Christa Pike 'has taken a few steps' since failed Tennessee execution attempt, reports say
An attorney for the Tennessee death row inmate told People on Thursday that Pike has "taken a few steps" since her failed execution.
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Daily Dose: Coffee may protect your liver, do sleep aids really work and why calcium matters
Health headlines for Oct. 8, 2026, include a new study linking coffee to a lower risk of liver disease and why calcium matters beyond your bones.
Prepare for spring: Expert tips on bulb planting and critter-proofing your garden
Discover expert tips on planting bulbs and dahlias to maximize year-round color in your garden, from critter-resistant options to striking autumn blooms.
Could your cat make you sick? Study suggests 1 in 15 cats may carry diarrhea-causing parasite that can infect humans
A new study suggests nearly 1 in 15 cats tested positive for a common parasite that can cause giardiasis, an intestinal illness.
Doritos, Ruffles, and some PepsiCo sodas will be getting more expensive soon
PepsiCo said Thursday that it must raise prices on some snacks and drinks to recoup rising costs for fuel, aluminum and agricultural commodities.
Kyle Gordon takes viral music parodies on tour: 'You will never see another show like it'
Comedian and parody singer Kyle Gordon explains how he got Daniel Radcliffe to appear on his album.
Payton to become more involved in Broncos play calling with Webb
Game day calls will be collaborative effort between head coach and Davis Webb. The Broncos' offense ranks near the bottom of the league through four games.
New program allows travelers to go through airport security without a ticket
A new program will allow TSA PreCheck travelers to go through airport security, even if they are not flying; no boarding pass, no ticket required. You can now sit "Gateside" to eat, lounge or help out-of-state travelers navigate the country's biggest airport: DIA.
Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls announce Denver concert
Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts hit the road in 2027, taking their tour to Denver's Ball Arena on March 29. Get tickets starting Oct. 16.
Air Academy to forfeit homecoming football game to Lutheran High School
Academy School District 20 (ASD20) has announced that the Air Academy High School (AAHS) Kadets will forfeit their homecoming football game against the Lutheran Lions due to a lack of coaching staff.
Denver weather: Nearing record highs
Mostly sunny skies are back over Denver Thursday as temperatures warm to the mid-80s, getting close to record highs.
Orphaned cubs abound in Colorado as black bear families struggle to find food
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is rescuing more abandoned black bear cubs this year after environmental conditions strained food sources that bears rely on to fatten up before winter. “Extreme drought conditions have limited natural forage in the higher elevations,” said Rachael Gonzales, Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
Weiser, Colorado Democrats maintain fundraising edge in final weeks before Election Day
Attorney General Phil Weiser entered the home stretch of the 2026 governor’s race with a significant financial advantage over his Republican rival, Victor Marx, disclosures show. Weiser’s campaign raised nearly $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2026, and reported $724,879 in cash on hand as of Oct. 1. That was…
New, automated speed cameras will mean more Denver traffic tickets
The city expects to bring in $3.1 million more from traffic tickets.
One campaign in the crowded City Council race has become embroiled in legal and personal drama
Julissa Soto and her former campaign director Joseph Silva parted ways at the end of September. Lawsuits and a restraining order followed.
Victor Marx’s spending is as unusual as the rest of his campaign
While scrutiny has focused on his contributions, the GOP candidate for governor’s expense report contains plenty of oddities too.
Colorado startup companies get investment boost in third quarter
Financial data company PitchBook shows record haul for Denver
Opponent calls for passenger rail ballot initiative to be thrown out after ballot printing error
A major ballot error is affecting hundreds of thousands of voters in four Colorado counties who mistakenly have question 7A printed on their ballots.
Waymo passenger captures video as man hurls eggs at the driverless vehicle
A Denver man called a Waymo a couple weeks ago and had no idea what was in store for him after getting in. A person threw a carton of eggs at the side of the vehicle and the passenger caught the whole thing on camera.
