‘Worst nightmare': Spotsylvania mother charged after baby forgotten in hot car dies
The mother was charged with child abuse and child endangerment after the tragedy on Lafayette Boulevard.
May 21, 2026Open source
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26-year-old driver faces multiple charges after leading state troopers on chase near West Lafayette
A state trooper who tried to stop a driver for an alleged traffic violation was instead led on a vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning.
May 21, 2026Open source
More than 200 people buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records The City of Lafayette is sendin...
The City of Lafayette is sending out more letters this week to the 270 people who still have plots at the city cemetery but might not be able to use them.
May 21, 2026Open source
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Indy's near northwest side
The crash was reported shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at the intersection of Lafayette Road and West Kessler Boulevard North Drive.
May 21, 2026Open source
Slain Lafayette student's family fights teen killer's early release: 'We don't get our son back'
A Lafayette teen who fatally shot Comeaux High senior Matthew Carter in 2020 is seeking early release before his 21st birthday, arguing for credit for time s...
May 18, 2026Open source
Jefferson City commission grants demolition permit for Lafayette Street duplex
Jefferson City commission grants demolition permit for Lafayette Street duplex
May 15, 2026Open source
12 indicted in Boulder County for trying to steal $300,000 in Front Range card-skimming scheme
A group of 12 people was indicted in Boulder County on suspicion of using credit and debit card skimming devices at convenience stores across the Front Range...
May 12, 2026Open source
Lafayette Reservoir Tower being retrofitted for seismic safety: Here's what we know
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is working on safety improvements for the Lafayette Reservoir Tower.
May 7, 2026Open source
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit challenging closure of Comeaux High
The Third Circuit Court of Appeal has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the closure of Comeaux High, siding with the Lafayette Parish School Board after it res...
May 6, 2026Open source
Lafayette City Council votes for ‘more time’ on cemetery decision
The state archaeologist has recommended closing the Lafayette Cemetery to casket burials. Council members said they need more time to decide.
May 6, 2026Open source
Brusly sophomore golfer wins second straight individual title at state tournament
A Brusly sophomore won her second straight Division I individual state title at the state golf tournament. Maci Williams won the tournament in Lafayette by t...
May 6, 2026Open source
This Acadiana leader has made volunteering her life calling
Julie Lafleur, a dedicated AmeriCorps leader and local volunteer, inspires college students in Lafayette to engage with community projects in education, envi...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Colorado leaders push back after House Republicans demand immigration records The Republican-led United Sta...
The Republican-led United States House Judiciary Committee is demanding records from Boulder and Denver counties as part of a congressional investigation int...
May 22, 2026Open source
Colorado's farmers working to plan and plant amid dry winter, rainy spring As Colorado experiences drought...
As Colorado experiences drought conditions and spring rain, farmers in Boulder County say they're working harder than ever to plan and plant accordingly.
May 20, 2026Open source
Running can be fun. Here are 5 local clubs — from highly competitive to casual
Five local running clubs for folks ranging from highly competitive to casual. Running clubs offer opportunities for group training, fellowship in competition...
May 20, 2026Open source
Isolated thunderstorms in Colorado bring possibility for tornado activity According to the NWS Boulder, the...
According to the NWS Boulder, there is a threat of strong to severe storms developing on Sunday, bringing the possibility of forming isolated tornadoes.
May 17, 2026Open source
Could a vacancy tax help ease Boulder’s housing issues? Council seeks public input
Boulder voters may decide to impose a tax on homes that are vacant for most of the year during the November election.
May 15, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies man, 33, who was killed in Second Flatiron fall near Boulder
The Boulder County Coroner's Office identified 33-year-old Ryan Kelly as the man who died in a fall from the Second Flatiron outside of Boulder.
May 15, 2026Open source
Summit Middle School parents upset over proposed open enrollment change
Parents at Summit Middle School, a charter school in south Boulder, are lobbying the Boulder Valley school board to keep an open enrollment preference for si...
May 15, 2026Open source
'Flatiron Sunrise Flourish' wins Boulder museum contest, set for merch launch
The flag features three symbolic colors: red to represent the Flatirons, yellow for Colorado’s sunrise and blue drawn from the state flag.
May 15, 2026Open source
Study: Trump-era ICE surge reduces labor force without creating US jobs
A University of Colorado Boulder study found Trump's immigration crackdown reduced the labor force without creating jobs for U.S.-born workers.
May 11, 2026Open source
The city of Boulder will soon raise a new flag, but first, it has to pick a winner
The city of Boulder will soon raise a new flag, but first, it has to pick a winner
May 8, 2026Open source
Why one Colorado couple has never missed BOLDERBoulder since the race began in 1979
For some people, the BOLDERBoulder 10K is more than just a race, it’s a decades long commitment. But for one local couple it’s become a lifelong tradition.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Mohamed Soliman, 46, pleaded guilty to all 101 state criminal charges he faced in the 2025 Boulder firebomb attack that killed one woman.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Aurora honors fallen service members at Colorado Freedom Memorial Colorado Remembers, in partnership with t...
Colorado Remembers, in partnership with the Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation, was held at Memorial Park in Aurora to honor the lives lost in service to t...
