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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 Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Friday was one of the most crowded days of the year for Denver International Airport and TSA security lines were backed up for much of the day.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre released its year-end report this week. It says 1.69 million tickets were distributed this year at the Colorado venue.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
The city of Littleton is looking at plans for more diverse and affordable housing options.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.