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Denver officials set wanted man free after Arkansas sheriff refused to get him
A man wanted in Arkansas for allegedly violating his probation in a 2017 murder case has twice been arrested and jailed in Denver since 2021, and both times, Denver authorities have had to release him from custody.
Drivers hope city's new program can curb auto thefts
With auto thefts skyrocketing in recent years, the hope is to help victims with these new initiatives.
Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
Arapahoe County takes community-wide approach to addressing homelessness
While the number of homeless people continues to rise, Arapahoe County is taking a new approach to helping people get off the streets. It's through a Homelessness Strategic Plan that county commissioners unanimously approved earlier this week.
Boulder grocery store victims speak out over lack of transparency for donations
Three years after 10 of their family members were shot and killed at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, the families of those victims are speaking out and demanding transparency for the money that was donated to their cause.
EPA reschedules demolition of Return to Nature Funeral Home for next month
After a delay blamed on cold weather, the Environmental Protection Agency has rescheduled the demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose for the last week of February.
DPD, Mayor Mike Johnston introduce new auto theft program
The Denver Police Department and Mayor Mike Johnston have teamed up to introduce a new auto theft program in an effort to tackle the ongoing problem.
History Colorado Center features John Fielder's work in new exhibit, gallery
The exhibit is titled, "Flow- On The River With John Fielder."
Serious crash on overpass to I-70 in Colorado leaves a dozen injured
A crash on an overpass to Interstate 70 in Idaho Springs on Thursday left more than a dozen people injured.
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A Friday front brings in a chance for snow and somewhat cooler temperatures
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Golf phenom Nick Dunlap talks about going pro
Dunlap, 20, spoke to CBS News Thursday about his decision to go pro after becoming the first amateur golfer to win a PGA Tour event in 33 years.
Nathan MacKinnon has second 4-goal game of the season
Nathan Mackinnon, have yourself another 4-goal night.
Only 1 opponent now remains Jokic hasn't had a triple-double against
Nikola Jokic recorded his league-leading 13th triple-double of the season on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Helton elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Todd Helton's storied career in a Rockies uniform will live forever in Cooperstown. The first baseman was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA's drug policy
Tristan Thompson's suspension will begin on Wednesday when the Cavaliers play the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA said.
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Autism therapy organizations could see relief after closures across the state
CBS News Colorado reporter Karen Morfitt provides an update on autism therapy organizations possibly seeing relief as lawmakers look to take the first step for an increase after closures across the state.
Denver officials forced to set wanted man free after Arkansas sheriff refused to pick him up
A man wanted in Arkansas for allegedly violating his probation in a 2017 murder case has twice been arrested and jailed in Denver since 2021, and both times, Denver authorities have had to release him from custody.
4th Congressional District holds debate
Republican candidates were in Fort Lupton as the 4th Congressional District held a debate where candidates answered several questions, including if they've ever been to jail before.
Flooding closes rec center for disabled Coloradans
A recreation center that caters to people with disabilities is closed for major repairs. A pipe burst during last week’s freeze, causing water to pour into the building for hours.
Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership to education and health care.
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DPS superintendent to react to continuous enrollment of migrant students
Denver Public Schools tells CBS News Colorado they have received hundreds of new students and are now finding themselves underfunded.
Coloradans teach, train influx of African migrants
Migrants from Africa represent a small percentage of the people crossing the U.S. border, but their numbers have been rising. Last year, the Denver metro area saw a significant increase of immigrants and refugees from Africa, and many are still coming.
Denver currently sheltering 4,277 migrants, $40+ million spent on support
So far, Denver has spent more than $40 million on support efforts for 37,844 migrants from the southern border.
Denver residents are so generous, migrant donation sites have run out of space
It seems as though Denver residents are so generous, that the donation centers earmarked for clothing and coats for migrants have run out of space.
McMeen in the Middle: Struggling to adapt to life in the U.S.
McMeen in the Middle is CBS News Colorado's exclusive series on how one Denver school is responding to the continuous enrollment of migrant students. Reporter Jasmine Arenas followed one of those families to their home where they discussed their struggles after arriving in the United States.
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Robitussin cough syrup sold nationwide recalled due to contamination
Recalled cough syrup could result in severe or life-threatening fungal infection if used by immunocompromised people, Haleon said.
