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Lawmakers call for investigation after students are removed during session
Some state lawmakers are calling for an investigation after some students were removed for disrupting a legislative session at the state Capitol earlier this week.
CDOT looks to expand autonomous truck program
A federal grant will allow CDOT to look for new uses for their self driving trucks.
State lawmakers discuss climate action bills
State lawmakers are discussing climate action bills this week. One of those includes some tax credits.
Cities Summit of the Americas to bring int'l leadership to Denver
A Greeley man is one of those behind a major convention coming to Denver this month, one which will bring elected leaders from many countries to Denver.
Thousands of Lakewood residents have heightened cancer risk, EPA says
A medical equipment manufacturing and sterilization company in Lakewood, lauded for saving millions of lives with its technology, is now accused of risking other lives in the process, according to recent lawsuits.
Colorado doctor arrested, charged in alleged "date rape"
Dr. Stephen Matthews, a cardiologist affiliated with several metro area hospitals, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault for having sex with a woman who told police she had no memory of engaging in sex with the heart doctor during the course of a date in January.
19-year-old charged with plotting shootings in Colorado Springs
A 19-year-old in Elbert County is accused of planning school shootings in Colorado Springs and at churches.
Owners of dog that bit customer's face inside Home Depot identified
Two women whose dog bit a customer's face inside a Home Depot and who were being sought by Colorado authorities have been identified.
Warming trend taking over and bringing the warmest temps since September
After a great Thursday for the Rockies Home Opener with highs in the 50s, it's time to get ready for a big extended warming trend. That will get Denver and the Front Range into temperatures we have not seen since September!
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Warming trend kicks into high gear starting today
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Short-handed Nuggets fall to Suns 119-115
The top-seeded Denver Nuggets lost a close game without their five starters on the road to the Phoenix Suns.
Rantanen scores hat trick, Avalanche beat Sharks 6-2
Mikko Rantanen scored a hat-trick to lead the Colorado Avalanche past the San Jose Sharks in last night's win!
Freeland leads Rockies to 1-0 win over Nationals in home opener
Kyle Freeland pitched four-hit ball over 6 2/3 innings, Jurickson Profar made several nifty catches in left field and the Colorado Rockies won their home opener 1-0 over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
CSU will host Colorado high school football 4A, 5A state championship games
Colorado State University will host the Colorado high school football 4A, 5A state championship games for the next 5 seasons.
Nuggets clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference
For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NBA's Western Conference after the Memphis Grizzlies lost on Wednesday night.
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Thousands of Lakewood residents have heightened cancer risk, EPA says
A medical equipment manufacturing and sterilization company in Lakewood, lauded for saving millions of lives with its technology, is now accused of risking other lives in the process, according to recent lawsuits.
Inflation, housing costs force many Americans to delay care
"We see an increasing desperation," said one doctor with a group that helps low-income people obtain health care.
CDC issues alert amid Marburg virus outbreak abroad
Health authorities in Africa have been battling two unprecedented outbreaks of the Ebola-like viral hemorrhagic fever.
Denver sets up "Rat Patrol" at apartment complex
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has set up a daily "rat patrol" at the Mosaic Apartments, 6900 East Evans Ave., following a CBS News Colorado investigation.
3 former execs accused of marketing faulty lead testing devices
The machines produced falsely low results for tens of thousands of children, federal prosecutors allege.
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State lawmakers discuss climate action bills
State lawmakers in Colorado are discussing climate action bills this week.
Dog bites customer's face inside Home Depot in Jefferson County
Two women who own a dog that bit another person inside a store in Evergreen have been identified.
Walmart employee dies after being struck by car while returning carts to the store
Police in Loveland are investigating a deadly crash between a pedestrian and a driver.
Warming trend kicks into high gear starting today
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Regis University introduces new program to help accelerate pharmacy staffing
With pharmacies having issues with staffing, Regis University is introducing an accelerated program that would help students earn a degree in that field sooner.
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Thousands of Lakewood residents have heightened cancer risk, EPA says
A medical equipment manufacturing and sterilization company in Lakewood, lauded for saving millions of lives with its technology, is now accused of risking other lives in the process, according to recent lawsuits.
