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Castle Rock family calls for wildlife fence along US 85 after deadly crash
A Castle Rock couple was returning from a weekend trip to the mountains when, just minutes from home, a 700-pound cow elk hit by another car crashed through their windshield from above, killing a husband and father.
Inmate escapes from Arrowhead Correctional Center, police say
The Colorado Department of Corrections says 34-year-old Leaf Glimpse, a "minimum restrictive inmate," serving an eight-year sentence for burglary, escaped from the Cañon City prison complex.
Colorado parent uncovers child custody expert's fake credentials
A Colorado woman who worked as a child and family investigator and parental evaluator in child custody cases throughout the state was recently indicted by a grand jury on charges she used false credentials to obtain her state license.
Boy killed, another shot and injured in Rotella Park
A boy was shot and killed at a Denver area park Saturday night and another was shot in the leg. Now Adams County sheriff's deputies are working to learn more about who shot them and the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Colorado civilians in community academy learn law enforcement tactics
Douglas County residents walked a day in law enforcement's shoes, marking the culmination of a month-long community academy. Sheriff's deputies trained members of the public on Saturday, taking them through various simulations.
Man cremating his dog arrested for starting Colorado wildfire
Brent Garber, 63, is accused of entering private property to cremate his recently euthanized dog and igniting what became a 7,200-acre wildfire that burn for almost two weeks and caused at least $200,000 in property damage, according to case documents.
Officials need help identifying dead man found in Summit County
A man in his 40s or 50s was recently found dead in Colorado's high country and now officials in Summit County are asking the public for help identifying the man.
Aurora neighborhood embraces community through art
A neighborhood just south of DIA has guests going out of their way to visit – and they're welcomed.
Northern lights dazzle in Colorado, but can also cause issues with technology
Thousands of Colorado residents took to social media on Thursday night and on Friday morning to share their views of the aurora borealis (northern lights) that were visible with the naked eye.
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Colorado weather: Warmer start to the week, but big changes come by the weekend
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Chargers win 23-16 over the Broncos, who lost Surtain to a concussion
Justin Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical Los Angeles Chargers offense that capitalized on the departure of star cornerback Patrick Surtain II to beat the Denver Broncos 23-16 on Sunday.
Buffs fall to Wildcats 31-28
The Wildcats escaped with a 31-28 win over Colorado on Saturday night.
Travis Hunter leaves CU game with apparent shoulder injury
Two-way player Travis Hunter left the Colorado Buffaloes game against Kansas State at Folsom Field on Saturday night at Folsom Field with an injury.
Chauncey Billups to be inducted in Hall of Fame this weekend
Denver native Chauncey Billups will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
Rafael Nadal announced he's retiring. Here's how much money he's made.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
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Boy killed, man shot and injured in Rotella Park north of Denver
A boy was shot and killed at a Denver area park Saturday night and a man was shot in the leg. Now Adams County sheriff's deputies are working to learn more about who shot them and the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Castle Rock family calls for wildlife fence along US 85 after deadly crash
A Castle Rock couple was returning from a weekend trip to the mountains when, just minutes from home, a 700-pound cow elk hit by another car crashed through their windshield from above, killing a husband and father.
Colorado weather: Warmer start to the week, but big changes come by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Inmate escapes from Arrowhead Correctional Center in southern Colorado, police say
The Colorado Department of Corrections says 34-year-old Leaf Glimpse, a "minimum restrictive inmate," serving an eight-year sentence for burglary, escaped from the Cañon City prison complex.
Denver will see a roller coaster of temperatures this week
A return of the 80s followed by a cold front in Denver to start the week.
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Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
Trump promises in Colorado rally to enact what he calls "Operation Aurora"
Donald Trump promises to enact what he calls "Operation Aurora" in Colorado rally
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Top border official: Disaster funds have "absolutely not" been diverted for migrants
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
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CBS Colorado's Michelle Griego hosts this fall's Elevating Latino Voices special.
Founder of Santiago's shares secrets to her success
Carmen Morales opened her first Santiago's in 1991 in her hometown of Brighton.
Coloradan explains history of vaqueros and how they inspired cowboy culture
The popular image of the cowboy is a rugged American man bringing justice to the Wild West. But cowboys and cowboy culture were inspired by a mixture or two even older cultures that collided in Colorado and the Southwest.