May 24, 2026Open source
One person dead, Colorado interstate closed following semi rollover The collision occurred at about 2:40 a....
A tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 rolled over early Saturday morning near the Kipling Street interchange, killing one person and injurin...
May 23, 2026Open source
Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute The City of Denver and the par...
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a months-long, multimillion-dollar lease dispute o...
May 20, 2026Open source
Colorado Academy’s Lyla Kocher delivers two goals to clinch program three-peat in Class 3A girls’ soccer
There were considerable stakes riding on Wednesday's Class 3A Colorado girls' soccer state title match, with Colorado Academy putting away Kent Denver in bot...
May 20, 2026Open source
Man gets 12 years in prison in fatal Westminster shooting after murder conviction overturned
Juan Manuel Castorena's first-degree murder conviction and life sentence were overturned in 2025 by the Colorado Court of Appeals.
May 19, 2026Open source
Gas prices in Denver expected to increase heading into Memorial Day weekend
Colorado AAA recommends that Denver-area drivers worried about gas prices should fill up along the Front Range before heading to the mountains.
May 19, 2026Open source
Lake Mead’s outlook just went from bad to historically bad
The Trump administration will soon enforce a plan of its own as the Colorado River states fail to agree on a 20-year framework in closed-door negotiations.
May 16, 2026Open source
Denver woman returns to Colfax Marathon after Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis
Erlidawn Roy triumphs over adversity as she prepares to run the Colfax Marathon 5K, turning her battle with Stage 3 breast cancer into a celebration of resil...
May 16, 2026Open source
Merrill Kelly throws 1st career complete game, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 9-1
Merrill Kelly threw his first career complete game, Ildemaro Vargas was 4 for 5 with a double and two RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Roc...
May 16, 2026Open source
Colorado governor grants clemency to man convicted in 2008 shooting of Douglas County deputy
Brandin Kreuzer is set to be released on parole June 1 after serving 15 years of his 50-year sentence.
May 16, 2026Open source
Denver water closes Antero Reservoir to public as part of drought response
Denver Water has closed Antero Reservoir and is draining it to save water amid drought conditions gripping Colorado.
May 15, 2026Open source
Denver Broncos' full 2026-27 schedule released: Here’s a look at the biggest games
The Denver Broncos’ full slate for the 2026-27 NFL season is here, and we’re taking a look at the must-see games on the docket.
May 15, 2026Open source
7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: May 15-17, 2026
Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond...
May 14, 2026Open source
What’s Happening: A virtual artist talk about the women of escaramurza
Plus: Two Western Slope festivals to start the summer and the Colfax Marathon winds around Denver
May 14, 2026Open source
How microplastic research in Denver’s South Platte River can help a first-of-its-kind study
Led by a doctoral candidate and aided by a team of undergrads and master’s students, the project aims to quantify a ubiquitous problem.
May 14, 2026Open source
Startup Colorado plans Demo Day for accelerator
DENVER — Startup Colorado, a nonprofit that supports rural entrepreneurs, plans a virtual Demo Day to showcase startups in its first accelerator.
May 13, 2026Open source
Arrest leads to $24 million civil rights verdict against former Parker detective
Arrest leads to $24 million civil rights verdict against former Parker detective
May 13, 2026Open source
Man identified after fatal runway incident at Denver International Airport; death ruled a suicide
Man identified after fatal runway incident at Denver International Airport; death ruled a suicide
May 12, 2026Open source
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Lafayette is in Boulder County, Colorado.
Region: Northern Colorado
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Aurora honors fallen service members at Colorado Freedom Memorial Colorado Remembers, in partnership with t...
Colorado Remembers, in partnership with the Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation, was held at Memorial Park in Aurora to honor the lives lost in service to t...
May 24, 2026Open source
Colorado tourism railroad postpones summer operations due drought conditions, wildfire concern The Cumbres...
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TS), originally scheduled to open its 2026 season on Saturday, announced earlier this week that it will postp...
May 24, 2026Open source
Child murder case against Colorado man, dropped after DA's interview, to be retried The Colorado Court of A...
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a criminal case against a man charged with murder in the death of a 10-month-old baby should be retried.
May 23, 2026Open source
7-year-old boy becomes youngest to climb Yosemite's El Capitan, surpassing brother's record
A 7-year-old boy from Colorado became the youngest to ever climb Yosemite's El Capitan, beating his brother's record.
May 23, 2026Open source
Avalanche star Cale Makar out for Game 1 of Western Conference Final
Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will not play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
May 20, 2026Open source
Longmont’s Union Reservoir swim beach will be too shallow for swimming this summer
Longmont’s Union Reservoir swim beach will not reopen for traditional swimming this summer because water levels remain too low due to Colorado drought cond...
May 20, 2026Open source
Running can be fun. Here are 5 local clubs — from highly competitive to casual
Five local running clubs for folks ranging from highly competitive to casual. Running clubs offer opportunities for group training, fellowship in competition...
May 20, 2026Open source
Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
May 19, 2026Open source
Cops capture Palmetto Bay fugitive accused of stealing serviceman’s car, leaving dog inside to die
A Palmetto Bay man being sought by Colorado authorities for the theft of a serviceman’s vehicle ― and the death of his dog ― has been captured, accordi...
May 17, 2026Open source
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