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Aurora's Grandview High School pitcher gaining national attention
Grandview High School has produced many professional athletes, including professional baseball players. This year, the school has a pitcher who is gaining a lot of national attention, named Ethan Wachsmann.
Parker police launch tool to report illegal E-bike, motorbike activity
The Parker Police Department is rolling out a new tool as part of their crackdown on illegal E-bike and dirtbike use.
Boulder attack survivors describe lasting trauma as perpetrator pleads guilty
Survivors of last summer's deadly terror attack on a largely Jewish crowd marching for the release of Israeli hostages in Boulder described the lasting trauma at the sentencing hearing after the defendant pleaded guilty.
Driver killed in Aurora after crashing into tree
Aurora police officers rushed to the crash scene just before 6 a.m. at East Iliff Avenue and South Elkhart Street.
Adams County faces childcare desert as providers close
In Colorado, childcare is often the highest household expense, costing families between an average of $1200 to $1800 per child per month.
Grandview High School has a history of producing incredible athletes
Two future WNBA players have played at Grandview High School in Aurora over the past ten years, and the school has won 5 CHSAA State titles.
Canvas hack leaves thousands of students scrambling amid nationwide cyberattack
A widespread cyberattack targeting the learning platform Canvas is disrupting thousands of schools across the country, including in Colorado. It's hitting students at one of the worst possible times: finals week.
Englewood thieves drill holes and stealing gas from parked vehicles, police say
The thefts come at a time when many are already struggling to keep up with rising gas prices. The average price for gas in Colorado is $4.40 a gallon — up about 15 cents in just the past week, and 60 cents in the past month.
Denver Public Schools considering banning cellphones during school hours
Denver Public Schools is now considering a bell-to-bell policy, which would mean students wouldn't be able to use their cellphones, not even during passing periods and lunch.
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Warming up for the weekend, sunny Mother's Day in Denver
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The Wonder View Tower reopens in Colorado after renovation
The claim that one could see six states from the top of the tower - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico - was published by Ripley's Believe it or Not in 1933.
Leadville was going the way of the ghost towns, until Ken Chlouber's big idea
Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.
Exhibit celebrates Thornton's 70th anniversary, traces its roots
Seventy years ago, a housing developer looked at an empty stretch of land north of Denver and saw the future. What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story.
This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But not the worst, some say.
In Breckenridge, the winter of 1980 to 1981 still stands as the benchmark for some of the worst skiing the town has ever seen.
Palmer Divide exhibit explores past, future of growing region
As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.
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Warming up for the weekend, sunny Mother's Day in Denver
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SeriesFest celebrates everything television and is in Denver this weekend
SeriesFest celebrates everything television and is in Denver at the Sie Film Center May 6-10.
Actor Corbin Bernsen talks about SeriesFest in Denver this weekend
SeriesFest is a nonprofit celebrating artists in episodic storytelling in Denver from May 6-10.
Colorado weather forecast: Weekend thunderstorms followed by 80 degree heat next week
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Boulder High School celebrates 150 years with star-studded celebration
Boulder High School celebrates 150 years with a star-studded celebration featuring local celebrities.
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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
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Denver sidewalk replacement program's unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
State officials say division of youth services to see massive changes
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Colorado regulators to crack down on contaminated marijuana products
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
Officials release report on Evergreen High School shooting
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
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Colorado 70-car pileup on snowy I-70
Colorado highway officials closed eastbound Interstate 70 for 5 hours on April 14 after a major pileup involving dozens and dozens of crashed vehicles.
Colorado Rockies Home Opener
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Aurora's Grandview High School pitcher gaining national attention
Grandview High School has produced many professional athletes, including professional baseball players. This year, the school has a pitcher who is gaining a lot of national attention, named Ethan Wachsmann.
Parker police launch tool to report illegal E-bike, motorbike activity
The Parker Police Department is rolling out a new tool as part of their crackdown on illegal E-bike and dirtbike use.
Boulder attack survivors describe lasting trauma as perpetrator pleads guilty
Survivors of last summer's deadly terror attack on a largely Jewish crowd marching for the release of Israeli hostages in Boulder described the lasting trauma at the sentencing hearing after the defendant pleaded guilty.
Driver killed in Aurora after crashing into tree
Aurora police officers rushed to the crash scene just before 6 a.m. at East Iliff Avenue and South Elkhart Street.
Adams County faces childcare desert as providers close
In Colorado, childcare is often the highest household expense, costing families between an average of $1200 to $1800 per child per month.
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Warming up for the weekend, sunny Mother's Day in Denver
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
SeriesFest celebrates everything television and is in Denver this weekend
SeriesFest celebrates everything television and is in Denver at the Sie Film Center May 6-10.
Actor Corbin Bernsen talks about SeriesFest in Denver this weekend
SeriesFest is a nonprofit celebrating artists in episodic storytelling in Denver from May 6-10.
Colorado weather forecast: Weekend thunderstorms followed by 80 degree heat next week
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Boulder High School celebrates 150 years with star-studded celebration
Boulder High School celebrates 150 years with a star-studded celebration featuring local celebrities.
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Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Avalanche kick door open to begin second round against Wild in 9-6 victory
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
Avs take on the Wild in the second round of the playoffs
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history for its trainer
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Kentucky Derby brings eye-catching looks, from statement hats to standout suits
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Latest Political Updates
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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Aurora development boom hits gas service snag, leaving schools, builders in limbo
One of Aurora's fastest-growing areas is running into an unexpected and confusing obstacle: uncertainty over whether natural gas service will be available for thousands of new homes and a school already under construction.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
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Denver sidewalk replacement program's unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
State officials say division of youth services to see massive changes
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Colorado regulators to crack down on contaminated marijuana products
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
Officials release report on Evergreen High School shooting
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.