Covering Colorado First
'Ethnic Intimidation': Native American Flags Stolen From Veteran's Front Porch On July 4It's hard to be more American than Gerald Montour, "I'm Diné, which is the proper terminology for Navajo."
'A Different Level': Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen Talks About Increase In Violent CrimesIn the first week of July, there were eight people killed in Denver. Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen says they are seeing a new level of violence.
Man Critically Injured In Shooting Outside Thornton McDonald'sOne person was injured in a shooting Thursday night at a McDonalds in Thornton.
Finding Suzanne Morphew: Investigators Search Home Again, Say No One Has Been Ruled Out As SuspectLocal, state, and federal investigators searched Suzanne Morphew's property again on Thursday.
Aurora Police Confirm 3 Officers In Elijah McClain Photo Scandal Are Appealing TerminationTwo of the Aurora police officers seen in the now-infamous photos taken near a memorial for Elijah McClain will appeal their terminations, the police department confirms.
Popular Denver Venue The Clocktower Cabaret Reopens… With Some ChangesThe Clocktower Cabaret in downtown Denver reopened Thursday after being closed for months due to coronavirus.
Greenwood Village Defends Resolution To Protect Officers From Civil LiabilityIn a unanimous vote this week, Greenwood Village City Council passed a resolution aimed at protecting its police officers from civil liability.
Forest Service Approves Loveland Snowcat ToursThe Arapaho National Forest approved Loveland Ski Area’s proposal to provide guided snowcat tours.
'Make Life A Little Less Stressful': Adventurist Backpack Co. Founders Help Families During Coronavirus PandemicDenver couple Kelly Belknap and Matilda Sandstrom founded Adventurist Backpack Co., inspired by their travels abroad and desire to help people in need. For every backpack sold, they provide 50 meals to families in need through their partnership with Feeding America and local food banks.
Safer Main Streets Initiative Aims To Make Roads Safer For Pedestrians, CyclistsOne in four deadly crashes in Colorado involves pedestrians or bicycles, that's why the Colorado Department of Transportation is launching the Safer Main Streets Initiative.
Tornado Spotted In Julesburg, No Damage ReportedTornadoes swirled through Northeastern Colorado with one in Julesburg captured on video.
'Pandemic' Infecting Bees Around The World Can Contribute To Colony CollapseIt's a fungal pathogen known as Nosema -- one of the factors involved in colony collapse disorder.
Douglas County Plans To Leave Tri-County Health Department And Opt Out Of New Face Mask RequirementDouglas County is withdrawing from the Tri-County Health Department -- and will opt out of the mandatory mask order the health department is planning issue.
Aurora Mental Health Center Available To Help People Feeling Anxious, Depressed Or StressedIf stress, anxiety or depression seem unmanageable, the Aurora Mental Health Center says their support line is waiting for your call.
Bandimere Speedway Waits For Judge's Decision As Temporary Restraining Order Remains In PlaceA temporary restraining order will remain in effect, limiting crowds at Bandimere Speedway to 175 people per activity area.
Explosion Mystery Has Nederland Neighbors On Edge As Detonations ContinueResidents near Barker Meadow Reservoir have heard the explosions the most, as a home off of Alpine Drive is the center of an investigation.
Man Shoots Bear That Was Chasing His Dog Near NederlandThe male bear weighed 260 pounds and CPW says its behavior was unusual.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Trial In Colorado: UCHealth Recruiting 1,000 PatientsThe study trial of Moderna vaccine will enroll 1,000 UCHealth patients.
'Wear A Damn Mask': Gov. Jared Polis Urges Face Masks To Prevent Spread Of CoronavirusGov. Jared Polis says Colorado is doing much better than many other states in controlling COVID-19, but we’re starting to slip. During a news conference Thursday, Polis says this is the second day with over 400 new cases.
Pueblo Police Say Report Of Loose Kangaroo Was Probably A Case Of Mistaken IdentityPolice found some deer in the area of the reported kangaroo sighting and say it may be a case of mistaken identity.
Coroner: Man Who Intentionally Caused Mobile Home Explosion Took His Own LifeThe man found inside an exploded mobile home in Fort Collins died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The coroner's report states that Jeremy Parks, 45, took his own life.
