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Customers help small business owner relocate after 60-day vacate notice

A Denver small business owner was given 60 days to vacate his store, so his customers stepped up to make sure he stayed on his feet.

Free rideshare program to expand to another Douglas County community

By downloading an app or calling a number, anyone can use the Link On Demand service to call for a free ride in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch and next month, Parker joins the list.

Former school bus aid who abused students with autism gets 4 year in prison

A former Colorado school bus aide was sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison. Kiarra Jones was caught on bus security cameras hitting non-verbal autistic children.

Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"

A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.

Colorado State women's basketball team leaves for March Madness

The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.

JBS unionized workers enter 3rd day of strike, claim unfair labor practices

JBS unionized workers gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to call out the company for unfair labor practices, days after going on strike.

Denver's César Chávez celebration canceled after allegations surface

Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez have prompted this year's Denver celebrations surrounding his legacy to be canceled.

Hit-and-run suspect injured after crash just 2.5 miles from 1st crash

Westminster police investigated a single-vehicle rollover crash at U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard on Wednesday morning, in which the driver was believed to be involved in an earlier hit-and-run just a couple of miles away at Church Ranch Boulevard.

Power restored after outage impacts flights at DIA during spring break travel

A power outage impacted train service to the gates and flights at Denver International Airport for hours on Wednesday morning, prompting a ground stop.

Colorado heat wave builds with all-time record heat possible for Denver

An unseasonably intense heat wave is building across Colorado, and the focus isn't only on the temperatures, but the fire danger that comes with it.

Evergreen community mourns beloved neighbor killed in hit-and-run

A tight-knit community is grieving the loss of a beloved neighbor with intellectual disabilities, after he was killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.

Highway 85 reopens after closure in Brighton due to deadly crash

Highway 85 reopened after a several-hour-long closure at 136th Avenue in Brighton due to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.

Raise the Future's Cathy Howe makes cheerleading caregivers into an art form

Raise the Future Family Navigator Cathy Howe has spent a lifetime understanding and caring for people involved in the foster care system.

Evans and Bennet secure funds to make Greeley's 35th Avenue safer

Rep. Gabe Evans and Sen. Michael Bennet worked together in Washington D.C. to help the City of Greeley secure $850,000 for safety improvements to 35th Avenue.