Aurora will continue search for new police chief after two finalists drop out
Acting police chief Daniel Oates took over the department in June and will fill the role until the city hires a permanent replacement.
Expect major delays along Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon this week as CDOT clears debris
Starting Tuesday, traffic through Glenwood Canyon will be held in both directions for up to 30 minutes between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Suspect is in the hospital after a shooting near the CU campus early Sunday morning
Boulder police say multiple suspects were shooting when officers intervened. At least two suspects are still at large.
Colorado’s state fish, once considered extinct, is reproducing naturally in native waters
Small greenback cutthroat trout populations have left the species with a tenuous, yet steady, presence on endangered species lists.
Weld County crash video shows train hitting police car with woman inside
The Fort Lupton Police Department has released body camera footage from the night of a train crash that severely injured a 20-year-old woman last week.
Suspect arrested in Fort Collins for fatal hit-and-run that killed Weld County deputy
In a statement, Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams remembered Alexis Hein-Nutz as a dedicated public servant.
Suspect in Arvada police officer killing charged with first-degree murder
The suspect, Sonny Almanza of Arvada, has also been charged with attempted murder of a female victim who survived the deadly incident.
Highly invasive zebra mussel appears in Colorado waters for first time ever
Wildlife officials have only found one zebra mussel, which doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a widespread problem. But if a large population is discovered, there isn’t much anyone can do.
Colorado police left woman inside car parked on train tracks, leading to crash and serious injuries
A CBI spokesperson said 20-year-old Yareni Rios-Gonzalez was transported to a Greeley hospital, but the full extent of her injuries has not been released.
Three pilots identified after mid-air plane crash near Niwot in Boulder County
The Boulder County Coroner’s Office identified the crash victims Monday morning. The NTSB is looking for witnesses to assist in its investigation.
Arvada police officer will be honored at public funeral in Lafayette this Friday
The suspect made his first appearance in court Wednesday. He could face charges of first degree murder, attempted murder and child abuse.
Coloradans will vote on whether to increase affordable housing funding this fall. The initiative is ‘urgently needed,’ but its odds are hard to predict
The pandemic has made the state’s housing shortage even more pressing, but the timing of Proposition 123 with the midterms could squash the initiative.
Boulder’s new police oversight panel looks ahead after publishing first report
The panel’s responsibilities include reviewing complaints against the city’s police and recommending best practices for the department.
Colorado breaks record for number of drownings, and cooler weather means bigger risks
The most recent death came Saturday in Grand Junction after a paddle boarder fell into the water without a life jacket.
Colorado weather: Temperatures will go back up this week after preview of fall
Colorado’s false fall has struck again.
Arvada police officer killed, suspect in custody
Officer Dillon Michael Vakoff, 27, and another officer were trying to separate “several belligerent and uncooperative individuals” when the suspect shot a female victim.
