Denver police reverse course on loosening Taser policy after watchdog cries foul
The Denver Police Department for 10 days broadened its use-of-force policy to allow officers to use Tasers in more circumstances in April.
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Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper and girlfriend arrested on domestic violence charges
Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested late Thursday night on suspicion of misdemeanor criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.
Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty in domestic violence case, intends to go to trial
Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were arrested last Thursday and charged with criminal mischief as a crime of domestic violence in Douglas County.
RTD could discontinue Superior’s regular neighborhood bus service
If RTD goes through on discontinuing Route 228, the town would lose one of the few bus routes that serve it.
Xcel Energy still facing pushback after cutting electric rate hike request
A proposal to cut 37% off the electric rate increase sought by Xcel Energy would still be the highest-ever jump in yearly revenue for a utility in Colorado, the state consumer advocate says.
A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat midair
A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat in flight.
Loveland agrees to pay couple $675k after officer fatally shot their dog in 2019
The City of Loveland has agreed to pay $675,000 to the owners of a 14-month-old dog fatally shot by a Loveland police officer in 2019.
National trade association sues Colorado in attempt to block state’s free curbside recycling plan
The New Civil Liberties Alliance on behalf of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors sued Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, over the state’s new free, curbside recycling plan, which was approved in December 2025 and is expected to bring free recycling to more than 700,000 businesses and homes by 2035.
Victor Marx’s campaign accepted more than $78,000 in improper donations, Colorado election officials allege
Republican nominee for Colorado governor Victor Marx accepted campaign donations from people who’d already contributed the maximum, election officials allege.
How Phil Weiser connected with voters to defeat Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor
Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet by 13 percentage points amid anti-incumbent sentiment among Colorado voters. Here’s how he won.