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Aurora mayor wants to set the record straight about gang activity
One day after former President Donald Trump said gangs from Venezuela had taken over Aurora in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says it's time to be clear about exactly what is happening in the city he serves.
Suspect arrested, accused of arson in Alexander Mountain Fire
A suspect named Jason Hobby has been arrested in connection with the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned almost 10,000 acres in Colorado earlier this year.
Teen shot in the face after seeking permission to take photos, police say
A 17-year-old boy told Jefferson County sheriff's deputies he knocked on the door of a Conifer home Tuesday afternoon before returning to his car when the homeowner's boyfriend shot the teen in the face, according to deputies.
Stabbing on trail leaves 1 hurt, police ask for help locating suspect
One person was seriously injured in a stabbing on a trail in Boulder, and authorities in the Colorado city are asking for help finding the person who committed the crime.
Volunteers keep Colorado children from going hungry during weekends
As part of Day of Service, Xcel Energy has partnered with Food for Thought Denver for a volunteer project.
Thick wildfire smoke heading to Colorado
Thick smoke will move into Colorado and arrive in the Denver metro area Thursday afternoon and evening. This wave of smoke will be noticeable. Poor air quality is expected with smoke very visible to the naked eye.
Bike lane project in Arapahoe Co. aims to provide safer commute for cyclists
Arapahoe County is working to make one of its very populated roads off of Inverness West, Inverness East, and Inverness Boulevard alongside Dry Creek Road, more bicycle-friendly.
Small plane crashes on Meridian Golf Course, lands upside down
South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to the Meridian Golf Course on Wednesday morning where they found a Cessna 172 had crashed on the 7th tee box.
High fire danger returns soon in many parts of Colorado
Fire danger levels will rise in Colorado as winds kick up, humidity drops and temperatures climb into the low 90s. As a result of this weather change, Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day.
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CBS Colorado to stream Cherokee Trail vs. Mountain Vista Friday
Throughout the fall season, CBS News Colorado is streaming a state high school game every week on Friday at 7 p.m. This week's game will feature a matchup between Cherokee Trail and Mountain Vista.
Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men's national soccer team coach
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Jayson Tatum on parenthood and his new book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot"
Jayson Tatum of the NBA's Boston Celtics debuts his first children's book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot," inspired by his experiences as a father to his son, Deuce.
Man accused of killing Olympic runner in fire attack dies of own burns
Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault by another woman
Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who says the Cleveland Browns quarterback forced himself on her four years ago, while he was with Houston.
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First Alert Weather Day Thursday for high fire danger
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Volunteers keep Colorado children from going hungry during weekends
As part of Day of Service, Xcel Energy has partnered with Food for Thought Denver for a volunteer project.
Fox Arts Center announces 2025 season titles ahead of its 40th season
Richard Cowden, executive producer and artistic director of the center, sat down with CBS News Colorado to discuss its ties to the Aurora community and upcoming season.
Lakewood considers transitional housing to address growing homelessness issue
The City of Lakewood is considering transitional housing to address the growing homelessness issue.
Law enforcement in Lake County detain wanted 18-year-old tied to school threat
The search in Lake County for an 18-year-old who is wanted in a felony menacing case ended with authorities taking the teen into custody.
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New pediatric urgent care expands access in southeast Aurora
Children's Hospital Colorado is expanding its services by opening a new pediatric urgent care center. Located in southeast Aurora, the kid-centric facility has quickly become a critical resource for families in the area.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Colorado construction industry elevates mental health for worker safety
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate of all other work-related fatalities in the industry.
Mammogram patients will now be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
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Harris campaign seeks 2nd debate, but Trump says he's "less inclined"
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Election officials say threats are escalating ahead of 2024 vote: "A heightened state of anxiety"
Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches.
U.S. and Chinese military commanders hold rare phone call
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
Service members killed in Afghanistan honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 were honored at the Capitol posthumously.
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Law firm claims Venezuelan gang "stranglehold" on apartments began in 2023
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TdA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
Despite violations against mobile park, policies exploiting residents remain
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Xcel Energy "taking action" as metro neighborhoods experience outages
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Prosecutor doesn't mince words about DNA test failures, high taxpayer costs
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
Sheriff stripped of spending authority as money tensions boil over
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
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Meet Janie
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Meet Jeremiah
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at https://www.raisethefuture.org/.
