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Pro skier opens up about battling depression
To understand where pro skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Denver International Airport ax-wielding pilot case settled
A United Airlines pilot caught on tape in a bizarre ax attack on a parking gate has settled his criminal case, agreeing to enter a diversion program lasting 12 months.
Colorado hosts children who lost fathers in war in Ukraine
A dozen children arrived at Denver International Airport from Ukraine Thursday to spend two weeks in Colorado.
Energy Academy students in Colorado bring lessons in energy to Energy Day
Among the 40 presenters at Energy Day will be high school students who've chosen energy as their special field of study.
Colorado family shares love of "charreria"
"Charreria," the official sport of Mexico, dates back to the 16th century, with stylized equestrian teams made up of men and women.
Researcher believes this year could be the best to see fall color change
State forest entomologist Dan West might technically be a bug specialist, but he also monitors every inch of the state by helicopter each year to track how things are going (with disturbances, as well as general growth with trees). It's partially why he's the one to ask about our fall colors, and how things are shaping up; this year, it's primed to be the best it has been in years.
1st witness speaks in trial of former, suspended Aurora police officers
"Stop, stop," were the first words spoken by Aurora police as 23-year-old Elijah McClain approached. Crucial to this case are the body-worn camera videos of the officers.
Keanna Rosenburgh named suspect in Market Street bar shooting in Denver
Keanna Rosenburgh was named the suspect accused of shooting five people near a bar in Denver recently.
Bodycam footage of Elijah McClain's death presented in officers' trial
Testimony has begun in the trial of two police officers over the death of Elijah McClain. The 23-year-old Black man, along with others, was raised up by protesters as a searing example of excessive police force.
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Coach Prime: Walk-on Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.
Justin Simmons nursing hip injury
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons missed Wednesday's and Thursday's practices with an injured hip.
Coach Prime found grits he couldn't resist in Boulder
How do you get acquainted to a new town? You go check out the best restaurant. That's what Coach Prime did when he moved to Boulder after being named the head coach.
Val Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averted questions concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained was personal reasons.
Broncos out to fix Jekyll & Hyde offense
The Denver Broncos have failed to follow up strong starts with solid second halves in their two losses to open the season.
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Weld County man goes missing, car found
Michael Powers, 64, of Greeley, was reported missing earlier this week.
Coach Prime: Walk-on Mikey Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.
Martha Graham Dance Company coming to Denver as part of 100th birthday celebration
The performance takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
Warm and a bit windy finish to summer on this Friday
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Energy Day has exhibitors, two robotics parades & Kendrick Castillo Memorial Robotics Exhibition
Emily Haggstrom from the Colorado Energy Alliance spoke about the event on Saturday, which takes place on the Esplanade outside of East High School in Denver.
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Colorado family shares love of "charreria"
"Charreria," the official sport of Mexico, dates back to the 16th century, with stylized equestrian teams made up of men and women.
Revisions planned for U.S. Census to better count Latinos, others
More than 90% of those who marked "other" on the race question in the 2020 Census were Latinos - that's more than 26 million people.
Fort Collins' newest mural "Para Mi Familia" honors Hispanic Heritage Month
The latest mural added to the vibrant community of Fort Collins is a piece that pays homage to Latinos and the women who help keep their Hispanic households and communities unified.
6 Latinas help lead Denver's diverse city council
To kick off Latinx Heritage Month, CBS Colorado is highlighting the six Latina women on Denver City Council.
How to celebrate Latino culture this month
Celebrations of Latino food, music, art and culture are planned over several weeks
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Pro skier opens up about battling depression
To understand where pro skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Latino voters in battleground states
The new Biden campaign ad argues that the Republican agenda will hurt Latinos.
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
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Denver International Airport ax-wielding pilot case settled
A United Airlines pilot caught on tape in a bizarre ax attack on a parking gate has settled his criminal case, agreeing to enter a diversion program lasting 12 months.
Denver sculptor's work at hospital reminds us all to smile
Phyllis Beattie's carefully crafted bronze sculptures aren't hard to miss throughout the Mile High City, but it's her piece located at a hospital entitled Caring Hands that means the most to her.