Colorado doctor arrested, charged in alleged "date rape"
Dr. Stephen Matthews, a cardiologist affiliated with several metro area hospitals, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault for having sex with a woman who told police she had no memory of engaging in sex with the heart doctor during the course of a date in January.
Denver sets up "Rat Patrol" at apartment complex
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has set up a daily "rat patrol" at the Mosaic Apartments, 6900 East Evans Ave., following a CBS News Colorado investigation.
Man who killed 12-year-old warned police he would "Pull a gun"
The man who shot and killed a 12-year-old boy for allegedly stealing the man's car told police in advance he was armed and said he would pull a gun on the car thief.
Denver principals demand review of controversial discipline policies
Amid fallout in DPS following shootings at East High School, the president of the Denver School Leaders Association spoke about its letter to district administrators demanding a comprehensive review of discipline policies.
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Lawmakers call for investigation after students are removed during session
Some state lawmakers are calling for an investigation after some students were removed for disrupting a legislative session at the state Capitol earlier this week.
State lawmakers discuss climate action bills
State lawmakers are discussing climate action bills this week. One of those includes some tax credits.
Biden proposal would bar full ban on transgender athletes but allow exceptions
The proposed rule sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports that align with their gender identities.
Biden administration blames Trump in part for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The White House blamed former President Donald Trump for two factors that played a major role in the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2021.
Supreme Court declines West Virginia bid to enforce transgender athlete ban
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented, saying the issue is one that "this court is likely to be required to address in the near future."
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New marketplace for business owners now open in RiNo
Green Spaces, a community-driven collective which aims to support small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, has launched the Green Spaces Marketplace.
Denver area renters turn to roommates amid steep prices
A 22-year veteran of the real estate industry recounted her firsthand experience as rents continue to climb in Colorado.
State rolls out new SecureSavings program
In Colorado, nearly 940,000 workers do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. That's more than 40% of our private-sector workforce.
SNAP reduction causing surges at mobile food market
Most SNAP households are seeing at least a $95 reduction. This means hunger-focused nonprofits are seeing the demand for help firsthand.
Smaller tax refund this year? You're not alone
Tax season is upon us, and experts are urging you to be aware of the possibility of a smaller refund. One spoke to CBS News Colorado about how to do the best you can with whatever refund you might get.
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Lawmakers call for investigation after students are removed during session
Some state lawmakers are calling for an investigation after some students were removed for disrupting a legislative session at the state Capitol earlier this week.
CDOT looks to expand autonomous truck program
A federal grant will allow CDOT to look for new uses for their self driving trucks.
State lawmakers discuss climate action bills
State lawmakers are discussing climate action bills this week. One of those includes some tax credits.
Cities Summit of the Americas to bring int'l leadership to Denver
A Greeley man is one of those behind a major convention coming to Denver this month, one which will bring elected leaders from many countries to Denver.
Thousands of Lakewood residents have heightened cancer risk, EPA says
A medical equipment manufacturing and sterilization company in Lakewood, lauded for saving millions of lives with its technology, is now accused of risking other lives in the process, according to recent lawsuits.
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State lawmakers discuss climate action bills
State lawmakers in Colorado are discussing climate action bills this week.
Dog bites customer's face inside Home Depot in Jefferson County
Two women who own a dog that bit another person inside a store in Evergreen have been identified.
Walmart employee dies after being struck by car while returning carts to the store
Police in Loveland are investigating a deadly crash between a pedestrian and a driver.
Warming trend kicks into high gear starting today
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Regis University introduces new program to help accelerate pharmacy staffing
With pharmacies having issues with staffing, Regis University is introducing an accelerated program that would help students earn a degree in that field sooner.
Sports
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Short-handed Nuggets fall to Suns 119-115
The top-seeded Denver Nuggets lost a close game without their five starters on the road to the Phoenix Suns.
Rantanen scores hat trick, Avalanche beat Sharks 6-2
Mikko Rantanen scored a hat-trick to lead the Colorado Avalanche past the San Jose Sharks in last night's win!
