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Unanimous Arkansas Valley Water Bill Blocked by Presidential Veto
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Unanimous Arkansas Valley Water Bill Blocked by Presidential Veto

By Spencer Kristensen | KDVR FOX31 DENVER (KDVR) — President Donald Trump vetoed a bipartisan, unanimously-approved bill sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Jeff Hurd that would have secured funding to bring clean water to communities on the Eastern Plains, according to a statement made to FOX31 by Boebert’s office. The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act passed unanimously in the House and the Senate. The bill would have secured funding to continue building the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a water pipeline that would bring access to clean water for 39 communities between Pueblo and Lamar, an area that is known to have high concentrations of salt in the groundwater. It is not a new idea that has been recently created, but rather the end of a project that was de...
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Secret Santa Pays Emergency Vet Bills for Families in Wheat Ridge
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Secret Santa Pays Emergency Vet Bills for Families in Wheat Ridge

By Nate Belt | KDVR FOX31 DENVER (KDVR) — The term Christmas miracle often gets tossed around when something good happens around this time, but at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital on the very day itself, an employee says she witnessed a true miracle first hand. Veronica Suazo has worked in animal care for a handful of years, but what she saw on Christmas morning was a first. “I was just a little emotional,” Suazo said. Even though Santa had long returned to the North Pole, his giving spirit had rubbed off on at least one man who came into the animal hospital around 8 a.m. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT KDVR FOX31
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US Launches Coordinated Strikes in Nigeria Following Attacks on Christians
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US Launches Coordinated Strikes in Nigeria Following Attacks on Christians

By Will Weissert | KDVR FOX31 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in the targeting of Christians. In a Christmas evening post on his social media site Thursday, Trump did not provide details or mention the extent of the damage caused by the strikes in the northwestern state of Sokoto. A Defense Department official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss details not made public, said the U.S. worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes and that they’d been approved by Abuja. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the cooperation included exchan...
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Colorado Congressman Accuses Polis Administration Of Mismanaging Road Funds
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Colorado Congressman Accuses Polis Administration Of Mismanaging Road Funds

By: Hanna Powers | KDVR FOX31 DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado congressman is accusing the state of mismanaging transportation dollars, arguing that despite record funding, roads across Colorado are in worse shape than ever. Rep. Gabe Evans, who represents Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, shared an exclusive letter with FOX31 that he is sending directly to Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shoshana Lew. In the letter, Evans raises concerns about roadway safety, crumbling infrastructure, and what he describes as a failure to prioritize basic road maintenance over mass transit and climate-focused projects. “This stretch of I-25 is one of the busiest highways in the state,” Evans told FOX31, pointing to the corridor that ...
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Holiday Airlift Shows Colorado Pilots’ Commitment to Serving Veterans
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Holiday Airlift Shows Colorado Pilots’ Commitment to Serving Veterans

By Anna Coon | KDVR CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — About 25 pilots helped spread holiday cheer across Colorado by airlifting toys, food and clothing to veterans and their families on Sunday. “We get to fly around, and we get to help people in the process, so it’s a win-win,” said pilot Liam Shetterly. As captain of the MSU Denver Aerobatics Flight Team, flying is routine for him, but this trip carried extra cargo and a special purpose. “It’s a really cool cause, I think, helping out our veterans,” Shetterly said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT KDVR
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Evergreen Pantry Gets Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Aid Delivered by Deputies
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Evergreen Pantry Gets Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Aid Delivered by Deputies

By Anna Coon | KDVR EVERGREEN, Colo. (KDVR) — A local food pantry in Evergreen received a major donation Saturday after deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office delivered nearly 2,000 pounds of food and supplies, much of it carried on their backs. Deputies trekked three miles through Evergreen carrying 50-pound packs filled with food and toiletries as part of a charity ruck, starting at Evergreen High School and ending at Evergreen Christian Outreach. “We train for this stuff, right?” Deputy Sheriff Drake Acosta said. “We make sure we’re all physically fit and ready to go for anything that comes our way. So just another Saturday afternoon for us.” The event is an annual holiday tradition for the Jefferson County Special Operations Response Team. In pa...
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Ranchers Warn of Coordinated Cattle Thefts in Weld County
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Ranchers Warn of Coordinated Cattle Thefts in Weld County

By Alliyah Sims | KDVR FOX31 WELD COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Something strange is happening in Weld County: 14 Black Angus cattle have vanished from multiple ranches, and now deputies believe the animals were stolen, not lost. Since the beginning of October, ranchers in Weld County have been discovering missing cattle, but there’s no broken fences, no tracks, nothing left behind. Deputies say the pattern points to deliberate theft, not wandering animals. Chad Sanger, owner of Turnkey Cattle Company, says he checked every fence and gate, even the automated ranch entrance. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office confirms 14 missing Black Angus cattle across multiple herds. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT KDVR FOX31
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Colorado Declines Federal Tip Relief Creating Tax Season Confusion
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Colorado Declines Federal Tip Relief Creating Tax Season Confusion

By Shaul Turner | KDVR FOX31 DENVER (KDVR) – As the end of the year approaches, many workers who rely on tips and overtime pay may face some confusion as they prepare for tax return season. President Trump’s bill passed by the legislature provides a temporary tax break for tips but that doesn’t apply on the state level. The new federal tax break for tips allows employees to deduct up to $25,000 of tip income and is effective through the 2028 tax year, but Colorado will not follow suit. “It’ll be Christmas on the federal and no holiday season on the state,” said tax attorney Chadwick Elliot of the Denver Tax Group. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT KDVR FOX31
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From Hidden Fees to Gun Shows Colorado’s New Year Brings Major Regulatory Changes
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From Hidden Fees to Gun Shows Colorado’s New Year Brings Major Regulatory Changes

By: Maddie Rhodes | KDVR Fox31 DENVER (KDVR) — The beginning of the new year means a change of calendars and habits for some people, and for all Coloradans, the new year means there will be changes in the state laws. Colorado laws get passed consistently, but the effective date isn’t always right away. A lot of times, the effective date is delayed to make sure people have time to comply with the law before there are penalties. Several laws went into effect in July and August, and at the beginning of a new year, several laws often go into effect. Heading into 2026, laws ranging from gun show requirements to deceptive pricing practices are set to take effect. Colorado laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2026 Here are some laws going into effect at the start of the year: H.B. 25-1090...
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Aurora Crackdown Pulls 1,200+ Illegal Vehicles Off the Road This Year
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Aurora Crackdown Pulls 1,200+ Illegal Vehicles Off the Road This Year

By: Alliyah Sims | KDVR FOX31 AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Aurora’s three-strike rule is pulling illegal vehicles off the streets at record levels. From expired tags to no insurance or license, officers say the surge in violations is leading to a surge in seizures, and the numbers are climbing. From Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, Aurora police say 1,257 vehicles have been impounded under the city’s three-strike rule. Officers say about 80% to 85% of those cars are returned to the owner after they provide proof of a valid license, registration and insurance. For drivers who don’t claim their vehicles within the 30- to 45-day window, their vehicles are added to Aurora’s public auction. They run about every six weeks. FOX31 saw people out looking for vehicles at Tuesday’s auction. READ THE FULL ...
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