Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport
In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S. racial history, leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne's name, statue, and other likenesses from the county's airport because of his racist and bigoted comments.
Colorado reexamines Elijah McClain's death in police custody
The Colorado governor on Thursday ordered prosecutors to reopen the investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man put into a chokehold by police who stopped him on the street in suburban Denver last year because he was “being suspicious.”
Video shows Denver police chief marching arm-in-arm with protesters at George Floyd demonstration
Video released showed the Denver police chief walking arm-in-arm with protesters on Monday.
‘I’m not doing it’: Man refusing to wear mask inside Costco kicked out of store
A Costco customer was asked to leave the store after refusing to wear a mask.
Man paroled over coronavirus concerns charged in murder
A parolee suspected of killing a woman in Denver had been released from prison three weeks before the slaying because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Colorado amends coronavirus death count - says fewer have died of COVID-19 than previously reported
Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths that reduced the statewide figure from more than 1,000 to 878, according to a report.
Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
Bodycams captured man’s arrest; now Denver PD faces excessive force lawsuit
A man is suing the Denver Police Department for excessive force after suffering injuries during a Jan. 2, 2019 arrest.
Colorado man wins $1M Lottery jackpot twice on same day
With a little bit of luck and persistence, a Colorado man has hit the jackpot twice after playing the same numbers for 30 years.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
Colorado stepmom charged with murder in 11-year-old boy's disappearance
The stepmother of a missing 11-year-old Colorado boy was charged with his murder Monday and authorities are now looking for the boy's body.
Colorado dad sentenced to 72 years in prison after son, 7, found encased in concrete inside storage unit
Leland Pankey was sentenced to 72 years in prison for his role in the death of his 7-year-old son who was found encased in concrete in a storage unit in December 2018.
Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua in need of forever home
The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.
New Jersey man suffocates to death at Colorado resort after his jacket gets caught in ski lift
Officials say a skier appears to have suffocated to death at a Colorado resort after he fell through an opening in a chairlift seat and became caught with his coat wrapped around his head and neck.
Denver mayor will veto legislation that would have ended the city’s ban on pit bulls
Denver’s mayor announced Friday he will veto a measure which would have ended the city’s long-standing ban on pit bull ownership.
One of the last USS Arizona crew members to survive Pearl Harbor dies at age 97
Donald Stratton, one of the last crew members of the USS Arizona to have survived Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 97.
N.J. skier suffocates to death after getting caught in chairlift
Officials say a skier appears to have suffocated to death at a Colorado resort after he fell through an opening in a chairlift seat and became caught with his coat wrapped around his head and neck.
Denver to end 30-year pit bull ban, require license for owners
Pit bulls have been banned in Denver and the surrounding county since a 1989 law prohibited ownership.
Record for world's largest firework broken with epic explosion
The world record for largest firework was broken this weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Colorado Air Force veteran's funeral draws hundreds of strangers in snowstorm
Clyde Baldwin served in the Air Force for 20 years from 1950 to 1970 -- a period that included the Korean and Vietnam wars, according to reports. He was 91.