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.

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.

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.