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Harvest Farm in Northern Colorado helps men overcome addiction and homelessness
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Harvest Farm in Northern Colorado helps men overcome addiction and homelessness

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado A farm in Wellington in Northern Colorado is celebrating its most impacting year of operation. The Harvest Farm, which is owned by the Denver Rescue Mission, helped a record number of men overcome addictions and find stable housing in 2024.  In 2024, 79 men graduated from the rescue mission's program. "Harvest Farm is a long term recovery program for men experiencing homelessness and battling substance abuse," said Kyle McPherson, program director. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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‘They say it was out in Kansas’: Denver International Airport celebrates 30th anniversary
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‘They say it was out in Kansas’: Denver International Airport celebrates 30th anniversary

By Justin Adams | CBS Colorado Thirty years ago, Continental Airlines Flight 34 left Stapleton International Airport as the last commercial flight to leave the airport. Overheard in the control tower, the pilot on the plane said, "We will miss this place. A lot of memories." Its replacement was an airport set in an area many locals couldn't find on a map.  "They say it was out in Kansas," said Stephen Lee, who is the Director of Emergency Management & Communication at Denver International Airport. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Dr. Glynell Horn Jr., named RTD’s co-chief in October, resigns
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Dr. Glynell Horn Jr., named RTD’s co-chief in October, resigns

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado RTD's acting Co-Chief of Police has resigned. The agency confirmed that Dr. Glynell Horn Jr. submitted his resignation on Feb. 21 and will leave his position on March 6. Horn, a native of Houston, Texas, began his career in public safety as a patrol officer with the Stafford Police Department. He worked up to Assistant Chief of Police before joining RTD in 2023. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Sen. Kirkmeyer uncovers ‘crisis in spending priorities’ in funding of ‘furniture over neglected kids’
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Sen. Kirkmeyer uncovers ‘crisis in spending priorities’ in funding of ‘furniture over neglected kids’

By Shaun Boyd | CBS Colorado The hole in the Colorado state budget is getting bigger. The latest figures show a shortfall of about $1.2 billion, and the state's chief economist says the reserve -- or rainy-day fund -- will run out of money by 2029 if nothing changes. "The message is we are on an unsustainable path with our budget if we don't change our spending habits," said State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, who is one of six lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee. The Republican says lawmakers have simply overspent, pointing out the state has added more than 7,000 full time employees and 17 new state offices in the last six years alone. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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New-to-chicken raising Coloradans may find they have roosters and not laying hens, sanctuary says
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New-to-chicken raising Coloradans may find they have roosters and not laying hens, sanctuary says

By Gabriela Vidal | CBS Colorado As egg prices continue to rise in Colorado and across the country, some people have decided to raise their own chickens and produce their own egg supply. One animal sanctuary is offering a warning to those who take on such a responsibility.  Amid the sounds of roosters crowing at the Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's Roost in Bennett, is a different kind of noise that's been popping off as of late. "The same call, over and over and over and over again," said Jewel Johnson. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Dillon recall effort centered around council members’ support of development plan
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Dillon recall effort centered around council members’ support of development plan

By Spencer Wilson | CBS Colorado While it only took 14 signatures to begin the recall process of three city council members, the whole town of Dillon is focused on the outcome and what it means for the future of the "sleeping giant" in Summit County.  The members of the council who are facing recall are Dana Christiansen, Renee Imamura, and John Woods. CBS Colorado has reached out to these council members for comment but has not heard back as of yet. As for why those three, Barb Richard, a successor candidate who's looking to replace one of them should the recall pass, said it's based on a breakdown of representation from the council and the public on big issues, particularly with one developer and his plans for the city.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Denver mayor brushes off no-confidence vote on Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton
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Denver mayor brushes off no-confidence vote on Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton

By Brian Maass | CBS Colorado Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Monday batted away a no-confidence vote in Fire Chief Desmond Fulton, saying, "I'm confident Chief Fulton will continue to serve our community with honor and distinction." Last week, nearly 900 Denver firefighters weighed in -- with 64% saying they had no confidence in their fire chief and deputy chief. The vote was an expression by firefighters of unhappiness with Fulton following a scandal over his use of comp time, revealed in a 2024 CBS Colorado Investigation. The probe found Fulton and his top commanders were awarding themselves comp time for attending routine events, which then allowed them to cash in vacation days at the end of each year for tens of thousands of dollars. An independent investigation commissi...
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Boulder Co. Sheriff’s Office stops using CBI for forensic casework; moves to Jefferson Co. lab
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Boulder Co. Sheriff’s Office stops using CBI for forensic casework; moves to Jefferson Co. lab

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday afternoon that it will not be using the Colorado Bureau of Investigation crime labs for forensic casework moving forward. Instead, the county agency will transition the casework to the Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab. “This change is driven by our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to those affected by crime in our community,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson told FOX31 on Sunday. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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There are mixed reviews on state bill that would reset wages in service industry
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There are mixed reviews on state bill that would reset wages in service industry

By Ashley Portillo | CBS Colorado Legislation was proposed at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday that could change how the tipped employees like servers and bartenders are paid. Struggling restaurant owners are hopeful the bill will not only close the pay gap between back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house workers, but that it will keep their establishments open. But there are concerns among some in the industry that tipped employees could see immediate wage cuts -- as much as $4 per hour. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Greeley men planned to launch tobacco, meth over federal prison fence in Louisiana with air cannon
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Greeley men planned to launch tobacco, meth over federal prison fence in Louisiana with air cannon

By Logan Smith | CBS Colorado Two Colorado men were recently apprehended outside a federal penitentiary in Louisiana before they could carry out a plan to deliver packages of tobacco and methamphetamine to inmates inside the prison.  The Greeley men, 18-year-old Jose Francisco Herrera Munox and 19-year-old Angel Gonzales Gutierrez, planned to launch the packages over a security fence with an air cannon.  That type of cannon uses compressed air. The device is more commonly used by sports teams to send T-shirts into the stands at home events.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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