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Sen. John Hickenlooper, wife welcome baby boy via surrogate
Jack Hickenlooper came into the world weighing 10 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 21 inches.
'Granny Dances To A Holiday Drum' returns for 31st season
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performs it's holiday favorite "Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum".
Wolf reintroduction plan may bring 30-50 wolves to Colorado over next 3-5 years
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will release dozens of gray wolves in its first draft of the wolf reintroduction plan.
Police announce arrest of suspect in fatal west Denver shooting
A 42-year-old man was taken into custody on Wednesday night, 17 days after a deadly Denver shooting took place.
DU cheer squad leads community effort to collect toys
CBS News Colorado is partnered with DU Athletics for the Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
Many maternity wards sending at-risk new moms home with Narcan
The idea to send new mothers home with the drug to reverse opioid overdoses started in Colorado emergency rooms last year.
Arapahoe County hosts holiday-themed "Visit the Village" event
"Visit the Village" starts at 11 a.m. and families can spend the day playing holiday games.
Traveling "Saints, Sinners" exhibit dazzles DAM visitors
A new traveling exhibit at the Denver Art Museum features some important artwork that's never been seen outside of Europe.
Mild weekend before snow and cold return early next week
To wrap up your work week we will have mostly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures in the upper 40s.
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Mild weather this weekend before snow and cold return early next week
Watch Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Murray drains 3, Nuggets defeat Blazers 121-120
Jamal Murray's 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 121-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
CU cruises past CSU behind KJ Simpson's 27
KJ Simpson scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half and Colorado cruised to a 93-65 victory over Colorado State on Thursday night.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Former Bronco plans to donate brain for concussion research
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
Colorado cruises past Colorado St. 93-65 behind Simpson's 27
KJ Simpson scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half and Colorado cruised to a 93-65 victory over Colorado State on Thursday night.
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Many maternity wards sending at-risk new moms home with Narcan
The idea to send new mothers home with the drug to reverse opioid overdoses started in Colorado emergency rooms last year.
St. Vincent Hospital narrowly makes payroll for 155 employees
Thankfully for that staff, Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously to cover the cost for the month of December, but with a laundry list of requirements that the hospital will have to agree to if they want the cash.
Former Bronco plans to donate brain for concussion research
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
What to know about stiff-person syndrome, disorder impacting Céline Dion's ability to sing
The rare neurological disorder comes with such violent muscle spasms that "they can dislocate joints and even break bones." Here's what to know.
Denver Water to change all lead pipes to copper
That plan will cost nearly $700 million, but the EPA says it's a long-term solution that's best for people's health, but Denver Water says the replacement and filters come at no cost to customers, though we may see water bill rates increase slightly.
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Former Bronco plans to donate brain for concussion research
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
Bond set at $100,000 for police officer indicted by Jeffco grand jury
Bond was set at $100,000 Wednesday for Nathan Geerdes, a former Edgewater police sergeant, who was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly sexually assaulting a female colleague in 2019 following a holiday party.
Mayor Hancock says he's advocating for Broncos stadium to stay in Denver
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock tells CBS News Colorado he's been advocating to ensure the idea of moving the stadium for the Denver Broncos down the line isn't in the cards.
Fort Collins cop resigns after series of faulty arrests
Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda acknowledged his department's internal investigation showed that for nine of Haferman's DUI arrests within a year, none of the drivers had drugs or alcohol onboard.
Lakewood police unable to pursue stolen cars ID'd by technology
License plate reader cameras can be a critical tool for police departments seeking to track down and arrest auto thieves, but Lakewood police lament that more and more thieves are driving away because there aren't enough officers to track them down.
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4 Keys to Broncos-Chiefs Game
Justin Adams shares his keys to Broncos victory over the Chiefs.
Orange Zone: You can't miss the "Monster Guys" at Mile High
The "Monster Guys" at Mile High were inducted into the Orange Zone. It's hard to miss this group of Broncos superfans at Empower Field, and it's become a tradition between father to son to grandsons.