COVID variant JN.1 is not more severe, early CDC data suggests
More than 8 in 10 cases of COVID-19 are now estimated to be the JN.1 variant.
J&J reaches tentative deal to resolve talc baby powder litigation
Johnson & Johnson confirms an agreement in principle with 43 states to resolve talc claims. The deal reportedly amounts to $700 million.
Nvidia expects health care to join the tech industry. Here's why.
More than 600 companies pitched their products and services at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Here are the big takeaways.
Weld County and other communities hand out radon tests
As part of an initiative to get more homes tested for radon, Weld County and other communities across Colorado are handing out free radon tests.
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Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
Pentagon watchdog: "Uncoordinated" UAP strategy endangers national security
The Defense Department's inspector general said the Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to address unidentified aerial phenomena.
CIA director to travel to Europe for fourth round of Gaza hostage talks
The CIA director will meet in France with the head of Israel's Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar.
Rose Pugliese elected as Colo. House Minority Leader after Mike Lynch steps down
The Republicans have elected a new Colorado House minority leader.
Trump briefly testifies in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump was on the stand for roughly four minutes after being called to the witness stand by his legal team.
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Denver officials set wanted man free after Arkansas sheriff refused to get him
A man wanted in Arkansas for allegedly violating his probation in a 2017 murder case has twice been arrested and jailed in Denver since 2021, and both times, Denver authorities have had to release him from custody.
Boulder grocery store victims speak out over lack of transparency for donations
Three years after 10 of their family members were shot and killed at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, the families of those victims are speaking out and demanding transparency for the money that was donated to their cause.
Aurora police chief, city official in videotaped clash: "A little animated"
A squabble last Friday between outgoing Aurora Interim Police Chief Art Acevedo and a top-ranking official with the city attorney's office was apparently videotaped, shared, and has sparked speculation and conversation at Aurora City Hall.
Colorado agency releases plan to improve child behavioral health access
Working with several other state agencies, Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration identified more than 100 action items to make immediate improvements to the system.
Some Target shoppers question new "Public Improvement Fee" on receipts
A newer Target store in Denver's Lowry neighborhood is notifying shoppers that a 1% "public improvement fee" is being added to their purchases at the store located at 93 North Lowry Blvd.
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Raiders 27, Broncos 14
The Denver Broncos fell to the Las Vegas Raiders on the road at Allegiant Stadium in their last game of the season.
Longhorns lead National Western Stock Show Parade
Longhorn cattle hit the streets of downtown Denver for the parade to kick off the 118th National Western Stock Show on Thursday.
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Denver officials set wanted man free after Arkansas sheriff refused to get him
A man wanted in Arkansas for allegedly violating his probation in a 2017 murder case has twice been arrested and jailed in Denver since 2021, and both times, Denver authorities have had to release him from custody.
Drivers hope city's new program can curb auto thefts
With auto thefts skyrocketing in recent years, the hope is to help victims with these new initiatives.
Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
Arapahoe County takes community-wide approach to addressing homelessness
While the number of homeless people continues to rise, Arapahoe County is taking a new approach to helping people get off the streets. It's through a Homelessness Strategic Plan that county commissioners unanimously approved earlier this week.
Boulder grocery store victims speak out over lack of transparency for donations
Three years after 10 of their family members were shot and killed at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, the families of those victims are speaking out and demanding transparency for the money that was donated to their cause.
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Autism therapy organizations could see relief after closures across the state
CBS News Colorado reporter Karen Morfitt provides an update on autism therapy organizations possibly seeing relief as lawmakers look to take the first step for an increase after closures across the state.
Denver officials forced to set wanted man free after Arkansas sheriff refused to pick him up
A man wanted in Arkansas for allegedly violating his probation in a 2017 murder case has twice been arrested and jailed in Denver since 2021, and both times, Denver authorities have had to release him from custody.
4th Congressional District holds debate
Republican candidates were in Fort Lupton as the 4th Congressional District held a debate where candidates answered several questions, including if they've ever been to jail before.
Flooding closes rec center for disabled Coloradans
A recreation center that caters to people with disabilities is closed for major repairs. A pipe burst during last week’s freeze, causing water to pour into the building for hours.
Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership to education and health care.
