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Colorado State to play Miami of Ohio in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
The University of Colorado and CSU had their bowl games announced on Sunday. They'll play back-to-back on the same day.
Cold Monday, with a few light snow showers
Sunday daytime highs will be above normal in the mid-50s across the Denver metro area. Clouds will increase through the day and it will be windy.
Property owner closes off access path to popular Littleton trail
A popular access path to the High Line Canal trail in Littleton has been closed off by the property owner who owns the land. The access trail is used by many people of all ages, connecting the park and the canal.
Colorado gunman sentenced for killing roadside panhandler in drive-by shooting
An Aurora resident who fired several shots out his car's window, fatally wounding a transient man who was soliciting drivers at an intersection, recently received a life sentence for the murder.
Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks
An Adams County fire truck has a new look. For the next few months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. It comes after an ACFR lieutenant lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose.
Colorado lawmakers debate $150M education cuts, impact on school budgets
The Colorado Joint Budget Committee is addressing K-12 education funding, with several members expressing concerns about what they say amounts to $150 million in cuts to public schools.
Englewood police seek suspect in deadly overnight hit-and-run near Denver
Investigators say the driver fled and there were no witnesses to the crash. They're now asking anyone near South Logan Street between East Hampden and East Floyd Streets at the time to contact Englewood police.
Colorado man forced to return stolen truck he purchased in Texas
Authorities are warning consumers of thieves who "recycle" a stolen vehicle by keeping a key fob when they sell the vehicle, then track it down in order to steal it again -- and re-sell it again.
Lakewood police officers help students with holiday shopping
The annual Heroes and Helpers campaign is one of the ways the Lakewood Police Department gives back to youth.
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Colorado weather: Colder temps and light snow Monday
Watch meteorologists Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Colorado State to play Miami of Ohio in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
The University of Colorado and CSU had their bowl games announced on Sunday. They'll play back-to-back on the same day.
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.
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Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks
An Adams County fire truck has a new look. For the next few months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. It comes after an ACFR lieutenant lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose.
Colorado weather: Colder temps and light snow Monday
Watch meteorologists Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Colorado weather: Temperatures above average this weekend, chance of snow Monday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Congregation in Colorado struggling after arson attack, suspect in custody
More than eight months after arson devastated an Aurora church, the congregation still doesn't have a permanent place to worship.
See what the grade is for the Denver Broncos at their bye week
The Denver Broncos are on their bye week. See what grades the CBS Colorado Sports team gives them for their season so far.
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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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Rep. Crow concerned over Secret Service "culture of silence" amid Trump probe
The task force is wrapping up its work probing security failures surrounding the July 13 and Sept. 15 assassination attempts.
Trump calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
Colorado lawmakers debate $150M education cuts, impact on school budgets
The Colorado Joint Budget Committee is addressing K-12 education funding, with several members expressing concerns about what they say amounts to $150 million in cuts to public schools.
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
New state Medicaid program covers kids & pregnant women, no matter immigration status
State law protects patient privacy and the benefits don't present a "public charge" challenge.
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Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks
An Adams County fire truck has a new look. For the next few months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. It comes after an ACFR lieutenant lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose.
A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
Palliative care nurse leans on patients as she battles own diagnosis
A Northern Colorado woman who has spent years of her career helping patients navigate their cancer diagnosis says she leaned on her own patients for encouragement as she battled cancer herself.
New state Medicaid program covers kids & pregnant women, no matter immigration status
State law protects patient privacy and the benefits don't present a "public charge" challenge.
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
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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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Colorado State to play Miami of Ohio in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
The University of Colorado and CSU had their bowl games announced on Sunday. They'll play back-to-back on the same day.
Cold Monday, with a few light snow showers
Sunday daytime highs will be above normal in the mid-50s across the Denver metro area. Clouds will increase through the day and it will be windy.
Property owner closes off access path to popular Littleton trail
A popular access path to the High Line Canal trail in Littleton has been closed off by the property owner who owns the land. The access trail is used by many people of all ages, connecting the park and the canal.
Colorado gunman sentenced for killing roadside panhandler in drive-by shooting
An Aurora resident who fired several shots out his car's window, fatally wounding a transient man who was soliciting drivers at an intersection, recently received a life sentence for the murder.
Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks
An Adams County fire truck has a new look. For the next few months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. It comes after an ACFR lieutenant lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose.
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Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks
An Adams County fire truck has a new look. For the next few months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. It comes after an ACFR lieutenant lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose.
Colorado weather: Colder temps and light snow Monday
Watch meteorologists Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Colorado weather: Temperatures above average this weekend, chance of snow Monday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Congregation in Colorado struggling after arson attack, suspect in custody
More than eight months after arson devastated an Aurora church, the congregation still doesn't have a permanent place to worship.
See what the grade is for the Denver Broncos at their bye week
The Denver Broncos are on their bye week. See what grades the CBS Colorado Sports team gives them for their season so far.
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Colorado State to play Miami of Ohio in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
The University of Colorado and CSU had their bowl games announced on Sunday. They'll play back-to-back on the same day.
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.
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Rep. Crow concerned over Secret Service "culture of silence" amid Trump probe
The task force is wrapping up its work probing security failures surrounding the July 13 and Sept. 15 assassination attempts.
Trump calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says
"We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all over our government, Austin Tice is alive, Austin Tice is treated well," his mother said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.
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Rep. Crow concerned over Secret Service "culture of silence" amid Trump probe
The task force is wrapping up its work probing security failures surrounding the July 13 and Sept. 15 assassination attempts.
Trump calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
Colorado lawmakers debate $150M education cuts, impact on school budgets
The Colorado Joint Budget Committee is addressing K-12 education funding, with several members expressing concerns about what they say amounts to $150 million in cuts to public schools.
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
New state Medicaid program covers kids & pregnant women, no matter immigration status
State law protects patient privacy and the benefits don't present a "public charge" challenge.
Health News
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Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks
An Adams County fire truck has a new look. For the next few months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. It comes after an ACFR lieutenant lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose.
A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
Palliative care nurse leans on patients as she battles own diagnosis
A Northern Colorado woman who has spent years of her career helping patients navigate their cancer diagnosis says she leaned on her own patients for encouragement as she battled cancer herself.
New state Medicaid program covers kids & pregnant women, no matter immigration status
State law protects patient privacy and the benefits don't present a "public charge" challenge.
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
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Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Stellantis recalls over 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
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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.