Denver Sheriff’s Department is spending $1 million to train every deputy in crisis intervention

Reward for killers of Aurora dispensary guard now $22,000
Reward money for the killers of a security guard during a robbery attempt at the Green Heart Marijuana Dispensary in Aurora on June 19, is now $22,000, Aurora police said on Monday

Colorado rural residents less likely to use their seat belts, CDOT says
Colorado’s rural residents are less likely to use their seat belts, a trend the state hopes to reverse through a new social media campaign.

Arian Foster reaches deal with Miami Dolphins
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Arian Foster took a big step Monday in his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon. He found a team.

Man reports being shot in Garfield County while trying to assist fellow motorist
A man was shot on a state highway just north of Rifle early Monday after pulling over to help a stranded motorist, authorities said.

Denver Public Schools set to strip nearly 50 teachers of tenure after poor evaluations
Compared with other large Colorado school districts, Denver Public Schools has a higher proportion of teachers set to lose tenure under a sweeping educator effectiveness law passed six years ago.

Melania Trump insists she’s her own person. So who is she?
Melania Trump insists she’s her own person, more than window dressing in her husband Donald Trump’s run for the White House.

McDonald’s, Starbucks agree to block porn on their Wi-Fi
McDonald’s and Starbucks are implementing filtering technology that blocks customers using Wi-Fi from accessing pornography sites.

T.J. Miller to tape new HBO special at Paramount Theatre in September
Comedian T.J. Miller, star of HBO’s Silicon Valley and an East High School graduate, announced a new stand-up jaunt, The Meticulously Ridiculous Tour, which will kick off this summer.

Minnesota Twins fire general manager Terry Ryan
The Minnesota Twins fired general manager Terry Ryan on Monday after skidding to the worst record in the American League.

Feds investigating suspicious item at Denver Federal Center
Federal authorities are investigating a suspicious item found on Monday at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, and asked local police to close southbound Kipling Street between 6th and Alameda Avenues.

Man who died after falling into Poudre River identified
The Larimer County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday identified a 33-year-old Loveland man who fell into the Poudre River last Friday while trying to retrieve a raft.

Family of missing Littleton woman asks public for help
Littleton police have launched a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Charlene Roxanne Voight, 36.

Fracking may worsen asthma for nearby residents, study says
Fracking may worsen asthma in children and adults who live near sites where the oil and gas drilling method is used, according to an 8-year study in Pennsylvania.

Man shot during suspected road rage incident in Colorado Springs has died
The man was found wounded after officers were called out at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday to Colorado 94 a few miles east of U.S. 24 on reports of a shooting.

Authorities search North Pond in Silverthorne for missing paddleboarder
Summit County Search & Rescue combed the water Sunday night at North Pond Park to search for a possible drowning victim.

“Full Frontal” host Samantha Bee to feature GOP convention in special episode
Samantha Bee already went to Cleveland and came back home — and lived to tell her audience about it.

Colorado’s Ben Pinkelman named to U.S. Olympic men’s rugby team
Ben Pinkelman, a product of Cherry Creek High School and Colorado State University, was named to the U.S. Olympic men’s rugby team Monday. He is the youngest member of the squad at the age of 22.

Authorities blame illegal camper, campfire for small wildfire near Aspen
Authorities say a small wildfire quickly extinguished Saturday east of Aspen was caused by an illegal camper’s unattended campfire.

EU, U.S. to Turkey: No excuse to break democratic traditions
The European Union and the United States expressed alarm Monday with Turkey’s response to a failed coup, telling the NATO member and EU aspirant that it must uphold democracy and human rights.

Judge acquits Baltimore city police officer in death of Freddie Gray

BALTIMORE (AP) — Judge acquits officer in death of Freddie Gray, a black man injured in police van; 4th trial prosecutors failed to win.

Senate candidate Darryl Glenn steps into national spotlight with speech at Republican National Convention
Colorado’s Darryl Glenn makes his national debut Monday at the Republican National Convention just as he needs a significant boost for his underdog U.S. Senate campaign.

Stephen Strasburg recaptures dominance with 13-0 start with Nationals
Strasburg has won 16 consecutive decisions dating back to September and during that stretch has struck out 182 batters and walked 37. This season his 2.51 ERA is sixth in the majors, and his command of his pitches is reflected in the numbers.

Hayden Pass fire now 30 percent contained as crews continue building fire lines
The hundreds of firefighters battling the Hayden Pass fire southeast of Salida will continue working Monday to build lines around the massive burn.

Man shot and killed in Aurora
Aurora police are investigating a homicide after finding a man with a gunshot wound on East Exposition Avenue early Monday.

Gunman “was seeking out,” ambushed 6 Baton Rouge officers
A former Marine dressed in black and carrying extra ammunition ambushed police in Baton Rouge, shooting and killing three law enforcement officers less than two weeks after a black man was fatally shot by police there.

For “blue-collar billionaire” Donald Trump, money’s an asset
Billionaire Donald Trump lives an opulent life on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, worlds away from the day-to-day reality of most supporters. Yet many nonetheless believe he understands their problems in ways other politicians do not. Some dub him the “blue-collar billionaire.”

Gates: Foundation to invest $5B in Africa over next 5 years
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said Sunday his foundation will invest another $5 billion in Africa over the next five years.

2 dead in Florida hospital shooting; suspect captured
A gunman entered a Florida hospital through the emergency room early Sunday, went to the third floor and fatally shot a patient and an employee apparently at random, police said.

