05/17/2026

Colorado jury awards $24M in wrongful arrest case against Parker detective

A Douglas County jury awarded $24 million to a New Jersey man wrongfully arrested after his son shot two roommates, finding that a Parker detective omitted exculpatory evidence from an arrest affidavit.

May 17

Polis Commutes Sentences for 9 Coloradans, Including Election Official Tina Peters

May 17

Weld County GOP Chair Arrested in Child Sex Sting

Weld County Republican Party Chairman Hunter Rivera, 24, was arrested in a Larimer County child predator sting Thursday. He faces four felonies after investigators say he attempted to solicit sex from someone he believed was a minor.

May 17

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, with Sidney Crosby serving as an alternate captain. The San Jose Sharks will have the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This pick was obtained from Edmonton via the Jake Walman trade.

May 17

Mitoma Omitted from Japan's World Cup Roster Due to Injury

May 17

Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League Match

May 17

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 5-1, Advance to Western Conference Final

May 17

Colorado Uses New Federal Database to Catch Trucking Companies Hiding Safety Violations

Colorado uses an upgraded federal database to catch trucking companies that hide safety violations by reopening under new names. The crackdown follows a federal audit that found widespread improper commercial driver's license issuance.

May 17

Aurora shuts CBZ apartments after crime, neglect spiral

May 17

Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip Off Hoops Season in Rome Doubleheader

Notre Dame and Villanova will begin their basketball seasons with a unique event in Rome. Both the men's and women's teams from each university will compete in a doubleheader on November 1.

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Larimer County Natural Resources Releases Cumulative "Rate Your Day" Visitor Satisfaction Results

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources released three years of "Rate Your Day" visitor feedback, showing strong satisfaction with public lands.

May 17

Douglas County Unveils Work Zone Safety Mascot Ahead of 2050 Transportation Plan

May 17

Main Street Closure Expected This Evening for Pavement Assessment

May 17

CDOT to Close Main Street for 10-Minute Pavement Test Tonight

May 17

Montrose Updates Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units

May 17