Colorado Republicans navigate Trump’s unpopularity
In 2024, Gabe Evans put a huge banner on his campaign website highlighting Donald Trump’s endorsement of his run for Congress. Then a Republican state representative, Evans was running to unseat the Democratic incumbent in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District north of Denver. Trump went on to win the presidency for a…
Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel hold fiery debate in Colorado congressional swing seat race
Republican Gabe Evans and Democrat Manny Rutinel, who both want to represent the 8th Congressional District, had a lively and at times contentious debate in the most competitive Colorado race.
Candidates in crucial Colorado congressional district trade barbs over voting records
The two candidates running to represent Colorado’s most competitive congressional district met Wednesday for their only debate ahead of the November election, sparring over federal immigration policy, affordability and the economy, and healthcare. U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, a Fort Lupton Republican finishing his first term…
Adams 12 board approves consolidations, school closures
The Adams 12 Five Star Schools board Wednesday night approved a proposed school closures and consolidation plan.
CSP seeks hit-and-run driver who crashed into fleeing suspect
Crime begot crime, and now the Colorado State Patrol is looking for a driver who reportedly hit a suspect fleeing from deputies before leaving the scene of that crash themselves.
City of Lafayette considering removing Flock cameras
Flock cameras are one step closer to being taken down in Lafayette after a council vote this week.
Advocates blast Trump campaign against in-state tuition for immigrants
WASHINGTON — Leading immigration advocates and experts sounded the alarm Wednesday on the Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to undo state laws allowing some immigrants to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they reside. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued 24 states, Washington, D.C., and the…
Trump administration to loosen oil and gas methane standards, weeks after Colorado adopts stricter rules
The announcement came after Colorado became the first state in the country to fully adopt the EPA’s 2024 standards
‘Vibes were awesome’: Denver PorchFest organizers reflect on inaugural music festival
The donation-powered festival will return next year.
UCCS Chancellor announces retirement next summer
Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet has served in the role since 2023.
CU Denver to become the first public university in the US to establish a campus in India
The university aims to welcome its first cohort in August 2027.
Documents show DHS probed nonprofits, obtained millions of records in hunt for noncitizen voters
The Department of Homeland Security obtained tens of millions of unspecified records as part of a sweeping nationwide effort to find voter fraud, according to internal DHS reports, and weighed using undercover agents to investigate voter registration efforts by nonprofit groups. The reports from May and June by…
Feds investigate JeffCo Schools over handling of sexual misconduct allegations
The move is the latest escalation of ongoing legal battles between the district and the federal government.
800,000 voters in Colorado will see ballots that incorrectly include the Front Range Passenger Rail measure
The rail district blames a lack of communication for the error. Only residents of the Front Range Passenger Rail District are eligible to vote on this issue.
Candidates, outside groups spending big on Colorado’s congressional races
The most expensive race is the one to represent the 8th Congressional District between Rep. Gabe Evans and his Democratic challenger, Manny Rutinel.
Voting rights advocates organize volunteers to track potential intimidation at the polls
As President Donald Trump refuses to rule out taking extreme action in the midterm elections, voting rights advocates and civil rights leaders are bolstering their voter protection efforts in anticipation of possible federal interference. The focus by activists comes amid uncertainty among advocates and election…
Woman falsely accused of theft based on Flock cameras is suing
A Columbine Valley Police sergeant wrongly accused Chrisanna Elser of package theft in September 2025.
No major gains projected for count of women in Congress after midterms
WASHINGTON — The number of women in the U.S. Senate is unlikely to increase and may decline following the November midterm elections, though there are still opportunities for candidates to make history in the upper chamber. Kelly Dittmar, director of research at the Center for American Women and Politics, said on a…
National labor board will take Casa Bonita management to court
The complaint covers retaliatory action against members of the bargaining unit and refusing to provide bargaining information.
Denver Public Schools-owned Balarat Outdoor Education evacuated due to Dry Creek fire
The popular field trip locale was evacuated "out of an abundance of caution."
A very popular Pokémon fossil exhibit is coming to Denver’s Museum of Nature and Science in 2027
To loosely quote Hillary Rodham Clinton, you will soon be able to Pokémon Go to the museum.