What Might A Second Stimulus Payment Look Like For You?A second stimulus payment grows more likely by the day, with coronavirus surging and the fate of the economy hanging in the balance.
Mammograms Are Down During Coronavirus Pandemic, Doctors Urge Routine Cancer ScreeningsData from electronic medical records company Epic indicates that routine cancer screenings, including mammograms, plummeted by up to 94% in March when Americans were urged to delay them because of the coronavirus.
Man Ordered To Pay $74K For Poaching Trophy Mule Deer In New MexicoCody Davis has been ordered to pay $74,000 in restitution for poaching a trophy mule deer buck in northwestern New Mexico.
Brandon Bruce-Lund Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Bomb Church In VailA man has pleaded guilty to threatening to bomb a church in Vail. Brandon Bruce-Lund made the threats in December 2019.
Navajo Nation Reports 40 More COVID-19 Cases, 3 More DeathsThe number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested.
Drought Conditions Continue To Get Worse Across ColoradoA large part of the Denver metro area is considered to be moderate drought.
Colorado Unemployment Claims Down From Previous WeekMore than 13,000 new claims were filed. That's down about 1,000 claims from the week before.
Streeter Fire Burns Unchecked In Moffat CountyThe Streeter Fire burning in Moffat County has charred more than 1,600 acres. There is zero containment.
Yoga On The Rocks, Plant Detectives Among Events Happening This WeekendThere's plenty to do around town this weekend! Here are some fun activities you and your whole family can enjoy virtually or in person.
World & National
Man Ordered To Pay $74K For Poaching Trophy Mule Deer In New MexicoCody Davis has been ordered to pay $74,000 in restitution for poaching a trophy mule deer buck in northwestern New Mexico.
Navajo Nation Reports 40 More COVID-19 Cases, 3 More DeathsThe number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested.
Starbucks Will Require Customers To Wear Masks Starting Next WeekStarbucks says it will require customers to wear a facial covering while visiting any of its company-owned stores in the United States, starting July 15.
Colorado Universities Working With International Students To Remain Enrolled This FallColorado universities say they are working with international students to give them the option to remain enrolled at these colleges for the fall term by offering some in-person classes on campus.
Colorado Nonprofit Pushes To Get Rid Of Native American MascotsThe use of Native American mascots is not limited to professional sports. There are many high schools in Colorado that use them.
Health
Popular Denver Venue The Clocktower Cabaret Reopens… With Some ChangesThe Clocktower Cabaret in downtown Denver reopened Thursday after being closed for months due to coronavirus.
Douglas County Plans To Leave Tri-County Health Department And Opt Out Of New Face Mask RequirementDouglas County is withdrawing from the Tri-County Health Department -- and will opt out of the mandatory mask order the health department is planning issue.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Trial In Colorado: UCHealth Recruiting 1,000 PatientsThe study trial of Moderna vaccine will enroll 1,000 UCHealth patients.
Politics
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Asks City Council Members To Submit Potential Sites For Temporary Homeless CampDenver Mayor Michael Hancock is asking each city council member to submit one potential site in their districts to support a temporary COVID-based campsite. The Safe Outdoor Space concept was proposed last week.
Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Colorado Law To Punish 'Faithless Electors'In the case from Colorado, the court's decision was unanimous that faithless electors cannot switch positions.
Gov. Jared Polis Signs Bill To Keep Telehealth Access When Coronavirus Pandemic EndsGov. Jared Polis stopped by the Dillon Amphitheater on Monday to sign a bill designed to help patients and health care workers stay safe.
THINGS TO DO IN THE DENVER AREA
'We Need To Have Diverse Stories': Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine On Showtime's 'The Chi'The star of "The Chi" on Showtime discusses the many layers of his character Ronnie Davis and why this show is so important today with the conversations happening nationally about racial injustice.
Flying W Ranch Reopens 8 Years After Waldo Canyon FireThe iconic mountain cattle ranch and its wranglers are ready to ride once again!
Fort Collins Drive-In Showing Blake Shelton Virtual Concert On July 25Country singer Blake Shelton's virtual concert will be played at the Holiday Twin Drive-In movie theater on July 25.
