Colorado Evening Briefing: Friday, August 14

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Tonight’s briefing covers a range of significant local and global developments. From legal shifts in state protections to tragic losses and major investigative findings, we bring you the essential updates.

3 teens arrested in shooting that killed another teen, Denver police say

Investigators believe the victim, identified as 19-year-old Maikel Garresquero Mavo, was lured to the scene of the shooting, Denver Police said.

Lakewood man arrested on suspicion of murder of his wife, a Jeffco art teacher

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his wife, a Lakewood art teacher, was found dead in the home Thursday.

Colorado law increases penalties for fake ‘Colorado Grown’ labels to protect farmers and consumers

Farmers are no stranger to challenges, with this year many across our state battling drought. Denver7’s Maggy Wolanske shares the new protection in place to…

Centenarian Irma Palmer, one of Colorado’s oldest residents, dies at 109

One of Colorado’s oldest and most memorable residents has died at the age of 109.

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of ‘On Golden Pond,’ dies at 97

His daughter, Amy Rydell, confirmed that he died Thursday of natural causes.

Denver7 Investigates obtained surveillance and body camera footage on Friday showing the moments before, during and after a 2024 shooting in Conifer…

Trump push to retaliate against Colorado described as ‘weaponization’

Hickenlooper calls for investigation into Trump administration retaliation against Colorado.

The Evening Briefing publishes daily around 6 p.m. Mountain time.

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