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Boulder police: goal is to be proactive amid rising crime
As Colorado communities and their law enforcement agencies grapple with how to confront and address rising crime rates, some agencies are trying new approaches to community policing, including the Boulder Police Department.
Gas, energy costs mean it could be a grim and pricey winter
Home heating and electric costs this winter could be much higher than last.
Teen accused of attempted murder at Loveland Sports Park
A 16-year-old has been arrested and facing attempted murder charges.
Ballot measure to direct millions toward affordable housing
Colorado is now one of the most expensive states to live in and lack of housing is one of the biggest reasons.
Battle over booze will be decided by voters
The last of Colorado's prohibition-era laws could fall this November when voters decide on three booze-related ballot measures.
The hidden backbone of Steamboat Springs: Immigrants
One of the major fixes, according to residents, has been the steady flow of immigrants coming into Colorado, looking for opportunities and hoping to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Denver police hire first-ever victim assistance coordinator
It's an idea that has been in the works for years, but police say was galvanized by the loss of Ma Kaing.
Arapahoe Co. to combat fentanyl deaths with education
A Colorado county coroner is hoping public education will continue to catch up to the crisis she's seeing in the morgue with the constant doubling of fentanyl deaths year after year.
Tranquilized bear falls on bouncy house, thanks to CPW and WMFR
Because the bear was surrounded by thick branches, the team went with plan C; the bouncy house. The bear was uninjured in the process and safely transported.
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Broncos place Javonte Williams on IR, sign Latavius Murray
The Denver Broncos signed veteran running back Latavius Murray off the New Orleans Saints' practice squad as they began preparing for life without dynamic running back Javonte Williams.
Aaron Judge breaks American League home run record
Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season, passing Roger Maris' mark of 61 home runs set in 1961.
Orange Zone: See some of the wildest Broncos fans
CBS News Colorado is looking for the best Denver fans out there in Broncos Country. A few special fans will be featured in Orange Zone segments on CBS Colorado Mornings.
Broncos place Williams on IR, sign Latavius Murray
The Denver Broncos have signed veteran running back Latavius Murray off the New Orleans Saints' practice squad and placed dynamic second-year rusher Javonte Williams on IR with a season-ending torn ACL.
Tiffany Jackson, Texas Longhorn basketball star, dies at 37
Jackson was a standout at the University of Texas and was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007. She went on to play nine years in the league.
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Gas and energy costs making it look like a grim and pricey winter
Home heating and electric costs this winter could be much higher than last.
Boulder police: goal is to be proactive amid rising crime rates
As Colorado communities and their law enforcement agencies grapple with how to confront and address rising crime rates, some agencies are trying new approaches to community policing, including the Boulder Police Department.
Genetic genealogy, DNA help Denver police solve sexual assault cold case
Police in Denver along with the Denver District Attorney's Office, announced the arrest of a suspect arrested in a sexual assault cold case from 2004.
Door Dash and Food Bank of the Rockies partner to battle hunger
Door Dash and Food Bank of the Rockies partner up to battle hunger in the Denver metro area.
Commerce City has a city council vacancy after Meghan Grimes announces resignation
Commerce City has a city council vacancy after Meghan Grimes announced her resignation.
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Arapahoe Co. to combat fentanyl deaths with education
A Colorado county coroner is hoping public education will continue to catch up to the crisis she's seeing in the morgue with the constant doubling of fentanyl deaths year after year.
UCHealth to expand the Medical Center of the Rockies
One of the quickest growing regions in Colorado is northern Colorado, to the point local hospitals are running out of space and need to expand in order to meet demand.
Denver Health CEO emphasizes importance of mammograms
Denver Health is reminding women to get a mammogram and the hospital's CEO is showing how easy it is to get the screening. Donny Lynne let CBS News Colorado tag along for her mammogram appointment.
Health officials warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Dr. Dave Hnida explains what to do when a child sustains a concussion
If you're a parent to a kid who has a head injury, Dr. Dave Hnida says there are several things you need to know.
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Ballot measure to direct millions toward affordable housing
Colorado is now one of the most expensive states to live in and lack of housing is one of the biggest reasons.
Battle over booze will be decided by voters
The last of Colorado's prohibition-era laws could fall this November when voters decide on three booze-related ballot measures.
Prosecutors collected 4 terabytes of evidence in Steve Bannon fraud probe
Asked by CBS News if he believed any We Build the Wall executives cooperated against him, Bannon said, "I don't know."
