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Online schools in Colorado expect increased enrollment
The state's only accredited synchronous virtual learning school is looking to see an increase in enrollment again.
Couple who witnessed deadly crash recount horror of what they saw
Sarah Blair and John Morgan were driving along Interstate 25 Monday evening with their three children when they saw what they thought was an explosion.
Semi-truck driver in deadly Interstate 25 crash could still face charges
Colorado State Patrol says 52-year-old Darnell Yingling of Fort Collins was driving a semi towing a trackhoe when the arm of it collided with an overpass and he could face charges from the deadly incident depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Summit County teacher faces multiple counts of sexual assault on a child
A Summit Middle School PE teacher is under arrest in a case the sheriff calls "heartbreaking." He said he's "humbled by the bravery of the young victims to come forward."
Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Flag raising ceremony to be held for slain El Paso County Deputy
A flag raising ceremony will be held later this week in Colorado Springs to honor the life and service of El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery.
Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Don't accidentally throw your TABOR refund check away
Every Colorado resident should double check their mail before they toss out any envelopes this month. There could be a tax refund check for you.
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August heat wave continues with no rain in sight
Watch Meteorologist Ashton Altieri's forecast.
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Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course is coming to Denver
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course will soon be popping up in Denver.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
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Ryan McMahon hits longest homer by a Colorado Rockies player at Coors Field
Ryan McMahon hit a 495-foot homer on Tuesday. It was the longest drive ever by a Colorado player at Coors Field.
New owners of Denver Broncos schedule news conference: How to watch
On Wednesday afternoon a news conference has been scheduled by the members of the Walton-Penner group, the brand new owners of the Broncos.
Where's it now? Follow the Stanley Cup as it travels the world with Avs players
It's possibly the most famous traveling trophy in sports: the Stanley Cup. Each member of the NHL championship teams gets a chance to spend time with the Cup on their own.
NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
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August heat wave continues with no rain in sight
Watch Meteorologist Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Online schools in Colorado expect increased enrollment
The state's only accredited synchronous virtual learning school is looking to see an increase in enrollment again.
Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
State of Colorado sending out TABOR refund checks. Don't accidentally throw the envelope away!
Every Colorado resident should double check their mail before they toss out any envelopes this month. There could be a tax refund check for you.
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Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Dozens take advantage of monkeypox vaccinations
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Tips for battling back-to-school butterflies
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
Colorado doctors hope for more testing, vaccines as monkeypox outbreak is declared a public health emergency
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
Pediatrician offers back-to-school sleep tips
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
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Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
Local groups hope to ease pocketbook pain with shopping for school supplies
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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Online schools in Colorado expect increased enrollment
The state's only accredited synchronous virtual learning school is looking to see an increase in enrollment again.
Couple who witnessed deadly crash recount horror of what they saw
Sarah Blair and John Morgan were driving along Interstate 25 Monday evening with their three children when they saw what they thought was an explosion.
Semi-truck driver in deadly Interstate 25 crash could still face charges
Colorado State Patrol says 52-year-old Darnell Yingling of Fort Collins was driving a semi towing a trackhoe when the arm of it collided with an overpass and he could face charges from the deadly incident depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Summit County teacher faces multiple counts of sexual assault on a child
A Summit Middle School PE teacher is under arrest in a case the sheriff calls "heartbreaking." He said he's "humbled by the bravery of the young victims to come forward."
Sports
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Ryan McMahon hits longest homer by a Colorado Rockies player at Coors Field
Ryan McMahon hit a 495-foot homer on Tuesday. It was the longest drive ever by a Colorado player at Coors Field.
New owners of Denver Broncos schedule news conference: How to watch
On Wednesday afternoon a news conference has been scheduled by the members of the Walton-Penner group, the brand new owners of the Broncos.
Where's it now? Follow the Stanley Cup as it travels the world with Avs players
It's possibly the most famous traveling trophy in sports: the Stanley Cup. Each member of the NHL championship teams gets a chance to spend time with the Cup on their own.
NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
CBS4 Investigates
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course is coming to Denver
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course will soon be popping up in Denver.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
Making Ends Meet
More Making Ends Meet
Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
Local groups hope to ease pocketbook pain with shopping for school supplies
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
Health
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Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Dozens take advantage of monkeypox vaccinations
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Tips for battling back-to-school butterflies
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
Colorado doctors hope for more testing, vaccines as monkeypox outbreak is declared a public health emergency
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
Pediatrician offers back-to-school sleep tips
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
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Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Water World rides damaged by weekend heavy rain
Weekend heavy rain shut down some water rides at Water World on Monday
Officially no rain on Sunday even after parts of the city flooded
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
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August heat wave continues with no rain in sight
Watch Meteorologist Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Online schools in Colorado expect increased enrollment
The state's only accredited synchronous virtual learning school is looking to see an increase in enrollment again.
Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
State of Colorado sending out TABOR refund checks. Don't accidentally throw the envelope away!
Every Colorado resident should double check their mail before they toss out any envelopes this month. There could be a tax refund check for you.