
Judge removes Fremont County DA from double homicide case, ruling that he failed to turn over evidence
Jeffery Lindsey’s office didn’t disclose that one of the defendants was a confidential informant for the sheriff’s office.

By Ava Kian

ICE signed a contract to take over Hudson’s empty jail. The people who live and work there have mixed feelings
The new ICE detention facility would be the second largest in Colorado.

By Ava Kian

Huerfano County settles with family of a man who died in custody for more than $9 million
The lawsuit claims after a physical altercation with an officer, the facility denied Burch care for a week.

By Ava Kian

Former Mountain View town council member who shot a 17-year-old gets four years of probation
Brent Metz is also sentenced to three months of work release after a jury found him guilty of illegal discharge of a firearm and third-degree assault.

By Ava Kian

CU Board of Regents primary election results: Edie Hooton appears close to winning Democratic primary
The winner of the primary will face Republican Marty Neilson, who is running unopposed.

By Ava Kian

Kelley Dennison, 27-year-old massage therapist, is Republican nominee to face Rep. Joe Neguse in 2nd District
Kelley Dennison’s platform is focused on environmental conservation and immigration.

By Ava Kian

Family of man fatally shot by Colorado Springs police in 2025 files federal lawsuit against officer and department
The lawsuit claims the death of the 26-year-old was a result of Colorado Springs’ failure to train, supervise and discipline officers.

By Ava Kian

Missy Woods, former forensic scientist accused of mishandling DNA, changes plea to guilty
The deal still means Woods could spend as many as 16 years in prison.

By Ava Kian

11 people indicted for a months-long car theft ring that targeted airport parking lots
The thefts took place over six months and the cars were driven or hauled to Mexico and sold to cartels.

By Ava Kian

Three Coloradan motorcyclists were killed in an Idaho crash with a Colorado Springs driver
A Larimer County sheriff and deputy were identified as victims.

By Ava Kian

Anne Kelly inherited a district attorney’s office in crisis. Then she turned it around.
Four years after arriving at an office plagued by misconduct, the DA has faced challenges and learned a lot about rural life and crime.

By Ava Kian

DNA analyst Missy Woods may have change of plea hearing, but details stay secret
Woods was charged with 102 felonies. It’s been more than two years since issues in her work were first reported.

By Ava Kian

Report urges Aurora to review its behavioral health system after 3 fatal police shootings of people in crisis
The independent monitor had strong words for the city after Aurora police shot and killed three people in crisis within less than a year.

By Ava Kian

Polis signs ‘Magnus’ law’ honoring the teen cyclist and giving police a little more leeway on crash investigations
The bill was spearheaded by Magnus’ parents, who say the woman who killed the 17-year-old was not thoroughly investigated after the 2023 fatal crash.

By Ava Kian

Former Mountain View council member who shot a teen found guilty of illegal discharge of a firearm, third-degree assault
Brent Metz was convicted in one of the four felonies he faced for shooting through the teen’s windshield and hitting him in the face.

By Ava Kian

Grand jury to decide if Aurora officer will face criminal charges for 2025 fatal shooting
The officer shot and killed 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield after a traffic stop and altercation.

By Ava Kian
