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Elijah McClain death: jury seated, opening statements begin
A jury was seated and opening statements are underway in the trial for one former Aurora police officer and one suspended Aurora police officer in the death of Elijah McClain.
U.S. offers thousands of Venezuelan migrants legal status, work permits
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
Administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat as lawmakers demand answers to the rocky rollout
State lawmakers grilled administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program at a hearing at the State capitol.
Highlands Ranch home hit by car for second time
They say lightning never strikes twice. But for one Highlands Ranch home, it did, in the form of a car crashing into the house twice in four years.
Students learn about traffic stops, violations from Denver police officers
The program is in its second year and officials say it has been very effective in helping students out on the road.
Pro-skier Drew Petersen opens up about battling depression, suicidal thoughts
To understand where pro-skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Family of Brandon Lee Cole calls for more accountability from Denver Police Dept.
The family of Brandon Lee Cole is calling for more accountability and changes within the Denver Police Department after he was shot and killed by an officer earlier this summer.
Centennial approves updated pickleball court regulations in residential areas
In Centennial, an emergency ordinance to regulate pickleball courts has passed.
Coroner: Paul Gallenstein found shot near Horsetooth Reservoir
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office has released new details into the suspicious death investigation after the body of Paul Gallenstein was found near Horsetooth Reservoir earlier this month.
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Mild Temperatures Continue For Final Days Of Summer
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Pro-skier Drew Petersen opens up about battling depression, suicidal thoughts
To understand where pro-skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Centennial approves updated pickleball court regulations in residential areas
In Centennial, an emergency ordinance to regulate pickleball courts has passed.
Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth football coach, dies 6 months after accident
Buddy Teevens, the innovative Ivy League football coach who brought robot tackling dummies to Dartmouth College's practices, died of injuries he sustained from a March bicycle accident in Florida.
Coach Prime condemns threats against player whose late hit left Hunter hurt
Deion Sanders stood up for Henry Blackburn after the CSU safety received death threats for a late hit that sent CU's two-way star Travis Hunter to the hospital with a lacerated liver.
Late-night record 9.3 million ESPN viewers watched Buffs defeat Rams
CU's double-overtime victory against CSU, which ended in the early hours of Sunday morning, drew 9.3 million viewers. That makes it the most watched late-night college football game ever on ESPN, the network says.
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Legacy program aims to keep longtime businesses open
Longtime businesses are getting help from the city to keep their doors open. Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is accepting applications for the city’s first-ever Legacy Business program. It’s designed to protect and strengthen small, locally-owned businesses that’ve been in Denver for a decade or more.
Search continues for 4 suspects after a deadly carjacking in Arapahoe County
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is searching for four suspects wanted in a deadly carjacking. It happened about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 7400 block of East Harvard Avenue.
U.S. offers Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits following demands from cities
The Biden administration on Wednesday offered nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. the ability to live and work in the country legally, approving a longstanding request from cities struggling to house asylum-seekers.
Opening statements begin in trial for former, suspended Aurora police officers
A jury was seated on Wednesday and opening statements happened Wednesday in the trial for one former Aurora police officer and one suspended Aurora police officer in the death of Elijah McClain. Jason Rosenblatt and Randy Roedema are the first two of five first responders to go on trial.
Pro-skier Drew Petersen opens up about his past battles with depression and suicidal thoughts
To understand where pro-skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
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Revisions planned for U.S. Census to better count Latinos, others
More than 90% of those who marked "other" on the race question in the 2020 Census were Latinos - that's more than 26 million people.
Fort Collins' newest mural "Para Mi Familia" honors Hispanic Heritage Month
The latest mural added to the vibrant community of Fort Collins is a piece that pays homage to Latinos and the women who help keep their Hispanic households and communities unified.
6 Latinas help lead Denver's diverse city council
To kick off Latinx Heritage Month, CBS Colorado is highlighting the six Latina women on Denver City Council.
How to celebrate Latino culture this month
Celebrations of Latino food, music, art and culture are planned over several weeks
Denver Healing Generations continues mission to empower communities of color
At its core, Denver Healing Generations addresses deep-rooted issues.
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New Cherry Creek mental health facility preparing for students
First-in-the-nation day treatment program built and operated by a school district.
People with substance use disorders fight to "recover out loud"
New data also shows what helps people enter recovery from drug addiction and substance use disorder.
FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Colorado Avs, Rapids cheer on cyclists riding cross country for cancer research
The Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Rapids are teaming up to cheer on a group of cyclists who are riding cross country to raise money for cancer research.
Work stress doubles men's risk of heart disease
Men who experienced work stress were 49% more likely to have heart disease compared with those who didn't.
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U.S. offers thousands of Venezuelan migrants legal status, work permits
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
Administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat as lawmakers demand answers to the rocky rollout
State lawmakers grilled administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program at a hearing at the State capitol.
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens if funding runs out
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
Three "fake electors" argue their cases should move to federal court
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Biden creates a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
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Lakeside mayor sold town cars to daughter; "Disturbing" said sheriff
A CBS News Colorado investigation has found the mayor of the small metro town of Lakeside has sold at least two town vehicles to his daughter at prices well below what the vehicles might have fetched on the open market.
Last wild mustangs removed from herd area, but critics say it's a waste of tax dollars
The federal Bureau of Land Management has completed its roundup of the last remaining 122 wild horses in the West Douglas Herd Area, located just below Rangely on Colorado's western slope.
Deteriorating Colorado public schools need $17 billion in repairs
There's a $17 billion need to fix deteriorating Colorado school buildings right now, according to the Colorado Department of Education, but CBS News Colorado has learned there's no more money left to go around.
Pop-up bar for homeless? Denver police investigating
Denver police say are they investigating an apparent open-air pop-up bar for the homeless on the north edge of downtown Denver.
