Jefferson County

One person is in custody after the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said they intentionally set a brush fire on Colorado State Highway 74.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a woman encountered an aggressive bear while hiking on a trail.

Officials say the district is violating Title IX by allowing trans students to use accommodations that align with their gender identity.

A student shot two of his peers Wednesday at Evergreen High School before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirms at least two students were shot on Wednesday.

Green Mountain was periodically leased by the Colorado Army National Guard for pre-WWII military training between 1903 and 1939, which included everything from small arms to live-fire artillery training on the north and east sides of the mountain. Cleanups continue today.

The initiative is designed to mitigate fire risk, but some residents say the work is drastic, and needs more community input.

The Jeffco School District is considering closing a school that serves grades 7-12 and turning it into a specialized high school where students would study for particular career paths.

Multiple Morrison businesses are asking the town board to help with parking. They believe the paid parking is hurting their businesses.

The City of Wheat Ridge is planning to install automated speed cameras in early 2025 to improve road safety and free up police officers for other tasks. The cameras will be installed in three locations and will issue $40 fines for speeding drivers.