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Lightning-caused Douglas County fire reaches 80% containment

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Firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Log Jumper Fire, which prompted evacuation orders in Douglas County Saturday. The lightning-caused wildfire burned about 1 acre...

Registered voters on the eve of the 2026 primaries | Cronin & Loevy

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The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has published the latest voter registration figures for the state and its counties as of June. Colorado ranks among the highest states for independent,...

The countdown begins: Introducing '150 Years of Colorado Cultural Shakers'

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Part 1 of 6: Meet our surprising first class of first-class artists as we build toward Colorado's 150th birthday Philip K. Dick, Blinky the Clown...

Denver Juneteenth parade, music festival kick off holiday weekend

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Vibrant colors, music and joy filled the air in Denver for the Juneteeth holiday weekend. Denver's annual Juneteenth parade started Saturday morning at Manual High...

PHOTOS: Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival in Denver

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Man arrested in connection with shooting near City Park

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Rep. Jeff Crank thinks Democrats are too focused on Trump, not enough on Colorado Springs | Vince Bzdek

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Aurora City Council to finalize votes on police oversight, tax hikes, detention facility inspections

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Douglas County dad groups focus on community, service

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Fans flock to Skyline Park for World Cup watch party

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JeffCo fire agencies use tech, mitigation efforts to fight growing wildfire danger

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Longtime Colorado political journalist Lynn Bartels dies at 69

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Skyline Park in Denver gets a basketball pop-up in honor of Transplant Games

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Fight over Colorado and Denver building energy standards gains federal attention

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Denver City Council considers criminal code update

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Returning to the Denver City Council chambers this week is an ordinance that would update the city's criminal code to align local penalties with state...

My mission to find the best spots in Denver to watch the World Cup

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For every World Cup, I make it my goal to explore the city I live in, support local businesses I might not normally have a...

Bow Mar moves forward with plan to gate off public roads despite warning from Denver and Littleton

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The Town of Bow Mar is moving forward with a plan to install gates on public streets, pressing forward despite warnings from neighboring Denver and...

Ex-Jeffco school psychologist sentenced after conviction for child sex assault

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A former psychologist who worked for high schools in Jeffco Public Schools was sentenced to at least five years in prison after his conviction for...

Where to watch the World Cup in Denver

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Colorado Springs woman jailed after triple-fatal crash in Idaho

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Denver Weather: Sunny and hot Juneteenth, ahead of weekend thunderstorms

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Happy Trails: Touring South Valley Park's surprise beauty near Denver

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This red rock wonderland hides behind a hogback near Denver

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Man arrested in connection with Aurora fatal alleyway shooting of 25-year-old

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Volunteers tackle home repairs, gardening in Denver’s Globeville

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AG to appeal order for retrial of paramedics in Elijah McClain case to Colorado Supreme Court

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E-bike rider who died during I-70 police chase identified

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New evidence shows man accused of starting Alexander Mountain fire could not have started it, prosecutors say

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Woman sentenced to 6 years for vehicular homicide in Littleton woman's death

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A judge sentenced a woman on Monday to six years in prison following a fatal car crash that killed a 64-year-old Littleton woman. First Judicial...

Colorado approves millions in tax breaks to more aerospace and defense companies

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Aerospace and defense companies continue to be one of the largest industries hoping to win big economic incentives from Colorado.The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved...

Denver police release Adams County, state trooper body cam footage from shooting

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Denver police on Thursday released body-worn camera footage from a June 2 police shooting involving an Adams County Sheriff's deputy and a Colorado State Patrol...

National Western Center announces new CEO

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The National Western Center on Wednesday named a new CEO to replace Brad Buchanan. Katherine "Kate" Girotti, an industry marketer, will take the reins in...