Two injured after cell phone battery sparks fire on Southwest flight in Denver
More than 100 passengers were evacuated from a Southwest Airlines plane after a cell phone battery sparked a fire in the cabin. FAA data shows this is not an isolated incident.
Colorado man banned from Yellowstone National Park after entering protected area
A Colorado man was sentenced to jail and banned from Yellowstone National Park after officials said he walked off a designated trail and entered a protected area.
Father returns home after weeks in European hospital following severe illness on vacation
Colorado resident Guy Matlock, 64, is back home after a life-threatening health crisis during a European cruise in September
Congressman Michael McCaul reelected to 11th term for District 10
Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.
Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide
An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak kills 1, sickens dozens
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
Body parts found in freezer identified as 16-year-old girl missing since 2005
When a new Colorado homeowner gave away an appliance that had been left behind by the previous owner, the person picking it up made a grisly discovery in the freezer.
Broken elevator door led to Colorado mine accident that killed 1, trapped 12 tourists
An elevator accident inside Colorado's Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine killed a tour guide, injured four, and left 12 people trapped for hours. Investigators are now looking into the cause of the malfunction as the mine shuts down for further inspection.
Trump visits Aurora, Colorado to warn of migrant threat that city says doesn't exist
Donald Trump visited Aurora, Colorado, making controversial claims about immigration and Venezuelan gangs at a rally ahead of the November election. His statements drew criticism from local officials and stirred debate on the impact of immigration on small communities.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Colorado gold mine rescue: 12 saved, 1 dead after elevator malfunction at tourist site
Twelve people were safely rescued after being trapped for hours at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado. One person died in the elevator malfunction, and an investigation is ongoing. The site is a popular tourist attraction offering underground tours.
Colorado black bear attacks 74-year-old man after breaking into home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
Climber falls to his death on Colorado mountain, authorities say
A 53-year-old experienced climber from Rochester, New York, fell to his death while scaling the Rock of Ages trail near Telluride, Colorado, last week.
Man allegedly trying to cremate his dog sparks Colorado wildfire, officials say
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
Gunman who killed 10 at Colorado supermarket sentenced to life in prison
A jury found Ahmad Alissa guilty of 55 counts, including 10 counts of first-degree murder, in the 2021 King Soopers supermarket shooting in Boulder, Colorado.
Colorado police and community rally to rescue missing teen from storm drain
A 15-year-old Colorado teen with a developmental disability was rescued from a storm drain after an 18-hour search by law enforcement and the community. Authorities used bodycam footage to capture the dramatic rescue.
Motorcyclist killed after loose tire hits helmet on Colorado Highway
A motorcyclist was killed on Interstate 25 in Colorado after a tire detached from a northbound Subaru SUV and struck the rider's helmet.
Colorado teenager shot in face looking for location for homecoming photos: police
Brent Metz, a town councilman in Mountain View, Colorado, is accused of shooting a teen who was looking for a scenic spot to take homecoming photos.
Hit-and-run chase ends with suspect's truck on University of Colorado Boulder football field
Boulder police said the suspect was involved in a series of hit-and-run crashes that involved several cars, trees and signs before he rammed his way onto the football field.
Panera Bread employee repeatedly hits violent customer with pan: 'My personal hero'
A Panera Bread employee in Glendale, Colorado, used a pan to defend staff from an unruly customer who became violent, throwing objects and demanding a missing phone.