‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Colorado tenants say landlord sent note claiming their rent will double if Biden wins: report
Residents of a trailer park in Colorado say they received a notice from their landlord, claiming their rent would dramatically increase if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president.
12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during online class
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Police officers seen reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain are fired
A police chief in suburban Denver fired officers who smiled in photos as they reenacted a chokehold that their colleagues used on Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after police stopped him as he walked down the street last summer.
Colorado reexamines Elijah McClain's death in police custody
The Colorado governor on Thursday ordered prosecutors to reopen the investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man put into a chokehold by police who stopped him on the street in suburban Denver last year because he was “being suspicious.”
Colorado couple accused of killing 11-year-old son by forcing him to drink water
A Colorado couple accused of killing their 11-year-old son by forcing him to drink large amounts of water are facing several charges, including child abuse and first-degree murder.
Wedding videography company denies refund after man's fiancee dies, taunts him on website
After Justin Montney’s fiance died in a car crash, he reached out to get a refund on his $1,800 deposit. The company said it was nonrefundable, and the back and forth began.
Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
Prosecutors: Frontline worker stole engagement ring, credit card from patient who died of COVID-19
A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.
New Jersey man suffocates to death at Colorado resort after his jacket gets caught in ski lift
Officials say a skier appears to have suffocated to death at a Colorado resort after he fell through an opening in a chairlift seat and became caught with his coat wrapped around his head and neck.
Colorado teen wrestler with Down syndrome wins match on birthday
Teen with Down syndrome wins wrestling match on birthday
Daycare owner, employees arrested after 26 kids found behind ‘false wall,’ police say
A daycare owner and two employees in Colorado were arrested Monday after 26 children under 3 years old were found behind a “false wall” last month, police said.
Man robs Colorado bank, throws cash, says ‘Merry Christmas’
A Colorado man robbed a bank in Colorado Springs and threw out money saying "Merry Christmas".
Mother sentenced to 24 years in prison after son, 2, shoots self with gun he mistook for toy
A mother was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the 2018 death of her 2-year-old son who fatally shot himself with her pistol believing it was a squirt gun.
Couple charged with animal cruelty for allegedly dragging horse behind a pickup truck
A couple was charged with animal cruelty after a video on social media showed a horse being dragged behind a pickup truck in Colorado.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Baby flamingo practices walking at Denver Zoo
A tiny flamingo learning to walk at the Denver Zoo has been making great progress, as seen in this video shared on November 10.