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Hundreds of families uncertain of future after recommendation of 2 new school closures in Jeffco
Jefferson County is considering closing Arvada K-8 and Coal Creek K-8 after this school year.
Showers are drying out and weakening heading into the overnight hours
Friday's Flood Watch has been cancelled. Drier air is pushing into the Front Range from the northeast easing the intensity of our showers.
Man thanks 911 call taker who remained on the line after he fell from rock
A Denver-area man is giving thanks to a Jeffcom 911 call taker who stayed on the line with him for nearly two hours after he fell from a rock in the mountains.
Oasis Cafe in Denver looks to recover after recent string of misfortunes
The owner of Oasis Mexican Cafe on Bruce Randolph recounts a frightening experience when she was robbed and held at gunpoint inside her own business.
CBI issues Missing Indigenous Alert for teen out of Thornton
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Missing Indigenous Alert on Friday for a 16-year-old out of Thornton.
Authorities search for man watching females on Lake Dillon
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man seen standing in the trees while watching females recreating on Lake Dillon.
2 students arrested at Thomas Jefferson High School
A teenager who tried to enroll in school was wanted on a felony warrant.
Jefferson County School Board votes to close 2 more schools by end of year
The Jefferson County School Board voted to close two more schools by the end of the year, according to officials.
Shine Music Festival inclusive for audience, performers alike
Shine Music Festival is all about inclusion, accessible for all music lovers including performers.
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Flood Watch is cancelled with storms still popping this weekend
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Check out $100 million in improvements at Empower Field at Mile High
Empower Field at Mile High has a lot going for it this football season thanks to some major upgrades- including a massive scoreboard in the south endzone.
Congenital heart defect likely caused Bronny James' cardiac arrest
Bronny James, an incoming freshman at USC, suffered a cardiac arrest during a July 24 practice with his college basketball team.
Spanish soccer chief will "fight until the end" over unsolicited kiss
In a surreal speech, Luis Rubiales repeated that he wouldn't resign multiple times before apologising for grabbing his crotch next to the Spanish queen.
WWE superstar Bray Wyatt dead at 36
Wyatt, the 2017 WWE champion, was also known as "The Fiend." His last televised performance came at the 2023 Royal Rumble.
NCAA's all-time leading rusher at just 5-7, McLaughlin makes case to earn a roster spot with Broncos
Name any of the undersized running backs to come through the NFL over the years and Jaleel McLaughlin stands out as an overachieving underdog.
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Families uncertain of future after recommendation of 2 new school closures in Jefferson County
Jefferson County is considering closing Arvada K-8 and Coal Creek K-8 after this school year.
Impact still remains 3 years after Cameron Peak Fire
Three years after the Cameron Peak Fire, wildlife enthusiasts say serious issues still remain, especially inside the water.
Flood Watch is cancelled with storms still popping this weekend
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Coach Prime dances with 98-year-old CU Buffs fan
CU Buffs head coach Deion Sanders was seen dancing with 98-year-old fan as she showed him how it's done.
Shine Music Festival inclusive for audience, performers alike
The Shine Music Festival is all about inclusion. Organizers make the Festival accessible to all music lovers, that also includes performers.
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Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies
"The system discourages people from getting help," one pilot said. Another said, "please change the regulations, please modernize them to this decade."
Shortage of drug used to treat kids' infections frustrates parents
Industry shortage of amoxicillin is hitting drugstores as children head back to school and common infections spread.
Should I get a COVID shot? CDC warns most should wait for September
New COVID vaccines are expected after Sept. 12.
Northglenn Ambulance adds a pediatric ambulance to its fleet
A nonprofit ambulance service in Northglenn has added a new pediatric ambulance to its fleet.
As schools resume, CDC reports rise in COVID ER visits from adolescents
Rates have nearly doubled over the past week.
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Gov. Jared Polis celebrates Universal Preschool program
Gov. Jared Polis stopped by Monarch Montessori in Denver to welcome new students into the classroom.
