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Denver shuts down property owner renting RVs, trailers to homeless

Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.

Residents "nervous" as wildfire comes close to town of Meeker

A wildfire close to Meeker in western Colorado has doubled in size and some evacuations are in place.

"Technology disruption" leads to pause on departing United flights to Denver

United Airlines said that they were experiencing a "technology issue" on Wednesday evening and that was leading to a stoppage or delay of flights headed to Denver International Airport and other U.S. airports.

Windy Gap Fire forces closure of highways in central and northern Grand County

A new wildfire in Colorado's high country has led to closures of stretches of two different highways. It's located in central Grand County, and it's being called the Windy Gap Fire.

Housing advocates cheer repeal of Denver parking minimum requirements

At nearly midnight on Monday evening, cheers broke out in Denver's City Council meeting. A bill amendment was passed that repeals the city's parking minimums​ for housing and development projects, making Denver the second city behind Longmont to do so.

Wheat Ridge police uses AI to assist with reports

Police in Wheat Ridge are getting a technology upgrade. As of Aug. 1, the department has begun using artificial intelligence to help officers write their reports.

One woman in DPS paving the way for women and young girls in sports

Female leadership in school sports has been on the decline in recent years, according to Beth Hulac, a Denver Public Schools Athletics Operations Manager. She is determined to reverse that trend through new events.

Aurora's Gateway High students build futures through ConstrucTECH Program

Aurora Public Schools' ConstrucTECH program introduces students to the construction trades while offering the opportunity to earn college credit toward a degree in construction management.

Loveland police investigating possible illegal casino

Concerned residents took to social media, including Facebook and Reddit, to share their concerns about the alleged illegal operation. Those users claimed it was taking place at 101 W. 4th Street in Loveland.

Riverdale Animal Shelter sees increase in donations following animal rescue

A Colorado animal shelter is a temporary home for more than 100 dogs and cats that were rescued from a home in Northglenn last month.

Polis expands emergency declaration to include Lee Fire after merging

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday expanded an emergency declaration issued earlier this week for the Elk Fire to include the Lee Fire, which has merged with the nearby Grease Fire near Meeker and grown from 13,000 to almost 23,000 acres overnight.

Gov. Jared Polis calls special session for Colorado Legislature

Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday morning that he's calling a special session for the Colorado State Legislature.

Aurora police remind students to wear seat belts as they return to class

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, seat belt usage in the state is 88%.

Colorado woman used AI to save Marshall Fire survivors up to $2 million

One Louisville, Colorado, resident is using AI to hold the council accountable for rebate program promises that could bring Marshall Fire survivors a share of close to $2 million.