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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has stopped using its CodeRED system to alert residents of orders to evacuate or shelter in place or of other emergencies after learning of a cyberattack on the network and a data breach. Sheriff’s Deputy …

The Broncos returned to work Monday after their bye week sitting in terrific position. They lead the AFC West by two games. They’re a half-game back of New England for the top seed in the conference. They’re 9-2 and have …

Someone in southern Colorado, or who was visiting the state, hit the more than $3.2 million jackpot Saturday after buying a lottery ticket in Trinidad. The winning Colorado Lotto+ ticket was sold at an Alta Convenience Store at 731 East …

Denver residents will have an unusual schedule for trash pickup this week, ahead of Thanksgiving, and will have to wait longer for compost and recycling service. Instead of trash pickup on their normal days, the city’s Department of Transportation and …

State investigators are searching for suspects after the body of an illegally poached mountain lion was found abandoned in a Colorado canyon last week, according to wildlife officials. Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers responded to Taylor Canyon in Gunnison City …

The hundreds of thousands of Coloradans expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year can expect dry weather and clear skies — at least on their way out, according to the National Weather Service. No snow is forecast for the Denver …

The Denver Public Schools Board of Education swore in three newly elected members and a reelected director Saturday, a move that drew criticism over its timing and initial plans to elect new officers to lead the governing body of Colorado’s …

The official X account of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is amplifying a new recruiting video titled “For God & County.” The one-minute video features footage of heavily armed DHS, ICE and CBP agents at night searching for and …

A man was found unresponsive with a “puncture wound” to his body in the Loop on Sunday morning, Chicago police said. He was found outside around 7:20 a.m. in the 200 block of South Wabash Avenue and taken to Northwestern …

Bears coach Ben Johnson told his locker room Sunday that it took more than just the team’s stars to pull out Sunday’s 31-28 win against the Steelers. “It takes a village,” he said. “I’m talking about players, I’m talking about …

They appear tied to light poles and trees, taped to storefronts and random structures. The laminated paper signs read “ICE secuestró alguien aquí” or “ICE kidnapped someone here.” A date and time of the federal immigration arrest is written in …

One man is dead and another wounded after a shooting in North Lawndale on Sunday night, police said. The men, ages 23 and 33, were in a car in the 1200 block of South Independence Boulevard about 9 p.m. when …

It sounds strange to be encouraged by a third consecutive loss, but the Blackhawks’ sentiments bordered on that Sunday. A 1-0 defeat against the NHL-leading Avalanche felt a lot better than getting drubbed 9-3 on Friday by the Sabres. ‘‘If …

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears’ 31-28 win against the Steelers at Soldier Field. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub page. You can also listen to “Halas Intrigue” …

Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson couldn’t remember the last time he wore the green-dot helmet, the one that allowed coordinator Dennis Allen to send in the play calls for him to relay to his teammates. “One game in New Orleans,” he …

ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Prescott rallied Dallas from a 21-point deficit and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a mistake-filled thriller Sunday. The Cowboys (5-5-1) converted on …

By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald …

Six Flags Magic Mountain will twinkle with two million Christmas lights strung between 19 roller coasters this holiday season as Santa Claus returns to dance the night away to rockabilly music under a dusting of faux snow. The 11th annual …

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples. Security has been stepped up, with memories …