Trump campaign promotes mug shot shirts, mugs and other merchandise
Less than two hours after Trump was booked, his joint fundraising committee began selling a shirt and other merchandise with his mug shot, captioned, "Never surrender."
Trump returns to Twitter, now X, with mug shot post
The last time the former president used the social media service was on Jan. 8, 2021.
Trump surrenders at Fulton County jail in Georgia election case
Donald Trump turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia — the fourth time this year the former president has been booked on criminal charges.
GOP candidates asked if they'd support Trump if convicted
The candidates discussed Trump several times – even though he wasn't there. Here's what they said about his indictments.
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Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies
"The system discourages people from getting help," one pilot said. Another said, "please change the regulations, please modernize them to this decade."
Families push for state to protect access to autism services for children
Colorado families who rely on a critical autism therapy for their children say concern is growing about access as providers continue to close their doors and leave the state.
Hearing starts for cardiologist Stephen Matthews charged with date rape
For more than three hours, a Denver police sex crimes detective recounted the stories four women told him about their encounters with Dr. Stephen Matthews, a Denver cardiologist now charged with drugging 13 women and sexually assaulting some of them.
Dog off-leash tickets soar in Denver parks
By the end of July, Denver's park rangers had given out nearly three times as many dog off leash tickets as all of 2022.
United Airlines pilot charged in bizarre ax attack
A United Airlines pilot has been charged after video shows him savaging a parking arm at a Denver International Airport employee parking lot with an ax.
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Donor Dash 2023
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
Rockies 8, Yankees 7
Nolan Jones led off the 11th inning with a tying, two-run homer off Nick Ramirez, Alan Trejo hit a game-ending drive off Ron Marinaccio and the Colorado Rockies beat the Yankees 8-7 to take two of three from New York.
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Hundreds of families uncertain of future after recommendation of 2 new school closures in Jeffco
Jefferson County is considering closing Arvada K-8 and Coal Creek K-8 after this school year.
Showers are drying out and weakening heading into the overnight hours
Friday's Flood Watch has been cancelled. Drier air is pushing into the Front Range from the northeast easing the intensity of our showers.
Man thanks 911 call taker who remained on the line after he fell from rock
A Denver-area man is giving thanks to a Jeffcom 911 call taker who stayed on the line with him for nearly two hours after he fell from a rock in the mountains.
Oasis Cafe in Denver looks to recover after recent string of misfortunes
The owner of Oasis Mexican Cafe on Bruce Randolph recounts a frightening experience when she was robbed and held at gunpoint inside her own business.
CBI issues Missing Indigenous Alert for teen out of Thornton
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Missing Indigenous Alert on Friday for a 16-year-old out of Thornton.
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Families uncertain of future after recommendation of 2 new school closures in Jefferson County
Jefferson County is considering closing Arvada K-8 and Coal Creek K-8 after this school year.
Impact still remains 3 years after Cameron Peak Fire
Three years after the Cameron Peak Fire, wildlife enthusiasts say serious issues still remain, especially inside the water.
Flood Watch is cancelled with storms still popping this weekend
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Coach Prime dances with 98-year-old CU Buffs fan
CU Buffs head coach Deion Sanders was seen dancing with 98-year-old fan as she showed him how it's done.
Shine Music Festival inclusive for audience, performers alike
The Shine Music Festival is all about inclusion. Organizers make the Festival accessible to all music lovers, that also includes performers.
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Check out $100 million in improvements at Empower Field at Mile High
Empower Field at Mile High has a lot going for it this football season thanks to some major upgrades- including a massive scoreboard in the south endzone.
Congenital heart defect likely caused Bronny James' cardiac arrest
Bronny James, an incoming freshman at USC, suffered a cardiac arrest during a July 24 practice with his college basketball team.
Spanish soccer chief will "fight until the end" over unsolicited kiss
In a surreal speech, Luis Rubiales repeated that he wouldn't resign multiple times before apologising for grabbing his crotch next to the Spanish queen.
WWE superstar Bray Wyatt dead at 36
Wyatt, the 2017 WWE champion, was also known as "The Fiend." His last televised performance came at the 2023 Royal Rumble.
