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After charges were dropped against a violent Colorado offender, lawmakers say they plan to take closer look at competency laws
Colorado lawmakers say they plan to take a closer look at the state's competency laws and changes made last year under House Bill 1034. The renewed scrutiny follows mounting public criticism -- and pushback from local district attorneys and law...

Denver El Grito 5K Returns, Reviving Chicano Tradition
Denver's El Grito 5K race celebrating Mexican Independence Day will return on Sunday, September 14, for the first time in five years. "It's going to be exciting to have it re-inaugurated," says Tina Romero, a member of the group that established...

Colorado Bureau of Investigation searching for missing teen
DENVER (KKTV) - The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is searching for a missing teenager last seen on Friday. CBI said 17-year-old Mark Muniz was last seen around 11 a.m. on foot. Investigators did not say where specifically he was last...

Colorado’s highest peaks are starting to see snow — but summer isn’t over yet
Colorado’s highest peaks are starting to get dustings of snow as wetter, colder weather has pushed into the mountains after a hot, dry summer. Meteorologist Seth Linden — who runs Seth’s Weather Report, a popular Facebook page that provides...

Colorado QB Update: Deion Sanders at a crossroads before Houston
Colorado Buffaloes might have the first QB controversy since Sanders’ arrival The concept most coaches hope to never have. The coaching job would arguably be better if the QB was established and no one questioned it. However, that’s not how things...

Colorado Springs proposed budget plan cuts 38 jobs amid $31M shortfall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- In light of the 2026 budget cycle, the City of Colorado Springs announces a budget response plan due to an upcoming $31 million shortfall. Some of these measures include laying off 38 city employees and closing...

Denver police say school shooter showed signs of extremist radicalization
The gunman behind this week’s school shooting in Colorado was “radicalized by an extremist network,” authorities in Jefferson County said Thursday. The statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office didn’t get into details about how a white...

Denver Startup Week now Colorado Startup Week
Downtown Denver’s annual meetup of startups and technology companies is back – but with a new name. Denver Startup Week has been the city’s annual event for founders, entrepreneurs and technology professionals since 2012, and run by the Downtown...

Colorado high school students build homes for Habitat for Humanity, brush up on math skills
Thompson Valley High School students build homes as they brush up on their math skills Thompson Valley High School students build homes as they brush up on their math skills 01:54 High school students in Colorado recently have a special...

Colorado Springs police officer injured during traffic stop
An officer was treated for a minor injury after being struck in the head by debris following a vehicle striking a marked Colorado Springs police SUV Thursday evening, according to a blotter entry from the department. Police were conducting a...

Colorado realtors have low expectations as Fed is set to meet
While the Federal Reserve prepares for a long-anticipated meeting next week that will likely cut the federal lending rate, Colorado real estate agents are putting a damper on any hopes for coming improvements in the state’s housing market. “I...

Denver Cinephiles Find Community in Monthly Fatal Wave Screenings
In the past year or so, Denver’s cinephiles have been in mourning. With the closure of the Esquire and Chez Artiste theatres in 2024, those seeking an esoteric moviegoing experience have found themselves with fewer and fewer options outside of...

Colorado vs. Houston live: Score updates, highlights
HOUSTON — Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is set to start a new quarterback in Friday’s game at Houston – a redshirt sophomore who was listed as the team’s third-string QB less than a week ago. But it’s not because Colorado’s other two top...

'Bring it on:' Alabama Attorney General welcomes future Space Command lawsuit from Colorado
After a yearslong battle over multiple presidential administrations, Space Command is slated for a move to Huntsville. While its current home of Colorado is threatening legal action to stave off the change, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall...
7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: Sept. 12-14, 2025
DENVER — Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend. Have a fun event you’d like to showcase? Send an email to...

Alliance expands into Colorado with Jesse Cox appointment
DENVER — Alliance has entered the Colorado market as part of its nationwide expansion, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and deliver consulting solutions for the Office of the CFO. In Brief: Alliance expands into Colorado to strengthen...

Police: Man arrested after intentionally setting multiple fires in northern Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs police say a 32-year-old man is in custody after allegedly setting a string of fires early Friday morning at multiple businesses along North Academy Boulevard. The Colorado Springs Police...
City of Colorado Springs announces plans to cut costs in anticipation of projected $31 million budget shortfall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Friday afternoon, the City of Colorado Springs announced planned measures to cut costs ahead of a projected $31 million shortfall in the 2026 budget. According to a city spokesperson, the measures include an...

Man accused of exposing himself to a woman, threatening her in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -A Colorado Springs man was arrested Friday morning after reportedly exposing himself to and threatening a woman, then kicking a police officer. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said officers were called...

2 Colorado Springs teachers placed on administrative leave after reported Charlie Kirk comments
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Two Colorado Springs teachers have reportedly been placed on administrative leave after allegedly making comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. On Friday, a spokesperson with District 49 confirmed that two D49 staff...