Supreme Court hears high-stakes Alabama gerrymandering case
At issue is an Alabama congressional map that has only one majority-Black district out of seven, even though the state's population is 27% Black.
Herschel Walker denies paying for a girlfriend's abortion in 2009
The Daily Beast reports that he did. The GOP Georgia Senate candidate has been an adamant opponent of abortion rights, with no exceptions.
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Gas, energy costs mean it could be a grim and pricey winter
Home heating and electric costs this winter could be much higher than last.
Thousands of solar panels hope to help low-income residents
Xcel Energy built the massive Arapahoe Community Solar Garden in a public-private partnership with the city of Denver and nonprofit Energy Outreach Colorado.
Rural Colorado schools eligible for funding from non-profit
The grant can be used for just about anything that will positively impact a students' education, whether it be a classroom outing to expose students to something new, professional development for individual teachers, a classroom kit of tech training tools, or possibly an exciting new program.
Denver's financial empowerment program helping most at need
The financial support program offers one-on-one coaching and consumer protection information, all aimed at helping people decrease debt and increase savings. And – it's free.
Cross Purpose helps students on path for future employment
Cross Purpose staff help students outline a long-term path for future employment, polishing their resumes and taking them to the next rung on their career ladder.
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Officers connected to train crash served in many departments
The two police officers involved with placing a handcuffed female suspect in a patrol car that was then hit by a train, have both served with multiple Colorado police departments and are certified by the state's Peace Officers Standards and Training agency.
Investigation: Law enforcement reviewing bomb threat, potential connection to Niceta
Multiple sources have confirmed to CBS News Colorado that law enforcement investigators -- including the FBI -- are reexamining a phony bomb threat that occurred in January 2022.
Murdered woman's family questions police response to threat
Two months after Lindsay Daum and her 16-year-old daughter Meadow Sinner were murdered, family members say they are struggling to heal.
Report: plane that buzzed boaters questions mechanical issue
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on an incident that saw a Cessna 172 buzz some boaters on Horsetooth Reservoir before it crashed.
State's district attorneys push for new law to crack down on auto thieves
District attorneys in Colorado say a new state law is partially to blame for the sharp rise in auto thefts.
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Boulder police: goal is to be proactive amid rising crime
As Colorado communities and their law enforcement agencies grapple with how to confront and address rising crime rates, some agencies are trying new approaches to community policing, including the Boulder Police Department.
Gas, energy costs mean it could be a grim and pricey winter
Home heating and electric costs this winter could be much higher than last.
Teen accused of attempted murder at Loveland Sports Park
A 16-year-old has been arrested and facing attempted murder charges.
Ballot measure to direct millions toward affordable housing
Colorado is now one of the most expensive states to live in and lack of housing is one of the biggest reasons.
Battle over booze will be decided by voters
The last of Colorado's prohibition-era laws could fall this November when voters decide on three booze-related ballot measures.
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Broncos place Javonte Williams on IR, sign Latavius Murray
The Denver Broncos signed veteran running back Latavius Murray off the New Orleans Saints' practice squad as they began preparing for life without dynamic running back Javonte Williams.
Aaron Judge breaks American League home run record
Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season, passing Roger Maris' mark of 61 home runs set in 1961.
Orange Zone: See some of the wildest Broncos fans
CBS News Colorado is looking for the best Denver fans out there in Broncos Country. A few special fans will be featured in Orange Zone segments on CBS Colorado Mornings.
Broncos place Williams on IR, sign Latavius Murray
The Denver Broncos have signed veteran running back Latavius Murray off the New Orleans Saints' practice squad and placed dynamic second-year rusher Javonte Williams on IR with a season-ending torn ACL.
Tiffany Jackson, Texas Longhorn basketball star, dies at 37
Jackson was a standout at the University of Texas and was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007. She went on to play nine years in the league.
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Officers connected to train crash served in many departments
The two police officers involved with placing a handcuffed female suspect in a patrol car that was then hit by a train, have both served with multiple Colorado police departments and are certified by the state's Peace Officers Standards and Training agency.
Investigation: Law enforcement reviewing bomb threat, potential connection to Niceta
Multiple sources have confirmed to CBS News Colorado that law enforcement investigators -- including the FBI -- are reexamining a phony bomb threat that occurred in January 2022.