Visit the Village happens on Saturday
Arapahoe County hosts holiday-themed "Visit the Village" on Dec. 10.
Man allegedly says he shot his mother in Greeley
A man allegedly told police he shot his mother, who died, after the report of a shooting at a home.
Mild weather this weekend before snow and cold return early next week
Watch Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Sen. John Hickenlooper, wife welcome baby boy via surrogate
Jack Hickenlooper came into the world weighing 10 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 21 inches.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Outside review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago officially ends
Former President Donald Trump did not appeal the 11th circuit decision to end the special master process by the deadline.
Top Sanders adviser thinks he'll give 2024 "a hard look" if Biden doesn't run
Faiz Shakir said of Sanders in an interview with CBS News that if it were an open field, "I'm confident he would take another look at it and say, 'Do I want to do this or not?'"
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Red Rocks Community College organizes food pantry to help students
Red Rocks Community College organized a food pantry for students they serve after learning that hundreds need help making ends meet.
Chef Zorba's "Buy A Meal, Give A Meal" program expands to help feed seniors
Starting in June 2020, the restaurant's "buy a meal, give a meal" program was supposed to end with the COVID-19 pandemic, but the demand has only tripled since then.
Inflation could mean higher prices for Christmas trees this season
Industry experts say inflation's impact on American households will likely bring down the budget many have for their trees, even if they are real or fake.
Coalition of Black businesses helping families for Thanksgiving
This meal giveaway is a first-time collaboration between several Black businesses and community organizations. The groups began giving out meals at the Park Hill Golf Club on Tuesday, and they'll continue the giveaway until Thursday afternoon.
Weld County Food Bank calling for donations ahead of Thanksgiving
The food bank hopes to collect at least 4,500 turkeys through the holiday season, with many being distributed for Thanksgiving.
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Sen. John Hickenlooper, wife welcome baby boy via surrogate
Jack Hickenlooper came into the world weighing 10 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 21 inches.
'Granny Dances To A Holiday Drum' returns for 31st season
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performs it's holiday favorite "Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum".
Wolf reintroduction plan may bring 30-50 wolves to Colorado over next 3-5 years
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will release dozens of gray wolves in its first draft of the wolf reintroduction plan.
Police announce arrest of suspect in fatal west Denver shooting
A 42-year-old man was taken into custody on Wednesday night, 17 days after a deadly Denver shooting took place.
DU cheer squad leads community effort to collect toys
CBS News Colorado is partnered with DU Athletics for the Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
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Murray drains 3, Nuggets defeat Blazers 121-120
Jamal Murray's 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 121-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
CU cruises past CSU behind KJ Simpson's 27
KJ Simpson scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half and Colorado cruised to a 93-65 victory over Colorado State on Thursday night.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Former Bronco plans to donate brain for concussion research
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
Colorado cruises past Colorado St. 93-65 behind Simpson's 27
KJ Simpson scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half and Colorado cruised to a 93-65 victory over Colorado State on Thursday night.
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Former Bronco plans to donate brain for concussion research
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
Bond set at $100,000 for police officer indicted by Jeffco grand jury
Bond was set at $100,000 Wednesday for Nathan Geerdes, a former Edgewater police sergeant, who was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly sexually assaulting a female colleague in 2019 following a holiday party.
Mayor Hancock says he's advocating for Broncos stadium to stay in Denver
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock tells CBS News Colorado he's been advocating to ensure the idea of moving the stadium for the Denver Broncos down the line isn't in the cards.
Fort Collins cop resigns after series of faulty arrests
Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda acknowledged his department's internal investigation showed that for nine of Haferman's DUI arrests within a year, none of the drivers had drugs or alcohol onboard.
Lakewood police unable to pursue stolen cars ID'd by technology
License plate reader cameras can be a critical tool for police departments seeking to track down and arrest auto thieves, but Lakewood police lament that more and more thieves are driving away because there aren't enough officers to track them down.