Roofing veteran criticizes unprofessional behavior shown in video
A past president of the Colorado Roofing Association says video uncovered during a CBS News Colorado investigation is "disgusting" and "disturbing."
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Elijah McClain death: jury seated, opening statements begin
A jury was seated and opening statements are underway in the trial for one former Aurora police officer and one suspended Aurora police officer in the death of Elijah McClain.
U.S. offers thousands of Venezuelan migrants legal status, work permits
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
Administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat as lawmakers demand answers to the rocky rollout
State lawmakers grilled administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program at a hearing at the State capitol.
Highlands Ranch home hit by car for second time
They say lightning never strikes twice. But for one Highlands Ranch home, it did, in the form of a car crashing into the house twice in four years.
Students learn about traffic stops, violations from Denver police officers
The program is in its second year and officials say it has been very effective in helping students out on the road.
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Legacy program aims to keep longtime businesses open
Longtime businesses are getting help from the city to keep their doors open. Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is accepting applications for the city’s first-ever Legacy Business program. It’s designed to protect and strengthen small, locally-owned businesses that’ve been in Denver for a decade or more.
Search continues for 4 suspects after a deadly carjacking in Arapahoe County
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is searching for four suspects wanted in a deadly carjacking. It happened about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 7400 block of East Harvard Avenue.
U.S. offers Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits following demands from cities
The Biden administration on Wednesday offered nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. the ability to live and work in the country legally, approving a longstanding request from cities struggling to house asylum-seekers.
Opening statements begin in trial for former, suspended Aurora police officers
A jury was seated on Wednesday and opening statements happened Wednesday in the trial for one former Aurora police officer and one suspended Aurora police officer in the death of Elijah McClain. Jason Rosenblatt and Randy Roedema are the first two of five first responders to go on trial.
Pro-skier Drew Petersen opens up about his past battles with depression and suicidal thoughts
To understand where pro-skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
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Pro-skier Drew Petersen opens up about battling depression, suicidal thoughts
To understand where pro-skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Centennial approves updated pickleball court regulations in residential areas
In Centennial, an emergency ordinance to regulate pickleball courts has passed.
Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth football coach, dies 6 months after accident
Buddy Teevens, the innovative Ivy League football coach who brought robot tackling dummies to Dartmouth College's practices, died of injuries he sustained from a March bicycle accident in Florida.
Coach Prime condemns threats against player whose late hit left Hunter hurt
Deion Sanders stood up for Henry Blackburn after the CSU safety received death threats for a late hit that sent CU's two-way star Travis Hunter to the hospital with a lacerated liver.
Late-night record 9.3 million ESPN viewers watched Buffs defeat Rams
CU's double-overtime victory against CSU, which ended in the early hours of Sunday morning, drew 9.3 million viewers. That makes it the most watched late-night college football game ever on ESPN, the network says.
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What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens if funding runs out
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
Three "fake electors" argue their cases should move to federal court
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Oklahoma man made hundreds of ghost guns for Mexican cartel
One of the first cases to expose the pipeline of guns from the United States to Mexican cartels involved an Oklahoma man smuggling ghost gun parts across the border through Laredo, Texas.
Biden creates a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
McDonald's faces lawsuit over "scalding" coffee that left woman with "severe burns"
McDonald's has faced several lawsuits over the years over claims of burning hot coffee, and in one case, chicken nuggets.
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U.S. offers thousands of Venezuelan migrants legal status, work permits
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
Administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat as lawmakers demand answers to the rocky rollout
State lawmakers grilled administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program at a hearing at the State capitol.
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens if funding runs out
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
Three "fake electors" argue their cases should move to federal court
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Biden creates a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
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New Cherry Creek mental health facility preparing for students
First-in-the-nation day treatment program built and operated by a school district.
People with substance use disorders fight to "recover out loud"
New data also shows what helps people enter recovery from drug addiction and substance use disorder.
FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Colorado Avs, Rapids cheer on cyclists riding cross country for cancer research
The Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Rapids are teaming up to cheer on a group of cyclists who are riding cross country to raise money for cancer research.
Work stress doubles men's risk of heart disease
Men who experienced work stress were 49% more likely to have heart disease compared with those who didn't.
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McDonald's faces lawsuit over "scalding" coffee that left woman with "severe burns"
McDonald's has faced several lawsuits over the years over claims of burning hot coffee, and in one case, chicken nuggets.
Work stress doubles men's risk of heart disease
Men who experienced work stress were 49% more likely to have heart disease compared with those who didn't.
Celebs auction services to aid production crews amid Hollywood strikes
Dog walking and help with Sunday crossword are other quirky services being offered to raise money for production workers impacted by Hollywood strikes.
Rack up charges playing Fortnite? You may be able to claim a refund.
The FTC is alerting 37 million people that they may qualify for a refund under a federal settlement with Fortnite-maker Epic Games.
Elon Musk suggests X will start charging all users "small monthly payment"
Elon Musk said the monthly fee to use X, formerly known as Twitter, would be a "small amount of money."
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Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
Amid soaring need for donations, the nonprofit is now asking for even more help after its box truck containing food was stolen on Friday.
How to navigate interest rates: Colorado financial professional weighs in
Interest rates apply to many aspects of our financial lives. They're tied to things like mortgages, savings accounts, retirement, and others. These rates can be tricky to navigate, however, when they're high like they are currently.
Applying to CSU is now free for potential college students
Executive director of admissions, Heather Daniels, tells CBS News Colorado that she hopes that "ramily" continues to grow, especially with new incentives.
Tips on how to save as back-to-school shopping could reach record high
As parents across our state begin to send their students back to school, inflation is hitting bank accounts hard. School supplies are forecasted to cost families the most ever amid higher prices for everything from calculators to crayons.