Colorado Supreme Court arsonist takes deal, pleads guilty

The Dever Post 7/28 3:53A Lauren Penington

An Arizona man accused of causing $35 million in damage to the Colorado Supreme Court building in 2024 took a deal and pleaded guilty last week, according to court records. Brandon Olsen, 46, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of felony arson,...

Son charged with murder, assault in fatal Castle Pines stabbing

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/28 2:37A Lauren Penington

An 18-year-old man was charged Friday with murder in the fatal stabbing of his mother in her Castle Pines apartment , according to court records. Messiah Williams faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree...

Man, 19, cited in Aurora crash that killed 12-year-old on scooter

The Denver Post (Crime) 7/26 10:27A Katie Langford

A 19-year-old driver was cited on suspicion of careless driving causing death after police say he struck and killed a 12-year-old boy riding a scooter in a crosswalk, Aurora officials said Friday. Related Articles Two arrested on suspicion of...

1 killed, 2 taken to hospital in east Lakewood shooting

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 7/23 7:12A Katie Langford

One person was killed and two others were taken to the hospital after an early morning shooting at an east Lakewood apartment complex , police said Wednesday. Lakewood police responded to a shooting at Windrift Apartments in the 1400 block of...

Man shot, killed during suspected robbery in Aurora

The Denver Post (Crime) 7/23 2:23A Lauren Penington

A man died Tuesday after being shot during a suspected Monday night robbery outside of an Aurora apartment complex, police said. Aurora officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 100 block of Kenton Street,...

Son fatally stabbed mom in Castle Pines apartment, police say

The Denver Post (Crime) 7/23 2:00A Katie Langford

An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of stabbing his mother to death in her Castle Pines apartment was staying there after he was kicked out of an addiction treatment facility, according to an arrest affidavit. Messiah Williams was arrested...

Colorado weather: Thunderstorms will move in on Fourth of July afternoon, but skies will clear...

The Dever Post 7/4 6:55A Judith Kohler

The Fourth of July is starting mostly sunny and warm in metro Denver, but a few fireworks in the form of thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon. The temperature is forecast to reach a high of 89 degrees. The National Weather...

Colorado weather: Tornado warning issued for parts of Arapahoe, Elbert counties

The Dever Post 6/24 8:18A Katie Langford, Lauren Penington

Update 2:05 p.m. Tornadoes could touch down in parts of Arapahoe and Elbert counties Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service issued a tornado warning just before 2 p.m. Tuesday that will remain active...

Colorado weather: Tornado warning issued for parts of Bennett area

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/24 8:18A Katie Langford, Lauren Penington

Update 2:20 p.m.  Thunderstorms moving over the east metro could produce tornadoes in the next 30 minutes, forecasters said. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for portions of Adams and Arapahoe counties, including Bennett and...

U.S. Senior Open Championship’s return to The Broadmoor marks latest chapter in club’s storied golf...

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/23 1:45A Kyle Newman

COLORADO SPRINGS From The Golden Bear to Mrs. 59 and beyond, The Broadmoor s been a stage for historic golf moments. It was here in 1959 that 19-year-old Jack Nicklaus had his national coming-out as...

2 people arrested in connection with felony child exploitation investigation in Colorado's Douglas...

CBS Denver (News) 6/9 6:24A Austen Erblat

Two Colorado residents were arrested in connection with a sex crimes investigation in Douglas County. Douglas County sheriff's detectives arrested 33-year-old Michael Palestino, of Castle Pines, last...

As Douglas County’s home-rule election gets underway, the battle is already red hot. Here’s what’s...

The Dever Post (Local Politics) 6/8 2:00A John Aguilar

Douglas County is trying to do something no other Colorado county has done in nearly 50 years adopt home-rule authority that would give the conservative bastion south of Denver more autonomy and...

Stolen car crashes into building at Centennial Airport after police chase

The Dever Post (Arapahoe County) 5/8 4:09A Lauren Penington

Three people were arrested Wednesday night after a police chase ended with a stolen car crashing into a building at Centennial Airport, according to the Douglas County Sheriff s Office. The agency received an alert at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday when an...