A man who prosecutors say ran a high-stakes Denver poker club whose customers included prominent athletes, media personalities, attorneys and doctors has pleaded guilty to violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. Jeffrey Castardi, 48, could face eight to 24

When former Denver Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe took overthe New Jersey Nets in 2007, he and his wife Peggy left behind one ofDenver's most storied mansions.

The Colorado Springs City Council has advised code enforcement officers to start enforcing city regulations that effectively ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The city bans businesses that are in violation of the law, and growing marijuana remains illegal under federal law,

Lawmakers from many western states say it would make sense for them to collaborate on developing the technology to capture and store carbon that's generated from burning fossil fuels. The state of Wyoming invited lawmakers from around the West to

A group of parents are voicing their opposition to Denver's Initiative 300. Coloradans for Safe Communities laid out their objections on Monday.

Gov. Bill Ritter has named a new executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, a choice praised by environmental groups. Jim Martin, currently head of the state Department of Public Health and Environment, was picked to replace Harris

The Denver Police Department's Cold Case Project has released information about a fugitive they are trying to locate. Police said Levi Williams, 22, is wanted for aggravated robbery in Denver.

The University of Colorado in Boulder has received 100 doses of swine flu vaccine for faculty, employees and students considered at high risk. The vaccine will be given by appointment only at the Wardenburg Health Center to pregnant women, parents

Denver police have arrested an elementary school employee accused of taping the mouth and hands of a student.