DENVER (KDVR) — Former female law enforcement officers with the Denver Police Department spoke out during hearings on an advancing law enforcement misconduct bill, and on Thursday, said there needs to be changes from within for women to feel safe. "We’re bringing attention to some very important issues that is facing our community and that is, not only a focus on legitimacy in our police department, but also safety for women and minority communities," said Carla Havard, a former Denver police sergeant ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver reports it has served more than 41,000 migrants since they started arriving in late 2022, but in the last two weeks, efforts have pivoted to relocating them with offers of free trips to other cities. Signs posted in Spanish at Denver Human Services tell them other cities may have resources to help them ..read more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series Thursday night. Jamal Murray scored 22 points as the defending NBA champion Nuggets won their 11th consecutive meeting with LeBron James and the Lakers in dominating style ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputy U.S. marshals hunt fugitives for a living, and now they are pledging to get more women involved in this work. The 30x30 Initiative is a pledge to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030. The U.S. Marshals Service is the first federal agency to sign on, and the Colorado team explained why as FOX31 rode along. When to start watering your lawn and garden Crouse sat down with FOX31 to discuss this mission before retiring from her high-up position. "I've devoted my career to working with kids when it comes to rescuing missing children, or ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — Spring planting can be a challenge in Colorado because of severe weather followed by hot, sunny days. Denver Water told FOX31 that the average yearly last freeze date in Denver is May 5, according to the National Weather Service. Over the last 10 years, the average freeze date has landed on May 11. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for weather alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Sensitive plants should be covered or brought inside before severe weather occurs ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver is celebrating a milestone. More than 20,000 landlords have completed the city's licensing process. This requirement is fairly new for Denver, but city officials hope it helps them keep a closer eye on landlords while ensuring better living conditions for renters. Bill would create tax credit for Colorado renters: Here's who qualifies While the goal is to ensure Denver renters live in adequate conditions, the Duplechian said this process also gives them a better count of how many units are rented out. "We don't know how many rental units we have in Denver. Th ..read more

(NEXSTAR) - The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Detroit with the timer for the first pick set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. College prospects from across the country now wait anxiously as they hope to hear their name called and their dreams made a reality. A slew of star quarterbacks are projected to be taken tonight as well. The least hidden secret in the NFL right now is that the Chicago Bears are expected to use the No. 1 pick on USC quarterback Caleb Williams after trading away Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this year. What is still a mystery though is where the other big-n ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — Drivers are warned to expect traffic backups on Peña Boulevard for the next two weeks as bridge maintenance gets underway. Bridge maintenance starts Thursday night on outbound Peña Boulevard on the way out of Denver International Airport. The construction area will be just west of E-470 near the RTD A Line overpass, according to the airport ..read more

GOLDEN (KDVR) — It is fair to say Mike Tormey likes to walk … and walk … and then walk some more. “When I’m going up for a walk, I try to do 10 to 15 miles," said Tormey. Tormey says there is simply no better place to go for a walk than right here in Colorado. “I mean, just look at the scenery. There is always something to discover. The mountains are always changing. Go a couple of miles, and the vistas are totally different," said Tormey. Tormey moved to Colorado last summer for work and decided, you guessed it, to go for a walk ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — Hundreds of students at college campuses across the U.S. have been arrested over the last several days as pro-Palestinian protests intensify. Students and staff upset about Israel's aggression in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas have started camping out in tents on campuses from New York to California. Demonstrators are demanding the institutions cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies enabling the conflict, pointing to the rising death toll and humanitarian crisis in Gaza ..read more