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Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos faces 41 charges, including assault and vehicular homicide, in relation to the crash that killed four people.
Officer David Snook, who was shot overnight Tuesday, is still in the ICU. The public can help his family by donating to a credit union fund.
See the Boulder runners who will take part in the first Boston Marathon since 2019.
See the Littleton runners who will take part in the first Boston Marathon since 2019.
See the Arvada runners who will take part in the first Boston Marathon since 2019.
See the Lakewood runners who will take part in the first Boston Marathon since 2019.
Demarea Mitchell, 19, shot Lloyd Chavez IV, 18, to death in an attempted robbery during a deal for vaping products, officials said.
The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and the bear likely died at the scene, officials said.
A stretch of Colorado Boulevard Southbound will close from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for construction of a new water management system.
Trails on the North Shore of the reservoir will be widened and a gravel surface will be added, changing them from "social" to formal trails.
Ahead of National Hunting and Fishing Day, see how much access Colorado anglers have, the cost of the sport and the supply of fish.
As fall gets underway, climate forecasters have released their temperature and precipitation predictions for October through February.
The 308-acre parcel is now within Boulder city limits, allowing for flood protection, habitat restoration and housing-centered development.
Denver's population, average income and number of businesses have gone up in the last decade, making it a good place for post-grads to live.
A commercial vehicle struck a girder at around 6 a.m., causing a closure of I-70 Eastbound. The bridge is safe to drive on, officials said.
Officer David Snook suffered "significant injuries" early Tuesday morning. A suspect has been identified, Police Chief Doug Stephens said.
The Littleton City Council voted 5-2 to proceed with cutting the center's $150,000 annual budget. It will formally vote in October.
Workers of all experience levels can explore career pathways and hourly and salaried positions at the DEN airport's in-person hiring event.
Businesses can once again keep outdoor expansions open past Oct. 31, and officials are discussing a three-year outdoor dining pilot program.
The 92-year-old bridge on W. 8th Avenue will be replaced by a new bridge with 10-foot wide sidewalks. It will close from Sept. 27-May 2022.
