Denver man found dead at bottom of national park canyon

Colorado authorities said a man was found dead in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park last week after deputies discovered an abandoned vehicle near the park.

Police identify fallen Colorado officer killed in shootout that left suspect dead, 4 injured

Authorities in Colorado have identified the police officer who was shot to death Thursday night in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on a city bus that left four other people hurt. 

Colorado pursuit ends with suspect hiding under porch in underwear

Colorado deputies released video of a high-speed pursuit that ended with the suspect hiding under a porch in his underwear.

Flash flooding hits Florida as Southwest flooding continues
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Parts of Florida received more than 20 inches of rain in just 12 hours, triggering extreme flash flooding that stranded hundreds of vehicles. Flooding also continues in parts of Colorado and Arizona, where crews have conducted rescues and roads have been washed out. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.

Flooding forces thousands from homes across Arizona, Southwest
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Heavy rain across the Desert Southwest is causing creeks and rivers to overflow, forcing thousands of people from their homes and prompting evacuations in parts of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Sedona and Flagstaff saw significant flooding, while rescue crews and volunteers helped residents affected by rising water.

2 college students found dead after snowstorm during Colorado mountain hike

Two Colorado college students were found dead after being reported missing after setting out for a weekend climb after getting caught in a heavy snowstorm in the Colorado mountains, authorities said.

Rare tornadoes, record flooding hit New Mexico and Southwest
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Heavy rain is causing record flooding across parts of the Desert Southwest, where some areas have seen more than six months' worth of rain in just a few weeks. The region has also seen several rare tornadoes, including the first confirmed in Santa Fe in more than 50 years. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.

DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties

A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.

DOJ sues Denver over ordinance banning masks for federal law enforcement officers

The DOJ sued Denver officials, arguing the city’s masking and identification rules unlawfully interfere with federal officers and endanger their safety.

Colorado crime analyst sentenced to 10 years for manipulating DNA

A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants.

Colorado city leader dies after collapsing on 14,000-foot mountain hike

Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson, 45, died Friday after collapsing while hiking Colorado’s Quandary Peak, a 14,271-foot mountain in Summit County.

Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story

A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.

Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report

The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.