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Summer monsoon arrives, have a backup plan for outdoor activities this week
Monsoon season in Colorado generally starts in late July or early August. This year it arrives right on schedule.
Driver in fatal hit-and-run pleads guilty to reduced charge, sentenced to prison
The driver of an SUV that struck and killed a pedestrian last year was sentenced to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections last week.
Driver in custody for vehicular homicide after crash on EB I-70
Denver police say a driver was taken into custody on vehicular homicide charges when the passenger of the vehicle died in an accident with another car parked on the shoulder of Eastbound I-70.
Take a look inside Bright Lights at Four Mile
Summer nights in Denver are often filled with outdoor concerts and Rockies games. Now, there's a new attraction offering interactive art for the entire family.
CBI says 11-year-old missing out of JeffCo has been located
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Missing Indigenous Alert for the 11-year-old Sunday morning.
Tornado briefly touches down in Adams County, no damage reported
A landspout tornado was spotted about 10 miles north of Bennett and 12 miles southeast of Keensburg early Saturday evening.
"Camp Spark" helps girls find their strength
40 young women came to spend their weekend at Camp Spark; a two-day event led by the Aurora Fire Department and a small army of volunteers, where girls got to experience what it's like to be a firefighter.
Motorcyclist dead after collision with tandem bicycle in canyon
A significant stretch of Lefthand Canyon was closed Saturday afternoon following a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist and two people on a tandem bicycle.
Florida man beats up driver, steals truck less than two hours after bonding out of jail
A 37-year-old man from Florida was taken into custody following a high-speed pursuit earlier this week in Morgan County. He was returned to the same jail from which he had been released just hours earlier.
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Ledecky breaks Phelps' record for most individual world titles
Ledecky won by nearly 4.5 seconds in her favorite distance, the 800-meter freestyle.
Greg Dulcich leading "locked in" tight end room
The Broncos' offense remains full of question marks entering the 2023 season. Perhaps the one sure thing? New head coach Sean Payton plans to keep his tight end room busy.
Sean Payton addresses bombshell article: "I regret that"
Sean Payton lit the NFL on fire this week with his scathing comments on the 2022 Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett, and even the New York Jets in an article by Jarrett Bell of USA Today.
Colorado approves return to Big 12: Buffaloes set to depart Pac-12 in 2024
Colorado has decided to return to the Big 12 at the start of the 2024-25 athletic season. The University of Colorado Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution to move the Buffaloes out the Pac-12 and back the conference they helped found in 1996.
Ukraine lifts ban on athletes competing with Russians, but tensions continue
The Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan was disqualified from an event after refusing to shake hands with a Russian fencer.
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Two more toasty days before a big shift in Colorado's weather pattern
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Next week temperatures go down, thunderstorm chances go up
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Take an inside look at Bright Lights at Four Mile
CBS News Colorado reporter Kennedy Cook chatted with some visitors at Bright Lights at Four Mile to get insight into their experience at the dazzling setup.
"Camp Spark" helps girls find their strength
40 young women came to spend their weekend at Camp Spark; a two-day event led by the Aurora Fire Department and a small army of volunteers, where girls got to experience what it's like to be a firefighter.
Car theft suspect spends 12+ hours atop radio tower in attempt to avoid police
An alleged car thief scrambled up a 320-foot radio tower while fleeing police officers Friday morning.
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Author discusses experience as volunteer for Cheyenne Frontier Days
C.J. Box - a New York Times best-selling author and loyal Cheyenne Frontier Days volunteer makes a comeback to talk with CBS News Colorado about his volunteer days and what it's been like to see his novels come to life on the screen.
Cheyenne Frontier Days continue with fun-filled activities and food
CBS News Colorado reporter Jasmine Arenas is checking out the scene for Cheyenne Frontier Days which has been loaded with fun-filled activities and food.
100,000 pancakes served at Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast
Thousands of people were served a free and warm breakfast Monday as part of a three-day breakfast event at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast steeped in tradition
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast is steeped in tradition and helps prepare for feeding hundreds of people in a short amount of time.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast tradition feeds hundreds of people
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast tradition feeds hundreds of people as cowboys flip flapjacks.
