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Robbery suspects arrested after allegedly ditching car and hiding out at ranch
Deputies located and arrested two alleged car thieves who they say robbed two different Colorado businesses on Tuesday morning and then fled from police. The crimes happened in Sedalia and Castle Rock in Douglas County.
Competency evaluation ordered for alleged UCCS dorm shooter
The man accused of shooting and killing two people inside a shared dorm room on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus is claiming to be mentally incompetent.
Team evaluates damage to Interstate 76 bridge
CDOT is encouraging drivers to avoid a stretch of Interstate 76 northeast of Denver while a team evaluates damage to a bridge.
Mother sues Adams 12 School District
An Adams County mother she says her 12-year-old son with special needs broke his legs while left unattended.
APD: Pursuit that resulted in death of innocent man was authorized
Over the weekend a crime spree involving a stolen car ended in the death of an innocent Colorado resident.
"Gateway to Northern Colorado" redefined with Buc-ee's first Colorado location
Colorado's largest gas station, and one of the largest in North America, is now open. Buc-ee's in Johnstown is the first of the brand's several-to-come gas stations and stores in Colorado. The store opened to thousands of guests on Monday morning.
Weld County Commission eliminates public comment at board meetings
Weld County Commission Board Chair Kevin Ross says residents were talking about issues that had nothing to do with Weld County business -- like immigration -- so he eliminated the public comment portion.
Colorado's first Buc-ee's location opens in Johnstown
The first Buc-ee's in Colorado opened its doors to the public on Monday morning.
Meet Leo, the law enforcement puppy building bridges with older adults
The older adult population in Douglas County is expected to double by 2050. Now the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is finding new ways to build bridges with that population, thanks to a special K9.
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Colorado weather: Lots of sunshine and 60s before more snow chances by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
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President Obama's 2024 March Madness bracket revealed
Obama joked about why he decided to start revealing his brackets in 2009.
Sports Illustrated to live on, now with new publisher in tow
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
Colorado women's basketball team prepares for 1st round matchup
The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team is a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament this year, and they'll be facing a team they haven't played in 25 years.
Buffs head to Ohio to play in one of the NCAA Tourney's First Four games
The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team will be playing on Wednesday night in one of the First Four games of this year's NCAA Tournament.
CSU to play in First Four game against an opponent they've never faced
The Colorado State Rams will play in one of the First Four games of the NCAA Tournament this week.
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Competency evaluation ordered for Nicholas Jordan in UCCS shooting
The man accused of shooting and killing two people inside a shared dorm room on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus is claiming to be mentally incompetent.
Traffic backups continue after Interstate 76 bridge was struck by truck
CDOT is encouraging drivers to avoid a stretch of Interstate 76 northeast of Denver while a team evaluates damage to a bridge.
Colorado weather: Lots of sunshine and 60s before more snow chances by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
24-year-old man remembered after Aurora deadly crash involving carjacking suspect
Oliver Jose Zeledon Gongora was killed in a crash involving a carjacking suspect who was being pursued by police in Aurora. Oliver was sitting in his parked car when he was hit and killed over the weekend.
Mom sues school district after she says her special needs son broke legs at school
A mother says her child fractured both his legs after he was left unattended at Rocky Mountain Elementary School back in May 2022. Her son has special needs, and she now wants to hold the school district accountable for what she says they are responsible for.
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Supreme Court lets Texas immigration law take effect as legal battle continues
Texas' SB4 law, which would allow the state to detain and jail migrants, is allowed to take effect while the Biden administration challenges it in court.
FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
California holds special election today for Kevin McCarthy's seat
Kevin McCarthy left Congress late last year after he became the first speaker in U.S. history to be ousted from his post.
Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report says
A new report found that just four states won't offer early voting options this year, as access to early voting has expanded in recent decades.
Haiti turmoil hasn't yet led to spike in migrants trying to reach U.S. shores
The U.S. has not yet seen a spike in maritime migration in the Caribbean that would trigger longstanding contingency plans that include housing migrants at Guantanamo Bay, two U.S. officials say.