NCAA's all-time leading rusher at just 5-7, McLaughlin makes case to earn a roster spot with Broncos
Name any of the undersized running backs to come through the NFL over the years and Jaleel McLaughlin stands out as an overachieving underdog.
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Congenital heart defect likely caused Bronny James' cardiac arrest
Bronny James, an incoming freshman at USC, suffered a cardiac arrest during a July 24 practice with his college basketball team.
Dozens of wildfires burn in Louisiana amid scorching heat
While nearly all of Louisiana is abnormally dry for this time of year, half of the state is facing "extreme" or "exceptional" drought, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination
The department charged that SpaceX refused to "fairly" consider applications from refugees or to hire them.
Shortage of drug used to treat kids' infections frustrates parents
Industry shortage of amoxicillin is hitting drugstores as children head back to school and common infections spread.
Should I get a COVID shot? CDC warns most should wait for September
New COVID vaccines are expected after Sept. 12.
Latest Political Updates
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Gov. Jared Polis celebrates Universal Preschool program
Gov. Jared Polis stopped by Monarch Montessori in Denver to welcome new students into the classroom.
Trump campaign promotes mug shot shirts, mugs and other merchandise
Less than two hours after Trump was booked, his joint fundraising committee began selling a shirt and other merchandise with his mug shot, captioned, "Never surrender."
Trump returns to Twitter, now X, with mug shot post
The last time the former president used the social media service was on Jan. 8, 2021.
Trump surrenders at Fulton County jail in Georgia election case
Donald Trump turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia — the fourth time this year the former president has been booked on criminal charges.
GOP candidates asked if they'd support Trump if convicted
The candidates discussed Trump several times – even though he wasn't there. Here's what they said about his indictments.
Health News
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Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies
"The system discourages people from getting help," one pilot said. Another said, "please change the regulations, please modernize them to this decade."
Shortage of drug used to treat kids' infections frustrates parents
Industry shortage of amoxicillin is hitting drugstores as children head back to school and common infections spread.
Should I get a COVID shot? CDC warns most should wait for September
New COVID vaccines are expected after Sept. 12.
Northglenn Ambulance adds a pediatric ambulance to its fleet
A nonprofit ambulance service in Northglenn has added a new pediatric ambulance to its fleet.
As schools resume, CDC reports rise in COVID ER visits from adolescents
Rates have nearly doubled over the past week.
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Oasis Cafe in Denver looks to recover after recent string of misfortunes
The owner of Oasis Mexican Cafe on Bruce Randolph recounts a frightening experience when she was robbed and held at gunpoint inside her own business.
Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination
The department charged that SpaceX refused to "fairly" consider applications from refugees or to hire them.
Shortage of drug used to treat kids' infections frustrates parents
Industry shortage of amoxicillin is hitting drugstores as children head back to school and common infections spread.
Friday is last day for Facebook users to claim settlement money
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Maui residents "disturbed" by realtors offering quick cash for land
"I pray people know better than to accept those kinds of offers," one Lahaina resident said after being approached to buy her home.
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How to navigate interest rates: Colorado financial professional weighs in
Interest rates apply to many aspects of our financial lives. They're tied to things like mortgages, savings accounts, retirement, and others. These rates can be tricky to navigate, however, when they're high like they are currently.
Applying to CSU is now free for potential college students
Executive director of admissions, Heather Daniels, tells CBS News Colorado that she hopes that "ramily" continues to grow, especially with new incentives.
Tips on how to save as back-to-school shopping could reach record high
As parents across our state begin to send their students back to school, inflation is hitting bank accounts hard. School supplies are forecasted to cost families the most ever amid higher prices for everything from calculators to crayons.
Over 62,000 Coloradans lost Medicaid in June. How to protect your benefits.
The latest numbers come as the state begins to review Medicaid claims for the first time in three years, following a temporary halt on eligibility verifications during the pandemic.
New family leave and retirement benefits rolling out for Coloradans
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is launching an online portal for Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance, or "FAMLI" program.