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While conservationists and some municipal leaders praise the vote, they also tell CBS4 they're disappointed the commissioners didn't go as far as they could have to protect urban waterways.
Students in Adams 14, Aurora and Cherry Creek schools got notably worse grades during the pandemic – but 40,000 Denver kids who also did poorly had a different option.
As recently as 2012, Colorado was seen as a prize that Republicans and Democrats alike pined after. Fast forward just eight years, and the Centennial State is largely overlooked, seen as a Democratic haven.
A renowned arson investigation team has left retirement to get back to work on some of the largest fires in the state.
Adams County can create its own rules for oil and gas drilling because of a new controversial state law.
A person's body was found in a river near 128th Avenue and Buckley Road Saturday morning.
Firefighters in Adams County rescued ducklings from a storm drain on Wednesday.
Aurora Police want to find a man who they believe beat a senior woman working at a laundromat on East Mississippi on May 21st.
A new civil lawsuit filed in Adams County court scrutinizes the actions of three law enforcement officers and an Adams County Deputy District Attorney for ignoring reports of sexual assault against a witness in the murder of an Adams County Sheriff's Deputy.
The Colorado Air and Space Port announced Tuesday it has partnered with PD Aerospace of Japan to explore possible development and expansion including eventual space travel.
A group of high school students is reveling in a class that is helping them do good things in the community, but it's also a new path toward graduation.
With news of a pending spring storm there has been a lot of chit chat about getting lawn fertilizer put down before the rain and snow arrives.
The Colorado Department of Corrections is looking for an inmate who escaped custody while on a work crew.
Adams County is asking the younger generation to help on election day by creating a new design for those "I Voted" stickers.
A lawsuit accuses a group of Adams County deputies with starting a grass fire last year east of Brighton that damaged property at a neighboring animal rescue and led to the deaths of several animals. Monday, one of those deputies told CBS4 the group was not responsible for starting the fire.
The owner of an animal sanctuary in Hudson has filed a lawsuit against some off-duty deputies accused of starting a fire.
Adams County commissioners approved a halt on new oil and gas permits on Wednesday.
The teenager who pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell in Thornton in 2017 was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Adams County is once again pushing forward with a large affordable housing complex, and a portion of it will benefit an underserved population.
Adams County Sheriff's deputies say two brothers disappeared Saturday and have not been heard from since.
Fire investigators have determined a discarded cigarette sparked the massive fire at the Arthur Grain Mill in Brighton.
Following years of shortcoming, the Adams 14 School District decided to have Mapleton Public Schools take over.
A large fire broke out at the Arthur Grain Mill in Brighton on Friday morning and sent flames and smoke roaring into the sky.
On Friday Aidan Zellmer pleaded guilty to killing Kiaya Campbell in Thornton in 2017.
Law enforcement agents are targeting as many as 50 locations across the Denver metro area Thursday morning where illegal marijuana grow operations may be present.
The Boulder Valley School District is following a national trend in an attempt to stop their Colorado students from using phones in class.
Narcan is the only reversal drug distributed free of charge to organizations in state, but it's not the only reversal drug FDA-approved for the same purpose.
The student body at a Colorado school erupted in cheers as their classmate made a big announcement during assembly.
A substitute school bus driver with the Douglas County School District has been fired, but parents in Castle Rock still want answers after their children had to go through a frightening experience.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
The Boulder Valley School District is following a national trend in an attempt to stop their Colorado students from using phones in class.
Narcan is the only reversal drug distributed free of charge to organizations in state, but it's not the only reversal drug FDA-approved for the same purpose.
The student body at a Colorado school erupted in cheers as their classmate made a big announcement during assembly.
A substitute school bus driver with the Douglas County School District has been fired, but parents in Castle Rock still want answers after their children had to go through a frightening experience.
Denver International Airport celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a fashion show on Wednesday.
At first glance, a mental health transitional living home looks from the outside like any other home in the Denver metro area.
For a second time, state officials are dealing with another case of rabies in a dog that was imported by a rescue. It led to euthanizations of puppies, and humans had to be treated.
A substitute school bus driver with the Douglas County School District has been fired, but parents in Castle Rock still want answers and accountability.
Narcan is the only reversal drug distributed free of charge to organizations in state, but it's not the only reversal drug FDA-approved for the same purpose.
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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."
In the second half of Sunday's Denver Broncos game, rookie running back Audric Estimé momentarily took all of the crowd at Empower Field at Mile High's breath away.
An NHL referee was taken to the hospital after Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson slammed into him accidentally during Colorado's game in Philadelphia.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
It's finally time for full implementation of a 2022 ballot measure, as license applications for psilocybin healing centers become available at the end of the year.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Target stock tumbled more than 20% after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
After gathering around 70% support from the 60 or so ski patrol members working at Arapahoe Basin, the employees of the local ski mountain are now on the path to unionization, thanks in part to the governance of Communications Workers of America.
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.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.