Cash for Caring: A proposed new contract for Caring For Denver shortens terms, but does little to increase transparency
A CPR News investigation found millions have gone to organizations with little or no experience in mental health services.
By Ben Markus
Denver voted for high-quality mental and addiction care, but millions have gone to unlicensed providers with limited transparency
Denver overdoses and suicides spike as the city spends more than ever, some on “bold” ideas.
By Ben Markus
Cash for Caring: Unlicensed, inexperienced providers take on mental health and drug addiction in Denver
A CPR News investigation into nonprofits receiving millions from Caring for Denver found unaccounted-for funding, rising salaries, and some vacant offices.
By Ben Markus
It’s not just you Colorado, ranked choice was rejected nationwide
Proposition 131 in Colorado would have created a primary system open to all candidates regardless of party.
By Ben Markus
Ranked Choice Voting supporters concede in Prop. 131 race
The effort to overhaul Colorado’s election system trails by about 10 points.
By Ben Markus
12 people trapped in Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Teller County rescued
One person died and four were injured in the accident at the tourist mine near Cripple Creek.
Proposition JJ: Retain additional sports betting tax revenue, explained
State lawmakers want to keep the excess taxes collected from booming sports gambling businesses and use the money for water conservation projects.
By Ben Markus
Arrest records lay out the case against ranch worker charged with arson for Alexander Mountain fire
According to records reviewed by CPR News, the suspect had been recently disciplined at his job and has a history of impersonating a public servant.
Boulder King Soopers shooter guilty of 55 felony counts, including first-degree murder, receives 10 life sentences
The shooter will spend the rest of his life in prison, as Colorado has no death penalty. He also received an additional 48 years for each of the 38 attempted murder victims.
Man accused of impersonating police and firefighters charged with arson in Alexander Mountain fire
Jason Alexander Hobby, a 49-year-old ranch worker, is accused of starting the fire that ignited in July in Larimer County.
Incarceration at Camp Amache didn’t stop Tokio Ueyama from doing what he loved
This new exhibition at Denver Art Museum showcases resiliency and humanity.
Liquor sales tumble in Colorado as sellers face competition and declining demand
Liquor stores in Colorado say they’re in trouble.
By Ben Markus
Bail increased for anti-violence activist accused of shooting man outside Commerce City water park
Lumumba Sayers had requested a reduction to his $1 million cash-only bond.
By Ben Markus
A wave of violence leaves six dead in Adams County
Commerce City matches typical annual homicide total in a single weekend.
By Ben Markus
Parents sue over teen’s social gender transition they say was kept from them
The lawsuit alleges that the school’s actions destroyed their relationship with their child.
By Ben Markus
Quarry fire: Crews making progress in wildfire being investigated as arson. Evacuees should be allowed to return soon.
The Quarry fire is burning in south Jefferson County in difficult terrain.