New law aims to ease Colorado’s teacher shortage ahead of new school year
The new school year is quickly approaching, and districts are still trying to fill teacher positions.
Suspect arrested, accused of targeting multiple aircraft with laser
While surveilling the suspect, the Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Unit said the suspect pointed the laser at the aircraft multiple times.
Bear destroys vehicle in Colorado after presumably opening door in search of McDonald’s
Another bear has broken into a vehicle in Colorado causing extensive damage. Video posted by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy's response to the call, with the vehicle's owner – housesitting at the time – telling him that the bear had been stuck in the vehicle for at least 30 minutes. The officer...
Legal bill for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for ‘sanctuary city’ hearing swells to $550,000
The legal bill for Mayor Mike Johnston’s March 5 appearance before a Congressional hearing on "sanctuary" jurisdictions grew by $300,000 this week, according to city financial documents. That brings the total cost, so far, to $550,000. In early June, the city paid D.C.-based law firm Covington & Burling, LLP...
Denver climate campaign urges residents to ‘eat less meat’
A Denver campaign to “eat less meat” funded by Denver city and county tax money has ignited outrage among state legislators. In a scathing letter to Denver Mayor Mike Johnson, Sens. Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton, Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, and 15 other legislators voiced their strong disapproval of the $3 million...
This Northern Colorado hospital is a top-ranked hospital in the state. Here’s why
A Northern Colorado hospital has been ranked as one of the best hospitals in the state. UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland has been named the No. 3 hospital in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings released in July 2025. Medical Center of the Rockies tied with UCHealth Memorial...
Denver to loan $7.5 million to company that plans affordable apartments
The City and County of Denver plans to loan $7.5 million to a company that wants to transform 1625 and 1675 S. Birch St. into affordable apartments. The loan appears on this week’s Planning and Housing Committee agenda. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are approved in a block vote...
Boulder Co. first responders rescue fallen climber at Eldorado Canyon State Park
A climber was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after they fell while climbing in Eldorado Canyon State Park Wednesday morning.
Denver to pay $571,000 for electric garbage truck as part of pilot program
The City and County of Denver is poised to spend $571,000 on a fully electric side-loader garbage truck. The expenditure appears on the consent calendar this week of the Finance and Business Committee of the City Council. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved in a block vote unless a...
Police respond to report of shooting in parking garage at Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora police responded to a report of a shooting in a parking garage at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on Friday night.
