ICE: Denver released Guatemalan assault suspect despite immigration detainer
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says an illegal immigrant for whom it had issued a detainer allegedly attacked a woman shortly after he was released from custody in another assault.
Colorado sees first human plague case since 2015: officials
A human has been infected with the bubonic plague for the first time in Colorado since 2015.
Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
Colorado couple accused of killing 11-year-old son by forcing him to drink water
A Colorado couple accused of killing their 11-year-old son by forcing him to drink large amounts of water are facing several charges, including child abuse and first-degree murder.
Colorado man told to wear mask shoots Waffle House cook, police say
A Colorado man was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting a Waffle House cook after being told he had to wear a protective face mask while inside the restaurant.
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.
Search for missing Colorado woman turns up 'personal item' belonging to her
The search for a missing Colorado woman has turned up a "personal item" that belonged to her, authorities said.
Prosecutors: Frontline worker stole engagement ring, credit card from patient who died of COVID-19
A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.
Denver Zoo welcomes Komodo dragon hatchlings made from chromosome of single parent
Staff at Denver Zoo have welcomed two new Komodo dragon hatchlings, footage released on April 24 shows.
Denver Zoo's two-toed sloth celebrates 1st birthday
Staff at the Denver Zoo celebrated the first birthday of one of their two-toed sloths, named Wookiee, on Saturday, April 11.
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.
Remains of missing Colorado boy found in Florida
Authorities say human remains found in Florida are believed to be those of a Colorado boy reported missing by his stepmother, who was later arrested and charged with his death.
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.
Woman narrowly avoids attack after trying to pet a moose
A moose wandering through downtown Breckenridge, Colorado clearly did not want to be petted when a woman approached it several times on a snowy sidewalk.
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.
Colorado Air Force veteran's funeral draws hundreds of strangers in snowstorm
Hundreds of people refused to let a snowstorm keep them from laying to rest a Colorado veteran who would have had no mourners.
Firefighters rescue 90-pound puppy trapped underground
A 90-pound Great Pyrenees puppy named Ruby had to be rescued by firefighters in Colorado on New Year’s Day.
Ducks dodge eagle with their signature move
The answer to one of the universe’s burning questions – Do ducks duck? – has been answered, thanks to video posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on January 2.