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Hundreds of pothole claims made every year are rarely paid out
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Deputy resigns after discovery of her adult videos
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
Colorado man sentenced for kidnapping woman from ranch owned by Michael Bloomberg
A northwestern Colorado man was sentenced Thursday to 22 years behind bars after an argument triggered a burglary, armed kidnapping, and hostage rescue hours later in another state.
Low probability, but high consequence avalanche conditions this weekend
Since the Thanksgiving storm, the number of avalanche reports has steadily decreased.
Exhibit aims to bring community together through "Sacred Spaces"
A new exhibition at the Genesis Gallery inside Lakewood United Methodist Church aims to inspire people this holiday season.
Colorado reports 8% increase in people applying for help to pay heating bills
As temperatures begin to drop, the costs of heating your home is going up. Many Coloradans are now left wondering how they're going to pay for their winter heating bills.
DU Cheer Squad gives lesson to Denver Boys & Girls Club members
University of Denver Athletics partners with CBS Colorado for the Together for Colorado Toy Drive, and the cheerleaders gave a little cheer clinic for club members.
RTD police adds K-9s to force
RTD is adding several K-9 officers to its police force in part to make passengers on its buses and light rail trains feel more safe in the Denver metro area.
Denver Boys & Girls Clubs offer safe space to pursue dreams
The Together for Colorado Toy Drive strives to make sure every Boys & Girls Club member gets a toy during the holidays.
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Staying warm and dry before a wintery blast arrives in Colorado on Monday
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
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X Games picks Jeremy Bloom as new CEO
Jeremy Bloom will become the new CEO of the X Games. The ex-Olympic freestyle skier and Colorado football player will step into the executive role, the company announced Thursday.
Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme
Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.
Broncos waive wide receiver Josh Reynolds
The Denver Broncos cut wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who hadn't played since Week 5 due to a finger fracture.
Broncos improve to 8-5 with 41-32 win over Browns
Ja'Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating the Browns 41-32.
Bonitto scores first career defensive touchdown
Late in the first half of the Broncos game against the Browns, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto scored the first defensive touchdown of his career.
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Tap dancing performer in "Funny Girl" loves sharing his art
The touring musical "Funny Girl" is coming to Denver's Buell Theatre, and one of the performers is a professional tap dancer.
Colorado city of Lakewood getting new ordinance its city council approved but doesn't want
A collision of ideas and policies has occurred in Lakewood. It is over a property at 777 South Yarrow Street.
Arapahoe County deputy Shannon Lofland resigns after discovery of her adult videos
Shannon Lofland, a veteran of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week in the midst of a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
Hundreds of pothole claims made every year are rarely paid out
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Nonprofit group helps those in Colorado struggling from medical debt
One man was in medical debt of $504,000. When a group stepped in to help him, that amount was lowered to $0.
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Watch the First Alert Weather Winter Special
Your CBS News Colorado First Alert meteorologists let you know what's in store this winter so you can prepare and stay safe.
Colorado bracing for a La Nina winter, what does that mean?
One of the big things we look at is what El Nino and La Nino are doing. It all has to do with the water temperatures off the coast of South America.
Colorado avalanche survivor describes being buried: "I was frozen in place"
Last February after a big snowstorm in Grand Mesa one group of snowmobilers hit the slopes for what they thought would be a fun afternoon. The fun came to a screeching halt when one of those snowmobilers triggered a small avalanche.
Walden, Colorado is the coldest location in the state. But why?
Colorado is home to some of the wildest weather across the United States. After all, the old saying goes "The weather starts east of the Rockies."
Colorado's wind and terrain plays a big role in forecasting snow
This significant difference in elevation can help play a pivotal role in deciding which place will be the big winner during a snowstorm. Three major features that drive northern Colorado's weather include the Front Range Mountains, Palmer Divide, and the Cheyenne Ridge.
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Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" on food issues
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
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Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" on food issues
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Older Americans struggle to afford health care compared with other nations
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
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Hundreds of pothole claims made every year are rarely paid out
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Deputy resigns after discovery of her adult videos
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
DIA restroom incident leads to suspension of food services worker
An employee of Gate Gourmet, a catering company serving airlines at Denver International Airport, is under investigation by Denver police after an airline passenger said he caught the worker trying to secretly take a picture of the passenger in a bathroom stall.
