Colorado law meant to reduce prison population hasn’t led to vacancy rate improvements
Colorado lawmakers in 2018 unanimously approved a law that was meant to speed up the release of eligible people behind bars when state prisons got too full. But the law hasn’t worked as intended since it was triggered for the first time in mid-2025. The so-called prison population management measures have barely made...
New year, newborn: Colorado’s New Year’s baby arrives just after midnight
Just moments after the fireworks died down and the champagne stopped pouring, the Denver metro welcomed its first baby of 2026. Eliza was born at AdventHealth Castle Rock at 12:21 a.m. Thursday morning, making her the likely first baby born in the area on the first day of the year, according to a news release […]
Denver homicides declined 48% in 2025
2025 numbers among fewest homicide cases since 1990, police say Homicides are down in Denver by 48% in 2025 compared to the year before, police said, citing the city’s focus on areas where violent crimes have persisted as a reason for the crime reduction. The police said part of that strategy is dismantling criminal...
An overlooked car museum in Colorado that delivers far more than expected
Tucked away in Boulder, Colorado, the Shelby American Collection offers more than just a glimpse into the world of vintage racing cars. With a stellar reputation and a treasure trove of automotive history, it’s a destination brimming with stories and innovations. Visitors are greeted by an impressive collection that...
Colorado liquor store cuts prices despite tariffs
Mr. B’s, a family-owned Aurora shop, is lowering wine and spirits prices hit by tariffs, sacrificing margins to keep customers coming back.
1 arrested for attempted murder investigation in SoBo New Year’s Day shooting
A person was arrested and is being held on investigation of attempted first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that happened early on New Year's Day on South Broadway.
More details emerge on ‘serious’ ski crash at Keystone Resort, leaving Castle Rock woman...
The woman flown by Flight for Life to a Lakewood hospital Monday following what the resort called a “serious incident” is in critical condition, according to Jordan Vogel, a communications manager with St. Anthony Hospital. Sandra Prokofi was involved in a skiing accident at Keystone Resort around noon...
4 burglary suspects arrested in Erie on Wednesday morning
Four burglary suspects were arrested early Wednesday morning after a homeowner called 911 after seeing a masked person trying to break into their home in Erie.
Crime Watch: Multiple shootings, hit-and-run in Denver overnight
Two shootings and a pedestrian hit-and-run occurred throughout the city on New Year’s Eve. The Denver Police Department is investigating three separate incidents Thursday morning, according to multiple social media posts from the department. The alleged hit-and-run happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday in the area of...
Shooting in central Aurora home leaves man with life-threatening injuries
AURORA | An unidentified man was critically injured Thursday morning after being shot by another man at a central Aurora home, police said. Officers were called to a house in the 400 block of South Kingston Circle at about 8 a.m. after someone there called dispatchers to report a shooting.

















