Colorado senators, congressman push for report on death at Aurora facility after ICE misses deadline
Immigrant advocacy groups say they will sue the agency if it fails to release the findings of an investigation into Melvin Ariel Calero Mendoza’s death.
No charges filed against Aurora Police officer who shot and killed Jor’Dell Richardson
The 14-year-old died after a pair of Aurora Police officers chased, tackled and fatally shot him following a suspected robbery.
State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet selected for open Colorado Senate seat
A Democratic vacancy committee chose Michaelson Jenet to replace state Sen. Dominick Moreno. He is leaving for a position in the Johnston Administration.
Colorado state treasurer joins opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merger
State Treasurer David Young signed a letter by multiple state treasurers to the Federal Trade Commission.
Colorado man found guilty of assaulting multiple officers at Jan. 6 insurrection
Jeffrey Sabol, of Kittredge, was also found guilty of aiding and abetting, federal robbery and obstruction of official proceedings.
Mudslide in Glenwood Canyon closes I-70
It’s the first such mudslide closure this year.
Landspout spotted near DIA, severe weather likely on Front Range and Eastern Plains
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Denver metro area, the northern I-25 corridor and the Eastern Plains.
Tornado and flood activity in Colorado continues Friday, severe weather moving through the Front Range
Thursday brought flash flooding across the Denver metro.
Boebert among elected officials sent letters with suspicious white powder, FBI investigating
The U.S. Postal Service is also investigating the series of 100 suspicious letters.
Aurora police release additional footage of officers shooting 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson
Police released officers’ body-worn camera footage earlier this month in response to community pressure. The new footage comes from security cameras installed on nearby buildings.
Colorado is helping shape the future of psychedelics
First, it was cannabis. Now psychedelics. Colorado again leads the pack in rethinking how illegal drugs might be used medicinally. Denver just hosted the 4th Psychedelic Science Conference, which drew almost 12,000 attendees and hundreds of speakers. Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner speaks with CPR’s Alejandro Alonso Galva and Jenna McMurtry, who were there, about what the future could hold.
‘Psychedelics is about healing’: Thousands gather in Denver for largest psychedelic conference to date
The MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver focused on treatment, healing and responsibility as advocates pushed for access and legalization.
Community remembers 14-year-old fatally shot by Aurora police
Updated at 7:04 p.m. on June 16, 2023 A memorial was held for Jor’Dell Da’Shawn Richardson outside the Aurora Municipal Building Friday evening.
Shooting that left 10 injured likely started as a drug deal and was unrelated to Nuggets celebrations, Denver police say
Police say the shooting stemmed from an altercation between several people.
Body-camera footage shows Aurora police officers fatally shooting 14-year-old suspect
Jor’Dell Da’Shawn Richardson died shortly after Aurora police officers shot him in the stomach on June 1.
Colorado weather: Flash flood warnings in Boulder, Weld and Larimer counties after severe thunderstorms
Water on roads has made driving dangerous in Northern Colorado and Metro Denver.