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Denver police reopen 13 sex assault cases after retesting Missy Woods’ CBI work

Updated 6 hours ago

Thirteen previously closed Denver sexual assault cases have been reopened after the city’s crime lab retested DNA evidence once analyzed by former Colorado Bureau of...

Douglas County sheriff warns of scam impersonating officer

Updated 1 week ago

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam in which a caller impersonates a sheriff’s office commander in an attempt to...

Fort Carson combat medic killed by fellow soldier remembered as supportive brother and son

Updated 1 week ago

A Fort Carson infantryman told police he shot a fellow soldier with a gun he believed was unloaded while at a home in Pueblo during...

500 teens gather near, and in, Aurora King Soopers, prompting police response

Updated 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of teenagers gathered at an Aurora King Soopers on Sunday, causing a public safety issue and prompting police response. Aurora Police Department officers responded...

Aurora police warn businesses of 5 shoplifters involved in 139 crimes

Updated 2 weeks ago

Drones rejoin Aspen Acres fire response amid stable containment entering 9th week

Updated 2 weeks ago

Aurora councilmembers apologize after passing police, firefighter raises on anniversary of McClain killing

Updated 2 weeks ago

2 Colorado State troopers shot near Woodland Park; suspect killed

Updated 2 weeks ago

Why local police departments are left to grapple with electric vehicle trends

Updated 3 weeks ago

State Patrol reports 316 commercial vehicle distracted crashes in 2025

Updated 3 weeks ago

Colorado officials urge stronger water safety after 8 drownings and multiple Front Range rescues

Updated 3 weeks ago

DA justifies CSPD officers in fatally shooting man at McDonald’s

Updated 4 weeks ago

Adams County deputies justified in shooting man who killed ex-wife’s parents, DA says

Updated 4 weeks ago

‘Kind of defeats the purpose’: Denver adds more cops but not enough working cruisers

Updated 4 weeks ago

Aurora police officer resigns after taking narcotics found during traffic stop

Updated 4 weeks ago

An Aurora Police Department officer resigned after investigators found that he took narcotics that were collected as evidence during a traffic stop. Michael Gallagher violated...

Denver moves to dismiss Trump challenge to ‘assault-style’ weapons ban

Updated 1 month ago

Denver has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration challenging the city’s ban on “assault-style” weapons and magazines exceeding a...

Colorado’s troubled guardianship office pursues ‘cultural reset’

Updated 1 month ago

Colorado’s guardianship program, long criticized for mismanagement and high staff attrition, is undergoing a “cultural reset,” as its new director works to repair partnerships and...

Violent and property crimes decreased in Colorado in 2025, according to new data

Updated 1 month ago

Violent and property crime rates in Colorado decreased significantly in 2025, according to data from the state’s public safety agency. The violent crime rate decreased...

Denver seeks to move more than $18 million to cover George Floyd protest claims

Updated 1 month ago

Denver weighs permanent restriction on low-level traffic stops

Updated 2 months ago

Douglas County bear reports up 155% from 2025

Updated 2 months ago

Castle Rock to review use of Flock license plate readers

Updated 2 months ago

Denver DA clears officer in April fatal shooting

Updated 2 months ago

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

Updated 2 months ago

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

Updated 2 months ago

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

Updated 2 months ago

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

Updated 2 months ago

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

Updated 2 months ago

Aspen Acres fire damage footage released, residents seek reentry

Updated 2 months ago

First looks at the damage path are emerging in the Aspen Acres fire, as more than 11,000 people wait for news on when they can...

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

Updated 2 months ago

A lawsuit filed in federal court by three Denver residents and two gun rights groups aims to strike down the city’s “assault weapon” restrictions, along...

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

Updated 2 months ago

The Aspen Acres fire plume towered over Custer and Pueblo counties on Thursday as the blaze continued to grow in size in extremely hot, dry...

Monitor says Denver police not sharing information about disciplinary program

Updated 3 months ago

Denver’s civilian public safety oversight system is not receiving information it needs to properly review certain programs within the city’s police department, according to Lisabeth...