Northern Colorado’s record heat, drought could give way to El Niño relief
Northern Colorado has seen unusually dry years and unusually warm years, but nothing quite like the combination of heat and drought that marked the past 12 months. From October 2025 through September 2026, average temperatures were more than 2 degrees higher than in the previous warmest year on record, while precipitation totals ranked as the eighth lowest since recordkeeping began in 1895.
Thousands cited by downhill speed camera as Wheat Ridge targets speeding
Along a steep downhill stretch of Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge, police say speeding has become a serious safety concern.
Man arrested after dog park assault at Chatfield State Park
A 69-year-old man was arrested in connection with an assault at the Chatfield State Park in the off-leash dog area. Officials say they are now looking for additional victims.
Boulder caseworker charged with misconduct, abuse of public records
A Boulder County human services caseworker was arrested after a father reported inaccurate documentation of his family’s meetings. The district attorney’s office announced charges Tuesday following an investigation into Stephanie Perez. She has been charged with abuse of public records and two counts of first-degree official misconduct. In May, a community member reported concerns to […]
Northern Colorado school district board to vote on school closures
Poudre School District Board of Education is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to close nine schools and consolidate two others.
Who is the ‘Mad Pooper?’ Subject of new Colorado documentary
Plenty of documentaries have focused on the acts of serial criminals, but a story out of Colorado Springs has drawn the interest of filmmakers, and this documentary features another type of serial wrongdoer — a serial defecator.
Heavy fog caused ground delays, stops at DIA for at least 8 hours
The heavy fog around the Denver metro area prompted ground stops and delays at Denver International Airport early Tuesday morning.
Lafayette Hits Pause on Data Centers, Joining Colorado’s Growing Backlash
Lafayette City Council has approved an 18-month moratorium on new data center applications, giving staff time to figure out whether the city's rules are even equipped to handle the industry's water, power and noise demands. The pause blocks applications for building new data centers in the city during that window.
Big 12 HC Faces Roster Nightmare as Four QBs Battle Injuries, Forcing RB to...
Kansas State had to start a fifth-year backup under center in Tempe last Saturday, and they may face uncertainty again at Colorado. It’s a clear sign of how dire the quarterback room has become. For the first time in Collin Klein’s head coaching tenure, every QB on the roster has spent time on the injury report. Heading into the weekend, Klein admits he still doesn’t know who will take the very first snap. On3’s Derek Young reported via X that all four Kansas State quarterbacks are injured, with
Man escapes Colorado halfway house transport; law enforcement not notified
Local authorities say they were unaware that a halfway house was going to transport a wanted man to Weld County.
