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First stormy then, a warming and drying trend takes over this weekend
Get ready for one more day of cool temperatures and more rain. Another weak cold front slides thru on Saturday that will keep our morning on the cloudy side with a few sprinkles here and there.
Denver police officer being investigated for body slamming man
Elijah Smith says watching the now-viral video showing him violently slammed on the ground is painful.
Innertuber dies in Buena Vista despite help from commercial rafters
A 41-year-old man did not respond to first responders' resuscitation efforts Friday after he fell from an innertube in the Arkansas River and appeared to be "in obvious distress" as he tried to make it to shore, witnesses said.
VP Harris praises young climate activists in visit to Denver
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Colorado for the second time in three months to tout the administration's work in combating climate change.
Unabomber corresponded with CBS News Colorado's Rick Sallinger
The Unabomber Ted Kaczynski corresponded with CBS News Colorado's Rick Sallinger while imprisoned at Supermax in Colorado.
Indigenous Coloradans overwhelmed by relief at Supreme Court ruling on child welfare
Leader says Neil Gorsuch's Colorado experience overseeing Indian cases may have been pivotal.
Vail Mountain adds rainbow logo to Pride lift
Next time you're up near Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain, you'll likely notice some small, but culturally significant changes to a few signs around the resort.
Denver police search for thieves who stole $500,000 worth of jewelry
Police in Denver are searching for thieves who stole $500,000+ worth of jewelry from a vehicle.
Shakespeare comes to Civic Center Park
Visionbox Studio is putting on a Shakespeare festival.
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One more day on the storm track before big change
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Doctors say Coach Prime may have to have his foot amputated
CU football head coach Deion Sanders may have to have his foot amputated if a vascular condition in the area isn't corrected soon.
Michael Jordan plans to sell NBA team Charlotte Hornets
Jordan has been the team's majority owner since 2010 and will remain a minority owner after the deal closes.
Ja Morant suspended for 25 games without pay, NBA announces
The suspension comes after the Memphis Grizzlies player was seen with a gun on social media twice this year.
26-year-old cyclist dies after crash during Tour de Suisse
Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse.
Lawmakers launch investigation into PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal
Senate Democrats say LIV Golf's parent organization is likely using the PGA Tour deal to hide human rights abuses.
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Denver police officer being investigated for body slamming man
Elijah Smith says watching the now-viral video showing him violently slammed on the ground is painful.
Mother of Jor'Dell Richardson speaks at funeral
The 14-year-old was shot near 8th Avenue and Dayton Street on June 1 following a smoke shop robbery.
One more day on the storm track before big change
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Indigenous Coloradans overwhelmed with relief at Supreme Court ruling on child welfare
Leader says Neil Gorsuch's Colorado experience overseeing Indian cases may have been pivotal.
How Harris' visit to Denver could play a role in 2024 election
CBS News Colorado political specialist Shaun Boyd shares why Kamala Harris' visit to Denver could play a key role in the 2024 election.
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VP Harris praises young climate activists in visit to Denver
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Colorado for the second time in three months to tout the administration's work in combating climate change.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers leaker, dies at age 92
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Biden to name Mandy Cohen CDC director
Dr. Mandy Cohen served as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services from 2017-2022.
DOJ report finds Minneapolis police use "dangerous" excessive force
The Justice Department conducted a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department's policing practices after Derek Chauvin's conviction in George Floyd's killing.
Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law banning most abortions
In a rare 3-3 split decision, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
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Teens with obesity turning to surgery and weight loss drugs
A small but growing group of younger teens are trying more drastic treatments to lose large amounts of weight.
Denver clinic serving immigrant community says future at risk
The property is currently zoned as a health care campus, which allows for six stories. The center owns a second building on the same property that it was planning to convert into a dental and vision clinic.
CDC: Suicide, homicide rates increased sharply among young Americans
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
CDPHE reports 3 cases of mpox
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment says there are three cases of mpox that were recently reported in the state.
