Protests across the country over death of George Floyd

Protesters angry over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned out for a demonstration in Columbus that began peacefully but turned violent, with windows smashed at the Ohio Statehouse and storefronts along surrounding downtown streets.

Michael Porter Jr. urges people to ‘pray for the police officers’ involved in death of George Floyd

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. weighed on the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an incident with Minneapolis police officers on Monday, tweeting a call for people to “pray for the police officer(s)” involved as much as they were praying for Floyd’s devastated family.

Wedding videography company denies refund after man's fiancee dies, taunts him on website

After Justin Montney’s fiance died in a car crash, he reached out to get a refund on his $1,800 deposit. The company said it was nonrefundable, and the back and forth began.

Colorado Gov. Polis pushes back against CDC's coronavirus death counts

“The CDC criteria include anybody who has died with COVID-19, but what the people of Colorado and the people of the country want to know is how many people died of COVID-19,” Polis told “Fox News Sunday."

Man paroled over coronavirus concerns charged in murder

A parolee suspected of killing a woman in Denver had been released from prison three weeks before the slaying because of concerns over the coronavirus.

Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining

Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.

Prosecutors: Frontline worker stole engagement ring, credit card from patient who died of COVID-19

A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.

Colorado man wins $1M Lottery jackpot twice on same day

With a little bit of luck and persistence, a Colorado man has hit the jackpot twice after playing the same numbers for 30 years.

Colorado Walmart shuttered after 3 coronavirus deaths

Health officials have ordered the closure of a Walmart in suburban Denver as three people connected to the store died after being infected with the coronavirus and at least six employees tested positive.

Upset man accused of coughing on grocery items

A customer at a Colorado grocery store was cited on suspicion of intentionally coughing on another shopper's items after refusing to comply with social distancing rules, authorities said.

Coronavirus fuels pot industry's push for online sales, delivery

Colorado has made online sales of recreational marijuana legal during the coronavirus epidemic, fulfilling one of the pot industry's biggest wishes and fueling its argument for more concessions that could be made permanent when the crisis eases.

Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure

A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.

Condo squatters leave behind underwear, snake and sex toys

A Colorado condominium owner said this week she had to spend hundreds of dollars and lost about two months’ worth of rent, in an effort to evict squatters who left behind underwear, dirty dishes, a snake and sex toys.

Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua in need of forever home

The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.

Orphaned bear cubs in Colorado placed in a cozy den until spring

A den made out of nearly 30 bales of hay, a bunch of branches, and a snow mound for insulation is the new home for two bear cubs.

New Jersey man suffocates to death at Colorado resort after his jacket gets caught in ski lift

Officials say a skier appears to have suffocated to death at a Colorado resort after he fell through an opening in a chairlift seat and became caught with his coat wrapped around his head and neck.