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Suspect faces charges after shooting at APD officers
Aurora's police chief held a news conference to talk about a shootout involving police officers in the Chambers Heights neighborhood.
Top Colorado Democrats criticize President Joe Biden for pardoning son
Some Colorado leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden's announcement that he will issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
South Metro Fire crews rush to extinguish car fire in Littleton
Fire crews with South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton police rushed to a car fire in a Denver suburb on Sunday night.
Los Angeles man arrested for attempting to sex traffic Denver women
A California man was arrested with the assistance of Denver District Attorney investigators on suspicion of trying to sex traffic two Denver women whom he met on commercial online sex sites.
Colorado shoppers urged to budget as Cyber Monday deals roll in
In the thick of an already record-breaking shopping holiday weekend, shoppers are searching for cyber-Monday deals. Millions of shoppers are expected to participate in the shopping weekend.
Colorado motorcyclist and veteran struggles after hit-and-run
A Castle Rock motorcyclist and U.S. Army veteran's life changed in an instant when he was allegedly blindsided by a truck driver who then fled the scene in Lakewood, police say. That suspect has since been arrested.
Lakewood police shoot and kill allegedly armed suspect near Belmar
Two officers responded to a call from security guards around 3:30 a.m. Monday to West Alaska Drive and South Vance Street. A Lakewood police spokesman says the still-unidentified man pointed a gun at officers and they shot him.
Aurora apartment residents face buyout offer they call inadequate
Earlier this year, the city of Aurora drew national attention because of gang activity at apartments owned by CBZ Management. Residents say the new management is offering residents a $1,200 buyout to move out
Colorado prosecutors shut down, sue vehicle warranty business
The Colorado Office of Attorney General accuses the company of failing to fulfill warranties they've sold, lying about donating to a military family charity and failing to get a state license to legally sell vehicle warranties.
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Warmer and drier week ahead for Denver and Colorado
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Sisters unite on the court for CSU Rams women's basketball team
Two college athletes are spending the holidays together for the first time in years.
Buff shut out Oklahoma State in final regular season game
The Colorado Buffaloes defeated Oklahoma State on Friday in their final regular season game.
Hunter sets single-season record for most TDs by a Buffs receiver
Two-way player Travis Hunter set the Colorado single-season record for most touchdowns by a Buffaloes receiver during their win over the Cowboys.
Shedeur Sanders breaks CU single-season passing record
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders broke the Colorado Buffaloes single-season passing record in Boulder.
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
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GOALS program opens new facility to help those experiencing homelessness
The GOALS program is a Two-Generation housing program for families experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness from the city of Aurora and Arapahoe and Douglas County. GOALS provides families with a private room while they develop long-term goals for stability.
RTD prepares for next phase of downtown Denver rail reconstruction project
RTD is preparing for the next phase of the downtown Denver rail reconstruction project.
Los Angeles man arrested for attempting to sex traffic Denver women
A California man was arrested with the assistance of Denver District Attorney investigators on suspicion of trying to sex traffic two Denver women whom he met on commercial online sex sites.
Warmer and drier week ahead for Denver and Colorado
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Gov. Jared Polis tours innovation center serving Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school students
Gov. Jared Polis toured an innovation center on Monday that serves Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school students.
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Watch the First Alert Weather Winter Special
Your CBS News Colorado First Alert meteorologists let you know what's in store this winter so you can prepare and stay safe.
Colorado bracing for a La Nina winter, what does that mean?
One of the big things we look at is what El Nino and La Nino are doing. It all has to do with the water temperatures off the coast of South America.
Colorado avalanche survivor describes being buried: "I was frozen in place"
Last February after a big snowstorm in Grand Mesa one group of snowmobilers hit the slopes for what they thought would be a fun afternoon. The fun came to a screeching halt when one of those snowmobilers triggered a small avalanche.
Walden, Colorado is the coldest location in the state. But why?
Colorado is home to some of the wildest weather across the United States. After all, the old saying goes "The weather starts east of the Rockies."
Colorado's wind and terrain plays a big role in forecasting snow
This significant difference in elevation can help play a pivotal role in deciding which place will be the big winner during a snowstorm. Three major features that drive northern Colorado's weather include the Front Range Mountains, Palmer Divide, and the Cheyenne Ridge.
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Top Colorado Democrats criticize President Joe Biden for pardoning son
Some Colorado leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden's announcement that he will issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
Congress returns for final 2024 lame-duck sprint
Congress returns this week from a Thanksgiving recess with a number of priorities to get through before the end of the year.
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
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3 year old hospitalized with walking pneumonia as cases rise nationwide
Between May and October, the number of 2 to 4 year olds diagnosed after visiting the ER for a pneumonia-related illness has jumped from one to 7%.
