Omicron COVID-19 case detected in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tweeted for the public to not “panic” and further stressed the need for Coloradans to get vaccinated or boosted as well as adhere to preventative health guidelines.

Denver revives mask mandate, other cities relax rules amid rising COVID-19 cases

Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.

6 teens hospitalized after shooting at Aurora, Colorado park

Central High School in Aurora, Colorado is across the street from Nome Park, where the shooting took place, according to Aurora police.

Colorado man sets mom’s home on fire while trying to clear cobwebs with blowtorch, deputies say

Investigators said the man set his mom's house on fire after using a blowtorch to clear cobwebs in the crawlspace under the home -- then tried to put out the flames for an hour by himself before calling 911. The blaze caused $100,000 in damages.

Remains found in Colorado believed to be those of skier who vanished in 1983

Rudi Moder, who was described as an “experienced winter mountaineer,” was last seen in February 1983. His remains are believed to have been finally found.

Blockbuster deal: Von Miller leaves snowy Denver behind for Rams, sunshine

In LA, Von Miller joins fellow stars Donald and Ramsey, the type of talent he hasn’t had around him since the Broncos were regular Super Bowl threats during Manning’s four seasons in Denver from 2012-15.

Missing 5-year-old from Cedar Park found safe in Colorado

The child was recovered safely and turned over to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Protection Division, according to the U.S Marshals.

Colorado hiker, lost for 24 hours, ignored rescuers' phone calls because they didn’t recognize the number

A Colorado hiker who got lost after wandering off a trail had a search party out overnight looking for them -- but ignored repeated phone calls from rescuers because the hiker didn't recognize the number.

Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed

Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.

6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report

The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.

Brian Laundrie arrest warrant cites 'unauthorized' debit card use after Gabby Petito death

Indictment documents released by the FBI along with an arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie cited alleged "‘Use of Unauthorized Access Devices’ related to Mr. Laundrie’s activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito."

Biden to visit Colorado Tuesday to pitch investments in clean energy

President Biden will visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday and pitch his $3.5 trillion spending package.

Elijah McClain: 5 first responders charged in Black man's 2019 death

The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says

Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.