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Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
The information is used to implement new restrictions to improve safety and will continue to be analyzed as officials consider adding a reservation system.
It's been over a month since RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald Sr. was put on leave and the public agency has yet to explain why. According to internal memos, Fitzgerald is under investigation for "alleged policy violations."
If customers are being asked to pay for their own protection, CBS News Colorado wanted to know what measures are in place to prevent powerline-caused wildfires, because according to federal data, electricity ignitions of wildfires are not uncommon.
A group of moms raising money for charity has found themselves in a conflict with the City of Golden. The group raises money in the name of the mothers' daughters who died several years ago.
Experts are warning anyone buying or selling real estate after a Denver couple, days away from closing, lost tens of thousands of dollars.
Colorado ranks seventh in the country for above-average homeowners insurance costs and extreme weather like the wildfires Colorado's front range has experienced this week will lead to an increase in insurance premium costs across the state.
The executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety on Wednesday made a request of local fire department chiefs.
At a special meeting Tuesday night, trustees for the Town of Lakeside voted to unanimously fire their police chief, who had also served as mayor and fire chief and had worked for the town since 1967.
The third week of testimony in the trial of cardiologist Stephen Matthews began with graphic testimony from a woman who said after Matthews prepared her a shot of liquor at his home in 2019, she lost her memory.
The grand jury charged each with felony theft, embezzlement, and official misconduct. The grand jury said Gordanier sold multiple police vehicles to his daughter between 2019 and 2023 for as little as $300. She then sold them on the open market, pocketing thousands of dollars.
A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted the town's longtime mayor and police chief, Robert Gordanier, and his daughter, town clerk Brenda Hamilton, on 17 criminal charges stemming from a 2023 CBS News Colorado investigation.
Kathy Morgan and her husband bought their home in Aurora's Blackstone neighborhood about 10 years ago. However, Morgan and other residents were surprised earlier this year to see a sudden increase in their residential property tax bills, a hike not experienced by all Aurora residents.
A convicted sex offender who allegedly contaminated cupcakes for a child's birthday party with his bodily fluids will remain behind bars through at least Dec. 20.
Lawmakers grilled Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold at the state capitol about her handling of a possible security breach.
A Lakewood woman got her stolen car back thanks to the quick response of Arapahoe County deputies utilizing Flock Safety cameras.
One Aurora family says a pillar of their community is now gone because of a collision with a vehicle in the dark.
Districts with limited local revenue and declining enrollment will feel added pain from the proposed budget, according to some school leaders.
A convicted sex offender who allegedly contaminated cupcakes for a child's birthday party with his bodily fluids will remain behind bars through at least Dec. 20.
Guilty pleas were entered by the owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home.
The Dakota Ridge Eagles are looking to move to the next round of playoffs after a challenging season on and off the field. This season has been a sad one due to two deaths within the Dakota Ridge community. They are going into the quarterfinals as the no. 1 seed. Early in the season, Dakota Ridge's defensive coordinator Tierre Duran lost his wife after she passed away due to health issues. A couple of weeks later, the team would learn of another tragedy after a former Dakota Ridge football player, Walker Moench died in a tragic dirt bike accident. His brother, Trent, still plays for the team. The team is currently 10-1, as they hope to extend their season 11-1 after a playoff game against the 8th-ranked team, Ponderosa.
The Return to Nature Funeral Home co-owners appeared in El Paso County Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to corpse abuse charges.
There's a good trend happening in Arapahoe County with regards to crimes involving vehicle theft.
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
The NFL has made a major scheduling change, flexing Denver's upcoming game in December against the Chargers to Thursday Night Football.
According to the Broncos, this is the first time in franchise history that a Broncos rookie quarterback has earned the honors.
Head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday night reached 432 wins as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. That ties the record held by legendary coach Doug Moe.
Colorado Buffaloes head football Coach Deion Sanders brought a special guest with him to his weekly news conference in Boulder -- "Miss Peggy."
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Lawmakers grilled Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold at the state capitol about her handling of a possible security breach.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Three months after a pet rescue imported a puppy with rabies to Colorado, the state is taking action. That incident resulted in 54 people being treated for rabies and 12 dogs being euthanized.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Colorado Cherry Company has been a staple for pastries in Northern Colorado for decades now, and the company is now using its new Windsor bakery as an asset that will help it continue sales during natural disasters and more.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged a man wanted by Arkansas authorities with dealing fentanyl in Colorado, which they say led to the death of an Englewood man last year.
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.
Law enforcement agencies are seeing a spike in smash-and-grab burglaries across the northern part of the Denver metro area and up into Northern Colorado.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
