Fort Collins considers repealing panhandling ordinance
City councilors are planning a special meeting Friday afternoon to discuss the future of the ordinance.
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ACLU sues Fort Collins over panhandling ordinance
Read moreThe ACLU says police have issued "dozens and dozens" of citations to poor people publicly soliciting donations.
Colorado Springs-area homeless camps scatter after ban, but still remain
Read moreA camping ban and a shortage of affordable housing are forcing people who are homeless into hidden camps throughout the Pikes Peak region.
Denver cold snap has homeless shelters under pressure
Read moreWith record cold temperatures, many homeless people who would normally stay outside seek shelter.
Filmmaker explores stories of homeless youth in Denver
Read moreFilmmaker captures the stories behind Denver’s street kids in an upcoming documentary about America’s homeless youth.
Video: A photographer chronicles dancers and homeless people
Watch videoInteractions between dancers from Denver's Wonderbound Dance Company and local homeless people come to life in this narration that features images by photographer Lena Prieto.
On Colorado's frigid nights, outreach workers search for the homeless
Read moreWorkers say it can be hard to convince some homeless people to go to a shelter even when it's bitter cold. This is a problem as Colo. experiences an "arctic blast" that's expected to last the rest of the month.
Loud & Clear: Homelessness, DNA, and your six words on the NBA
Read MoreFeedback to stories on homelessness and a bill that could force certain criminals to hand over their DNA lead our regular Friday listener feedback feature.
Critics say plans for Ft. Lyon to help struggling residents is step backward
Read MoreIt has momentum and the backing of the Governor, but critics inside and outside the capitol say trying to combine economic development with helping the homeless is a bad idea.