Crash on eastbound I-70 through Glenwood Canyon caused temporary closures, all lanes now open
A single-vehicle rollover rash on eastbound I-70 through Glenwood Canyon caused temporary closures, all lanes now open

Colorado Republican leader looks to fill void left by Donald Trump
With the void at the top, the Colorado GOP chairman Steve House is creating a his own Republican vision to help guide the party’s candidates ahead of the RNC in Cleveland. And he is not mincing words about the what he sees as the party’s failures to connect with voters.

Baton Rouge police killer: An ex-Marine from Kansas City
The man who killed three two police officers and a sheriff’s deputy in Baton Rouge Sunday was a former Marine sergeant who served in Iraq and had no known ties to any extremist groups.

Clinton, Hickenlooper meet as she reviews possible running mates
Hillary Clinton met with three potential running mates at her home in Washington Friday, including Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.

Semi-truck, pickup collide on I-70; expect delays
Semi-truck and pick-up truck collide on I-70, all westbound lanes and one eastbound lane is closed

One dead in Colorado Springs after shooting in Taco Bell parking lot
One person is dead after shooting in a Colorado Springs Taco Bell parking lot Sunday afternoon

Officials: France truck attacker may have become radicalized
NICE, France (AP) — There is mounting evidence that Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, the Tunisian-born truck driver responsible for the deadly carnage in Nice last week, had recently absorbed extremist ideas and had become radicalized, French authorities said Sunday. The image of a religious extremist is at odds with the portrait that neighbors and family members […]

Crackdown following failed coup in Turkey raises concerns
Following a failed coup against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the government moved swiftly Sunday to shore up his power and remove those perceived as an enemy, saying it has detained 6,000 people.

If I drink coffee before giving blood, will recipients get a buzz?
I gave blood recently after drinking (many cups of) coffee and can’t help but wonder – will any of the recipients of my caffeinated blood feel a caffeine jolt?

Cleveland police union seeks suspension of Ohio’s open-carry gun law during Republican National Convention
The president of the Cleveland police union said Ohio Gov. John Kasich should declare a state of emergency and ban the open carrying of weapons in the city during the Republican National Convention, a request the governor said he can’t grant.

Citing danger, firefighters let some areas of Hayden Pass fire burn
Firefighters are letting areas of a wildfire burn near Coaldale in southern Colorado because it is too dangerous to get into some wilderness areas, authorities said Sunday.

Raising a glass, and donations, to celebrate the life of Alex Teves, Aurora theater victims
Raising a glass, and donations, to celebrate the life of Alex Teves, who was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting

Vehicular crash leads police to handmade explosive device in suspect’s home
The suspect, Dustin Brown, was booked on a previously existing nationwide warrant, according to police

Cold Springs Fire confirms Nederland residents’ fears over camping on national forest land
Less than two months before the Cold Springs Fire, Chris Current was one of many sounding alarms over the dangers to the Nederland area posed by increasing numbers of people camping on national forest land — and elsewhere — around that mountain town.

More human remains found near Eldora Mountain Ski Resort
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office says human remains found Saturday may be related to remains found inside a snow boot at a Colorado ski resort.

Marlon Hairston suddenly a Colorado Rapids star
Still in uniform, dreads pulled back in a half up, half down bun and a bottle of congratulatory Korbel champagne tucked in his right hand, Marlon Hairston exhaled a sigh of relief.

Westminster police arrest man suspected of KFC shooting
Thomas Flynn, 30, turned himself in at the Westminster Police Department at about 12:35 p.m. Sunday, a few hours after police identified him as a suspect in the shooting

Voters will decide whether Firestone police get new building
Firestone residents will decide whether to approve financing for a new public safety facility for the Firestone Police Department when they vote in November

Year of Trump: Guide to the Republican National Convention
The glitz. The glam. The speeches, protests and parties. The flamboyant presidential candidate who’s giving his party heartburn.

Motorcyclist flown to Lakewood hospital after crash
A Flight for Life helicopter flew a motorcyclist to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood after a crash in Conifer on Sunday morning

Rockies waste Jon Gray’s pitching performance, lose to Braves on walk-off single
This one’s going to leave a mark. The Rockies wasted a pitching gem by Jon Gray and blew a chance to sweep the Braves Sunday, losing 1-0 in the ninth inning on Chase d’Arnaud’s walk-off single against reliever Gonzalez Germen.

Two bodies found in Colorado River
Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputies fished the bodies of two men out of the Colorado River on Sunday morning

Denver family dead after fatal crash on central New Mexico freeway
They have been identified as 26-year-old Guerrero Jimenez, 75-year-old Ofahalea Sanchez and 3-year-old Angela Jimenez.

Jarlinson Pantano wins brutal 15th stage of Tour de France
Colombian rider Jarlinson Pantano won the brutal 15th stage of the Tour de France through the Jura mountains after a long breakaway on Sunday.

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson wins British Open over Phil Mickelson with record score
After an epic duel at the British Open, Henrik Stenson has claimed his first major title.

The latest on the shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge
The city is on high alert after three officers were shot and killed Sunday morning. Three others have been wounded in the Louisiana shooting.

Police say more than 1 officer shot in Baton Rouge
Police in Louisiana say that several officers have been shot in Baton Rouge while on duty.

Woodland Park man dies in Teller County accident
The accident happened at about 9 p.m., when the 1995 Wrangler was westbound, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Tim Sutherland

Farm near Mead hits auction block, but it’s the water everyone has their eyes on
A family-owned farm square in the path of northern Front Range development hits the auction block next week. But it’s not the land that has everyone talking. It’s the water.

The surprisingly high peaks and valleys in Colorado income inequality
Custer and Pitkin counties are in the top 10 out of more than 3,000 U.S counties for the income gap between the top 1 percent of households and the remaining 99 percent. But Colorado overall is below average in income disparity.