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Covering Colorado

Grand jury decides not to file charges against deputies involved in CO shooting

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

CO Sen. Faith Winter had BAC twice legal limit when she died in car crash: docs

Stephanie Butzer

Education

Minnequa Elementary students get $250 each for family Christmas shopping spree

Liv Wood

National News

Wildfire

Fire burning on Fort Carson puts up a large smoke plume on Friday

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

Wind causing major delays at COS Airport and DIA Friday

James Gavato
Athlete of the Week

Cruz Artaechevarria emerging as star for St Mary’s basketball team

Dante Williams

Sports

Broncos try to keep their winning streak alive against Jaguars in Week 16 clash

ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

Sports

Jokic sets career record for assists by a center, Nuggets beat Magic 126-115

MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press

Crime

Colorado man sentenced to 84 years in federal prison for child exploitation

Katie Parkins

Environment

Rocky Mountain National Park wetlands threatened by booming moose population

Stephanie Butzer

Covering Colorado

Governor's Office of IT releases Colorado Digital ID Verifier

Ashleigh Quintana
Covering Colorado

Walsenburg mourns the loss of Community Service Officer Sergeant Henry Ezell Sr.

Aidan Hulting

Environment

Expansion to push Cheyenne Mountain State Park over 3,000 acres approved

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

United Airlines employee dies on the job at DIA early Friday

Katie Parkins

Crime

Colorado authorities ask for help with identifying man in animal cruelty case

Tony Keith

Sports

Falcon girls basketball holds off Vista Ridge in overtime thriller

Dante Williams

Covering Colorado

What brings visitors to Cañon City in the winter months

Noah Caplan
Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend December 19 - December 21, 2025

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Mayor Mobolade welcomes 29 new Americans during naturalization ceremony

Anthony Kambiss

Politics

House passes bill, would remove gray wolves from endangered species list

Anthony Kambiss

You Are Not Alone

El Paso County Division of Veterans Services holds claims clinic in Fountain

Michelle Reyes

Covering Colorado

Community holds holiday parade at Children's Hospital Colorado Thursday

James Gavato

Weather

Colorado's ski slopes remain dry

Casey Dorn
Weather

More wind and fire danger on Friday

Alex O'Brien

Storm Safe

Storm Safe visits Chicanos Por La Causa and Legacy Peak Elementary School

Lauren Brand

Around Town

2025 Christmas Lights Guide released, features spots in Colorado Springs

Ashleigh Quintana

Crime

Woman who was found dead in Colorado Springs earlier this week identified

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Plenty to clean up following windy conditions in southern Colorado Wednesday

James Gavato

Crime

Teller County Sheriff's deputy and son of sheriff pleads guilty to DUI

James Gavato
Covering Colorado

Holiday shipping deadlines to make sure your presents arrive in time

Eleanor Sheahan

Covering Colorado

Colorado State Patrol releases the most common causes of winter crashes

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

YMCA of Pueblo celebrates World Basketball Day; features 100 community teams

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

Tenant associations bargain with Colorado Springs Housing Authority

Tony Keith

Around Town

Four-course mini golf complex north of Colorado Springs planned for Monument

Tony Keith

Wildfire

Pueblo Fire Department contains fire near Dayton Avenue and First Street

Aidan Hulting
Consumer

AI-enabled toys could put kids at risk, consumer report warns

Kierra Sam

Weather

A cool change Thursday, with continued fire danger threats late this week

Alan Rose

Crime

Suspect driver was allegedly under the influence in I-25 crash that killed child

Stephanie Butzer

Wildfire

Wildfire in Yuma County reaches about 40K acres, all others are contained

Stephanie Butzer

Wildfire

Downed power lines are believed to have caused multiple fires in Colorado

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

There is a new way to track Santa through NORAD this year!

Tony Keith
Consumer

Pueblo Police Department warning of scam targeting Colorado businesses

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Falcon wrestling team raises funds to help Grand Junction wrestlers after crash

Owen Skornik-Hayes

Covering Colorado

Wind: A trigger for emergency management action

Bill Folsom

Epstein files released with major redactions spark congressional anger

A victim reacts to the newly released Epstein investigation files

Minimal mention of Trump in Justice Department’s initial Epstein file release

Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate' Islamic State fighters in Syria

Grand jury decides not to file charges against deputies involved in CO shooting

CO Sen. Faith Winter had BAC twice legal limit when she died in car crash: docs

Minnequa Elementary students get $250 each for family Christmas shopping spree

National News

Limited Epstein files release includes redactions, images of notable figures

NTSB begins investigating crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Trump claims over $1 billion in immigration 'gold cards' have been sold

Fire burning on Fort Carson puts up a large smoke plume on Friday

Wind causing major delays at COS Airport and DIA Friday

Cruz Artaechevarria emerging as star for St Mary’s basketball team

Broncos try to keep their winning streak alive against Jaguars in Week 16 clash

Jokic sets career record for assists by a center, Nuggets beat Magic 126-115

Colorado man sentenced to 84 years in federal prison for child exploitation

Rocky Mountain National Park wetlands threatened by booming moose population

Governor's Office of IT releases Colorado Digital ID Verifier

Walsenburg mourns the loss of Community Service Officer Sergeant Henry Ezell Sr.

Expansion to push Cheyenne Mountain State Park over 3,000 acres approved

United Airlines employee dies on the job at DIA early Friday

Colorado authorities ask for help with identifying man in animal cruelty case

Falcon girls basketball holds off Vista Ridge in overtime thriller

What brings visitors to Cañon City in the winter months

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend December 19 - December 21, 2025

Mayor Mobolade welcomes 29 new Americans during naturalization ceremony

House passes bill, would remove gray wolves from endangered species list

El Paso County Division of Veterans Services holds claims clinic in Fountain

Community holds holiday parade at Children's Hospital Colorado Thursday

Colorado's ski slopes remain dry

More wind and fire danger on Friday

Storm Safe visits Chicanos Por La Causa and Legacy Peak Elementary School

2025 Christmas Lights Guide released, features spots in Colorado Springs

Woman who was found dead in Colorado Springs earlier this week identified

Plenty to clean up following windy conditions in southern Colorado Wednesday

Teller County Sheriff's deputy and son of sheriff pleads guilty to DUI

Holiday shipping deadlines to make sure your presents arrive in time

Colorado State Patrol releases the most common causes of winter crashes

YMCA of Pueblo celebrates World Basketball Day; features 100 community teams

Tenant associations bargain with Colorado Springs Housing Authority

Four-course mini golf complex north of Colorado Springs planned for Monument

Pueblo Fire Department contains fire near Dayton Avenue and First Street

AI-enabled toys could put kids at risk, consumer report warns

A cool change Thursday, with continued fire danger threats late this week

Suspect driver was allegedly under the influence in I-25 crash that killed child

Wildfire in Yuma County reaches about 40K acres, all others are contained

Downed power lines are believed to have caused multiple fires in Colorado

There is a new way to track Santa through NORAD this year!

Pueblo Police Department warning of scam targeting Colorado businesses

Falcon wrestling team raises funds to help Grand Junction wrestlers after crash

Wind: A trigger for emergency management action