others over ‘assault’ weapons ban

Updated 2 weeks ago

Aspen Acres fire grows to 10th-largest in Colorado history; incident team from Alaska takes charge

Updated 3 weeks ago

Monitor says Denver police not sharing information about disciplinary program

Updated 4 weeks ago

Former state Senate candidate arrested in Colorado Springs murder

Updated 2 months ago

Aurora communication policy changes raise concerns for public safety, press freedom

Updated 2 months ago

3 protesters face charges following demonstration in east Colorado Springs

Updated 3 months ago

Three people face charges after a protest outside a Colorado Springs fast food restaurant reportedly got out of hand Saturday evening, according to city police....

Aurora City Council to discuss statement of ‘mourning’ for police shooting victims

Updated 3 months ago

In Monday night’s Aurora City Council study session, councilmembers will discuss a resolution that, if passed at a future regular meeting, would state that the...

Residents want more police presence after deadly north Denver shootings

Updated 3 months ago

The residents of the Five Points and Cole neighborhoods are calling for increased police patrols after three fatal shootings in less than a week. Community...

Democratic lawmakers target Colorado’s stalled prison population plan

Updated 3 months ago

Colorado’s prison population plan was designed to prevent overcrowding. Instead, eight months after it was triggered, the system remains strained and largely ineffective, prompting two...

Douglas County approves AI system for sheriff’s investigations

Updated 3 months ago

Aurora first responders adopt program to leave Narcan with opioid overdose patients

Updated 3 months ago

City of Northglenn, state fail to reach agreement on mental health facility amid safety concerns

Updated 4 months ago

CDOT begins installing 66 new highway cameras

Updated 4 months ago

Former Parker police sergeant arrested for unlawful sexual conduct

Updated 4 months ago

Governor signs bill expanding who can petition for weapons restrictions

Updated 4 months ago

Hands-free law credited with preventing 600 crashes and 6 deaths in Colorado

Updated 4 months ago

Denver Council narrowly approves deal with Axon

Updated 4 months ago

Colorado auto thefts drop 56% from 2021 levels

Updated 4 months ago

Power grid shutdowns in Colorado bring protection — and problems

Updated 4 months ago

Aurora wildland fire contained at Buckley Space Force Base

Updated 4 months ago

A wildland fire burned Sunday morning on the southwest end of Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, authorities said. The fire no longer posed a...

Boulder police investigate sexual assault, ‘drugging’ at bar near CU

Updated 4 months ago

The Boulder Police Department is investigating reports of sexual assault and “suspected drugging” involving underage girls at a bar. There may be additional victims who...

Thornton police investigating homicide

Updated 4 months ago

Police in Thornton are investigating a homicide that happened late Wednesday night. Thornton Police Department officers responded just before 11 p.m. near the intersection of...

CDOT pivots from snowplowing to wildfire mitigation along highways

Updated 4 months ago

Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance crews have launched an early push to clear dry vegetation along highways to reduce the chance that sparks or cigarette...