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Colorado Pot Sales Up Slightly In 2nd Month
Sales of recreational marijuana rose slightly in Colorado in the second month of retail sales, according to state tax estimates released Tuesday.
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Sales of recreational marijuana rose slightly in Colorado in the second month of retail sales, according to state tax estimates released Tuesday.
A proposal to expand the duty of mental health professionals in Colorado to report threats has been signed into law.
Colorado's uncertain marijuana market has prompted the governor to ratchet back his projection of how much tax the newly legal drug could produce.
Colorado lawmakers agreed Wednesday to budget $21 million for an aerial firefighting fleet designed to spot and attack wildfires faster, a response to historic back-to-back wildfire seasons.
Colorado's ethics panel will deliberate in public later this month about a complaint that the governor improperly accepted funds from a partisan group that has supported him in elections.
The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council says Chairman Jimmy R. Newton, Jr., died Monday after a short illness. He was 36.
Veterans returning from military service have a higher unemployment rate than average but that's all about to change thanks to a new law.
Colorado is sending National Guard members to help in the response to the mudslide in Washington.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is visiting Grand Junction for a luncheon with a western Colorado advocacy group.
Some state lawmakers believe Colorado should not have to wait for federal help when it comes to putting out state wildfires, and now they are working on a plan to bring an aerial firefighting fleet to the state.
Colorado's public schools and colleges are getting hundreds of millions to make up for budget cuts in next year's proposed budget, and with the economy on the upswing, there's money left over to save for a rainy day.
Colorado's governor has signed what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind bill creating statewide roadside alerts for hit-and-run crashes.
The Colorado governor's mansion is the first in the nation to be equipped with beer taps.
Colorado's governor used to brew beer for a living, and now he has new beer taps in his home.
RTD broke ground on the new North Metro Rail Line for the latest phase of FasTracks on Thursday.
Families of Colorado seasonal wildland firefighters who die in the line of duty will get a $10,000 payment to help with funeral costs and other expenses under a new law.
Firefighters in Colorado are free to provide emergency care to pets under a bill signed into law Thursday.
Colorado's state museum has agreed to consult with Native American tribes after the museum closed an exhibit on the Sand Creek Indian massacre over complaints from descendants of the slaughter's survivors that they weren't consulted about the display.
As Colorado's economy continues improving, lawmakers are beginning to talk about constitutionally mandated refunds to taxpayers in the coming years.
Colorado clarified its marijuana packaging requirements Monday, giving medical pot the same rules as pot for recreational pot.
Colorado is getting an additional $199 million from the federal government to help communities devastated by September's historic floods, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Friday.
Concealed-gun permit holders in Colorado have greater flexibility to renew their permits under a bill signed into law Friday by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Colorado doesn't know how much money it's going to get from marijuana taxes, but that doesn't mean it's too soon to argue about spending it.
The Republican National Committee is pouring resources into Colorado, adding more than a dozen staffers as a new Senate candidate and sagging poll numbers for Democrats raise GOP hopes of ending the party's decade-long drought.
Colorado made roughly $2 million in marijuana taxes in January, state revenue officials reported Monday in the world's first accounting of the recreational pot business.
The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office says deputies are conducting a suspicious death investigation in the in the 1000 block of Two Brothers Rd in Idaho Springs.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
The Denver Police Department posted a message early Saturday morning that officers were investigating a fatal crash that involved two motorists on I-25 southbound.
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
South Adams Fire posted a message on X that crews responded to a large warehouse fire that happened in the 4300 block of 60th Avenue.
The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office says deputies are conducting a suspicious death investigation in the in the 1000 block of Two Brothers Rd in Idaho Springs.
The Denver Police Department posted a message early Saturday morning that officers were investigating a fatal crash that involved two motorists on I-25 southbound.
South Adams Fire posted a message on X that crews responded to a large warehouse fire that happened in the 4300 block of 60th Avenue.
The closure of Sable Elementary was significant for families in the community. The Aurora Public School Board voted for the school last year. Rather than tearing down the building or letting the space sit empty, the district transformed it into a vibrant preschool.
A suspect who was killed after shooting a police officer this summer is now being linked to a 2019 cold case murder.
Meteorologist Dayle Cedars helps you plan out your weekend based on storm chances moving through the Front Range.
The closure of Sable Elementary was significant for families in the community. The Aurora Public School Board voted for the school last year. Rather than tearing down the building or letting the space sit empty, the district transformed it into a vibrant preschool.
Littleton Public Schools shared in a letter on Friday that Littleton High School and Littleton Police Department are investigating allegations of assault among members of the football team.
The metro area south of Denver is booming with new business, economic development, and growth, but with it comes the challenge of heavier traffic. From the Denver Tech Center down to Douglas County, new housing and workplaces are part of the area's appeal.
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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton named first round draft pick Bo Nix as the starting quarterback.
United announced a special schedule that adds flights to the biggest college football matchups of the season.
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March.
Years of work have gone into preparing Castle Pines to host over 100,000 people. This week, it's finally showtime, when 50 top golfers face off in the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club.
It's called the Denver Polo Club, but it's nestled in a rural part of Douglas County, and it's working to make an old-world sport accessible to everyone.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office in Georgia announced that Investigator Taylor Bristow died from his injuries from the shooting that happened on Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team.
Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
More than 75% of woman experience menopause-related hot flashes during their lives.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Around 1.7% of women have tried artificial insemination to have a baby.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
The deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell, speaking at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, said the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on economic data.
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
The information is used to implement new restrictions to improve safety and will continue to be analyzed as officials consider adding a reservation system.