2 suspects charged in rock-throwing death face new charges
Joseph Koenig and Nicholas "Mitch" Karol-Chik have been accused of throwing a statue head at an occupied/moving vehicle on April 1 in Arvada.
Watch CBS News
Joseph Koenig and Nicholas "Mitch" Karol-Chik have been accused of throwing a statue head at an occupied/moving vehicle on April 1 in Arvada.
Formal charges have been filed against the three defendants in a series of rock-throwing incidents that led to a woman being killed.
CBS News Colorado built an interactive timeline showing important moments in the deadly attacks, including the planning, investigation and a memorial event for Alexa Bartell.
The Alexa Bartell Memorial Fund has been created after the 20-year-old woman from Arvada was struck and killed by a rock that was thrown into her windshield.
One of the big breaks in the investigation into the death of Alexa Bartell came after two employees at a tire shop started talking about the murder.
Joseph Koenig, Nicholas Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak were arrested Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The suspects are all high school seniors.
A week after the tragic rock-throwing murder of Alexa Bartell, three suspects sat in jail in Jefferson County with the help of information gathered from a search for cellphones.
Three suspects -- Joseph Koenig, Nicholas "Mitch" Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak -- have been arrested in connection with the rock throwing incident that killed 20-year-old Alexa Bartell.
Nearly a week after a young woman was killed and two others were injured in a series of rock throwing incidents, one driver whose car was struck is speaking about being one of the victims.
Investigators upped the number of vehicles known to be hit by rocks amid a flurry of rock attacks on vehicles that included one that caused the death of a 20 year old.
Alexa Bartell, 20, was on the phone talking to a friend when she was struck and the phone went silent.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued a Medina alert after Denver police said the driver of a BMW X3 struck at least one other car, causing a four-car crash and at least one serious injury near Sloan Lake in west Denver.
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
The Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners are now volleyball national champions for the first time in the history of the program.
The Department of Homeland Security announced it's terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation for Ethiopia, meaning Ethiopians in the U.S. under TPS have 60 days to leave or face deportation.
The show follows a down-on-his-luck man who's thrust into a life with a traveling circus. To immerse the audience in that experience, real circus acrobats were brought onto the tour to help bring that spectacle to the stage.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued a Medina alert after Denver police said the driver of a BMW X3 struck at least one other car, causing a four-car crash and at least one serious injury near Sloan Lake in west Denver.
The Department of Homeland Security announced it's terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation for Ethiopia, meaning Ethiopians in the U.S. under TPS have 60 days to leave or face deportation.
The show follows a down-on-his-luck man who's thrust into a life with a traveling circus. To immerse the audience in that experience, real circus acrobats were brought onto the tour to help bring that spectacle to the stage.
It's the little things that come together to create a magical Christmas village south of Denver that's spreading joy inside one senior living community.
The Denver Police Department is crediting a new drone program with helping reduce wait times and making its response to emergency calls more effective.
Colorado mountains could see some snow Wednesday night into Thursday
Urban Peak is working to help Colorado youth have safe housing and support, and the organization says the community need is growing. They say 90% of the youth they assisted have been able to find safe housing and, even with funding cuts looming, it will continue to help those in need.
Four vehicles were involved in a crash near 17th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard on Sunday night. Denver police say it was a hit and run crash and have issued a Medina Alert to find the vehicle that left the scene.
Joe Ruch is tracking a mild stretch of weather across Colorado.
College students in Fort Collins are helping give back to those with disabilities. They're all studying construction management at Colorado State University, and are using what they've learned to make life better for others.
The Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners are now volleyball national champions for the first time in the history of the program.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.
The newest Colorado sports team is getting ready for its inaugural season in the Mile High City, but the future of the team's stadium is in limbo.
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
The show follows a down-on-his-luck man who's thrust into a life with a traveling circus. To immerse the audience in that experience, real circus acrobats were brought onto the tour to help bring that spectacle to the stage.
The shooting occurred in a first-floor classroom of a school engineering building during final exams, authorities said. The gunman remains at large.
The famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.
The $1 billion jackpot is the seventh-largest in the game's history.
The Department of Homeland Security announced it's terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation for Ethiopia, meaning Ethiopians in the U.S. under TPS have 60 days to leave or face deportation.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is calling out child welfare agencies in 39 states, including in Colorado. It says the agencies are intercepting federal benefits meant for foster kids and using the money themselves.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. But a Castle Rock community group is here to help.
UCHealth opened a brand new multimillion dollar inpatient mental health unit in Northern Colorado. Poudre Valley Hospital is now the home to the newest behavioral health inpatient unit in Colorado.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Dozens of cows from Northern Colorado ranches have gone missing and are presumed to be stolen. The cattle have largely gone missing from ranches in Weld County, around the Greeley area.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.