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Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Kanye West's honorary degree rescinded by Chicago art school
The school's president said the decision was made due to West's continued "anti-Black, antisemitic and incendiary statements."
New list of best ski towns in North America includes 2 Colorado spots
The towns in Colorado's mountains that draw skiers and snowboarders each have their own special vibe, and two have been recognized in a prestigious new "best of" list.
Top Sanders adviser thinks he'll give 2024 "a hard look" if Biden doesn't run
Faiz Shakir said of Sanders in an interview with CBS News that if it were an open field, "I'm confident he would take another look at it and say, 'Do I want to do this or not?'"
Making Ends Meet
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Red Rocks Community College organizes food pantry to help students
Red Rocks Community College organized a food pantry for students they serve after learning that hundreds need help making ends meet.
Chef Zorba's "Buy A Meal, Give A Meal" program expands to help feed seniors
Starting in June 2020, the restaurant's "buy a meal, give a meal" program was supposed to end with the COVID-19 pandemic, but the demand has only tripled since then.
Inflation could mean higher prices for Christmas trees this season
Industry experts say inflation's impact on American households will likely bring down the budget many have for their trees, even if they are real or fake.
Coalition of Black businesses helping families for Thanksgiving
This meal giveaway is a first-time collaboration between several Black businesses and community organizations. The groups began giving out meals at the Park Hill Golf Club on Tuesday, and they'll continue the giveaway until Thursday afternoon.
Weld County Food Bank calling for donations ahead of Thanksgiving
The food bank hopes to collect at least 4,500 turkeys through the holiday season, with many being distributed for Thanksgiving.
Health News
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Many maternity wards sending at-risk new moms home with Narcan
The idea to send new mothers home with the drug to reverse opioid overdoses started in Colorado emergency rooms last year.
St. Vincent Hospital narrowly makes payroll for 155 employees
Thankfully for that staff, Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously to cover the cost for the month of December, but with a laundry list of requirements that the hospital will have to agree to if they want the cash.
Former Bronco plans to donate brain for concussion research
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
What to know about stiff-person syndrome, disorder impacting Céline Dion's ability to sing
The rare neurological disorder comes with such violent muscle spasms that "they can dislocate joints and even break bones." Here's what to know.
Denver Water to change all lead pipes to copper
That plan will cost nearly $700 million, but the EPA says it's a long-term solution that's best for people's health, but Denver Water says the replacement and filters come at no cost to customers, though we may see water bill rates increase slightly.
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Mild weekend before snow and cold return early next week
To wrap up your work week we will have mostly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures in the upper 40s.
New list of best ski towns in North America includes 2 Colorado spots
The towns in Colorado's mountains that draw skiers and snowboarders each have their own special vibe, and two have been recognized in a prestigious new "best of" list.
Sen. Bennet leads group urging USDA to help farmers during critical drought
The drought situation in the West has been critical for more than a year.
Gusty winds drive up fire danger as Marshall Fire anniversary approaches
Fire danger will be elevated along the Front Range on Thursday and parts of Colorado are under a Red Flag Warning.
Recent mountain snow brings healthy snowpack numbers in Colorado
Days and weeks of snow in the Colorado mountains has resulted in impressive snowpack reports for many of the state's river basins.
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4 Keys to Broncos-Chiefs Game
Justin Adams shares his keys to Broncos victory over the Chiefs.
Orange Zone: You can't miss the "Monster Guys" at Mile High
The "Monster Guys" at Mile High were inducted into the Orange Zone. It's hard to miss this group of Broncos superfans at Empower Field, and it's become a tradition between father to son to grandsons.
Visit the Village happens on Saturday
Arapahoe County hosts holiday-themed "Visit the Village" on Dec. 10.
Man allegedly says he shot his mother in Greeley
A man allegedly told police he shot his mother, who died, after the report of a shooting at a home.
Mild weather this weekend before snow and cold return early next week
Watch Callie Zanandrie's forecast.