Freeland leads Rockies to 1-0 win over Nationals in home opener
Kyle Freeland pitched four-hit ball over 6 2/3 innings, Jurickson Profar made several nifty catches in left field and the Colorado Rockies won their home opener 1-0 over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
CSU will host Colorado high school football 4A, 5A state championship games
Colorado State University will host the Colorado high school football 4A, 5A state championship games for the next 5 seasons.
Nuggets clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference
For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NBA's Western Conference after the Memphis Grizzlies lost on Wednesday night.
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Hiring slowed in March as job market shows signs of cooling
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Inflation, housing costs force many Americans to delay care
"We see an increasing desperation," said one doctor with a group that helps low-income people obtain health care.
For uninsured people with cancer, access to care can be "very random"
Patients with curable cancers must often wait for the condition to spread or become incurable before qualifying for federal disability. "Which is very depressing," one oncologist said.
Israel says 2 killed in shooting as it strikes Hamas in Lebanon and Gaza
The exchange of fire across the Lebanon border marked a risky escalation of an already-tense situation, as two people were killed in a suspected terror attack in the West Bank.
Salmon fishing season canceled for most of West Coast
Biologists say the chinook salmon population has declined dramatically after years of drought.
Latest Political Updates
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Lawmakers call for investigation after students are removed during session
Some state lawmakers are calling for an investigation after some students were removed for disrupting a legislative session at the state Capitol earlier this week.
State lawmakers discuss climate action bills
State lawmakers are discussing climate action bills this week. One of those includes some tax credits.
Biden proposal would bar full ban on transgender athletes but allow exceptions
The proposed rule sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports that align with their gender identities.
Biden administration blames Trump in part for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The White House blamed former President Donald Trump for two factors that played a major role in the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2021.
Supreme Court declines West Virginia bid to enforce transgender athlete ban
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented, saying the issue is one that "this court is likely to be required to address in the near future."
Health News
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Thousands of Lakewood residents have heightened cancer risk, EPA says
A medical equipment manufacturing and sterilization company in Lakewood, lauded for saving millions of lives with its technology, is now accused of risking other lives in the process, according to recent lawsuits.
Inflation, housing costs force many Americans to delay care
"We see an increasing desperation," said one doctor with a group that helps low-income people obtain health care.
CDC issues alert amid Marburg virus outbreak abroad
Health authorities in Africa have been battling two unprecedented outbreaks of the Ebola-like viral hemorrhagic fever.
Denver sets up "Rat Patrol" at apartment complex
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has set up a daily "rat patrol" at the Mosaic Apartments, 6900 East Evans Ave., following a CBS News Colorado investigation.
3 former execs accused of marketing faulty lead testing devices
The machines produced falsely low results for tens of thousands of children, federal prosecutors allege.
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Cities Summit of the Americas to bring int'l leadership to Denver
A Greeley man is one of those behind a major convention coming to Denver this month, one which will bring elected leaders from many countries to Denver.
Thousands of Lakewood residents have heightened cancer risk, EPA says
A medical equipment manufacturing and sterilization company in Lakewood, lauded for saving millions of lives with its technology, is now accused of risking other lives in the process, according to recent lawsuits.
Hiring slowed in March as job market shows signs of cooling
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Inflation, housing costs force many Americans to delay care
"We see an increasing desperation," said one doctor with a group that helps low-income people obtain health care.
IRS vows to improve customer service and audit more rich people
The federal agency said it will spend $80 billion investing in new technology and answering taxpayers' calls promptly.
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New marketplace for business owners now open in RiNo
Green Spaces, a community-driven collective which aims to support small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, has launched the Green Spaces Marketplace.
Denver area renters turn to roommates amid steep prices
A 22-year veteran of the real estate industry recounted her firsthand experience as rents continue to climb in Colorado.
State rolls out new SecureSavings program
In Colorado, nearly 940,000 workers do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. That's more than 40% of our private-sector workforce.
SNAP reduction causing surges at mobile food market
Most SNAP households are seeing at least a $95 reduction. This means hunger-focused nonprofits are seeing the demand for help firsthand.
Smaller tax refund this year? You're not alone
Tax season is upon us, and experts are urging you to be aware of the possibility of a smaller refund. One spoke to CBS News Colorado about how to do the best you can with whatever refund you might get.