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Aurora Police Order Review Of Police Shooting
Aurora police Chief Daniel Oates has ordered a review of police procedures after police shot and killed an extortion suspect.
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Aurora police Chief Daniel Oates has ordered a review of police procedures after police shot and killed an extortion suspect.
A teenage driver is facing reckless driving charges after allegedly smashing through the front doors of a 7-Eleven convenience store.
Law enforcement and the FBI across the Denver metro area are searching for an organized bank robbery crew, dubbed "Two and a Half Bandits." They earned the nickname because one of the suspects is shorter than the other two.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office released a composite sketch of a man they believe is impersonating a police officer.
Police in Aurora are trying to figure out what happened before a car crashed through the front doors of a 7-Eleven.
Authorities are searching for police impersonators in Aurora. They have a warning for the public about the men, who are described as dangerous.
Members of an ad hoc city committee looking at the potential relocation of the National Western Stock Show out of Denver pressed event officials during their first meeting Tuesday to prove that such a move will help the show's finances and that they've examined other locations within the city.
Wellington Webb denounced Republicans Monday for proposed legislative maps he argues dilute minorities' power, ignore constitutional requirements and seek to give the GOP a comfortable lead in the Colorado House.
Aurora police are investigating a deadly shooting of a man that took place at a self-serve car wash early Sunday morning.
Police in Aurora are investigating a deadly shooting involving a police officer that happened Saturday evening.
The Colorado father of an admitted terrorist was convicted Friday of charges he destroyed evidence and lied to investigators to cover up his son's al-Qaida-sanctioned plot to attack the New York City subways in 2009 as one of a trio of suicide bombers.
A man who claims he bought the balloon boy saucer says he plans to put it on display at his sports card store in Aurora on Thursday, then cut it up for souvenirs.
You lock it and leave it -- believing a storage unit will keep your prized possessions safe. But a new law is about to make it easier for owners of those self-storage businesses to sell the belongings of unpaid customers by no longer having to notify them through newspapers or certified mail.
It could be days before residents can move back into an Aurora apartment complex after a woman committed suicide there.
A teenager who was pulled out of a fast-moving creek in Aurora has died.
A well-known martial arts instructor is accused of sexually assaulting some of his students. Police say they know of three victims but fear there are more.
The infamous weather balloon that floated over the Front Range in one of the state's most unusual incidents is back in Colorado.
A teenager was rushed to Children's Hospital at about 7:45 p.m. Thursday after he was pulled from Sand Creek.
Police in Aurora are looking for a man who broke into a house and violently attacked a woman inside.
The family of a missing Aurora teenager held a fundraiser Sunday afternoon to try to spark new interest in the case.
Two Colorado Air National Guard members are recovering after being struck by lightning.
Police in Aurora have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a robbery at Wendy City Wireless. Amanda Blankenship, 25, and Jake Morales, 22, were arrested on Saturday night.
Police in Aurora have released new details in the description of a teenager who may have sexually assaulted a child.
Police in Aurora are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a child early Thursday morning. Officers don't have much of a description, but have a warning for parents and caregivers of children.
A business owner was hurt after chasing after a thief and was run over by the getaway car. Surveillance cameras at Wendy City Wireless in Aurora captured images of the suspect.
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
An Aurora man who blamed some his illegal firearms sales on employee's mistakes and pressure from his wife was sentenced to federal prison last week.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband, who was killed five years ago. On Sunday, she was in Parker along with firefighters, police officers and high school students advocating for driving and biking safely.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes and 7 others were taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Northbound lanes of the highway were closed for several hours.
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
An Aurora man who blamed some his illegal firearms sales on employee's mistakes and pressure from his wife was sentenced to federal prison last week.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband, who was killed five years ago. On Sunday, she was in Parker along with firefighters, police officers and high school students advocating for driving and biking safely.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes and 7 others were taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Northbound lanes of the highway were closed for several hours.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
CBS News Colorado Anchor and Reporter Kennedy Cook went and checked out the Denver Mobile Learning bus that is showing everyone that knowledge has no limitations.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband Chuck Vogel, who was killed five years ago.
All northbound lanes and the left southbound lane were closed as a result of the crash, which was reported just before 12:30 p.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Northbound traffic was backed up for miles as of about 1:30 p.m., CDOT cameras showed.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
After being bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers following a trade with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook is officially a Denver Nugget after signing a deal worth two years at $6.8 million.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Nikola Jokic's older brother has been formerly charged for an assault at an April Nuggets game.
The Denver Nuggets and about a dozen other NBA teams have been sued in federal court by music publishers who allege the teams used songs by Drake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and others without the publishers' consent.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Another day with "unhealthy" air quality rankings passed as Coloradans with respiratory issues huddled indoors to keep from breathing the smoke and ozone-laden air.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
A new study has found tiny pieces of plastic we use everyday can find its way into the plaques of clogged coronary arteries. We asked a Colorado physician for tips on how to protect our health, despite these tiny particles being practically unavoidable.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Southwest is undoing its trademark open seating policy, introducing more seats with extra legroom.
The Colorado Attorney General's office is applauding a ruling that puts the plans for a proposed merger between two of the country's largest grocery store chains temporarily on hold.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.