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Colorado man accused of defrauding federal employer of $1.2 million over 15 years
A Lakewood man was indicted last week by a federal grand jury for putting more than $1.2 million in personal purchases on his government credit card.
Highway crews replacing guardrail on hairpin curve where semis crashed
Construction crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation have begun replacing the guardrail on the outside edge of a hairpin curve in the southwestern mountains.
Popular Colorado high country 4x4 roads damaged by mudslides, closed for season
Two high country roads popular with off-road enthusiasts were damaged by flooding and mudslides last month and have been closed ahead of schedule through the winter.
CPW cracking down on life jacket violations amid deadly year on the water
This year has been dangerous on the water. Water rescues are up and, so far, Colorado has had 31 drownings, which is up from 2023. That's why CPW is putting its foot down when it comes to wearing a life jacket.
Colorado firefighting pilot killed in crop dusting crash
A crop dusting plane which crashed Thursday near Brush was piloted by the owner of a fleet of the planes which has supported wildfire firefighting efforts in Colorado and across the western United States.
Proposed pipeline threatens elementary students' health, community says
A community is pushing back against a proposed oil pipeline expansion project near Dupont Elementary as teachers and parents say oil and gas production near the school threatens students' health.
Colorado State Patrol trooper "targeted" and shot, suspect killed
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was shot and injured in what officials are calling a "targeted" attack. That trooper shot and killed the suspect and has since been released from the hospital.
Colorado authorities alert public to look for car that injured pedestrian, drove away
The Denver Police Department asked the public for help locating a gray Ford Mustang on Saturday following an early morning collision between the car and a pedestrian. The car left the scene.
Air Force Academy cadet found dead inside her dorm room
An investigation is underway after an Air Force Academy cadet was found dead in her dorm room. The academy identified the woman as 19-year-old Avery Koonce, of Texas.
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Watching our next cold front across Colorado
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
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Seahawks rally as Seattle tops Denver 26-20 in Nix's regular season debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 84 of his 103 yards and a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-filled first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 on Sunday in the debut of new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald.
Colorado Buffaloes fall to old rival Nebraska Cornhuskers, 28-10
The Colorado Buffaloes lost to their old rival the Nebraska Cornhuskers 28-10 on the road in Week 2. Shedeur Sanders completed 23 out of 38 passes for 244 yards with one TD and one pick thrown, while two-way star Travis Hunter caught 10 passes for 110 yards.
Angel Reese announces season-ending injury
Angel Reese injured her wrist in the Chicago Sky's victory over the Los Angeles Sparks Friday, in which she recorded another one of her signature double-doubles.
Paul Goldsmith, Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR icon, dies at 98
Paul Goldsmith was a legendary racer known for his versatility in both two and four-wheel racing.
Jamal Murray agrees to 4-year, $208M contract extension with Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and NBA superstar Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $208 million, according to multiple sources.
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Watching our next cold front across Colorado
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
Warm start to the week while we track our next September Cold Front
Watch Dave Aguilera's Summer-like forecast
Denver Health asks voters to approve more funding in November election
The public hospital is asking for a sales tax increase to help cover uncompensated costs. The tax, if approved, is estimated to raise $65 to $70 million per year to help the hospital with operating costs.
Colorado State Patrol trooper, "targeted" and shot, kills suspect in highway shootout
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was shot and injured in what officials are calling a "targeted" attack. That trooper shot and killed the suspect and has since been released from the hospital.
Denver weather: Warm temperatures continue
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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CPW cracking down on life jacket violations amid deadly year on the water
This year has been dangerous on the water. Water rescues are up and, so far, Colorado has had 31 drownings, which is up from 2023. That's why CPW is putting its foot down when it comes to wearing a life jacket.
Proposed pipeline threatens elementary students' health, community says
A community is pushing back against a proposed oil pipeline expansion project near Dupont Elementary as teachers and parents say oil and gas production near the school threatens students' health.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits after deadly listeria outbreak
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
Denver Paramedic Dispatchers. prove to be resourceful during system outages
This summer, a widespread CrowdStrike outage caused a ripple effect across many sectors, including airline travel, banking, retail, and hospital operations.
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Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar.
Harris-Trump poll finds Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin tight ahead of debate
More think Kamala Harris has the cognitive health to serve as president. Inflation concerns are bolstering Trump.
Harris campaign hits Trump on Taliban deal after Afghanistan criticism
In a statement, the Harris campaign says Trump's Taliban deal "set a virtually impossible deadline" for the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
DNC flies Trump banners at battleground state college football games
At the University of Michigan game against Texas, fans were reminded of Sen. J.D. Vance's ties to its bitter rival, Ohio State University.
Denver unveils new ballot drop box in Globeville neighborhood
The City of Denver is getting ready for election season by unveiling its newest ballot drop box in the Globeville neighborhood.