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Northern Colorado woman still battling symptoms of West Nile Virus
Weld and Larimer counties, northern Colorado's two most populous regions, are reporting confirmed cases of West Nile Virus, just weeks after CBS News Colorado reported the staggering threat of the virus that was to come.
Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus may be linked to climate change
Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
Denver Health experts warn about leaving children in hot cars during heat wave
Denver Health's Trauma and Injury Prevention Team demonstrated just how little time it takes for a vehicle to heat up in the sun.
Larimer County Health Department reports human case of West Nile Virus
The Larimer County Health Department and Environment continue to warn Coloradans of the unusually high abundance of mosquitos that can carry West Nile Virus and report its first human case.
Denver mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
The Denver Department of Health and Environment confirms mosquitoes collected carried the virus that causes West Nile.
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Grandfather laments critical shortage of youth mental health treatment in Colorado
Stephen Johnson, a 77-year-old Silverthorne man says he and his wife were raising their 16-year-old grandson who he said had been in five mental health hospitals.
U.S. to give some migrants in Mexico refugee status
The effort will allow eligible migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who are living in Mexico to come to the U.S. with refugee status.
Biden changes military's handling of sexual assault cases
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
What to know about Carlos De Oliveira, charged in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira is the third person charged in connection with alleged efforts by former President Trump to keep classified information.
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Tim Burchett of Tennessee, and Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Parking in and around DIA a growing hot spot for thieves
Parking anywhere near Denver International Airport comes with a growing risk of auto theft.
Robin Niceta indicted, arrested for allegedly faking cancer diagnosis
Former Arapahoe County social worker Robin Niceta has been indicted by a grand jury for multiple new criminal charges for allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to avoid criminal proceedings, according to court records.
Jeffco deputies under review for treatment of handcuffed inmate
So far, the deputies involved are still on the job, and have been given remedial training as a result of the incident, but investigators say more discipline could be coming, because it's not just how they took the inmate down that's in question, but also how one of the deputies allegedly bragged about it afterward.
Mobile home park owner calls complaints "inaccurate," "untrue"
"We very much appreciate that this change is difficult for some residents. While its impossible to please everyone, our goal has been to accommodate the needs and concerns of our residents as best we can," the company said. "We believe the majority of our resident base is in favor of these changes, and ultimately, these changes are in the best interest of the community at large."
Mobile home park residents protest management during investigation
Residents of a mobile home park in Arapahoe County protested their management company Tuesday as state inspectors with the Colorado Mobile Home Oversight Program were also on the property to investigate various complaints.
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Donor Dash 2023
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
Rockies 8, Yankees 7
Nolan Jones led off the 11th inning with a tying, two-run homer off Nick Ramirez, Alan Trejo hit a game-ending drive off Ron Marinaccio and the Colorado Rockies beat the Yankees 8-7 to take two of three from New York.
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Summer monsoon arrives, have a backup plan for outdoor activities this week
Monsoon season in Colorado generally starts in late July or early August. This year it arrives right on schedule.
Driver in fatal hit-and-run pleads guilty to reduced charge, sentenced to prison
The driver of an SUV that struck and killed a pedestrian last year was sentenced to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections last week.
Driver in custody for vehicular homicide after crash on EB I-70
Denver police say a driver was taken into custody on vehicular homicide charges when the passenger of the vehicle died in an accident with another car parked on the shoulder of Eastbound I-70.
Take a look inside Bright Lights at Four Mile
Summer nights in Denver are often filled with outdoor concerts and Rockies games. Now, there's a new attraction offering interactive art for the entire family.
CBI says 11-year-old missing out of JeffCo has been located
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Missing Indigenous Alert for the 11-year-old Sunday morning.
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Two more toasty days before a big shift in Colorado's weather pattern
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Next week temperatures go down, thunderstorm chances go up
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Take an inside look at Bright Lights at Four Mile
CBS News Colorado reporter Kennedy Cook chatted with some visitors at Bright Lights at Four Mile to get insight into their experience at the dazzling setup.
"Camp Spark" helps girls find their strength
40 young women came to spend their weekend at Camp Spark; a two-day event led by the Aurora Fire Department and a small army of volunteers, where girls got to experience what it's like to be a firefighter.
