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Suspect appears in court after pursuit, crash in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park
The man charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury in connection with a high-speed chase and car crash inside Rocky Mountain National Park appeared in federal court on Thursday.
Auto theft, burglary crime ring member sentenced to 24 years in prison
The sentence was handed down after Rene Ruiz's conviction for his involvement as a high-level member of criminal organizations that stole numerous vehicles and committed a series of burglaries in Colorado from 2020-2023.
Denver's transportation officials focus on new strategy to increase safety
Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, also known as DOTI, passed out burritos on Thursday to bicyclists at a local park to provide new details about projects in Denver.
RTD terminates agreement with Greyhound for Union Station bus concourse
RTD gave notice to Greyhound on Sept. 1 that it intends to terminate an agreement that allows the use of Denver's Union Station underground bus concourse.
Eastbound lanes of I-70 shut down once again as semi crash cleanup continues
The semi crash happened on Tuesday, shutting down eastbound lanes of I-70 near Glenwood Springs for several hours.
Denver metro area residents sue scooter company for "dangerous" transportation
There are two lawsuits being filed by the same Denver law firm against Lime, the scooter company at the center of the lawsuits.
Closing arguments will start Friday in King Soopers shooting trial
Closing arguments will start Friday in the long-awaited trial of King Soopers gunman Ahmad Alissa, with deliberations likely to begin in the afternoon.
Donald Trump says he will visit Aurora within the next two weeks
Former President Donald Trump says he will visit the Colorado city of Aurora within the next two weeks.
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance rates are still sky high in Colorado
The cost of paying for insurance coverage on a vehicle has soared since 2020, especially in Colorado, which is now one of the worst states in the country in terms of cost.
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2 former Broncos stars nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two former Denver Broncos stars have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.
Travis Hunter gets Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors
Travis Hunter's incredible performance in the Colorado Buffaloes win over the Colorado State Rams has earned him Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Jordan Chiles takes bid to reclaim Olympic bronze to Swiss Supreme Court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles is asking Switzerland's Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that stripped her of a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
NBA champion seen in viral clip of scuffle at Rocky Mountain Showdown
A recording has gone viral showing a popular former Colorado Buffaloes basketball player involved in an apparent scuffle with Colorado State Rams fan attendees at Saturday's football battle between the in-state rivals.
Denver Broncos fan fuels growing passion for team in Mexico
For Juan Olivares, "American football" is the most interesting sport.
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Denver's transportation officials focus on new strategy to keep pedestrians, cyclists safe
Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure staff met with about 50 bicyclists at Friendship Park, near 10th and Perry, to share information about these projects coming up in fall 2024 and spring 2025 around West Denver.
3 arrested, accused of kidnapping and torturing housemate in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies have arrested three men who are accused of kidnapping and torturing their housemate.
Estes Park police pursuit and crash suspect appears in court
Wayde Thyfault appeared before a judge Thursday on charges in connection with a police pursuit and crash inside Rocky Mountain National Park earlier this month.
Eastbound lanes of I-70 on Colorado's Western Slope shut down once again as semi crash cleanup conti
The semi crash happened on Tuesday, shutting down eastbound lanes of I-70 near Glenwood Springs for several hours.
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U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
There's still a lot we don't know about ovarian cancer, says Colorado doctor
As the need to draw awareness to cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancer becomes more evident, September has been established as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says genetic predisposition is a huge factor.
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
Children's Hospital Colorado offers life-changing newborn screenings
September is "Newborn Screening Month" and Children's Hospital in Colorado is leading the way nationwide to ensure babies receive these vital screenings.
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Donald Trump says he will visit Aurora within the next two weeks
Former President Donald Trump says he will visit the Colorado city of Aurora within the next two weeks.
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, earlier this summer broke with tradition and became the first Teamsters president to address the Republican convention.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
Bogus Harris hit-and-run story created by Russian troll farm, Microsoft says
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report from Microsoft says.
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Mail thief used knives to counterfeit postal keys, open boxes
A prolific mail thief was arrested in El Paso County and is now set for trial in federal court.