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Law firm claims Venezuelan gang "stranglehold" on apartments began in 2023
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TdA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
Despite violations against mobile park, policies exploiting residents remain
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Xcel Energy "taking action" as metro neighborhoods experience outages
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Prosecutor doesn't mince words about DNA test failures, high taxpayer costs
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
Sheriff stripped of spending authority as money tensions boil over
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
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Colorado man accused of defrauding federal employer of $1.2 million over 15 years
A Lakewood man was indicted last week by a federal grand jury for putting more than $1.2 million in personal purchases on his government credit card.
Highway crews replacing guardrail on hairpin curve where semis crashed
Construction crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation have begun replacing the guardrail on the outside edge of a hairpin curve in the southwestern mountains.
Popular Colorado high country 4x4 roads damaged by mudslides, closed for season
Two high country roads popular with off-road enthusiasts were damaged by flooding and mudslides last month and have been closed ahead of schedule through the winter.
CPW cracking down on life jacket violations amid deadly year on the water
This year has been dangerous on the water. Water rescues are up and, so far, Colorado has had 31 drownings, which is up from 2023. That's why CPW is putting its foot down when it comes to wearing a life jacket.
Colorado firefighting pilot killed in crop dusting crash
A crop dusting plane which crashed Thursday near Brush was piloted by the owner of a fleet of the planes which has supported wildfire firefighting efforts in Colorado and across the western United States.
Latest Videos
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Watching our next cold front across Colorado
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
Warm start to the week while we track our next September Cold Front
Watch Dave Aguilera's Summer-like forecast
Denver Health asks voters to approve more funding in November election
The public hospital is asking for a sales tax increase to help cover uncompensated costs. The tax, if approved, is estimated to raise $65 to $70 million per year to help the hospital with operating costs.
Colorado State Patrol trooper, "targeted" and shot, kills suspect in highway shootout
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was shot and injured in what officials are calling a "targeted" attack. That trooper shot and killed the suspect and has since been released from the hospital.
Denver weather: Warm temperatures continue
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Seahawks rally as Seattle tops Denver 26-20 in Nix's regular season debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 84 of his 103 yards and a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-filled first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 on Sunday in the debut of new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald.
Colorado Buffaloes fall to old rival Nebraska Cornhuskers, 28-10
The Colorado Buffaloes lost to their old rival the Nebraska Cornhuskers 28-10 on the road in Week 2. Shedeur Sanders completed 23 out of 38 passes for 244 yards with one TD and one pick thrown, while two-way star Travis Hunter caught 10 passes for 110 yards.
Angel Reese announces season-ending injury
Angel Reese injured her wrist in the Chicago Sky's victory over the Los Angeles Sparks Friday, in which she recorded another one of her signature double-doubles.
Paul Goldsmith, Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR icon, dies at 98
Paul Goldsmith was a legendary racer known for his versatility in both two and four-wheel racing.
Jamal Murray agrees to 4-year, $208M contract extension with Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and NBA superstar Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $208 million, according to multiple sources.
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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar.
Angel Reese announces season-ending injury
Angel Reese injured her wrist in the Chicago Sky's victory over the Los Angeles Sparks Friday, in which she recorded another one of her signature double-doubles.
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula in two sets to win the U.S. Open
This is the second Grand Slam title for Aryna Sabalenka, a 26-year-old from Belarus.
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Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar.
Harris-Trump poll finds Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin tight ahead of debate
More think Kamala Harris has the cognitive health to serve as president. Inflation concerns are bolstering Trump.
Harris campaign hits Trump on Taliban deal after Afghanistan criticism
In a statement, the Harris campaign says Trump's Taliban deal "set a virtually impossible deadline" for the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
DNC flies Trump banners at battleground state college football games
At the University of Michigan game against Texas, fans were reminded of Sen. J.D. Vance's ties to its bitter rival, Ohio State University.
Denver unveils new ballot drop box in Globeville neighborhood
The City of Denver is getting ready for election season by unveiling its newest ballot drop box in the Globeville neighborhood.
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CPW cracking down on life jacket violations amid deadly year on the water
This year has been dangerous on the water. Water rescues are up and, so far, Colorado has had 31 drownings, which is up from 2023. That's why CPW is putting its foot down when it comes to wearing a life jacket.
Proposed pipeline threatens elementary students' health, community says
A community is pushing back against a proposed oil pipeline expansion project near Dupont Elementary as teachers and parents say oil and gas production near the school threatens students' health.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits after deadly listeria outbreak
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
Denver Paramedic Dispatchers. prove to be resourceful during system outages
This summer, a widespread CrowdStrike outage caused a ripple effect across many sectors, including airline travel, banking, retail, and hospital operations.
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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits after deadly listeria outbreak
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
Apple set to unveil new iPhone 16 on Monday. Here's what to expect.
In addition to Apple Intelligence, here are the upgrades widely expected to be included in the latest iPhone models.
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, weaker than forecasted
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
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Law firm claims Venezuelan gang "stranglehold" on apartments began in 2023
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TdA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
Despite violations against mobile park, policies exploiting residents remain
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Xcel Energy "taking action" as metro neighborhoods experience outages
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Prosecutor doesn't mince words about DNA test failures, high taxpayer costs
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
Sheriff stripped of spending authority as money tensions boil over
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.