Doctors remove "world's largest kidney stone" from retired soldier
The stone is both the largest and heaviest ever removed during a major surgery, according to Guinness World Records.
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Arrest made in shoplifting case: video viewed by thousands
A man suspected of involvement in a brazen shoplifting case in front of startled King Soopers customers has been apprehended and jailed.
Bond set for Denver cardiologist accused of date rape
A Denver judge ensured cardiologist Stephen Matthews will not be getting out of jail soon by setting his bond at $5 million during a hearing Friday afternoon.
Arapahoe County deputies release bodycam footage in Taco Bell poison case
Arapahoe County law enforcement authorities have released new bodycam video and investigative documents related to the January poisoning of a Taco Bell customer.
Prosecutors plan to introduce new evidence against Robin Niceta
Prosecutors now say they plan to introduce new evidence against former Arapahoe County social worker Robin Niceta showing her "fabricated brain cancer claim as evidence of her guilty mind."
Jury finds Adams County was not deliberately indifferent in inmate death
After about two hours of deliberation on Thursday morning, a federal jury rejected claims that Adams County jail deputies were "deliberately indifferent" to the medical needs of an elderly inmate, who subsequently died in the jail in 2016.
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Xcel Energy offers free home energy audits to save on energy bills
Xcel Energy is providing a home energy audit service to help ease those costs.
Preschool families to benefit from 15% tuition credit hike
Denver families can now stretch their dollars with Universal Preschool and the Denver Preschool Program.
STRIVE Prep Ruby Hill offers free before, after school care
The Southwest Denver school is offering community-focused and tuition-free care centered around students and exposing them to a variety of opportunities and experiences before and after school.
Looking to save for college? There's financial relief for all Coloradans
Education savings plans called 529 Plans allow a saver to open an investment account to save for the beneficiary's future qualified higher education expenses and anybody can contribute.
KIPP Colorado rolls out new pay increases
KIPP Colorado, a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools, is increasing pay to ensure that educators are compensated fairly and transparently.
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Denver Nuggets NBA championship parade and rally
Denver turned into the City of Champions on Thursday as the Nuggets players were cheered on by fans during the NBA championship parade through the streets of downtown.
Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
Denver outlasted the Miami Heat 94-89 in an ugly, frantic Game 5 that did nothing to derail Nikola Jokic, who bailed out his teammates with 28 points and 16 rebounds on a night when nothing else seemed to work.
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First stormy then, a warming and drying trend takes over this weekend
Get ready for one more day of cool temperatures and more rain. Another weak cold front slides thru on Saturday that will keep our morning on the cloudy side with a few sprinkles here and there.
Denver police officer being investigated for body slamming man
Elijah Smith says watching the now-viral video showing him violently slammed on the ground is painful.
Innertuber dies in Buena Vista despite help from commercial rafters
A 41-year-old man did not respond to first responders' resuscitation efforts Friday after he fell from an innertube in the Arkansas River and appeared to be "in obvious distress" as he tried to make it to shore, witnesses said.
VP Harris praises young climate activists in visit to Denver
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Colorado for the second time in three months to tout the administration's work in combating climate change.
Unabomber corresponded with CBS News Colorado's Rick Sallinger
The Unabomber Ted Kaczynski corresponded with CBS News Colorado's Rick Sallinger while imprisoned at Supermax in Colorado.
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Denver police officer being investigated for body slamming man
Elijah Smith says watching the now-viral video showing him violently slammed on the ground is painful.
Mother of Jor'Dell Richardson speaks at funeral
The 14-year-old was shot near 8th Avenue and Dayton Street on June 1 following a smoke shop robbery.
One more day on the storm track before big change
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Indigenous Coloradans overwhelmed with relief at Supreme Court ruling on child welfare
Leader says Neil Gorsuch's Colorado experience overseeing Indian cases may have been pivotal.
How Harris' visit to Denver could play a role in 2024 election
CBS News Colorado political specialist Shaun Boyd shares why Kamala Harris' visit to Denver could play a key role in the 2024 election.
