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Motorcycle and RTD bus collide in Denver
One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Denver between a bus and a motorcycle.
Bystander struck by gunfire in Commerce City
Officers in Commerce City have taken a person into custody who they believe is responsible for shooting an innocent bystander.
"We're still here": A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples
The one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit will crisscross the state, featuring the work of Native youth.
Man charged with sexual assault, kidnapping in connection with attack at cemetery
A man has been charged with sexual assault and kidnapping in connection with an attack at a Colorado cemetery in January.
Sedona Hills Fire evacuations lifted, fire contained
A wildfire burning in Northern Colorado that was estimated at about 12 acres has been contained and evacuations have been lifted.
Victor residents reminded to not drink or use water
People living in the Colorado town of Victor are being reminded not to drink, cook with or use tap water due to an ongoing water outage.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance celebrates birth of new Bongo
The Denver Zoo is celebrating its most recent addition, a bongo born last week.
Van Gogh artwork in Denver opens conversation about struggling with mental health
The Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Denver highlights the late 1800s of Van Gogh's incredible collection, while also focusing on his struggling mental health.
Ammunition magazine discovered aboard plane at DIA before takeoff
Frontier flight 4765 was scheduled to take off from Denver to Phoenix when the ammunition magazine was discovered aboard the plane on Sunday evening.
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"We're still here": A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples
The one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit will crisscross the state, featuring the work of Native youth.
The Wonder View Tower reopens in Colorado after renovation
The claim that one could see six states from the top of the tower - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico - was published by Ripley's Believe it or Not in 1933.
Leadville was going the way of the ghost towns, until Ken Chlouber's big idea
Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.
Exhibit celebrates Thornton's 70th anniversary, traces its roots
Seventy years ago, a housing developer looked at an empty stretch of land north of Denver and saw the future. What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story.
This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But not the worst, some say.
In Breckenridge, the winter of 1980 to 1981 still stands as the benchmark for some of the worst skiing the town has ever seen.
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A Basin ski area extends season after recent snowfall in Colorado
Thanks to the significant snowfall in Colorado's mountains this week, Arapahoe Basin has announced it will be extending the ski season.
Sedona Hills Fire evacuations lifted, fire contained
A wildfire burning in Northern Colorado that was estimated at about 12 acres has been contained and evacuations have been lifted.
Bystander struck by gunfire in Commerce City
Officers in Commerce City have taken a person into custody who they believe is responsible for shooting an innocent bystander.
Motorcycle and RTD bus collide in Denver; motorcyclist taken to hospital
The crash led to a Monday night closure of Federal Boulevard.
Aurora Public Schools hosts unified field day for 400 students
The event was held in Aurora at APS Stadium. Adaptive cycling was one of the sports students got a chance to try out.
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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Some Colorado schools are ramping up preparations for asthma attacks
Twenty-four out of Colorado's nearly 180 school districts have earned special recognition for asthma preparation and education.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Quick response leads to stroke survivor's miraculous recovery
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder that everyone needs to recognize the warning signs. One Colorado resident made a miraculous recovery following a stroke thanks to his wife's quick action.
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Denver judge jails police critic for doxing officer's home address
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
Denver sidewalk replacement program's unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
State officials say division of youth services to see massive changes
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Colorado regulators to crack down on contaminated marijuana products
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
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Colorado 70-car pileup on snowy I-70
Colorado highway officials closed eastbound Interstate 70 for 5 hours on April 14 after a major pileup involving dozens and dozens of crashed vehicles.
Colorado Rockies Home Opener
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Motorcycle and RTD bus collide in Denver
One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Denver between a bus and a motorcycle.
Bystander struck by gunfire in Commerce City
Officers in Commerce City have taken a person into custody who they believe is responsible for shooting an innocent bystander.
"We're still here": A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples
The one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit will crisscross the state, featuring the work of Native youth.
Man charged with sexual assault, kidnapping in connection with attack at cemetery
A man has been charged with sexual assault and kidnapping in connection with an attack at a Colorado cemetery in January.
Sedona Hills Fire evacuations lifted, fire contained
A wildfire burning in Northern Colorado that was estimated at about 12 acres has been contained and evacuations have been lifted.
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A Basin ski area extends season after recent snowfall in Colorado
Thanks to the significant snowfall in Colorado's mountains this week, Arapahoe Basin has announced it will be extending the ski season.
Sedona Hills Fire evacuations lifted, fire contained
A wildfire burning in Northern Colorado that was estimated at about 12 acres has been contained and evacuations have been lifted.
Bystander struck by gunfire in Commerce City
Officers in Commerce City have taken a person into custody who they believe is responsible for shooting an innocent bystander.
Motorcycle and RTD bus collide in Denver; motorcyclist taken to hospital
The crash led to a Monday night closure of Federal Boulevard.
Aurora Public Schools hosts unified field day for 400 students
The event was held in Aurora at APS Stadium. Adaptive cycling was one of the sports students got a chance to try out.
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Aurora's Grandview High School pitcher gaining national attention
Grandview High School has produced many professional athletes, including professional baseball players. This year, the school has a pitcher who is gaining a lot of national attention, named Ethan Wachsmann.
Grandview High School has a history of producing incredible athletes
Two future WNBA players have played at Grandview High School in Aurora over the past ten years, and the school has won 5 CHSAA State titles.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Avalanche kick door open to begin second round against Wild in 9-6 victory
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
Avs take on the Wild in the second round of the playoffs
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
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CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Latest Political Updates
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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Some Colorado schools are ramping up preparations for asthma attacks
Twenty-four out of Colorado's nearly 180 school districts have earned special recognition for asthma preparation and education.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Quick response leads to stroke survivor's miraculous recovery
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder that everyone needs to recognize the warning signs. One Colorado resident made a miraculous recovery following a stroke thanks to his wife's quick action.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Denver judge jails police critic for doxing officer's home address
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
Denver sidewalk replacement program's unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
State officials say division of youth services to see massive changes
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Colorado regulators to crack down on contaminated marijuana products
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.