Housing Help From Pandemic Relief Fading, But Need Growing

Applications close Tuesday for state-run COVID-19 rental assistance.

'It's About Time': City Announces Plans To Clean Up Downtown Denver

The city is mobilizing a Downtown Action Team that will focus on areas of heightened concern.

Denver Library Measure Passes, Increasing Taxes To Fund Later Hours, Higher Wages And More Technology

"The funding will support all of the things we keep hearing from the community that we need more of," spokesperson Erika R. Martinez said.

Denver Voters Turn In Ballots As Turnout Staggers Compared To Past Elections

The city has reported only about 35 percent turnout ahead of Election Day.

Sen. Michael Bennet Casts His Ballot Wednesday, Joining Over 740,000 Coloradans To Vote In Midterms So Far

Sen. Michael Bennet dropped his ballot off in a drop box at the Washington Park Rec Center.

Coloradans Anticipating Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Ruling On Affirmative Action

The justices will weigh whether universities can consider race in their admissions decisions.

RTD Offers Free Rides Friday For Early National Vote Day To Encourage Voter Participation

Free rides will also be offered on Election Day Nov. 8.

Denver Neighborhood Getting A $10 Million Infrastructure Upgrade

The city council approved a bill last night to funnel more than $10 million in a tax agreement to fix up the Sun Valley neighborhood.

'We Know It Works': Denver Piloting Program To Provide Some Of City's Poorest Direct Cash Assistance

A new effort to address both affordability and homelessness in Denver will soon start.

Eight Colorado District Attorneys Release Years Of Data In Push For Judicial Transparency

The move is being described as the nation's "largest prosecutor transparency program."

Denver Plans To Reinvest $2 Million Into Neighborhoods Hit Hard By Pandemic

City officials identified 10 priority neighborhoods where businesses, nonprofits and community groups can apply for funding.

Denver Housing Authority To Open Housing Voucher Lottery Next Month

The DHA hopes to find 500 members of the community a place to call home through its annual lottery.

Denver Wants To Know How You Would Spend $2 Million For Improvement Projects

The deadline to provide feedback is July 31.

Number Of People Traveling To Colorado For Abortion Services On The Rise

In the month since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Cobalt has assisted 168 people with the costs of traveling to Colorado for an abortion.

Denver Approves New Environmentally Friendly Waste Collection Program

Beginning in 2023, residents will be charged for trash collection, but recycling and compost pickup will be free and take place more often.

Ganahl Projected Winner Of GOP Gubernatorial Primary

According to the AP, Heidi Ganahl defeated Greg Lopez in Tuesday's GOP primary and will face Gov. Jared Polis in the general election.

Colorado GOP Gubernatorial Primary: What You Need To Know

Candidates Heidi Ganahl and Greg Lopez face off Tuesday for the right to take on Gov. Jared Polis in the November general election.

Some SNAP Recipients In Denver Seeing Delay In Assistance Due To Staffing Shortages

The state has seen a 17 percent increase in new SNAP applications since January.

Denver Launches New Program To Help Build ‘Generational Wealth' Through Homeownership

The city has received 28 applications and approved 17 of them.

Colorado Welcomes Women As Abortion Rights Are Threatened

Colorado could become an island in a sea of states with restrictive laws, surrounded by barriers to women and reproductive care.

Crowd Gathers At State Capitol Amid Possible Nationwide Restrictions To Abortion Access

"I am so sad and so mad that five people could choose to take away our rights as women and as citizens of the United States."

State House Passes Bill To Make Prescriptions, Health Care More Affordable

The bill also requires insurance companies to pass along savings from manufacturer rebates when it comes to buying prescription drugs.

Juneteenth Becomes Colorado State Holiday

As of Monday, Juneteenth is the 11th official State Holiday of Colorado.

Bill At State Capitol Would Remove Sperm Donor Anonymity

The change would allow those conceived through artificial insemination to learn the identity and history of their donor when they turn 18.

Coloradans To Receive Stimulus Checks This Summer

Gov. Polis announced a $400 stimulus check for taxpaying Coloradans in August or September.

Rebate Program In Denver Aims To ‘Move The Market Toward Electrification'

Residents will be able to apply for a $400 instant rebate on an e-bike purchase from a participating bike shop.

Colorado Could Become First State With ‘Right To Repair' Law For Powered Wheelchairs

"If we’re allowing people to fix cars that go 70 mph, we should be able to allow people to fix their wheelchairs that go 7 mph."

Republicans And Democrat Want To Empower Patients To Sue Hospitals That Don't Post Prices

Hospitals should be already be posting the prices they negotiate with insurers online, but many have dragged their feet.

EPA Moves To Reclassify Front Range As ‘Severe' Violator Of Air Quality Standards

"I'm really hopeful that people hear this downgrade and say, ‘let's do something about it,'" said Aurora resident Steff Lebsack.

Aurora Becomes First City In Colorado To Make Diapers, Menstrual Products Sales Tax Free

The Aurora City Council gave final approval to the ordinance this week.

‘It's Not About Me': Former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson Talks About Termination

Wilson claimed her firing was a political move.

Push For Cleaner Air In Colorado: Polis Unveils Legislation Package

The governor revealed a new series of bills designed to mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change.

Vote Without Fear Act Moves to Governor's Desk

The bill passed the Colorado legislature on Monday.

‘Going To Be Some Modifications': Denver Residents Invited To Look Over Proposed Redistricting Maps

Earlier this week, city council voted to move forward with two potential re-districting maps of the city.

Election Protection Act Introduced In Colorado Senate

The proposed bill will enhance the physical security of voting systems.

Colorado Oil Producers Push For Expedited Permits As Gas Prices Soar

Costs have gone up about 60 cents per gallon in the past 30 days.

‘Brad Is An Idiot': Denver City Attorneys Mocked Bosses, Confessed To Loafing While Working From Home During Pandemic

Two of the three lawyers resigned during a disciplinary investigation and the third was suspended but returned to her job.

Colorado Judicial Branch: Colorado Supreme Court Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee Releases Annual Update

This annual update incorporates 2021 legislation, as well as caselaw published since the release of the prior edition.

Colorado Suspends Betting On Russian & Belarusian Sports In Response To Invasion Of Ukraine

Colorado Division of Gaming Director Dan Hartman said it was a “logical step” as the invasion continues.

Colorado Judicial Branch: Colorado Bar Association Announces Civil Appeals Clinic Series

Parties will be able to meet one-on-one with an attorney for up to an hour.