University of Denver ends DEI initiatives to protect funding, but chancellor says school isn’t...
The University of Denver is doing away with practices and programs supporting students of color and other marginalized scholars out of fear that the school could lose federal funding under a presidential administration hostile toward diversity. The rollbacks apply to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which...
Family honors Sasha Chavez with vigil, seeking justice in her jail death
THORNTON, Colo. — Family and friends gathered at Homestead Hills Park in Thornton Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Sasha Chavez, who died in her cell at the Jefferson County Jail nearly three weeks after being arrested. The vigil called for accountability from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office...
Colorado small business owners feeling the impact of tariffs
DENVER — Small business owners in Denver say tariffs are eating into their bottom lines and they fear the situation could get worse. At Silk Road, a shop in Denver's East Washington Park neighborhood, Karla Akpinar has curated an eclectic mix of items from all over the world. There are ornate ceramics, jewelry and...
Sauce Boss the Rodeo Bull Becomes a Small Town Hero
When Sauce Boss, a five-year-old rodeo bull, made a daring escape in Colorado, he didn’t just run—he ran straight into the hearts of America. What started as a routine unloading turned into a wild dash across highways, backyards, and gas stations. But behind the spectacle lies the story of a powerful animal, a...
Colorado Cat Miraculously Survives Wildfire Thanks To One Key Detail
After a devastating wildfire tore through Jefferson County, Colorado, one tiny survivor gave everyone a much-needed reminder of hope and resilience. Amid the destruction of the Quarry Fire, which ultimately consumed over 579 acres of land, a brave little cat got trapped in the heart of the flames. The fire...
Colorado to warm up after cold front; wildfire smoke to slowly dissipate
After a nice cool down to end the week, temperatures across Colorado slowly warm each day over the next couple of days. Enjoy Saturday with high temperatures around 80 degrees for the Denver metro area, with 70s in the mountains.
Colorado trade schools face instructor shortage as student demand on the rise
At Emily Griffith Technical College, thousands of students learn trades such as auto repair, welding, and HVAC. School leaders are grappling with a growing challenge: finding enough instructors to meet student demand.
Brighton man faces 23 counts in connection with woman’s death, string of alleged crimes
BRIGHTON, Colo. — The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office on Friday filed multiple charges against a man accused of a woman's death and a string of incidents that occurred in Brighton and Adams County last week. The Brighton Police Department said this case started shortly after 11 a.m. on...
Vacant properties causing headaches for Colorado community, property owners
The City of Lakewood is working to combat the many problems caused by vacant properties in the community, but a year after a new ordinance was passed, officials and property owners say there are still challenges to overcome.
Doctor’s guidance on COVID-19 vaccine amid new FDA rules changing access to shot
Scripps News Denver is working to get you the latest guidance on who is recommended to get a COVID-19 vaccine this year as Colorado responds to new FDA rules that change access to the shots.
