Bill to address misconduct at state crime lab may be in trouble
With just four weeks left in the legislative session, one of the biggest criminal justice bills hangs in the balance.
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With just four weeks left in the legislative session, one of the biggest criminal justice bills hangs in the balance.
The Colorado state House gave initial approval to a bill that would classify "misgendering" -- calling a person by their previous name -- a form of harassment and discrimination.
Business groups in Colorado have lined up in opposition to a bill that makes sweeping changes to the tax code.
Two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media have divided Colorado's attorney general and governor -- both Democrats.
The original READ Act was adopted just prior to 2020, but since that time, the state has lagged in its ability to create guidelines for testing, advocates say.
As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a "better deal," what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?
Hampton Dellinger's decision to end his legal fight comes after a federal appeals court cleared the way for his firing by President Trump.
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed that House GOP budget goals could not be reached without reducing spending on Medicaid.
"Here, the executive put itself above Congress," a federal judge wrote, issuing a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from freezing federal assistance.
GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, who introduced the resolution, said the moment "is truly a wakeup call for this chamber."
A Navy veteran who worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado was recently laid off in the recent nationwide federal workforce cuts.
Some Colorado lawmakers want financial literacy to be a requirement for high school graduation.
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.
Republican representatives grilled Denver Mayor Mike Johnston during a six hour House Oversight Committee hearing about immigration policy in Washington.
It's the latest twist in a legal fight over President Trump's authority to fire Hampton Dellinger.
Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.
A memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief of staff said the agency aims to return its workforce to just under 400,000 employees.
Automakers will get a one-month reprieve from 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the southern border on Wednesday.
Last month, Douglas County commissioners took the first step in a nine-step process of becoming a home rule charter county.
With just four weeks left in the Colorado legislative session, one of the biggest criminal justice bills hangs in the balance.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced her campaign for attorney general on Monday. Current Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced in January that he's running for governor.
Among the crowd of several thousand were supporters of many causes: Palestinian liberation, Ukrainian solidarity, preserving the national parks, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, trans rights, and women's rights.
The visit came after he announced sweeping changes to the EPA last month and a week after EPA workers in Denver protested potential job cuts.
Elevated fire danger will be over portions of Colorado, including Denver, on Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings will go into effect beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday through 7 p.m.
The YMCA of Denver offers day camps at 15 facilities across the Denver metro area, as well as several specialty camps.
Last month, Douglas County commissioners took the first step in a nine-step process of becoming a home rule charter county.
A group called Summit Lost Pet Rescue jumped into action recently after a high country car crash in which a dog escaped.
There are now three confirmed cases of measles in Colorado. All investigations are ongoing and are typically handled at the county level with support from the state.
The death of a 97-year-old woman who froze to death in El Paso County has been ruled a homicide.
Crews continue cleanup in the aftermath of an oil and gas incident in Weld County that has Galeton Elementary School closed for the third day.
Colorado State University wants to expand its tree growing program with a new facility that would increase production by 600% or 2 million trees per year.
Julia Renz spoke about the importance of organ donation. She attends the University of Colorado.
The Denver man was at risk of his insurance company dropping him because the roof was more than 20 years old and he couldn't afford to fix it.
The Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team is heading to its 20th Frozen Four.
The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and said they won't extend the contract of general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the NBA regular season.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
At the beginning of the season, Rockies pitcher Lucas Gilbreath's focus was on an individual who transcends baseball — his daughter.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
There are now three confirmed cases of measles in Colorado. All investigations are ongoing and are typically handled at the county level with support from the state.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
A spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston admitted this week that the office has been operating an internal group on the encrypted messaging app Signal that was monitoring news stories and had been auto-deleting the group's messages.
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