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Doctors say Coach Prime may have to have his foot amputated
CU football head coach Deion Sanders may have to have his foot amputated if a vascular condition in the area isn't corrected soon.
Michael Jordan plans to sell NBA team Charlotte Hornets
Jordan has been the team's majority owner since 2010 and will remain a minority owner after the deal closes.
Ja Morant suspended for 25 games without pay, NBA announces
The suspension comes after the Memphis Grizzlies player was seen with a gun on social media twice this year.
26-year-old cyclist dies after crash during Tour de Suisse
Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse.
Lawmakers launch investigation into PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal
Senate Democrats say LIV Golf's parent organization is likely using the PGA Tour deal to hide human rights abuses.
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Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers leaker, dies at age 92
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Depression rates vary depending on where you live, CDC report finds
Some states have significantly higher rates of depression than others, a new report finds.
Biden to name Mandy Cohen CDC director
Dr. Mandy Cohen served as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services from 2017-2022.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter found guilty in Tree of Life attack
Defense attorneys admitted during trial that he was responsible for the massacre that killed 11 people and wounded 7.
Michael Jordan plans to sell NBA team Charlotte Hornets
Jordan has been the team's majority owner since 2010 and will remain a minority owner after the deal closes.
Latest Political Updates
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VP Harris praises young climate activists in visit to Denver
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Colorado for the second time in three months to tout the administration's work in combating climate change.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers leaker, dies at age 92
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Biden to name Mandy Cohen CDC director
Dr. Mandy Cohen served as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services from 2017-2022.
DOJ report finds Minneapolis police use "dangerous" excessive force
The Justice Department conducted a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department's policing practices after Derek Chauvin's conviction in George Floyd's killing.
Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law banning most abortions
In a rare 3-3 split decision, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
Health News
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Teens with obesity turning to surgery and weight loss drugs
A small but growing group of younger teens are trying more drastic treatments to lose large amounts of weight.
Denver clinic serving immigrant community says future at risk
The property is currently zoned as a health care campus, which allows for six stories. The center owns a second building on the same property that it was planning to convert into a dental and vision clinic.
CDC: Suicide, homicide rates increased sharply among young Americans
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
CDPHE reports 3 cases of mpox
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment says there are three cases of mpox that were recently reported in the state.
Doctors remove "world's largest kidney stone" from retired soldier
The stone is both the largest and heaviest ever removed during a major surgery, according to Guinness World Records.
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Homeowners, including Marshall Fire survivors, see insurance premiums climb
On top of soaring property taxes, insurance premiums have now doubled or even tripled for some homeowners. Others are seeing policies canceled altogether.
Michael Jordan plans to sell NBA team Charlotte Hornets
Jordan has been the team's majority owner since 2010 and will remain a minority owner after the deal closes.
UPS workers approve strike, setting stage for biggest walkout since 1959
As many as 340,000 workers at the the shipping giant could walk out when their current union contract ends in six weeks.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Spotify deal over after just one series
The couple's production company and the streaming giant have "mutually agreed" to end their exclusive partnership.
Lawmakers launch investigation into PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal
Senate Democrats say LIV Golf's parent organization is likely using the PGA Tour deal to hide human rights abuses.
Making Ends Meet
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Xcel Energy offers free home energy audits to save on energy bills
Xcel Energy is providing a home energy audit service to help ease those costs.
Preschool families to benefit from 15% tuition credit hike
Denver families can now stretch their dollars with Universal Preschool and the Denver Preschool Program.
STRIVE Prep Ruby Hill offers free before, after school care
The Southwest Denver school is offering community-focused and tuition-free care centered around students and exposing them to a variety of opportunities and experiences before and after school.
Looking to save for college? There's financial relief for all Coloradans
Education savings plans called 529 Plans allow a saver to open an investment account to save for the beneficiary's future qualified higher education expenses and anybody can contribute.
KIPP Colorado rolls out new pay increases
KIPP Colorado, a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools, is increasing pay to ensure that educators are compensated fairly and transparently.