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McMeen Elementary students get free eye exams
The organization Eye Love Care is helping McMeen Elementary School students with free eye exams.
Dentist, hygienist visit McMeen Elementary to promote dental hygiene
A dentist and hygienist visited McMeen Elementary to educate the students about the importance of dental hygiene.
Students from McMeen Elementary School attend Girls & Science Kick-Off
The students came to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for this year's event and First Alert Meteorlogist Lauren Whitney interviewed them.
Migrant students continue to join classrooms at McMeen Elementary School
It was a long day recently at McMeen Elementary School, where children are learning along with many new migrant children who have arrived at the dual language school since Denver's wave of migrants has impacted the city.
Migrant crisis drives enrollment surge in Denver schools: Go Behind the Story
McMeen Elementary School in Denver is popular among migrants because of its bilingual teachers and proximity to affordable housing. Your Reporters from CBS Colorado have been covering stories from the school in the McMeen in the Middle series. Executive Producer of Community Impact Anna Alejo provided an update on the project.
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South Broadway merchants eye solution to crime, homelessness, drugs
Saying constant crime, homelessness, and drugs are pushing businesses to the brink of closing, merchants along Denver's South Broadway corridor have begun the process of establishing a business improvement district.
Denver Fire Department disavows draft report on championship parade issues
The four-page report, obtained by CBS News Colorado, suggests Nuggets superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray should not have been placed on the last vehicle in the procession, larger barricades were needed for crowd control, and barricades were taken down too quickly.
Boulder King Soopers shooting victim's family says nonprofit not transparent
This month marks three years since the Boulder grocery store shooting where 10 people were killed. Now a nonprofit that raised millions of dollars for victims is once again under the microscope for how those donations were distributed.
Doctor warns against removing pain & suffering jury award caps
Some Coloradans opposed to removing caps on pain and suffering damages are speaking out following a story showing why some attorneys feel the removal is necessary to ensure people who suffer life-altering injuries receive the money they deserve.
Commerce City police officer texted woman after alleged rape
A police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who said she was incapable of giving consent and then texted her the next day. The two met on Hinge and now Colorado lawmakers will vote on a bill that could regulate dating apps.
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Sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
EPA bans asbestos, "slamming the door" on deadly carcinogen
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries, and its use in the U.S. has been declining for decades.
Colorado teen receives kidney donation and "Pot of Gold"
Cooper Logan was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease; a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels in the heart.
Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Millions of kids have long COVID and symptoms can be "heartbreaking"
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
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Robbery suspects arrested after allegedly ditching car and hiding out at ranch
Deputies located and arrested two alleged car thieves who they say robbed two different Colorado businesses on Tuesday morning and then fled from police. The crimes happened in Sedalia and Castle Rock in Douglas County.
Competency evaluation ordered for alleged UCCS dorm shooter
The man accused of shooting and killing two people inside a shared dorm room on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus is claiming to be mentally incompetent.
Team evaluates damage to Interstate 76 bridge
CDOT is encouraging drivers to avoid a stretch of Interstate 76 northeast of Denver while a team evaluates damage to a bridge.
Mother sues Adams 12 School District
An Adams County mother she says her 12-year-old son with special needs broke his legs while left unattended.
APD: Pursuit that resulted in death of innocent man was authorized
Over the weekend a crime spree involving a stolen car ended in the death of an innocent Colorado resident.
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Competency evaluation ordered for Nicholas Jordan in UCCS shooting
The man accused of shooting and killing two people inside a shared dorm room on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus is claiming to be mentally incompetent.
Traffic backups continue after Interstate 76 bridge was struck by truck
CDOT is encouraging drivers to avoid a stretch of Interstate 76 northeast of Denver while a team evaluates damage to a bridge.
Colorado weather: Lots of sunshine and 60s before more snow chances by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
24-year-old man remembered after Aurora deadly crash involving carjacking suspect
Oliver Jose Zeledon Gongora was killed in a crash involving a carjacking suspect who was being pursued by police in Aurora. Oliver was sitting in his parked car when he was hit and killed over the weekend.