Meet Zach
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
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Aurora mayor wants to set the record straight about gang activity
One day after former President Donald Trump said gangs from Venezuela had taken over Aurora in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says it's time to be clear about exactly what is happening in the city he serves.
Suspect arrested, accused of arson in Alexander Mountain Fire
A suspect named Jason Hobby has been arrested in connection with the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned almost 10,000 acres in Colorado earlier this year.
Teen shot in the face after seeking permission to take photos, police say
A 17-year-old boy told Jefferson County sheriff's deputies he knocked on the door of a Conifer home Tuesday afternoon before returning to his car when the homeowner's boyfriend shot the teen in the face, according to deputies.
Stabbing on trail leaves 1 hurt, police ask for help locating suspect
One person was seriously injured in a stabbing on a trail in Boulder, and authorities in the Colorado city are asking for help finding the person who committed the crime.
Volunteers keep Colorado children from going hungry during weekends
As part of Day of Service, Xcel Energy has partnered with Food for Thought Denver for a volunteer project.
Latest Videos
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Latest Videos
First Alert Weather Day Thursday for high fire danger
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Volunteers keep Colorado children from going hungry during weekends
As part of Day of Service, Xcel Energy has partnered with Food for Thought Denver for a volunteer project.
Fox Arts Center announces 2025 season titles ahead of its 40th season
Richard Cowden, executive producer and artistic director of the center, sat down with CBS News Colorado to discuss its ties to the Aurora community and upcoming season.
Lakewood considers transitional housing to address growing homelessness issue
The City of Lakewood is considering transitional housing to address the growing homelessness issue.
Law enforcement in Lake County detain wanted 18-year-old tied to school threat
The search in Lake County for an 18-year-old who is wanted in a felony menacing case ended with authorities taking the teen into custody.
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CBS Colorado to stream Cherokee Trail vs. Mountain Vista Friday
Throughout the fall season, CBS News Colorado is streaming a state high school game every week on Friday at 7 p.m. This week's game will feature a matchup between Cherokee Trail and Mountain Vista.
Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men's national soccer team coach
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Jayson Tatum on parenthood and his new book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot"
Jayson Tatum of the NBA's Boston Celtics debuts his first children's book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot," inspired by his experiences as a father to his son, Deuce.
Man accused of killing Olympic runner in fire attack dies of own burns
Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault by another woman
Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who says the Cleveland Browns quarterback forced himself on her four years ago, while he was with Houston.
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Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Harris campaign seeks 2nd debate, but Trump says he's "less inclined"
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men's national soccer team coach
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Latest Political Updates
More Latest Political Updates
Harris campaign seeks 2nd debate, but Trump says he's "less inclined"
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Election officials say threats are escalating ahead of 2024 vote: "A heightened state of anxiety"
Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches.
U.S. and Chinese military commanders hold rare phone call
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
Service members killed in Afghanistan honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 were honored at the Capitol posthumously.
Health News
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New pediatric urgent care expands access in southeast Aurora
Children's Hospital Colorado is expanding its services by opening a new pediatric urgent care center. Located in southeast Aurora, the kid-centric facility has quickly become a critical resource for families in the area.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Colorado construction industry elevates mental health for worker safety
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate of all other work-related fatalities in the industry.
Mammogram patients will now be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
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Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Businesses serve up dishes, drinks and more in Littleton Restaurant Week
Restaurants and businesses in Littleton are serving their best for the city's second annual Restaurant Week. More than two dozen businesses are participating, including restaurants, wine bars, breweries and coffee and tea shops.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Two-thirds of American millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy, survey says
While two-thirds of millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy, a majority believe they are prepared for retirement.
New Starbucks CEO vows to make cafes "inviting places to linger"
Former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol says he'll work to reestablish the brand as the nation's "community coffeehouse."
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Law firm claims Venezuelan gang "stranglehold" on apartments began in 2023
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TdA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
Despite violations against mobile park, policies exploiting residents remain
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Xcel Energy "taking action" as metro neighborhoods experience outages
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Prosecutor doesn't mince words about DNA test failures, high taxpayer costs
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
Sheriff stripped of spending authority as money tensions boil over
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.