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Jewish Family Service launches food, hygiene essentials drive in Denver
Jewish Family Service launched a food and hygiene essentials drive on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
CBI issues Medina Alert for suspect truck in hit-and-run with motorcycle
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Medina Alert for a suspect truck believed to be involved in a hit-and-run with a motorcycle.
Natural Grocers says theft, safety issues behind closure of Colfax location
Natural Grocers will close its downtown Denver store at the corner of Colfax and Washington at the end of the month.
Arvada welcomes career development nonprofit into the community
CrossPurpose, a faith-based nonprofit fighting poverty through career development, officially opened its doors in Arvada.
Red Cross calls on Colorado volunteers to help with hurricane recovery
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation, and because of the magnitude of just how large the storm was, the American Red Cross is making an urgent plea for more volunteers to help out at disaster shelters.
Event champions impact of local investment in Denver area neighborhoods
Center for Community Wealth Building on mission to build more inclusive local economy in metro area.
Sheriff's office has a warning for leaf peepers about parking
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning to Coloradans coming up to the high country to see the changing leaves: park in designated parking spots or pay the price.
Parcel fight is over; Vail now focused on new base with affordable housing
Vail Resorts and the Town of Vail have put down the gloves and are now planning to work together to install affordable housing into a new fourth ski base area for the resort.
"Kimberly Akimbo" playwright unveils personal tie to character
Five-time Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo is wrapping up its national tour launch, successfully selling out shows at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts during its two-week stay at the Buell Theatre.
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Feeling like Fall in Denver as a cold front moves into Colorado
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Colin Kaepernick on new children's book and his desire to play in the NFL
Colin Kaepernick, who remains dedicated to returning to the NFL, reflects on his passion for football, balancing his activism and his new children's book.
Gonzaga joins Pac-12, locking in annual matchups with CSU in Fort Collins
One of the most successful collegiate basketball programs in recent history will regularly be playing in Northern Colorado as the Gonzaga Bulldogs join Colorado State University in the Pac-12.
Broncos make another significant jump up in the NFL Power Rankings
After Sunday's win in New York brought Denver to a 2-2 record, the team jumped up five places in the CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
NBA Hall of Famer, former Denver Nuggets star Dikembe Mutombo dies
Former Denver Nuggets star and NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo died Monday. He was 58 years old.
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Jewish Family Service launches food, hygiene essentials drive in Denver
The Jewish Family Service launched a food and hygiene essentials drive in Denver on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Feeling like Fall in Denver as a cold front moves into Colorado
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issues Medina Alert for Weld County hit-and-run suspect vehicle
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issues Medina Alert for a hit-and-run suspect vehicle in Weld County.
Testimony resumes Thursday in the trial to block the merger between King Soopers and Albertson's
Testimony was set to resume Thursday in the trial to block the merger between King Soopers and Albertson's.
Natural Grocers says theft, safety issues behind closure of Colfax Avenue location
Natural Grocers will close its downtown Denver store at the corner of Colfax and Washington at the end of the month.
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Biden heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Watch a full replay of the Vance-Walz VP debate
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
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Event champions impact of local investment in Denver area neighborhoods
Center for Community Wealth Building on mission to build more inclusive local economy in metro area.
Foundation helps Latinos in Colorado excel in higher education
Thanks to the foundation, many of Colorado's future leaders are able to better access higher education. LAEF helps provide scholarship money to Latinos throughout Colorado who are pursuing college degrees.
Family business learns how to provide work for migrant, "fills gap"
In the warehouse of a company called Colographic in Commerce City, migrant worker Marcos Adel Fidó Batista can be found crafting his purpose.
Meeting a childhood hero: the Colorado Rockies Vinny Castilla
Still adored in Colorado and Mexico, the former third baseman says support from fans helped fuel his rise in the big leagues.
Fort Collins celebrates diversity through immigrants in photo exhibit
A new set of exhibits on display in Fort Collins are helping highlight the city's rich history of diversity and inclusion of immigrants.
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What to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
This year's start date for Affordable Care Act enrollment in most states is Nov. 1, and consumers may encounter new scams as well as important rule changes.
FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds
New research suggests tropical cyclones, both hurricanes and tropical storms, drive thousands of deaths for years after a storm passes.
Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
Employers are eyeing a health reimbursement arrangement in which they make tax-preferred contributions to employees to use to buy coverage on the individual market.
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Former Denver sportscaster meets his kidney donor
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD police chief terminated for cause, AG's Office says
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.
RTD police chief out, agency not revealing if he resigned or was fired
CBS News Colorado learned Friday that RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald is no longer with the agency as of Sept. 20.
