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"Crimes could escalate": Suspect appears to target college-aged women in Boulder
The Boulder Police Department is asking the public for help amid an indecent exposure and possible burglary investigation that involves a suspect potentially targeting local college-aged women. The police say the suspect, 51-year-old Nimroid Boles Folsom, has been seen following college-aged women to their homes at night over the past few days in Boulder's University Hill and Goss Grove neighborhoods. Police have indicated that the suspect has a prior arrest record related to the crimes and that they're worried that these alleged crimes could escalate. ...
Interest picks up for guided hikes at rare lands near Colorado Springs
Despite the heat that lays thick on the unshaded prairie and rock east of Colorado Springs, and despite the gate that keeps the 700-plus acres closed to the general public, people continue to seek Corral Bluffs Open Space. "The first hike of June, I actually had to spread out over...
Iconic Denver cafe dishes on new location and reopening plans
DENVER — A drywall shipment and building materials litter the floor at Welton Street Cafe’s new location on 29th and Welton Street. Nestled between a taco spot and an empty commercial space, the team is working to open the eatery’s doors. Welton Street Cafe has been serving...
Broncos making one more free agent signing could push team into playoff status
The Denver Broncos have a solid roster, no matter how many major outlets say otherwise, and they could be one free agent signing away from being a playoff team. It's hard to not see the upgrades that this team made in the 2024 NFL Offseason, and this incudes the QB positon. It's also not out of the question for Bo Nix to not only win the starting job, but manage the offense well enough in year one to keep Denver in the playoff hunt.
NCIS investigating Former Commanding General found dead on Marine Base
The NCIS is investigating the death of a military officer found on the Twentynine Palms Marine Base over the weekend. According to information provided by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office, Major General William Mullen, 59, of Arvada, CO, was found dead near Building 1651 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center on Saturday, June 29.
Parents and accused abuser face-to-face in Arapahoe County courtroom as arraignment postponed
A former Littleton Public Schools bus aide charged with assaulting at least two disabled children during their rides to and from school appeared in court in person for the first time on Monday. 18th Judicial District Judge Laqunya Baker allowed a two-month postponement for Kiarra Jones, who is out on...
Firefighters respond to house fire and find a woman's body inside
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Firefighters who were working to extinguish a house fire just east of Aurora on Monday morning found the body a woman inside the house, authorities said at a news briefing. About 10 a.m., neighbors called 911 about smoke coming from the roof of a house...
Colorado’s quantum tech hub beats Illinois for coveted federal award
After President Joe Biden's administration designated the Mountain West’s quantum industry as one of 31 tech hubs in October, Colorado state leaders hoped the region would get on the program's shortlist for more funding — and more recognition. The second phase of the new federal tech hub program was a key part in cementing Colorado as the center of the quantum computing industry. This week, state leaders got what they...
When and Where to See Fireworks in Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado skies will burst with beauty for the Fourth of July; after all, Colorado is easily one of the most patriotic in the union. Here’s when and where to find Fourth of July fun and the times for each NoCo fireworks show. What time do the fireworks start?
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