Chef mentoring other Latino chefs and cooks in Denver area
A Colorado chef-owner is mentoring the next generation of Latino cooks and chefs through a program called "Old Ways, New Hands," which aims to inspire Latinos in the community who have a passion for cooking.
Coloradans with Latino roots now encouraged to speak Spanish
In the heart of Denver, a rich tapestry of cultures lives in each neighborhood.
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A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
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Some state fentanyl funds have dried up: "We were as shocked as anyone."
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
Investigation into Denver Fire comp time practices "nearing its conclusion"
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After rains flood homes, town says "We have a responsibility" to fix problem
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
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.
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Castle Rock family calls for wildlife fence along US 85 after deadly crash
A Castle Rock couple was returning from a weekend trip to the mountains when, just minutes from home, a 700-pound cow elk hit by another car crashed through their windshield from above, killing a husband and father.
Inmate escapes from Arrowhead Correctional Center, police say
The Colorado Department of Corrections says 34-year-old Leaf Glimpse, a "minimum restrictive inmate," serving an eight-year sentence for burglary, escaped from the Cañon City prison complex.
Colorado parent uncovers child custody expert's fake credentials
A Colorado woman who worked as a child and family investigator and parental evaluator in child custody cases throughout the state was recently indicted by a grand jury on charges she used false credentials to obtain her state license.
Boy killed, another shot and injured in Rotella Park
A boy was shot and killed at a Denver area park Saturday night and another was shot in the leg. Now Adams County sheriff's deputies are working to learn more about who shot them and the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Colorado civilians in community academy learn law enforcement tactics
Douglas County residents walked a day in law enforcement's shoes, marking the culmination of a month-long community academy. Sheriff's deputies trained members of the public on Saturday, taking them through various simulations.
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Boy killed, man shot and injured in Rotella Park north of Denver
A boy was shot and killed at a Denver area park Saturday night and a man was shot in the leg. Now Adams County sheriff's deputies are working to learn more about who shot them and the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Castle Rock family calls for wildlife fence along US 85 after deadly crash
A Castle Rock couple was returning from a weekend trip to the mountains when, just minutes from home, a 700-pound cow elk hit by another car crashed through their windshield from above, killing a husband and father.
Colorado weather: Warmer start to the week, but big changes come by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Inmate escapes from Arrowhead Correctional Center in southern Colorado, police say
The Colorado Department of Corrections says 34-year-old Leaf Glimpse, a "minimum restrictive inmate," serving an eight-year sentence for burglary, escaped from the Cañon City prison complex.
Denver will see a roller coaster of temperatures this week
A return of the 80s followed by a cold front in Denver to start the week.
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Chargers win 23-16 over the Broncos, who lost Surtain to a concussion
Justin Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical Los Angeles Chargers offense that capitalized on the departure of star cornerback Patrick Surtain II to beat the Denver Broncos 23-16 on Sunday.
Buffs fall to Wildcats 31-28
The Wildcats escaped with a 31-28 win over Colorado on Saturday night.
Travis Hunter leaves CU game with apparent shoulder injury
Two-way player Travis Hunter left the Colorado Buffaloes game against Kansas State at Folsom Field on Saturday night at Folsom Field with an injury.
Chauncey Billups to be inducted in Hall of Fame this weekend
Denver native Chauncey Billups will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
Rafael Nadal announced he's retiring. Here's how much money he's made.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
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Head and hands of Colorado girl last seen in 2005 found in freezer
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Colorado teen whose head and hands were found at her family's former home after they sold it.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
Bob Woodward on "War"
In his latest book, Bob Woodward delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House during the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as new information about Trump and Putin.
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Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
Trump promises in Colorado rally to enact what he calls "Operation Aurora"
Donald Trump promises to enact what he calls "Operation Aurora" in Colorado rally
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Top border official: Disaster funds have "absolutely not" been diverted for migrants
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
Health News
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A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
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A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
Boeing says it's cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 employees
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Founder of Santiago's shares secrets to her success
Carmen Morales opened her first Santiago's in 1991 in her hometown of Brighton.
Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
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Some state fentanyl funds have dried up: "We were as shocked as anyone."
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
Investigation into Denver Fire comp time practices "nearing its conclusion"
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After rains flood homes, town says "We have a responsibility" to fix problem
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
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.