Father accused of kidnapping own son, barricading in Commerce City, charged
The man accused of kidnapping his own son and triggering an Amber Alert before barricading inside a home in Commerce City has been charged with child abuse.
Amber Alert suspect stole multiple vehicles while on the run with his son, documents...
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Family members of a boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert earlier this month told police he was "forcibly" taken by his father who was possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Commerce City Police said 45-year-old Jeremy Chavez took the 4-year-old...
Late Comedian Hated Colorado’s Largest Airport
While comedian Ralphie May’s most famous Colorado-centric story took place at Grand Junction’s Avalon Theater, the late funny man also once went on a long rant about how much he disliked Denver International Airport.
CU Study: ICE arrests reached record high in 2025, but fewer had criminal record
New research by CU Boulder economists finds daily ICE arrests have reached a record high, while the number of people being arrested with a criminal record reached a near-historic low.
Audit: Denver nonprofit spent thousands on food, alcoholic beverages
A Denver addiction and mental health foundation spent thousands of taxpayers' money on alcohol and food, according to a city audit.
2 arrested after Latino businesses ‘terrorized’ by burglaries: Police
Newly released surveillance video shows the suspects striking fast.
As Denver ramps up photo radar enforcement, here are 10 places you’re most likely...
DENVER — The Denver Police Department is training civilian employees to operate photo radar vans as the city moves to expand speed enforcement, a push Mayor Mike Johnston has tied to both public safety and putting a small dent in a roughly $200 million budget shortfall. Johnston announced the...
Northwest Colorado News for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
A man died at Steamboat Resort Wednesday. He is 59-year-old Philip H. Riedel, from Longmont, as identified by Routt County Coroner Mitch Locke, who said it happened around noon. A Steamboat Resort spokesperson provided a statement, confirming a medical event at the resort, where Steamboat Ski Patrol responded...
Four Boulder Valley school principals to resign or retire in May
Principals at four Boulder Valley schools recently announced they are resigning or retiring at the end of the school year. Boulder High School Principal Alana Morales is resigning after four years leading the school. She’s taking a position as the principal at Rocky Vista High School, a new school under construction...
Mile High Shivers: Denver Gears Up For Light Snow And Slippery Friday Commute
Thursday, February 19, Denver woke up clear, cold, and a little cranky, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s (about 24°F) and a brisk north wind slicing through the morning. A few light snow showers are possible before 5 a.m., mainly across the eastern plains, and mountain roads are still slick from overnight...