Lakeside mayor sold town cars to daughter; "Disturbing" said sheriff
A CBS News Colorado investigation has found the mayor of the town of Lakeside has sold at least two town vehicles to his daughter at prices well below what the vehicles might have fetched on the open market.
Last wild mustangs removed from herd area, but critics say it's a waste of tax dollars
The federal Bureau of Land Management has completed its roundup of the last remaining 122 wild horses in the West Douglas Herd Area, located just below Rangely on Colorado's western slope.
Deteriorating Colorado public schools need $17 billion in repairs
There's a $17 billion need to fix deteriorating Colorado school buildings right now, according to the Colorado Department of Education, but CBS News Colorado has learned there's no more money left to go around.
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Pro skier opens up about battling depression
To understand where pro skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Denver International Airport ax-wielding pilot case settled
A United Airlines pilot caught on tape in a bizarre ax attack on a parking gate has settled his criminal case, agreeing to enter a diversion program lasting 12 months.
Colorado hosts children who lost fathers in war in Ukraine
A dozen children arrived at Denver International Airport from Ukraine Thursday to spend two weeks in Colorado.
Energy Academy students in Colorado bring lessons in energy to Energy Day
Among the 40 presenters at Energy Day will be high school students who've chosen energy as their special field of study.
Colorado family shares love of "charreria"
"Charreria," the official sport of Mexico, dates back to the 16th century, with stylized equestrian teams made up of men and women.
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Weld County man goes missing, car found
Michael Powers, 64, of Greeley, was reported missing earlier this week.
Coach Prime: Walk-on Mikey Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.
Martha Graham Dance Company coming to Denver as part of 100th birthday celebration
The performance takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
Warm and a bit windy finish to summer on this Friday
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Energy Day has exhibitors, two robotics parades & Kendrick Castillo Memorial Robotics Exhibition
Emily Haggstrom from the Colorado Energy Alliance spoke about the event on Saturday, which takes place on the Esplanade outside of East High School in Denver.
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Coach Prime: Walk-on Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.
Justin Simmons nursing hip injury
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons missed Wednesday's and Thursday's practices with an injured hip.
Coach Prime found grits he couldn't resist in Boulder
How do you get acquainted to a new town? You go check out the best restaurant. That's what Coach Prime did when he moved to Boulder after being named the head coach.
Val Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averted questions concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained was personal reasons.
Broncos out to fix Jekyll & Hyde offense
The Denver Broncos have failed to follow up strong starts with solid second halves in their two losses to open the season.
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Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
What is the Roman Empire trend on TikTok?
If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? But why is this a TikTok trend?
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
Latest Political Updates
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New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Latino voters in battleground states
The new Biden campaign ad argues that the Republican agenda will hurt Latinos.
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
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Pro skier opens up about battling depression
To understand where pro skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
UAW widening strike against GM and Stellantis
United Auto Workers chief Shawn Fain said the strike would expand to 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, but highlighted progress with Ford.
Consumer groups says Mastercard is selling cardholders' data without consent
Customers don't realize what the nation's second-largest credit card issuer is doing with their personal data, according to PIRG report.
More young adults in the U.S. are living at home with their families
Roughly 45% of Americans ages 18 to 29 are living at home with their families — the highest level in 70 years, new data shows.
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Legacy program aims to keep longtime Denver businesses open
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the city's first-ever Legacy Business program. It's designed to protect and strengthen small, locally owned businesses that've been in Denver for a decade or more.
Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
Amid soaring need for donations, the nonprofit is now asking for even more help after its box truck containing food was stolen on Friday.
How to navigate interest rates: Colorado financial professional weighs in
Interest rates apply to many aspects of our financial lives. They're tied to things like mortgages, savings accounts, retirement, and others. These rates can be tricky to navigate, however, when they're high like they are currently.
Applying to CSU is now free for potential college students
Executive director of admissions, Heather Daniels, tells CBS News Colorado that she hopes that "ramily" continues to grow, especially with new incentives.