Murdered woman's family questions police response to threat
Two months after Lindsay Daum and her 16-year-old daughter Meadow Sinner were murdered, family members say they are struggling to heal.
Report: plane that buzzed boaters questions mechanical issue
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on an incident that saw a Cessna 172 buzz some boaters on Horsetooth Reservoir before it crashed.
State's district attorneys push for new law to crack down on auto thieves
District attorneys in Colorado say a new state law is partially to blame for the sharp rise in auto thefts.
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Pilot sues Southwest after colleague stripped naked in front of her
A pilot with the carrier alleges she was retaliated against after accusing a coworker of sexual misconduct.
Denver takes top spot for thrifting
It was ranked one of the best cities on Storage Cafe, beating out Seattle, Portland, Austin and New York in overall score.
Hilary Swank announces she is pregnant with twins
The 48-year-old shared the news of her first pregnancy — a "double feature" — on Wednesday.
SpaceX launch takes Russian cosmonaut, NASA crewmates to space station
A NASA and SpaceX flight to the ISS includes the first Indigenous woman to go to space and a Russian cosmonaut.
Casa Bonita workers learn new languages while waiting to reopen
While an opening date is still unknown, some of the staff at Casa Bonita are working to improve communication across the team.
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Gas, energy costs mean it could be a grim and pricey winter
Home heating and electric costs this winter could be much higher than last.
Thousands of solar panels hope to help low-income residents
Xcel Energy built the massive Arapahoe Community Solar Garden in a public-private partnership with the city of Denver and nonprofit Energy Outreach Colorado.
Rural Colorado schools eligible for funding from non-profit
The grant can be used for just about anything that will positively impact a students' education, whether it be a classroom outing to expose students to something new, professional development for individual teachers, a classroom kit of tech training tools, or possibly an exciting new program.
Denver's financial empowerment program helping most at need
The financial support program offers one-on-one coaching and consumer protection information, all aimed at helping people decrease debt and increase savings. And – it's free.
Cross Purpose helps students on path for future employment
Cross Purpose staff help students outline a long-term path for future employment, polishing their resumes and taking them to the next rung on their career ladder.
Health News
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Arapahoe Co. to combat fentanyl deaths with education
A Colorado county coroner is hoping public education will continue to catch up to the crisis she's seeing in the morgue with the constant doubling of fentanyl deaths year after year.
UCHealth to expand the Medical Center of the Rockies
One of the quickest growing regions in Colorado is northern Colorado, to the point local hospitals are running out of space and need to expand in order to meet demand.
Denver Health CEO emphasizes importance of mammograms
Denver Health is reminding women to get a mammogram and the hospital's CEO is showing how easy it is to get the screening. Donny Lynne let CBS News Colorado tag along for her mammogram appointment.
Health officials warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Dr. Dave Hnida explains what to do when a child sustains a concussion
If you're a parent to a kid who has a head injury, Dr. Dave Hnida says there are several things you need to know.
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Denver's first freeze is still not in the forecast which is unusual
On average, the first freeze of the season in Denver arrives October 7. It's guaranteed to be later this year.
Lightly cloudy in Denver Tuesday
Other areas seeing dense fog and heavier clouds, impacting visibility near DIA and elsewhere.
More unsettled weather on Monday including high snow in the mountains
Mostly cloudy skies for the Front Range on Monday with a chance for rain showers and rumbles of thunder.
Trail Ridge Road and Loveland Pass closed
Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park has been closed to through traffic temporarily.
Cooler And Stormy finish to the weekend with more storms popping on Monday too.
Cooler and wetter system holds over the Rocky mountain region for the rest of the weekend.
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Gas and energy costs making it look like a grim and pricey winter
Home heating and electric costs this winter could be much higher than last.
Boulder police: goal is to be proactive amid rising crime rates
As Colorado communities and their law enforcement agencies grapple with how to confront and address rising crime rates, some agencies are trying new approaches to community policing, including the Boulder Police Department.
Genetic genealogy, DNA help Denver police solve sexual assault cold case
Police in Denver along with the Denver District Attorney's Office, announced the arrest of a suspect arrested in a sexual assault cold case from 2004.
Door Dash and Food Bank of the Rockies partner to battle hunger
Door Dash and Food Bank of the Rockies partner up to battle hunger in the Denver metro area.
Commerce City has a city council vacancy after Meghan Grimes announces resignation
Commerce City has a city council vacancy after Meghan Grimes announced her resignation.