Denver school board member John Youngquist likely exhibited bias, investigation finds

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. An independent investigation found that Denver school board member John Youngquist...

Denver loses 2030 Gay Games bid to Perth amid rise in US anti-trans politics

Home Denver sports Denver sports Politicians have been campaigning for months for the event that would have boosted tourism. A bus for members of a site selection committee for the 2030 Gay Games, who are deciding between Denver and Perth. July...

Colorado faces a new era of wildfires in a warming climate

On Aug. 2, a lightning strike sparked what Gov. James Polis called a “disaster.” From early August to mid-September, two wildfires devastated communities in Rio Blanco, Colorado. The Lee and Elk Fires, which are now contained, left many Colorado...

Colorado company to build 400-acre rocket testing site in Weld County

A multi-million dollar aerospace company in Northern Colorado, which helps design rocket engines for the military, is expanding its operation in Weld County. Ursa Major, currently located in Berthoud, recently announced they were building a rocket...

Denver 127, Minnesota 114

FG FT Reb DENVER Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Gordon 32:49 3-10 3-3 0-3 3 3 9 Johnson 18:56 2-5 0-0 0-2 2 5 5 Jokic 36:08 9-10 7-7 6-19 10 4 25 Braun 27:29 3-9 0-0 1-3 2 1 7 Murray 37:13 16-29 6-7 0-6 3 2 43 Hardaway Jr. 31:37 7-11 2-2 0-1 3 2 20...

Denver Broncos dealt critical blow on the injury front following huge Week 8 win

The Denver Broncos and those within Broncos Country are still riding high after the team's 20-point win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. With that win, the Broncos improved to 6-2 on the season and stayed atop the AFC West standings. It also...

Denver unveils new NIL policies 

For decades, college athletes were expected to bring in millions of dollars in revenue for their universities without ever seeing a paycheck. Jerseys were sold, arenas filled and television deals soared, all while players remained unpaid under the...

Denver promised Park Hill developer more land than previously revealed

Although the City of Denver publicly agreed to give a developer 145 acres of land at Denver International Airport in exchange for the Park Hill Golf Course, and the Denver City Council signed off on the 145-acre deal, the Mayor's office quietly...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 10: Finally, the Ralston Valley-Arvada West game we’ve been waiting for

A look at the Post Preps Top 10 for Classes 5A, 4A and 3A going into Week 10. (Mobile users: Scroll right to see full rankings.) Class 5A Team Record Previous Last week 1. Cherry Creek 9-0 1 W (42-0 at Smoky Hill) Comment: Bruins essentially...

Denver school board member exhibited ‘belittling, dismissive and condescending behavior’ toward staff, report says

An independent investigation found Board of Education member John Youngquist exhibited “belittling, dismissive and condescending behavior” toward Denver Public Schools employees, and that he showed biases when interacting with staff of color,...

Owners of Denver LGBTQ+ businesses shaken up but staying strong following acts of vandalism

DENVER — Business owners told Denver7 they are feeling shaken up after their LGBTQ+ businesses were vandalized this past week. Surveillance cameras captured a man hurling a rock into the front windows of The Center on Colfax, Colorado’s largest...

City of Denver looks to toughen penalties for rental license violations | Denver7 Investigates

DENVER — Denver city officials are proposing a steep increase in fines for landlords operating without a residential rental license, raising the maximum penalty from $999 to $5,000 per violation. For years, Denver7 Investigates has reported on the...

Invasive insect spreading across Front Range; how Colorado Springs is preparing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs is taking proactive steps to protect its urban forest as the destructive emerald ash borer continues its spread across the Front Range, with new confirmed sightings in Denver, Aurora and Golden....

Deion Sanders focused on rebounding from Colorado’s loss

DENVER — Deion Sanders refuses to look too far down the road and especially not in regard to how his recent health concerns might impact any decision on returning as Colorado’s coach next season or beyond. All he’s focused on at the moment is...

Minor taken into custody following reported bomb threat at north Colorado Springs school

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said a juvenile suspect was taken into custody following a bomb threat at a Colorado Springs school on Monday. CSPD said school staff at Explorer Elementary School in...

A billionaire, a land swap, gold medal fishing, ‘dinosaur’ trout and a permit proposal anglers are calling a ‘bait and switch’ in Colorado

Just months after the federal government closed on a land exchange with a billionaire, a proposal to institute a permit system on the Blue River has ignited a conversation about river access and fishery health in Colorado. Blue Valley Ranch, a...

Windows smashed at multiple Denver LGBTQ businesses

A window at the Center on Colfax is boarded up after it was broken early in the morning on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Someone threw rocks and smashed windows at several LGBTQ organizations and businesses across town over the...

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Colorado Case on Parental Rights, Still Considering Two Similar Cases

The fight to defend parental rights and the innocence of children is one of the defining cultural battles of our generation. Colorado’s Lee family deserves our deepest gratitude and respect for standing up — not just for their own family — but for...

Freeze Warning for Denver Metro Area for two nights this week

By Dave Aguilera Updated on: October 27, 2025 / 10:58 PM MDT / CBS Colorado After a wild day of snow, rain, hail and strong wind on Monday cold/dry air is oozing into the state Monday night into Tuesday. With the clearing skies temperatures will...

Windsor tops Colorado football rankings ahead of 1 vs. 2 showdown

Windsor High School is the new No. 1 ranked team in Colorado Class 3A football. The undefeated Wizards will face No. 2 Mead in a game with league title and playoff seeding implications. The winner of the matchup will likely secure the top seed for...