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.
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Suspect appears in court after pursuit, crash in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park
The man charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury in connection with a high-speed chase and car crash inside Rocky Mountain National Park appeared in federal court on Thursday.
Auto theft, burglary crime ring member sentenced to 24 years in prison
The sentence was handed down after Rene Ruiz's conviction for his involvement as a high-level member of criminal organizations that stole numerous vehicles and committed a series of burglaries in Colorado from 2020-2023.
Denver's transportation officials focus on new strategy to increase safety
Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, also known as DOTI, passed out burritos on Thursday to bicyclists at a local park to provide new details about projects in Denver.
RTD terminates agreement with Greyhound for Union Station bus concourse
RTD gave notice to Greyhound on Sept. 1 that it intends to terminate an agreement that allows the use of Denver's Union Station underground bus concourse.
Eastbound lanes of I-70 shut down once again as semi crash cleanup continues
The semi crash happened on Tuesday, shutting down eastbound lanes of I-70 near Glenwood Springs for several hours.
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More Summer Heat Before Big Weekend Cool Down
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Denver's transportation officials focus on new strategy to keep pedestrians, cyclists safe
Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure staff met with about 50 bicyclists at Friendship Park, near 10th and Perry, to share information about these projects coming up in fall 2024 and spring 2025 around West Denver.
3 arrested, accused of kidnapping and torturing housemate in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies have arrested three men who are accused of kidnapping and torturing their housemate.
Estes Park police pursuit and crash suspect appears in court
Wayde Thyfault appeared before a judge Thursday on charges in connection with a police pursuit and crash inside Rocky Mountain National Park earlier this month.
Eastbound lanes of I-70 on Colorado's Western Slope shut down once again as semi crash cleanup conti
The semi crash happened on Tuesday, shutting down eastbound lanes of I-70 near Glenwood Springs for several hours.
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2 former Broncos stars nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two former Denver Broncos stars have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.
Travis Hunter gets Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors
Travis Hunter's incredible performance in the Colorado Buffaloes win over the Colorado State Rams has earned him Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Jordan Chiles takes bid to reclaim Olympic bronze to Swiss Supreme Court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles is asking Switzerland's Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that stripped her of a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
NBA champion seen in viral clip of scuffle at Rocky Mountain Showdown
A recording has gone viral showing a popular former Colorado Buffaloes basketball player involved in an apparent scuffle with Colorado State Rams fan attendees at Saturday's football battle between the in-state rivals.
Denver Broncos fan fuels growing passion for team in Mexico
For Juan Olivares, "American football" is the most interesting sport.
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United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, earlier this summer broke with tradition and became the first Teamsters president to address the Republican convention.
Latest Political Updates
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Donald Trump says he will visit Aurora within the next two weeks
Former President Donald Trump says he will visit the Colorado city of Aurora within the next two weeks.
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, earlier this summer broke with tradition and became the first Teamsters president to address the Republican convention.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
Bogus Harris hit-and-run story created by Russian troll farm, Microsoft says
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report from Microsoft says.
Health News
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U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
There's still a lot we don't know about ovarian cancer, says Colorado doctor
As the need to draw awareness to cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancer becomes more evident, September has been established as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says genetic predisposition is a huge factor.
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
Children's Hospital Colorado offers life-changing newborn screenings
September is "Newborn Screening Month" and Children's Hospital in Colorado is leading the way nationwide to ensure babies receive these vital screenings.
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United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance rates are still sky high in Colorado
The cost of paying for insurance coverage on a vehicle has soared since 2020, especially in Colorado, which is now one of the worst states in the country in terms of cost.
Realtor says interest rate cut "signals a good time to make big purchases"
A Colorado real estate broker says the announcement by the Federal Reserve that they are lowering the interest rate by .5 percentage points was somewhat expected and that he was somewhat ready for it.
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
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Mail thief used knives to counterfeit postal keys, open boxes
A prolific mail thief was arrested in El Paso County and is now set for trial in federal court.
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.