Colorado fugitive shot by McKinney officers following crash and chase

McKinney police shot a Colorado man wanted of weapon-related charges after he waved a gun and pointed it at officers following a crash Tuesday evening.

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.

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.

Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam

Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.

Climber falls to his death on Colorado mountain, authorities say

A 53-year-old experienced climber from Rochester, New York, fell to his death while scaling the Rock of Ages trail near Telluride, Colorado, last week.

Gunman who killed 10 at Colorado supermarket sentenced to life in prison

A jury found Ahmad Alissa guilty of 55 counts, including 10 counts of first-degree murder, in the 2021 King Soopers supermarket shooting in Boulder, Colorado.

Colorado police and community rally to rescue missing teen from storm drain

A 15-year-old Colorado teen with a developmental disability was rescued from a storm drain after an 18-hour search by law enforcement and the community. Authorities used bodycam footage to capture the dramatic rescue.

Colorado teenager shot in face looking for location for homecoming photos: police

Brent Metz, a town councilman in Mountain View, Colorado, is accused of shooting a teen who was looking for a scenic spot to take homecoming photos.

Hit-and-run chase ends with suspect's truck on University of Colorado Boulder football field

Boulder police said the suspect was involved in a series of hit-and-run crashes that involved several cars, trees and signs before he rammed his way onto the football field.

Panera Bread employee repeatedly hits violent customer with pan: 'My personal hero'

A Panera Bread employee in Glendale, Colorado, used a pan to defend staff from an unruly customer who became violent, throwing objects and demanding a missing phone.

Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire

Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.

Newlyweds and bride's mother killed after semi flips, spills pipes on interstate

A newlywed Colorado couple and the bride’s mother were killed when a semi flipped on the interstate, spilling its load of large plastic pipes and causing three cars to crash.

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.

Video shows Terrell Davis getting taken off United Airlines flight by FBI agent

The Denver Broncos Hall of Famer was handcuffed after he said he tried to get a flight attendant's attention when his son was not heard asking for a cup of ice.