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Authorities Bust Human Trafficking Ring In Colorado
Authorities took down a human trafficking ring accused of sexually exploiting girls.
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Authorities took down a human trafficking ring accused of sexually exploiting girls.
A Greeley woman has admitted that she ran a prostitution business with her daughter.
Employees at a Colorado Springs massage parlor have been arrested for prostitution.
A second woman from Greeley has pleaded not guilty to prostitution and child abuse charges.
A woman accused of running a prostitution business with her mother has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Police have arrested 35 people on prostitution-related charges and seized 23 vehicles in the last week in north and west Denver.
Police in Greeley arrested two women for allegedly running a prostitution business out of their home.
Prosecutors and lawyers for former Arapahoe County Sheriff Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. are discussing a potential plea bargain.
A war of words has developed after a child prostitution ring investigation. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers used the case to demand a website stop posting ads for sexual services.
A child-trafficking ring coerced or lured at least four girls under the age of 18 into prostitution in five Colorado cities, state Attorney General John Suthers said Monday.
Police arrested more than a dozen prostitutes in an overnight sting operation, including a man with AIDS.
A woman who ran a high-priced prostitution ring was sentenced in federal court Monday to 12 months home detention with electronic monitoring.
Charges have been dropped against a strip club owner who had been accused in connection with a prostitution case. Troy Lowrie said the damage to his reputation has already been done.
A tennis coach at Golden High School has been arrested on prostitution charges. Troy Lowrie, 46, was arrested during an undercover sting operation by Denver police.
Three Colorado residents have been arrested on suspicion of bringing a 14-year-old girl to Utah for prostitution.
The woman who is thought to have run a high-end prostitution ring that catered to Denver's judges, lawyers and celebrities has agreed to a plea agreement. Brenda Stewart pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion on Wednesday.
A 17-year-old girl said she ran away from a home where she was being held as a prostitute. Three people, Frank Devoe, Chester Gray and Ryann Pangle are facing charges related to child prostitution and kidnapping.
Mayor-Elect Michael Hancock has released at least five months worth of personal cell phone records in response to media requests for those records. The release follows media reports suggesting a link between Hancock and a now defunct prostitution business known as Denver Players/Denver Sugar.
CBS4 has learned Scottie Ewing, the former owner of the Denver Players/Denver Sugar prostitution ring, has told Denver police his southwest Denver home was broken into Monday night.
Investigators in a Denver-area prostitution case say a mansion in Douglas County was the base for a sophisticated prostitution ring with ties to strip clubs in the city.
Police have arrested a man of allegedly running an elaborate prostitution ring in the Denver metro area.
Colorado Springs authorities are defending assigning seven detectives to spend $700 at a strip club as part of a liquor compliance audit and prostitution sting.
House lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a bill raising the fines for soliciting prostitution to create a scared-straight-type program aimed at discouraging sex solicitation in Colorado.
A statewide network of "john schools" for men caught seeking prostitutes is closer to approval in Colorado.
A bill tacking on much bigger penalties for soliciting a prostitute has won initial backing in the Colorado Senate.
There are simply few options for Colorado's growing metro area population and that means people and cars parking along highways and in neighborhoods.
The Elliott family built "Artillery World Fireworks" just north of the Colorado and Wyoming border in an effort to sell fireworks to Coloradans that are otherwise illegal to sell in the centennial state.
With runoff running a little longer this year, there was a question, between the water levels and the tubing ordinances in Golden, just how busy the Fourth of July would be.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and a chassis cab work truck in Morgan County on Wednesday.
On Thursday the swim beach at the Aurora Reservoir was packed with people trying to cool off and enjoy their Fourth of July holiday.
There are simply few options for Colorado's growing metro area population and that means people and cars parking along highways and in neighborhoods.
The Elliott family built "Artillery World Fireworks" just north of the Colorado and Wyoming border in an effort to sell fireworks to Coloradans that are otherwise illegal to sell in the centennial state.
With runoff running a little longer this year, there was a question, between the water levels and the tubing ordinances in Golden, just how busy the Fourth of July would be.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and a chassis cab work truck in Morgan County on Wednesday.
On Thursday the swim beach at the Aurora Reservoir was packed with people trying to cool off and enjoy their Fourth of July holiday.
Bridging Over handed out protective vests to those dealing with homelessness on the Fourth of July.
One Colorado-owned fireworks stand is catering to those traveling to Wyoming to buy Fourth of July fireworks.
The Cog Railway has a storied history with Colorado and Pikes Peak, also called America's Mountain.
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The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
DU defenseman Zeev Buium was drafted 12th overall by the Minnesota Wild during the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at the Sphere just outside Las Vegas Friday night.
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.
Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.
Organizers with Arizona for Abortion Access said they submitted more than 823,000 signatures supporting a ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Jefferson County Public Health announced that the first case of tularemia has been found in a Wheat Ridge resident.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
The Littleton location of the Alamo Drafthouse is unionizing and union organizers allege the company fired supervisors after asking them to spy on organizers.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
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.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.