One person died and three were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on Sheridan Boulevard; the road is closed between Morrison and Kentucky, police say.

Acting Gov. Dianne Primavera issued a verbal disaster declaration after a presumptive HPAI detection at a Weld County egg farm, unlocking state emergency resources.

One adult has died and a juvenile remains in serious condition after a hit-and-run at 13th and Peoria; Aurora police say a suspect was located in nearby Nome Park.

North Metro Fire and Broomfield police lowered outdoor fire restrictions to Level 1, allowing grills and contained campfires while keeping fireworks and bonfires banned.

Colorado's population surpasses 6 million; Governor Polis attributes growth to the state's appeal and efforts to stabilize housing costs and invest in education and safety.

An Aurora man was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 11‑year‑old in May 2024. Court records and local reporting detail the arrest and plea.

Denver is moving property-tax statements online and has stopped automatically mailing bills. Postcards are being sent; paper copies remain available by request.

Investigators say trafficking in Colorado often begins with grooming and online recruitment, and it frequently targets runaways and youth in the Denver metro.

Crisosto Apache is named Colorado's new Poet Laureate, succeeding the late Andrea Gibson. His role will include promoting poetry and arts education, especially among youth.

A federal judge in Denver temporarily blocked a USDA pilot that would have forced rapid SNAP recertifications across five Colorado counties, protecting more than 100,000 households.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston sets 2026 goals for crime reduction, housing, homelessness, sustainability, childcare, and youth employment, aiming for significant improvements across the city.

Denver City Council urged Congress to defund and abolish ICE, pointing to a Palantir contract and local enforcement activity as reasons for the push.

A Colorado man, Mario Rocha, pleaded guilty to drug distribution and firearms charges, following an investigation that uncovered large amounts of drugs and 17 firearms.