Colorado theme park where 6-year-old died had previous seatbelt complaints, lawsuit says
The parents of a 6-year-old girl who died at a Colorado theme park last month are suing for wrongful death after investigators said ride operators didn't buckle her in properly. The little girl fell 110 feet to her death.
Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Colorado woman denied kidney transplant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report
The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.
Police rescue toddler with head trapped between steel railing
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.
Man meant to be deported in 2016 sentenced to 45 years in prison for attempted murder of Colorado officer
Karrar Al Khammasi was supposed to be deported in 2016, but was allowed to stay because of a change in the law. Investigators said he shot Colorado Springs police officer Cem Duzel in the head, leaving the officer with brain damage. He was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Elijah McClain: 5 first responders charged in Black man's 2019 death
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
South Park creators purchase Casa Bonita restaurant after bankruptcy
South Park creators bought Casa Bonita, an iconic Mexican restaurant from the hit TV show, in hopes to revive the business.
Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 trapped overnight, some in tunnel, after mudslide buried Colorado interstate
About 30 people in the tunnel were stuck for about nine hours until crews could carve out a path through the mud to reach them at about 6:30 the next morning.
2-year-old Colorado boy dies after falling from 2nd story at mall
Investigators are treating the boy's death as an accident at this time.
4 arrested in Denver for drugs, weapons 'not a threat' to nearby All-Star Game, FBI says
Four people were arrested on drug and weapons charges at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Man who tried to help fallen Colorado officer was shot and killed by another officer, police say
Police say a man who intervened in a shooting that killed a police officer near Denver was then shot and killed by another responding officer. Police say the man was holding the shooting suspect's AR-15,
Colorado officer killed in shooting was targeted for being a cop, police chief says
A police officer who was killed in a Colorado shooting was ambushed and "targeted because he was wearing a police uniform and badge," investigators said. The police chief said the suspect had expressed hatred of police officers.
Newborn baby's face gets cut during emergency C-section
The birth of their baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Darmaqus Williams says his newborn, Kyanni had to get 13 stitches to repair a cut across her left cheek that happened during an emergency C-section.
Baker gets $500 fine for refusing to make cake celebrating transgender woman's transition
A Colorado baker refused to make a cake for a transgender woman that was blue on the outside and pink on the inside to celebrate her gender transition. A judge ruled that violated the state's anti-discrimination law because the decision was made based on her transgender status.
Students reenact George Floyd killing in photo, principal resigns
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.