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Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
The Colorado Department of Transportation said heavy traffic is anticipated along the Front Range and mountain highways, especially on westbound I-70 on Friday and Saturday, and eastbound I-70 from Eagle County to the Denver metro area on Memorial Day.
Boulder area District Attorney Michael Dougherty says there will likely be more charges against the 23-year-old accused in the hit-and-run death of bicyclist John Wilkinson on Sunday. Dante Johnson of Denver is already accused of two charges, including failure to remain at the scene in an accident causing death.
Aurora police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who attacked a woman on the High Line Canal Trail.
Denver Urban Gardens, a nonprofit that has built hundreds of gardens across seven counties in the Denver metro area, is having to revisit its plans for expansion after its federal grants were pulled back.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
The City of Lone Tree broke ground on a new justice center in an area that's seeing a lot of new development.
In the ever-growing challenge to make homes in the mountains affordable for our Coloradans, one couple set out to make a place for Buena Vista residents to live affordably.
CBS Colorado anchor Michelle Griego joined "CBS Mornings" to fulfill her childhood goal of anchoring a network news show, showing it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes remain among the biggest stories of the college football universe as they get ready to compete in the Big 12 Conference once again this season.
In Evergreen, Colorado, the old one-room school that has sat on the grounds of Wilmot Elementary for decades has now moved on. The school was built 12 years after the Civil War and is now in its fifth location.
The Colorado Department of Transportation said heavy traffic is anticipated along the Front Range and mountain highways, especially on westbound I-70 on Friday and Saturday, and eastbound I-70 from Eagle County to the Denver metro area on Memorial Day.
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
The Aurora Reservoir Swim Beach opens for the Memorial Day holiday weekend with some revised rules in place.
Denver International Airport is a busy place as travelers get ready to take off this Memorial Day weekend.
President Trump has overseen a wide-ranging effort to restructure the federal government.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much it has impacted death rates in the past three decades.
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.
Watch CBS News Colorado's First Alert Weather Spring Special.
Dr. Jason Persoff has spent more than 15 years chasing storms across Colorado and the Midwest. From tornadoes to tennis ball-sized hail, he's seen it all. Now he helps hospitals prepare for disasters.
A watch means to be ready, while a warning means act now.
The Climate Prediction Center anticipates a hot and dry remainder of spring and start to summer.
Graupel is a unique type of precipitation, also referred to as soft hail or snow pellets.
On May 18, 2025, a strong storm system moved through Colorado, causing damage and triggering multiple tornado warnings.
Public agencies across Colorado played along, posting photos celebrating Star Wars Day.
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
The Colorado Department of Transportation said heavy traffic is anticipated along the Front Range and mountain highways, especially on westbound I-70 on Friday and Saturday, and eastbound I-70 from Eagle County to the Denver metro area on Memorial Day.
Boulder area District Attorney Michael Dougherty says there will likely be more charges against the 23-year-old accused in the hit-and-run death of bicyclist John Wilkinson on Sunday. Dante Johnson of Denver is already accused of two charges, including failure to remain at the scene in an accident causing death.
Aurora police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who attacked a woman on the High Line Canal Trail.
Denver Urban Gardens, a nonprofit that has built hundreds of gardens across seven counties in the Denver metro area, is having to revisit its plans for expansion after its federal grants were pulled back.
In Evergreen, Colorado, the old one-room school that has sat on the grounds of Wilmot Elementary for decades has now moved on. The school was built 12 years after the Civil War and is now in its fifth location.
The Colorado Department of Transportation said heavy traffic is anticipated along the Front Range and mountain highways, especially on westbound I-70 on Friday and Saturday, and eastbound I-70 from Eagle County to the Denver metro area on Memorial Day.
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
The Aurora Reservoir Swim Beach opens for the Memorial Day holiday weekend with some revised rules in place.
Denver International Airport is a busy place as travelers get ready to take off this Memorial Day weekend.
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes remain among the biggest stories of the college football universe as they get ready to compete in the Big 12 Conference once again this season.
President Trump has overseen a wide-ranging effort to restructure the federal government.
Stocks were down Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple and 50% tariff on the European Union.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
President Trump has overseen a wide-ranging effort to restructure the federal government.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much it has impacted death rates in the past three decades.
Stocks were down Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple and 50% tariff on the European Union.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.