Denver summit looking to create opportunities for young boys
Andre Mayfield-Coleman was one of six fifth-grade boys from Stedman Elementary that stood up in front of more than 100 Denver leaders and students on Saturday to present a quick poem.
The week in Colorado’s state legislature
A recap of the week’s news and legislation action in Colorado’s state legislature.
Multiple-vehicle crash backs up traffic for three miles on I-25
A multiple-vehicle accident in Thornton is clogging traffic along Interstate 25.Thornton Police said the occurred on southbound I-25 near West 84th Avenue.
Snowy spring weather continues in Denver
Denver officially got 3.5 inches of snowfall overnight, the national weather service reports.
Trapper Mine can remain operational following environmental review
Trapper Mine will remain operational and continue to employ over 180 people following the completion of a court-ordered environmental assessment.
United plane struck by de-icing vehicle at Denver International Airport
A United Airlines plane was struck by a de-icing vehicle Friday afternoon at Denver International Airport.
Dad sentenced to 24 years in prison after infant’s 2011 death
A man was sentenced Friday to 24 years in prison for the death of his 5-month-old son in 2011.
Black Forest man killed in 2-vehicle crash west of Cañon City
A 55-year-old Black Forest man was killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on U.S.
U.S. 36 Flatiron Flyer can drive on shoulders
The Regional Transportation District’s Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit — BRT — buses will be able to drive on the shoulder of U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder starting Sunday during certain traffic situations.
Tipton proposal, largely written by oil and gas company, draws criticism
A draft bill released this month by U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton is taking heat from activists in the Thompson Divide region because of concerns his proposal to settle a fight over oil and gas drilling was written largely by an energy company that is also Tipton’s largest campaign contributor.
Legislature passes ban on red-light cameras, Hickenlooper readies veto
The legislature once again has sent Gov. John Hickenlooper a complete statewide ban on red-light cameras, but the decision will be vetoed for a second straight year.
Another rabid skunk found in Denver
Yet another rabid skunk has been found in the Denver metro area, according to a press release from the Tri-County Health Department Friday.
Police find drugs, gun in car at Northglenn High School
Police in Northglenn found drugs and a handgun in a school parking lot Thursday morning and a student was taken into custody.
Man suspected of DUI in southern Colorado crash that killed 1, injured 3 others
A 20-year-old Cañon City man has been arrested on suspicion of several charges — including driving under the influence — in a fatal crash that killed one person and
Hillary Clinton hires Colorado director as she looks to November campaign
Hillary Clinton in Colorado. (The Associated Press)Hillary Clinton named Emmy Ruiz as her Colorado campaign director Friday in yet another signal the former secretary of state’s campaign is
East Colfax’s old RockBar building sells for $3.55 million
East Colfax’s long dormant Rockbar night club and adjoining motel has a new owner who hopes to transform the property into an apartment development.
Denver school board approves innovation zone, granting schools new freedoms
Four Denver public schools will enjoy unprecedented autonomy next year after the school board Thursday unanimously approved a new “innovation zone.
Colorado House advances Hospital Provider Fee plan
The Colorado House passed a change to the state’s hospital provider fee Friday that could keep $700 million a year in the state budget, instead of going to taxpayer refunds.
Colorado students can bust out helmets for Bike to School Day
It’s almost time for Colorado students to detangle those handlebar streamers and bust out the helmets — National Bike to School Day is Wednesday.
Colorado to pay high price for doctor to study marijuana legalization
Colorado health officials want to hire somebody to keep an eye on marijuana legalization — at potentially one of the highest salaries in state government.
Aspen-area ranch wants to add 5-acre marijuana field
ASPEN — A ranch that has grown everything from strawberries to potatoes in Missouri Heights for 125 years wants to add cannabis.
Man gets 8 years to life in prison for Colorado Springs sex assault cases
An El Paso County judge on Thursday sentenced a man to between eight years and life in prison for two 2015 sex assault cases, one of which involved a child victim.
Two confirmed hantavirus cases in Colorado prompt exposure warning
Two confirmed Colorado cases of hantavirus this year, including one that resulted in death, have prompted state officials to warn against exposure to the respiratory disease carried by deer mice.
12 prisoners taken to hospitals after transport van crashes in Park County
Authorities say 12 prisoners were taken to area hospitals after a transport van crashed Friday morning in Park County.
Woman who cut fetus out of expectant mother set to be sentenced Friday
BOULDER — A woman who attacked an expectant mother and cut her 7-month-old fetus out of her womb could spend the rest of her life in prison as a judge decides her sentence on Friday.
Jon Keyser wins legal challenge, will appear on U.S. Senate ballot
Days after his once-promising U.S. Senate campaign appeared dead, Jon Keyser won a legal challenge Friday to return to the race and appear on the Republican primary ballot.
Up to 6 inches of snow expected to fall Friday in Denver
The south Denver metro area was getting hit with the Front Range’s heaviest snow Friday morning as storm systems expected to bring cold, wet weather to the region through Sunday settled in.
Denver International Airport says winter weather having minimal impact
Denver International Airport said winter weather Friday morning was having minimal impact on flights, with only about 150 cancellations, limited to mostly commuter routes.
Guild warns pair of insurance company mergers could harm patient care
The Colorado Medical Society is sounding alarms that a pair of proposed insurance company mergers could threaten doctors’ independence and harm patient care.
House gives initial OK to moving $700 million fee out from under TABOR
A bill to free up $700 million in the state budget for transportation and other state needs — at the expense of taxpayers who would otherwise get a refund — got initial approval
Denver Police arrest 4 after burglary, vehicle chase
Police took four people into custody Thursday afternoon after they fled the scene of a burglary in south Denver.
Police search for man connected to Colorado Springs sexual assault
Colorado Springs Police are searching for a man connected to a sexual assault committed in January.
SpaceX lands U.S. military contract to send satellite into space
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s rocket-making company has won its most significant U.S. military contract, bidding 40 percent less than the Pentagon estimated it would spend sending a satellite into orbit, a senior Air Force official said Thursday.
Denver adds texting to homeless giving program
Denver has added an electronic contribution system to the ways available to help homeless people.
Obama nominates Denver lawyer Regina Rodriguez to federal bench
A Denver attorney whose career has focused on trial advocacy and complex civil litigation could be Colorado’s next federal judge.
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