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Eileen Laubacher declares victory in CD4 race against Lauren Boebert
The 4th Congressional District is Colorado's most Republican-leaning congressional district.
Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday.
Sports legends to mythical creatures: Here's a look at new USPS stamp designs for 2027
The U.S. Postal Service on Monday revealed some of its stamp designs being released in 2027.
After Propositions 134 and 135 pass, opponents say the fight isn’t over
Last week, Governor-elect Phil Weiser said the state will have to review the measures.
Pothole damages I-70 roadway and shuts down multiple lanes for several hours
Repair crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation were working on westbound Interstate 70 between the Clear Creek Drive/32nd exit and the Denver West/Colorado Mills Pkwy exit for several hours Monday.
Democrat Laubacher declares victory against Republican Rep. Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District
Democrat Eileen Laubacher declared victory Monday over Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in the race to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The Associated Press had yet to call the race Monday, when Laubacher had 48.8% of the vote over Boebert’s 47.9%. Libertarian candidate Douglas Mangeris had 3.3% of…
New website explores the staggering losses that tell the story of water transfers from the Lower Arkansas River Valley to Front Range cities
A water resources advocate asks: "As we permanently dry up more farmland to fuel urban growth, are we building a better Colorado for our grandchildren or trading away the very things that make Colorado worth calling home?”
Denver weather: Staying sunny, warm
More sunshine and warmer-than-normal conditions are in Denver's weather forecast for the rest of the week.
Pagosa Springs restaurant closed for weeks due to flooding
The owner of Meander Riverside Eatery told 9NEWS the restaurant lost power during the floods of Oct. 23, restored it for one day, then a second flood knocked it out.
2026 on track to break into top 10 for latest first snows in Denver
If we don't get snow by Nov. 17, this year would crack the top five for latest snow on record.
Democrat Eileen Laubacher claims victory over Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado congressional race
Democrat Eileen Laubacher has declared victory over Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in the race for Colorado's 4th Congressional District. The Associated Press has not called the race as of Monday afternoon.
Eileen Laubacher nears victory in Congressional District 4 race, attends orientation in Washington, D.C.
Laubacher says her victory is less a repudiation of Rep. Lauren Boebert and more that people want “representation that they need and that they deserve.”
Man sentenced in deadly shooting at Adams County birthday party
A 21-year-old convicted in a deadly Welby house party shooting that happened last year was sentenced to 42 years in prison.
Funeral scheduled for Lakewood Police agent killed in RTD shooting
The services honoring Agent Nick Graham will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the BRAVE Church in Englewood.
Irate Colorado federal judges lash into ICE for defying court orders, threaten contempt
Immigration supervisors said they didn't understand judicial orders, or were confused about the rules.
Idaho widow says late husband's story of pancreatic cancer saved the man she loved next
An Idaho widow spent years sharing her late husband’s pancreatic cancer story. She believes it’s why the man she loves now survived the same disease.
Early morning smash-and-grab caught on camera in Douglas County
Suspects were caught on camera early Monday morning breaking into several Douglas County businesses, and now investigators need your help.
The rapturous, heartbreaking story of Elephant 6
With the arrival of the first new Olivia Tremor Control album in nearly 30 years, we attempt to make sense of the sprawling, enigmatic collective behind it known as Elephant 6.
WWII hero, father inspires Colorado volunteer to help military veterans
Rob Nelson was inspired by his father's bravery in World War II to create Heart2Hand, a Colorado nonprofit that supports struggling families through food assistance, diaper drives, clothing donations and other outreach programs.
Barnes & Noble closes one chapter, hopes for another in Aurora
Bookstores are back, but not for Aurora City Place.
President Trump holds White House press briefing with Dana White
President Donald Trump addressed the media Monday in an impromptu press briefing at the White House that covered a wide range of topics, with Trump at one point inviting the UFC's Dana White to serve as press secretary.
Voter turnout in Colorado midterms outpaces 2022, but falls short of 2018
As of Monday, about 67.3% of registered voters in Colorado participated in the 2026 midterm elections last week, outpacing participation in the 2022 midterms, but falling short of turnout in 2018. County clerks had processed 2.76 million ballots from Colorado voters as of Monday, according to the secretary of state’s…
The Salvation Army will lose control of one of Denver’s largest shelters
The city’s homeless services are set for big changes.
'Looks like a bomb went off': Jeep crashes into Lakewood massage studio
A Jeep crashed into a Lakewood massage studio early Saturday morning, destroying an entire massage room and forcing the business to temporarily close.
Jungle: Tiny Desk Concert
The modern masters of vintage soul and R&B perform more than a half-dozen tracks that run together in a single, continuous groove.
Is 2026 the fakest year in music?
From an indie darling getting called a "psyop" to plagiarism allegations against a rising pop star, this year feels like an especially fraught time to bicker about authenticity in the music industry.
The City Park bandstand is coming down after the fire
The city will build a nearly identical version, set to be ready for the 2027 City Park Jazz season.
Democrats will hold most legislative trifectas since 1984
Along with a dramatic change in congressional majorities on Election Day, an analysis from the National Conference of State Legislatures showed large shifts in legislative majorities around the country, flipping from a majority of Republican legislatures to majority Democratic. Democrats also now hold a large number…
Jeffco Public Schools Ballot Issue 5A failing by just 3 votes, preliminary election results show
5A was one of two mill levy overrides on the ballot to benefit Jeffco Public Schools. The other, 5B, was failing by a larger margin.
Trump open to immigration deal, calls crackdown ‘too tough,’ despite Miller promotion
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday his mass deportation campaign, which helped propel his return to the Oval Office, had gone too far and potentially led to Republicans losing the U.S. House and Senate in the midterm elections. “I think it might be too tough, yeah,” Trump said…
The battle over Bow Mar’s gates is going to court
Denver and Littleton are suing the small town for its plan to gate South Sheridan Boulevard.
Here’s how school district tax measures fared in Colorado this year
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Voters approved about 60% of 33 school district property tax measures around Colorado on Nov. 3, unofficial election results show, with wins in districts ranging from Denver, the state’s largest district, to…
GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
WASHINGTON — Voters may have given Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections, but Republicans will remain in charge of both chambers during the lame-duck session that spans November and December. The relatively brief five-week schedule, which begins Monday, gives GOP leaders a chance to wrap up unfinished…
Latino voters singled out by top Democrat for credit in congressional victories
WASHINGTON — The chair of the campaign arm for U.S. House Democrats said during a Friday press conference that this week’s midterm elections resulted in an overwhelming blue wave because of Latinos. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said majorities won in the House and the Senate by…
What does Denver’s mayor mean by ‘universal childcare’? We could find out in 2027
Mayor Mike Johnston has made childcare a focus ahead of his reelection campaign.
Lakewood police will turn to the city’s neighbors for help after a deadly shooting
The shooting happened after Lakewood police had tracked a hit-and-run suspect to the RTD bus.
A guide to this year’s Denver Fashion Week
"It’s just a sprinkle of something really magical and unique in a city that likes to wear sweatpants."
Colorado Connector officials look to finalize railroad agreements after voters approve tax hike
Officials with Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail District will return to the negotiating table with their railroad partner next week fresh off a major victory at the ballot box, where the district’s voters approved a sales tax hike to fund its plans for a long-awaited restoration of passenger service along the…
A pack of presidential potentials and other top Democrats will meet in Denver next week
“What’s Next” is an independent event put on by a group called Majority Democrats.