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Firefighters work to put out grass fire in northeastern Colorado
Firefighters are working to extinguish a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday.
Denver Pioneers return to Colorado after national championship win
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Denver Public Schools, teachers union push for tax increase to expand teacher resources
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work toward greater and more sustainable compensation. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
Uptick in free wildfire mitigation services in mountain communities
Fire officials said the focus right now is preparation, before any flames ever start. That's why they're hoping people will take advantage of their free wildfire mitigation inspections.
Man arrested after allegedly shooting pellet gun at moving vehicles in Northern Colorado
Police in Northern Colorado arrested a man they suspect of shooting a pellet gun at moving vehicles last year, and they are looking for other possible victims.
Wyoming man sentenced for making violent threats against Denver ADL office
A Casper, Wyo. man has been sentenced to prison for making multiple violent and anti-semitic threats against the Anti-Defamation League in Colorado and Texas in 2025.
Plan your next getaway at The Travel and Adventure Show in Denver
This weekend, the Colorado Convention Center is abuzz with travel enthusiasts landing from all over the world for the 2026 Travel and Adventure Show. The show's been on the road for a while and is making its final stop in Denver.
Spruce up your home on the cheap with resources from Boulder-based nonprofit
Boulder-based nonprofit Resource Central is helping homeowners save money on home renovations and repairs.
Palmer Divide exhibit explores past, future of growing region
As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.
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Snow in Denver? Yeah, it is possible
Joe Ruch is tracking rain and snow across Colorado.
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Celebrate Colorado's 150th year of statehood with events across the region
Communities across the state are organizing events this month to celebrate 150 years of Colorado statehood.
Palmer Divide exhibit explores past, future of growing region
As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.
Castle Rock Historical Society builds replicas of old buildings
As America celebrates 250 years as a nation this year, Colorado turns 150 as a state. Castle Rock offered grants to support efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary.
History Colorado exhibit explores Colorado's rocky road to statehood
"38th Star" tells the stories of Colorado's founding -- and the people whose voices shaped, or were silenced by, statehood.
Inside Gaetano's: Mob stories, basement legends and ghost lore behind a Denver icon
From the outside, Gaetano's looks like your classic Italian neighborhood spot. But step inside, and you're stepping into one of Denver's most infamous stories, where good food met mob ties.
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Boulder International Film Festival celebrates closing day, record sales
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday and is celebrating record ticket sales this year.
Colorado's Guanella Pass opens early for the season
Guanella Pass is opening this week, more than a month early, due to the warm weather.
Fire crews put out blaze in Amazon truck north of Denver
An Amazon semi-truck caught fire on I-25 late Saturday night in Thornton.
Denver Public Schools, teachers union push for tax increase to expand teacher resources
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work on a path toward greater compensation and a more sustainable compensation source for DPS teachers. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
Locals help firefighters put out grass fire in northeast Colorado
Firefighters quickly extinguished a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday thanks to the help of local residents.
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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Congressmen take a force-of-nature approach to problem solving
Two U.S. congressman representing Colorado have found a way to transcend current division, distrust and dysfunction.
Lawsuit accuses two state lawmakers of trying to evade open records laws
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
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A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Colorado father's loss inspires AI technology that could change pregnancy care
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
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Former Wednesday's Child finds his forever home
When Aaron was profiled on Wednesday's Child he hoped for a place to call home, now that dream is reality.
Colorado foster family has developed a broad definition of family
Jody and Kevin have fostered about 150 children and adopted eight, but they always believe there is a place for biological connections in their family.
Advocate supports birth parents during child protective services cases
When children are taken out of a home, few people support the birth parents. Nikki Sanchez is uniquely qualified to do that.
Colorado foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
Heather Piper has been a foster parent for 10 years and says that teens are her jam.
Raise the Future's Cathy Howe makes cheerleading caregivers into an art form
Raise the Future Family Navigator Cathy Howe has spent a lifetime understanding and caring for people involved in the foster care system.
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Xcel Energy identifies cause of DIA power outage that trapped people, disrupted flights
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Aerial attack: Colorado fire forecasters look to airborne fleet for help
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
Truck driver in gas station crash charged, trucking company has history of violations
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
Denver jury finds police critic guilty of doxing cop, DA says she crossed the line
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in neighboring departments call for dispatch system upgrades
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
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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.
Denver Summit FC inaugural home game
Denver Summit FC took on Washington Spirit in the team's first home game of their inaugural season.
Firefighters work to put out grass fire in northeastern Colorado
Firefighters are working to extinguish a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday.
Denver Pioneers return to Colorado after national championship win
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Denver Public Schools, teachers union push for tax increase to expand teacher resources
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work toward greater and more sustainable compensation. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
Uptick in free wildfire mitigation services in mountain communities
Fire officials said the focus right now is preparation, before any flames ever start. That's why they're hoping people will take advantage of their free wildfire mitigation inspections.
Man arrested after allegedly shooting pellet gun at moving vehicles in Northern Colorado
Police in Northern Colorado arrested a man they suspect of shooting a pellet gun at moving vehicles last year, and they are looking for other possible victims.
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Boulder International Film Festival celebrates closing day, record sales
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday and is celebrating record ticket sales this year.
Colorado's Guanella Pass opens early for the season
Guanella Pass is opening this week, more than a month early, due to the warm weather.
Fire crews put out blaze in Amazon truck north of Denver
An Amazon semi-truck caught fire on I-25 late Saturday night in Thornton.
Denver Public Schools, teachers union push for tax increase to expand teacher resources
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work on a path toward greater compensation and a more sustainable compensation source for DPS teachers. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
Locals help firefighters put out grass fire in northeast Colorado
Firefighters quickly extinguished a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday thanks to the help of local residents.
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Denver Pioneers return to Colorado after national championship win
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Avs coach Jared Bednar won't join team on 2-game road trip due to injuries
Bednar was struck by a puck during Saturday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and was taken to the hospital. He was standing behind the Avs' bench when a puck flew over the boards and hit Bednar in the third period.
Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title, 3rd in 5 years
Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play. Much of that is because of the freshman in the Pioneers' net.
Colorado Rockies reporter, fans excited after team ownership announcement
On Friday morning, the Colorado Rockies confirmed they have sold 40% of the team's ownership to the Penner Family, the same family that owns a majority stake in the Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos ownership buys minority stake in Colorado Rockies
The Penner Sports Group, part of the ownership of the Denver Broncos, has purchased a minority stake in the Colorado Rockies.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Congressmen take a force-of-nature approach to problem solving
Two U.S. congressman representing Colorado have found a way to transcend current division, distrust and dysfunction.
Lawsuit accuses two state lawmakers of trying to evade open records laws
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
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A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Colorado father's loss inspires AI technology that could change pregnancy care
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Exclusive
2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
Colorado father's loss inspires AI technology that could change pregnancy care
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Hundreds of business leaders call for action as companies leave Colorado
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
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Xcel Energy identifies cause of DIA power outage that trapped people, disrupted flights
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Aerial attack: Colorado fire forecasters look to airborne fleet for help
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
Truck driver in gas station crash charged, trucking company has history of violations
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
Denver jury finds police critic guilty of doxing cop, DA says she crossed the line
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in neighboring departments call for dispatch system upgrades
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.