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Golf phenom Nick Dunlap talks about going pro
Dunlap, 20, spoke to CBS News Thursday about his decision to go pro after becoming the first amateur golfer to win a PGA Tour event in 33 years.
Nathan MacKinnon has second 4-goal game of the season
Nathan Mackinnon, have yourself another 4-goal night.
Only 1 opponent now remains Jokic hasn't had a triple-double against
Nikola Jokic recorded his league-leading 13th triple-double of the season on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Helton elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Todd Helton's storied career in a Rockies uniform will live forever in Cooperstown. The first baseman was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA's drug policy
Tristan Thompson's suspension will begin on Wednesday when the Cavaliers play the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA said.
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Pentagon watchdog: "Uncoordinated" UAP strategy endangers national security
The Defense Department's inspector general said the Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to address unidentified aerial phenomena.
Golf phenom Nick Dunlap talks about going pro
Dunlap, 20, spoke to CBS News Thursday about his decision to go pro after becoming the first amateur golfer to win a PGA Tour event in 33 years.
CIA director to travel to Europe for fourth round of Gaza hostage talks
The CIA director will meet in France with the head of Israel's Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar.
Trump briefly testifies in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump was on the stand for roughly four minutes after being called to the witness stand by his legal team.
Biden unveils nearly $5 billion in new infrastructure projects
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
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Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
Pentagon watchdog: "Uncoordinated" UAP strategy endangers national security
The Defense Department's inspector general said the Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to address unidentified aerial phenomena.
CIA director to travel to Europe for fourth round of Gaza hostage talks
The CIA director will meet in France with the head of Israel's Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar.
Rose Pugliese elected as Colo. House Minority Leader after Mike Lynch steps down
The Republicans have elected a new Colorado House minority leader.
Trump briefly testifies in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump was on the stand for roughly four minutes after being called to the witness stand by his legal team.
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Robitussin cough syrup sold nationwide recalled due to contamination
Recalled cough syrup could result in severe or life-threatening fungal infection if used by immunocompromised people, Haleon said.
COVID variant JN.1 is not more severe, early CDC data suggests
More than 8 in 10 cases of COVID-19 are now estimated to be the JN.1 variant.
J&J reaches tentative deal to resolve talc baby powder litigation
Johnson & Johnson confirms an agreement in principle with 43 states to resolve talc claims. The deal reportedly amounts to $700 million.
Nvidia expects health care to join the tech industry. Here's why.
More than 600 companies pitched their products and services at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Here are the big takeaways.
Weld County and other communities hand out radon tests
As part of an initiative to get more homes tested for radon, Weld County and other communities across Colorado are handing out free radon tests.
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1 in 3 Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings
If faced with a sudden loss of income, more than half of Americans say they worry they wouldn't have enough savings to cover a month's living expenses.
Robitussin cough syrup sold nationwide recalled due to contamination
Recalled cough syrup could result in severe or life-threatening fungal infection if used by immunocompromised people, Haleon said.
Ford recalls nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over loose trim pieces
The recall comes a year after U.S. safety regulators determined the problem to be a safety hazard.
Your tax refund could be bigger this year. Here's why.
Taxpayers saw their tax refunds shrink last year due to the expiration of pandemic benefits. But some people may get a boost in 2024.
Arts & Culture generate $2.6 billion in economic activity
The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts released its bi-annual Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture.
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Gelli's Community Fridge helps those dealing with food insecurity in Denver
Gelli's Community Fridge is a free, 24/7 grab-and-go fridge and pantry where people dealing with food insecurity can take what they need – no questions asked.
Colorado realtors help people prepare for homeownership in 2024
New data is showing economic projections for potential Colorado homebuyers in 2024. Every year, the Denver Metro Association of Realtors meets for a summit to review that information.
Denver laundromat offers free laundry services for community
For some people living in Denver, laundry day isn't such a chore anymore at LaundroLab.
Applications now available for Denver's Temporary Rent and Utility Assistance Program
If you are struggling with rent you can now submit an application for the city's $29.1 million Temporary Rent and Utility Assistance program.
Arapahoe & Douglas counties want to help those searching for jobs
This holiday season, job seekers are on the hunt, as the latest data from the Colorado Department for Labor and Employment shows our unemployment rate increased in October to 3.3%. That's compared to the September rate of 3.2%.