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Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Parker puts on drone show instead of fireworks for July 4th
A drone show wowed guests at a Fourth of July event in Parker and Castle Pines.
Businesses can charge 2% fee on credit card purchases
Businesses in Colorado can charge a 2% fee on credit card purchases.
Aurora brush fire caused by illegal fireworks
A brush fire near homes in Aurora was caused by illegal fireworks Monday night, investigators determined.
Lone Tree man's fraud cases end with 6-year prison sentence, $18.5 million repayment
A Lone Tree man who deceived athletes, sports agencies and entertainers with false information about investments and loans was sentenced Thursday to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
Mass shootings change the way Coloradans live
Most people have been touched by mass shootings in some way, whether in the line of fire or simply impacted knowing the pain people have suffered. In Colorado, we've had far too many experiences with mass shootings, so common some people are changing how they live their lives.
Southwest Denver apartment complex without working elevator for two weeks
Frustration is reaching a boiling point for people living at the Columbine Towers, a southwest Denver apartment complex. For two weeks now, residents have been without working elevators, leaving some with physical limitations climbing numerous flights of stairs multiple times a day.
Crews battle fire burning above Strontia Springs
South Metro Fire Rescue crews joined crews from Douglas County and the Forest Service as they battled a wildland fire burning in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests.
Xcel Energy asks judge to dismiss Marshall Fire origin lawsuit
Xcel Energy is asking a Boulder County District Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit that claims its utility lines may have played a role in the start of the blaze.
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Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park seeks remedy to long lines
Seeking a remedy to long lines of cars, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are asking visitors if they would pay a fee to use vehicle transponders and another "fast pass" lane at its busiest entrance.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
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Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances focused on age, waiting periods
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Coloradans will see up to 2% credit card transaction fees
Coloradans will begin seeing a 2% credit card transaction fee at businesses.
Parker forgos fireworks show for drone show
The Town of Parker decided to skip the fireworks this year and put on a drone show instead.
Mass shootings change the way Coloradans live
In Colorado, we've had far too many experiences with mass shootings, so common some people are changing how they live their lives.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Aurora
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Aurora on Monday night.
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Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Parker puts on drone show instead of fireworks for July 4th
A drone show wowed guests at a Fourth of July event in Parker and Castle Pines.
Businesses can charge 2% fee on credit card purchases
Businesses in Colorado can charge a 2% fee on credit card purchases.
Aurora brush fire caused by illegal fireworks
A brush fire near homes in Aurora was caused by illegal fireworks Monday night, investigators determined.
Lone Tree man's fraud cases end with 6-year prison sentence, $18.5 million repayment
A Lone Tree man who deceived athletes, sports agencies and entertainers with false information about investments and loans was sentenced Thursday to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
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Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park seeks remedy to long lines
Seeking a remedy to long lines of cars, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are asking visitors if they would pay a fee to use vehicle transponders and another "fast pass" lane at its busiest entrance.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
Making Ends Meet
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Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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Fireworks rain showers possible, better chance for Tues storms
A few rain showers are still possible on Monday evening, however most of the wet weather should be wrapped up for the firework shows across the Front Range.
Very warm again on July 4th with more scattered storms
Meteorologist Chris Spears outlines what areas have the highest chance to see a passing storm.
4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
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Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances focused on age, waiting periods
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Coloradans will see up to 2% credit card transaction fees
Coloradans will begin seeing a 2% credit card transaction fee at businesses.
Parker forgos fireworks show for drone show
The Town of Parker decided to skip the fireworks this year and put on a drone show instead.
Mass shootings change the way Coloradans live
In Colorado, we've had far too many experiences with mass shootings, so common some people are changing how they live their lives.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Aurora
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Aurora on Monday night.