A Colorado appeals court has ordered a retrial in the 2023 death of 10‑month‑old Edward Hayes, reversing a judge who dismissed the case after a DA's on‑air remarks.

Thornton police say the March death of conservation fundraiser Cheyenne Gililland was ruled a homicide; her husband later died by suicide and the case is closed.

Backlogs at USCIS have left some Colorado DACA recipients without work authorization, costing paychecks and straining local employers. Lawmakers and advocates are pressing for fixes.

A century-old underground coal fire near Meeker warmed to nearly 800°F, prompting state crews to clear fuels and build firebreaks to prevent a surface wildfire.

Utah Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant will step down at the end of August after 26 years on the bench, creating a vacancy on the state's highest court.

Denver welcomed a record 37.6 million visitors in 2025, bringing $10.5 billion to the local economy and supporting roughly 73,200 jobs.

Arapahoe County’s Jan. 26 Point‑in‑Time count shows unsheltered numbers down as Aurora’s new navigation campus and Englewood programs moved people indoors.

Denver Public Schools has opened a community listening process to review boundaries as enrollment falls. Surveys are open through June 5.

An administrative law judge found classroom skits pressured students; the Denver school board has accepted the recommended dismissal of a Northeast Early College teacher. The decision centers on skits and personal disclosures deemed inappropriate for the classroom.

CSU trials and a city planting sprint are testing drought‑tolerant, pest‑resistant trees as emerald ash borer and heat pressure reshape Denver's canopy. The goal: find species that actually survive.

A Trinidad man was found dead near the Ludlow Massacre memorial; state investigators are treating the death as suspicious and are asking for tips.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely around midday Wednesday, making the afternoon commute slick. A warm, dry weekend follows with highs near 85 on Memorial Day.

A Cherry Creek Schools trustee resigned after written complaints alleged he asked immigrants if they used a 'coyote' to cross the border, records show. The move comes amid wider scrutiny of district leadership.