Colorado police officer arrested for soliciting minor online
Dustin Dwayne Martin, an officer with the Springfield Police Department, was placed on unpaid administrative leave, according to CBI.
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Backers set to pull Colorado ballot measure after deal is struck on road funding, source says
The Restore Our Roads constitutional amendment is set to be pulled from Colorado’s 2026 ballot after sponsors struck a deal with Phil Weiser, a source says.
Metro Denver schools have new warning for students: Watch out for bears
Bears are common in Colorado’s high country and the Front Range foothills, but their recent and more frequent appearances in places like Greenwood Village, Littleton and Arvada have led to an unusual start to the 2026-27 school year.
Colorado disc golf company turns old Crocs, and other trash, into new products
Denver-based Trash Panda debuted its first putters made with recycled Crocs on Earth Day this year. It will add a driver to the mix, called the Crocs Procyon, on Sept. 14.
Meta’s settlement with Colorado appears to address experts’ biggest social media concerns
A settlement between Facebook parent company Meta and most states appears to address social-media features that experts blame for worsening young people’s mental health.
Gov. Jared Polis pardons 29 Coloradans convicted of crimes
Gov. Jared Polis pardoned 29 people convicted of crimes in Colorado for crimes ranging from theft to fraud and drug possession.
How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to people entering legally
The State Department has paused all immigrant visa applications while it briefs consular officials around the world on a new policy that aims to keep out people who are considered potential drains on public coffers.
Today in History: August 27, Barack Obama becomes first Black presidential nominee by a major political party
Barack Obama was nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention in Denver, becoming the first Black presidential nominee from a major political party.
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s golf course with ammunition
Jeanine John Taele was sent to a mental health court for evaluation.
Summit County sheriff pauses Flock Safety cameras for 30 days
Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons halted use of Flock Safety license plate readers amid scrutiny over privacy, data sharing and oversight.