Car theft suspect spends 12+ hours atop radio tower in attempt to avoid police
An alleged car thief scrambled up a 320-foot radio tower while fleeing police officers Friday morning.
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Ledecky breaks Phelps' record for most individual world titles
Ledecky won by nearly 4.5 seconds in her favorite distance, the 800-meter freestyle.
Greg Dulcich leading "locked in" tight end room
The Broncos' offense remains full of question marks entering the 2023 season. Perhaps the one sure thing? New head coach Sean Payton plans to keep his tight end room busy.
Sean Payton addresses bombshell article: "I regret that"
Sean Payton lit the NFL on fire this week with his scathing comments on the 2022 Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett, and even the New York Jets in an article by Jarrett Bell of USA Today.
Colorado approves return to Big 12: Buffaloes set to depart Pac-12 in 2024
Colorado has decided to return to the Big 12 at the start of the 2024-25 athletic season. The University of Colorado Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution to move the Buffaloes out the Pac-12 and back the conference they helped found in 1996.
Ukraine lifts ban on athletes competing with Russians, but tensions continue
The Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan was disqualified from an event after refusing to shake hands with a Russian fencer.
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Ledecky breaks Phelps' record for most individual world titles
Ledecky won by nearly 4.5 seconds in her favorite distance, the 800-meter freestyle.
Several dogs set for K-9 training die after air conditioning fails
Police said that investigators do not believe this was not an act of animal cruelty or neglect, but a mechanical failure of the air conditioning unit.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion mark
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately one in 302.58 million.
U.S. to give some migrants in Mexico refugee status
The effort will allow eligible migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who are living in Mexico to come to the U.S. with refugee status.
Biden changes military's handling of sexual assault cases
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
Latest Political Updates
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Grandfather laments critical shortage of youth mental health treatment in Colorado
Stephen Johnson, a 77-year-old Silverthorne man says he and his wife were raising their 16-year-old grandson who he said had been in five mental health hospitals.
U.S. to give some migrants in Mexico refugee status
The effort will allow eligible migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who are living in Mexico to come to the U.S. with refugee status.
Biden changes military's handling of sexual assault cases
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
What to know about Carlos De Oliveira, charged in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira is the third person charged in connection with alleged efforts by former President Trump to keep classified information.
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Tim Burchett of Tennessee, and Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Northern Colorado woman still battling symptoms of West Nile Virus
Weld and Larimer counties, northern Colorado's two most populous regions, are reporting confirmed cases of West Nile Virus, just weeks after CBS News Colorado reported the staggering threat of the virus that was to come.
Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus may be linked to climate change
Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
Denver Health experts warn about leaving children in hot cars during heat wave
Denver Health's Trauma and Injury Prevention Team demonstrated just how little time it takes for a vehicle to heat up in the sun.
Larimer County Health Department reports human case of West Nile Virus
The Larimer County Health Department and Environment continue to warn Coloradans of the unusually high abundance of mosquitos that can carry West Nile Virus and report its first human case.
Denver mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
The Denver Department of Health and Environment confirms mosquitoes collected carried the virus that causes West Nile.
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Colorado breweries win impressive 33 medals at national beer competition
Colorado breweries took home 33 medals in the competition, including a brewery that placed in the top 10.
United Airlines becomes first U.S. carrier to add Braille to planes
The airline expects to equip its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end of 2026.
Old homes in the U.S. now cost as much as new properties. Here's why.
A decade ago, a typical newly built home cost $60,000 more than an older property. Now existing homes can cost just as much.
Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks because of parking brake malfunction
Damaged wiring can unexpectedly activate the brake and cause drivers to lose control, safety officials said.
Trader Joe's recalls broccoli cheddar soup because it contains bugs
The product, which is sold in seven states, has "insects in the frozen broccoli florets," according to the FDA.
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Why some retirees are "unretiring" and joining the workforce once again
There's a growing trend in retired people wanting -- or needing -- to rejoin the workforce, or "unretire."
Revenge travel: What is it and how can you navigate it?
With the Fourth of July only a few days away, record-breaking numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road and fly for the holiday weekend.
You'll likely get a higher-than-estimated state refund check next year
You may see a larger state refund check than initially predicted next year since state tax revenues are way up.
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.