Judge declares curfew law in Colorado town unconstitutional
A district court judge in Elbert County has declared the town of Elizabeth's curfew law unconstitutional after a Colorado family says they spent $12,000 fighting their son's $30 curfew ticket.
Coloradans frustrated over Xcel Energy rebate program funding shortfall
Xcel is facing backlash from customers after halting a popular rebate program. It's the third time in three months a rebate program has run out of funds, leaving hundreds of customers uncertain about the money they were promised.
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Denver Christkindlmarket
The Denver Christkindlmarket is an "authentic German-style holiday market featuring local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment." It is open through Dec. 23.
Border War 2024: Rams vs. Cowboys
The 2024 Border War took place at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins on Nov. 15.
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Hundreds of pothole claims made every year are rarely paid out
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Deputy resigns after discovery of her adult videos
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
Colorado man sentenced for kidnapping woman from ranch owned by Michael Bloomberg
A northwestern Colorado man was sentenced Thursday to 22 years behind bars after an argument triggered a burglary, armed kidnapping, and hostage rescue hours later in another state.
Low probability, but high consequence avalanche conditions this weekend
Since the Thanksgiving storm, the number of avalanche reports has steadily decreased.
Exhibit aims to bring community together through "Sacred Spaces"
A new exhibition at the Genesis Gallery inside Lakewood United Methodist Church aims to inspire people this holiday season.
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Tap dancing performer in "Funny Girl" loves sharing his art
The touring musical "Funny Girl" is coming to Denver's Buell Theatre, and one of the performers is a professional tap dancer.
Colorado city of Lakewood getting new ordinance its city council approved but doesn't want
A collision of ideas and policies has occurred in Lakewood. It is over a property at 777 South Yarrow Street.
Arapahoe County deputy Shannon Lofland resigns after discovery of her adult videos
Shannon Lofland, a veteran of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week in the midst of a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
Hundreds of pothole claims made every year are rarely paid out
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Nonprofit group helps those in Colorado struggling from medical debt
One man was in medical debt of $504,000. When a group stepped in to help him, that amount was lowered to $0.
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X Games picks Jeremy Bloom as new CEO
Jeremy Bloom will become the new CEO of the X Games. The ex-Olympic freestyle skier and Colorado football player will step into the executive role, the company announced Thursday.
Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme
Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.
Broncos waive wide receiver Josh Reynolds
The Denver Broncos cut wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who hadn't played since Week 5 due to a finger fracture.
Broncos improve to 8-5 with 41-32 win over Browns
Ja'Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating the Browns 41-32.
Bonitto scores first career defensive touchdown
Late in the first half of the Broncos game against the Browns, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto scored the first defensive touchdown of his career.
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More mail being stolen from within the U.S. Postal Service
A federal oversight report shared this week shows more mail is being stolen from inside the postal service. The Office of the Inspector General says criminal organizations are targeting employees to move narcotics and steal checks.
Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" on food issues
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.
Data centers proliferate nationwide, encroaching on cities, suburbs
Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Latest Political Updates
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Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" on food issues
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
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Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" on food issues
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Older Americans struggle to afford health care compared with other nations
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
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X Games picks Jeremy Bloom as new CEO
Jeremy Bloom will become the new CEO of the X Games. The ex-Olympic freestyle skier and Colorado football player will step into the executive role, the company announced Thursday.
More mail being stolen from within the U.S. Postal Service
A federal oversight report shared this week shows more mail is being stolen from inside the postal service. The Office of the Inspector General says criminal organizations are targeting employees to move narcotics and steal checks.
Data centers proliferate nationwide, encroaching on cities, suburbs
Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds
Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Older Americans struggle to afford health care compared with other nations
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
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Hundreds of pothole claims made every year are rarely paid out
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Deputy resigns after discovery of her adult videos
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
DIA restroom incident leads to suspension of food services worker
An employee of Gate Gourmet, a catering company serving airlines at Denver International Airport, is under investigation by Denver police after an airline passenger said he caught the worker trying to secretly take a picture of the passenger in a bathroom stall.
Judge declares curfew law in Colorado town unconstitutional
A district court judge in Elbert County has declared the town of Elizabeth's curfew law unconstitutional after a Colorado family says they spent $12,000 fighting their son's $30 curfew ticket.
Coloradans frustrated over Xcel Energy rebate program funding shortfall
Xcel is facing backlash from customers after halting a popular rebate program. It's the third time in three months a rebate program has run out of funds, leaving hundreds of customers uncertain about the money they were promised.