Internal CDOC report highlights flaws in parole division that "endanger public safety"
An internal investigation into the parole division of the Colorado Department of Corrections is raising concerns about community safety.
Parking outage at DIA temporarily traps travelers
Denver International Airport's parking kiosk system ran aground over the weekend for about an hour, trapping nearly 1,000 travelers who were trying to leave the airport and get home.
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Jewish Family Service launches food, hygiene essentials drive in Denver
Jewish Family Service launched a food and hygiene essentials drive on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
CBI issues Medina Alert for suspect truck in hit-and-run with motorcycle
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Medina Alert for a suspect truck believed to be involved in a hit-and-run with a motorcycle.
Natural Grocers says theft, safety issues behind closure of Colfax location
Natural Grocers will close its downtown Denver store at the corner of Colfax and Washington at the end of the month.
Arvada welcomes career development nonprofit into the community
CrossPurpose, a faith-based nonprofit fighting poverty through career development, officially opened its doors in Arvada.
Red Cross calls on Colorado volunteers to help with hurricane recovery
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation, and because of the magnitude of just how large the storm was, the American Red Cross is making an urgent plea for more volunteers to help out at disaster shelters.
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Jewish Family Service launches food, hygiene essentials drive in Denver
The Jewish Family Service launched a food and hygiene essentials drive in Denver on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Feeling like Fall in Denver as a cold front moves into Colorado
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issues Medina Alert for Weld County hit-and-run suspect vehicle
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issues Medina Alert for a hit-and-run suspect vehicle in Weld County.
Testimony resumes Thursday in the trial to block the merger between King Soopers and Albertson's
Testimony was set to resume Thursday in the trial to block the merger between King Soopers and Albertson's.
Natural Grocers says theft, safety issues behind closure of Colfax Avenue location
Natural Grocers will close its downtown Denver store at the corner of Colfax and Washington at the end of the month.
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Colin Kaepernick on new children's book and his desire to play in the NFL
Colin Kaepernick, who remains dedicated to returning to the NFL, reflects on his passion for football, balancing his activism and his new children's book.
Gonzaga joins Pac-12, locking in annual matchups with CSU in Fort Collins
One of the most successful collegiate basketball programs in recent history will regularly be playing in Northern Colorado as the Gonzaga Bulldogs join Colorado State University in the Pac-12.
Broncos make another significant jump up in the NFL Power Rankings
After Sunday's win in New York brought Denver to a 2-2 record, the team jumped up five places in the CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
NBA Hall of Famer, former Denver Nuggets star Dikembe Mutombo dies
Former Denver Nuggets star and NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo died Monday. He was 58 years old.
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Biden heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.
Maui wildfire erupted from brushfire believed to be extinguished, investigation finds
The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.
FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Vance says immigration is causing a housing crunch. Here's what to know.
In Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance claimed that housing in the U.S. "is totally unaffordable" due to immigrants. Here's what to know.
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Biden heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Watch a full replay of the Vance-Walz VP debate
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
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What to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
This year's start date for Affordable Care Act enrollment in most states is Nov. 1, and consumers may encounter new scams as well as important rule changes.
FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds
New research suggests tropical cyclones, both hurricanes and tropical storms, drive thousands of deaths for years after a storm passes.
Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
Employers are eyeing a health reimbursement arrangement in which they make tax-preferred contributions to employees to use to buy coverage on the individual market.
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Event champions impact of local investment in Denver area neighborhoods
Center for Community Wealth Building on mission to build more inclusive local economy in metro area.
Vance says immigration is causing a housing crunch. Here's what to know.
In Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance claimed that housing in the U.S. "is totally unaffordable" due to immigrants. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
End of student loans grace period a potentially perilous time for borrowers
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
How much do striking dockworkers make? Here are their salaries.
Thousands of East and Gulf Coast dockworkers are on strike and demanding higher pay. Here's how much they earn.
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Former Denver sportscaster meets his kidney donor
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD police chief terminated for cause, AG's Office says
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.
RTD police chief out, agency not revealing if he resigned or was fired
CBS News Colorado learned Friday that RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald is no longer with the agency as of Sept. 20.
Internal CDOC report highlights flaws in parole division that "endanger public safety"
An internal investigation into the parole division of the Colorado Department of Corrections is raising concerns about community safety.
Parking outage at DIA temporarily traps travelers
Denver International Airport's parking kiosk system ran aground over the weekend for about an hour, trapping nearly 1,000 travelers who were trying to leave the airport and get home.