Mom sues school district after she says her special needs son broke legs at school
A mother says her child fractured both his legs after he was left unattended at Rocky Mountain Elementary School back in May 2022. Her son has special needs, and she now wants to hold the school district accountable for what she says they are responsible for.
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President Obama's 2024 March Madness bracket revealed
Obama joked about why he decided to start revealing his brackets in 2009.
Sports Illustrated to live on, now with new publisher in tow
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
Colorado women's basketball team prepares for 1st round matchup
The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team is a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament this year, and they'll be facing a team they haven't played in 25 years.
Buffs head to Ohio to play in one of the NCAA Tourney's First Four games
The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team will be playing on Wednesday night in one of the First Four games of this year's NCAA Tournament.
CSU to play in First Four game against an opponent they've never faced
The Colorado State Rams will play in one of the First Four games of the NCAA Tournament this week.
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Supreme Court lets Texas immigration law take effect as legal battle continues
Texas' SB4 law, which would allow the state to detain and jail migrants, is allowed to take effect while the Biden administration challenges it in court.
FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
Subway replacing Coke products with Pepsi
The sandwich chain will no longer serve Coca-Cola products, but instead, Pepsi, the company announced — a reversal from their previous commitment to Coke.
President Obama's 2024 March Madness bracket revealed
Obama joked about why he decided to start revealing his brackets in 2009.
California holds special election today for Kevin McCarthy's seat
Kevin McCarthy left Congress late last year after he became the first speaker in U.S. history to be ousted from his post.
Latest Political Updates
More Latest Political Updates
Supreme Court lets Texas immigration law take effect as legal battle continues
Texas' SB4 law, which would allow the state to detain and jail migrants, is allowed to take effect while the Biden administration challenges it in court.
FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
California holds special election today for Kevin McCarthy's seat
Kevin McCarthy left Congress late last year after he became the first speaker in U.S. history to be ousted from his post.
Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report says
A new report found that just four states won't offer early voting options this year, as access to early voting has expanded in recent decades.
Haiti turmoil hasn't yet led to spike in migrants trying to reach U.S. shores
The U.S. has not yet seen a spike in maritime migration in the Caribbean that would trigger longstanding contingency plans that include housing migrants at Guantanamo Bay, two U.S. officials say.
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Sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
EPA bans asbestos, "slamming the door" on deadly carcinogen
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries, and its use in the U.S. has been declining for decades.
Colorado teen receives kidney donation and "Pot of Gold"
Cooper Logan was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease; a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels in the heart.
Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Millions of kids have long COVID and symptoms can be "heartbreaking"
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
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Subway replacing Coke products with Pepsi
The sandwich chain will no longer serve Coca-Cola products, but instead, Pepsi, the company announced — a reversal from their previous commitment to Coke.
Sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
Unilever to ditch Ben & Jerry's as it exits the ice cream business
Unilever said it's spinning off iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's to focus on its other businesses.
The average Wall Street bonus fell a bit last year — to $176,000
The average Wall Street bonus fell 2% last year — to $176,500, New York state officials say. The bonus' high water mark was $240,400 in 2021, and its relative low was $111,400 in 2011.
FTC to return nearly $100M to buyers of Benefytt's fake health plans
Nearly half a million U.S. consumers lured into buying sham insurance from Benefytt Technologies will get refunds.
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Higher costs, smaller quantities: professor weighs in on "shrinkflation" trends
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Experts urge extra vigilance to protect your money for Slam the Scam Day
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.
Colorado experts explain why grocery prices keep rising
Inflation is cooling right now, but the prices of groceries and food are still rising. For example, the latest CPI data shows that grocery store prices are 25% higher than in January 2020.
MSU Denver now offering free tax preparation services for Coloradans
MSU Denver students have a direct hand in helping Colorado taxpayers get their taxes filed and done.
State help on the way for Coloradans struggling to pay rent and facing eviction
More help is on the way for Coloradans struggling to pay their rent. It's through the state's Temporary Rental Assistance Grant and the first deadline of the year for pre-applications is at 5 p.m. Tuesday.