public-safety
Highway 115 fire blows up, road closed south of Colorado Springs
Updated 3 days ago
A fast-moving fire burning along Colorado 115 south of Colorado Springs blew the containment line Thursday, spreading farther east onto Fort Carson and scorching nearly...
Hacked crosswalks in Denver sound anti-Trump messages
Updated 6 days ago
Denver pedestrians got a surprise this weekend when the audio messages from push-button speakers on some crosswalks were mysteriously replaced with anti-President Donald Trump messages....
Denver police chief on mask ban, mayor’s orders: ‘What enforcement looks like, I’m not exactly sure’
Updated 3 weeks ago
As Denver takes steps to restrict federal agents conducting immigration enforcement in the Mile High City, its police chief said he is unclear as to...
Colorado lawmakers tackle legislation on sexual assault
Updated 3 weeks ago
A panel of Colorado lawmakers on Monday unanimously approved a bill that supporters say will offer protections and support to victims of domestic violence, stalking,...
Denver adopts face mask ban for law enforcement
Updated 3 weeks ago
Colorado rape cases rarely result in an arrest and prosecution
Updated 3 weeks ago
State audit: Rape kit backlog reduced but more work needed to hit goal
Updated 4 weeks ago
Golden police chief retires after leave
Updated 4 weeks ago
JBS strike could trip up Greeley’s economic surge
Updated 1 month ago
Deaths by suicide decrease at Royal Gorge Bridge following safety upgrades
Updated 1 month ago
Federal Heights starts audit of fire, police departments
Updated 2 months ago
Denver police chief: Officers will intervene when they see ‘excessive force’ by ICE
Updated 2 months ago
Evergreen High School shooting motive still unknown; parents won’t be charged
Updated 2 months ago
Denver City Council approves $325K settlement, $15M equipment purchase
Updated 2 months ago
The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $325,000 liability settlement involving the Denver Sheriff’s Department, along with a $15 million purchase order for parks...
Colorado legislators eye giving inmates more earned time to ease prison overcrowding
Updated 2 months ago
Colorado lawmakers are proposing several changes to a state law that sponsors say would help ease overcrowding and reduce strain on state facilities. The proposal...
Xcel gets an earful from public for power shutoffs in Colorado
Updated 2 months ago
Residents, business owners and local officials gave Xcel Energy an earful during a hearing convened by Colorado’s utility regulators on Wednesday, accusing the power company...
Voters will decide proposal to repeal Colorado limits on police cooperation with immigration authorities
Updated 2 months ago
A ballot initiative backed by the group Advance Colorado has qualified for the November general election, setting up a statewide vote on whether to undo...
Colorado traffic deaths climb to 701 in 2025 as officials push new safety measures
Updated 2 months ago
PUC schedules virtual hearing on proposed rules for public safety power shutoffs
Updated 2 months ago
Agencies investigate suspicious object at Lake Pueblo State Park
Updated 2 months ago
4 arrested after $900K in damages to former Pueblo County middle school
Updated 2 months ago
Flock cameras assist in road rage shooting arrest in Douglas County
Updated 2 months ago
Adams County deputy who was shot in stable condition, another man dies in hospital
Updated 2 months ago
Denver homicides declined 48% in 2025
Updated 3 months ago
2025 Unfiltered: Unions, guns and vetoes — inside Colorado’s political year
Updated 3 months ago
Judge accepts new plea agreements for Return to Nature owners
Updated 3 months ago
Jon and Carie Hallford will not see 2026 trials after all, as an El Paso County judge ruled to accept the most recent plea agreements...
Man accused of assaulting, attempting to kidnap Colorado Springs woman sentenced to probation
Updated 3 months ago
The man arrested after reportedly threatening to stab and kidnap a woman at a spa in Colorado Springs earlier this year avoided any jail time...
Two Denver sheriff’s deputies arrested on suspicion of assaulting at-risk adult
Updated 3 months ago
Two Denver sheriff’s deputies were arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony assault of an at-risk adult. Sgt. Carla Gentempo and Deputy Jason Gentempo were arrested...
Family files lawsuit over 2023 Jeffco inmate death
Updated 3 months ago
The family of 27-year-old Ashley Jo Raisbeck filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office nearly two years after the woman died in custody....
Denver to consider $27 million body camera contract, DPD overtime
Updated 4 months ago
Disaster drill tests Denver’s response to widespread power outage
Updated 4 months ago
Cause of death revealed for self-proclaimed Planned Parenthood gunman
Updated 4 months ago
DougCo Sheriff’s Office cancels contract with alert network after security breach
Updated 4 months ago
Aurora opens real-time information center to help solve crime quickly
Updated 4 months ago
Competency concerns arise again for arson suspect in Teller County fire
Updated 4 months ago
Hearing held for Planned Parenthood shooting suspect ahead of 10-year mark
Updated 4 months ago
Denver Police Department celebrates 3 officers for acts of kindness
Updated 4 months ago
Gov. Jared Polis releases ‘roadmap’ to cut auto insurance costs in Colorado
Updated 5 months ago
Colorado Springs receives $2.3 million federal anti-terrorism grant
Updated 5 months ago

