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Mayor Johnston reflects on homelessness, budget and future plans
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston sat down with CBS Colorado on Thursday to reflect on his first two years in office and discuss what he would still like to accomplish in the next two years of his first term.
Public radio stations prepare to lose millions of dollars in federal funding
Some radio stations in the state might go under after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that cuts more than $1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Aurora father beaten with baseball bat in road rage attack
Police are investigating a brutal road rage assault last week that left a Colorado father with serious injuries.
Coloradan participating in Donor Dash says transplantation changed his life
The 26th annual Donor Dash takes place this weekend in Denver, and among the participants will be a Coloradan whose life was changed drastically by transplantation.
Destructive vandalism plaguing Wellington's pubic spaces, town reports
Destructive vandalism has plagued public spaces in Wellington, and the town wants community help to report the activity of local vandals.
New text scam pretends to be DMV employee, alleges unpaid tickets
A new type of scam text message looks like it's coming from the Colorado DMV.
Drought conditions worsen, with Western Slope hit hardest
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows conditions getting much worse in some Colorado mountain towns including Aspen.
New charter school sparks debate in Sterling Ranch community
A fast-growing community in Douglas County will soon be home to two new schools that are set to open in the next two years.
Rideshare app relaunches with trips to Denver International Airport
Anyone looking for a ride has another option now across our state. A relaunch of a local rideshare program just went live on Wednesday.
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Back to the 90s with rain and storm chances through the weekend
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Public radio stations prepare to lose millions of dollars in federal funding
Some radio stations in the state might go under after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that cuts more than $1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump wouldn't recommend appointing special prosecutor in Epstein case, Leavitt says
President Trump called the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax" and "bulls***."
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
House passes historic crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, after right-wing rebellion
The GENIUS Act is the first major crypto legislation ever passed by Congress.
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Back to the 90s with rain and storm chances through the weekend
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Teen now faces charges after father of 8 was hit and killed by a car
A 35-year-old, Christian Santamaria, died in late March in a busy Colorado intersection.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston stares down budget shortfall as third year in office begins
The mayor spoke about his accomplishments this week. He says the city has gotten 5,000 people off the streets and ended street homelessness for veterans.
Aurora father beaten with baseball bat in road rage attack
Police are investigating a brutal road rage assault last week that left a Colorado father with serious injuries.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science now showing off dinosaur find from its parking lot
The fossil is now on display in the Discovering Teen Rex exhibit at the Denver museum.
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Coloradan participating in Donor Dash says transplantation changed his life
The 26th annual Donor Dash takes place this weekend in Denver, and among the participants will be a Coloradan whose life was changed drastically by transplantation.
Jeffco health department offering nicotine recovery services for young adults
Colorado teacher Kyle Wimmer works at at high school in the Adams County school district and sees just how prevalent vapes and nicotine products are within the student body.
Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk
President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
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Motorcycle deaths increase in months following lane filtering legalization
Across Colorado, motorcycle deaths are surging. In 2024, 165 riders died -- the most ever in the state.
Former owner of Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver accused of fraud
Just months after employees at AJ's Pit BBQ walked off the job, concerned about restaurant owner Jared Leonard's financial practices, Leonard has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
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Mayor Johnston reflects on homelessness, budget and future plans
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston sat down with CBS Colorado on Thursday to reflect on his first two years in office and discuss what he would still like to accomplish in the next two years of his first term.
Public radio stations prepare to lose millions of dollars in federal funding
Some radio stations in the state might go under after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that cuts more than $1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Aurora father beaten with baseball bat in road rage attack
Police are investigating a brutal road rage assault last week that left a Colorado father with serious injuries.
Coloradan participating in Donor Dash says transplantation changed his life
The 26th annual Donor Dash takes place this weekend in Denver, and among the participants will be a Coloradan whose life was changed drastically by transplantation.
Destructive vandalism plaguing Wellington's pubic spaces, town reports
Destructive vandalism has plagued public spaces in Wellington, and the town wants community help to report the activity of local vandals.
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Back to the 90s with rain and storm chances through the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Teen now faces charges after father of 8 was hit and killed by a car
A 35-year-old, Christian Santamaria, died in late March in a busy Colorado intersection.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston stares down budget shortfall as third year in office begins
The mayor spoke about his accomplishments this week. He says the city has gotten 5,000 people off the streets and ended street homelessness for veterans.
Aurora father beaten with baseball bat in road rage attack
Police are investigating a brutal road rage assault last week that left a Colorado father with serious injuries.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science now showing off dinosaur find from its parking lot
The fossil is now on display in the Discovering Teen Rex exhibit at the Denver museum.
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Associated Press votes Patrick Surtain II NFL's top cornerback
Patrick Surtain II became only the seventh cornerback to win the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, doing so last season. He received five first-place votes and three seconds.
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Nuggets former president indicted by federal grand jury in bid rigging
In the indictment, former president of the Denver Nuggets Timothy Leiweke has been accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.
CU coach Deion Sanders unsure who primary Buffs QB will be
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders appeared on the main stage at Big 12 football media days on Wednesday and opted to talk about football, not his health.
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Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump wouldn't recommend appointing special prosecutor in Epstein case, Leavitt says
President Trump called the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax" and "bulls***."
TSA may change rules about liquids on planes, Homeland Secretary Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.
Flight cancellations are surging. These airports have been hit the hardest.
Airports, primarily on the East Coast, have seen a substantial spike in flight cancellations since the summer travel rush began this year compared to the same period in 2024.
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
Latest Political Updates
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Public radio stations prepare to lose millions of dollars in federal funding
Some radio stations in the state might go under after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that cuts more than $1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump wouldn't recommend appointing special prosecutor in Epstein case, Leavitt says
President Trump called the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax" and "bulls***."
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
House passes historic crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, after right-wing rebellion
The GENIUS Act is the first major crypto legislation ever passed by Congress.
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Coloradan participating in Donor Dash says transplantation changed his life
The 26th annual Donor Dash takes place this weekend in Denver, and among the participants will be a Coloradan whose life was changed drastically by transplantation.
Jeffco health department offering nicotine recovery services for young adults
Colorado teacher Kyle Wimmer works at at high school in the Adams County school district and sees just how prevalent vapes and nicotine products are within the student body.
Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk
President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
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Rideshare app relaunches with trips to Denver International Airport
Anyone looking for a ride has another option now across our state. A relaunch of a local rideshare program just went live on Wednesday.
TSA may change rules about liquids on planes, Homeland Secretary Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.
Flight cancellations are surging. These airports have been hit the hardest.
Airports, primarily on the East Coast, have seen a substantial spike in flight cancellations since the summer travel rush began this year compared to the same period in 2024.
Mark Zuckerberg settles lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, reports say
The reported settlement comes a day after an $8 billion class-action lawsuit began in court.
House passes historic crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, after right-wing rebellion
The GENIUS Act is the first major crypto legislation ever passed by Congress.
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Motorcycle deaths increase in months following lane filtering legalization
Across Colorado, motorcycle deaths are surging. In 2024, 165 riders died -- the most ever in the state.
Former owner of Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver accused of fraud
Just months after employees at AJ's Pit BBQ walked off the job, concerned about restaurant owner Jared Leonard's financial practices, Leonard has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.