Heart attack survivor returns to UCHealth to thank nurses who saved his life
After 73 years of life, most of which have been lived in Fort Collins, one Northern Colorado man has an extra reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving after surviving a heart attack.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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Judge declares curfew law in Colorado town unconstitutional
A district court judge in Elbert County has declared the town of Elizabeth's curfew law unconstitutional after a Colorado family says they spent $12,000 fighting their son's $30 curfew ticket.
Coloradans frustrated over Xcel Energy rebate program funding shortfall
Xcel is facing backlash from customers after halting a popular rebate program. It's the third time in three months a rebate program has run out of funds, leaving hundreds of customers uncertain about the money they were promised.
Fugitive found, charged with causing fentanyl death
Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged a man wanted by Arkansas authorities with dealing fentanyl in Colorado, which they say led to the death of an Englewood man last year.
Law enforcement investigate possible "crime tourism" in Colorado
A recent attempted burglary of an Aspen jewelry store has now drawn the attention of the FBI, as it appears to be a case of "crime tourism" or "burglary tourism."
Simla police chief resigns after son arrested "joyriding" in police Humvee
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.
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Denver Christkindlmarket
The Denver Christkindlmarket is an "authentic German-style holiday market featuring local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment." It is open through Dec. 23.
Border War 2024: Rams vs. Cowboys
The 2024 Border War took place at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins on Nov. 15.
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Suspect faces charges after shooting at APD officers
Aurora's police chief held a news conference to talk about a shootout involving police officers in the Chambers Heights neighborhood.
Top Colorado Democrats criticize President Joe Biden for pardoning son
Some Colorado leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden's announcement that he will issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
South Metro Fire crews rush to extinguish car fire in Littleton
Fire crews with South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton police rushed to a car fire in a Denver suburb on Sunday night.
Los Angeles man arrested for attempting to sex traffic Denver women
A California man was arrested with the assistance of Denver District Attorney investigators on suspicion of trying to sex traffic two Denver women whom he met on commercial online sex sites.
Colorado shoppers urged to budget as Cyber Monday deals roll in
In the thick of an already record-breaking shopping holiday weekend, shoppers are searching for cyber-Monday deals. Millions of shoppers are expected to participate in the shopping weekend.
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GOALS program opens new facility to help those experiencing homelessness
The GOALS program is a Two-Generation housing program for families experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness from the city of Aurora and Arapahoe and Douglas County. GOALS provides families with a private room while they develop long-term goals for stability.
RTD prepares for next phase of downtown Denver rail reconstruction project
RTD is preparing for the next phase of the downtown Denver rail reconstruction project.
Los Angeles man arrested for attempting to sex traffic Denver women
A California man was arrested with the assistance of Denver District Attorney investigators on suspicion of trying to sex traffic two Denver women whom he met on commercial online sex sites.
Warmer and drier week ahead for Denver and Colorado
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Gov. Jared Polis tours innovation center serving Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school students
Gov. Jared Polis toured an innovation center on Monday that serves Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school students.
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Sisters unite on the court for CSU Rams women's basketball team
Two college athletes are spending the holidays together for the first time in years.
Buff shut out Oklahoma State in final regular season game
The Colorado Buffaloes defeated Oklahoma State on Friday in their final regular season game.
Hunter sets single-season record for most TDs by a Buffs receiver
Two-way player Travis Hunter set the Colorado single-season record for most touchdowns by a Buffaloes receiver during their win over the Cowboys.
Shedeur Sanders breaks CU single-season passing record
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders broke the Colorado Buffaloes single-season passing record in Boulder.
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
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Congress returns for final 2024 lame-duck sprint
Congress returns this week from a Thanksgiving recess with a number of priorities to get through before the end of the year.
Starbucks promotes recycling to customers but many plastic cups end up in the trash
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
Latest Political Updates
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Top Colorado Democrats criticize President Joe Biden for pardoning son
Some Colorado leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden's announcement that he will issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
Congress returns for final 2024 lame-duck sprint
Congress returns this week from a Thanksgiving recess with a number of priorities to get through before the end of the year.
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
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3 year old hospitalized with walking pneumonia as cases rise nationwide
Between May and October, the number of 2 to 4 year olds diagnosed after visiting the ER for a pneumonia-related illness has jumped from one to 7%.
Heart attack survivor returns to UCHealth to thank nurses who saved his life
After 73 years of life, most of which have been lived in Fort Collins, one Northern Colorado man has an extra reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving after surviving a heart attack.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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Starbucks promotes recycling to customers but many plastic cups end up in the trash
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
Southwest says it will end cabin service earlier to reduce injuries
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
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Judge declares curfew law in Colorado town unconstitutional
A district court judge in Elbert County has declared the town of Elizabeth's curfew law unconstitutional after a Colorado family says they spent $12,000 fighting their son's $30 curfew ticket.
Coloradans frustrated over Xcel Energy rebate program funding shortfall
Xcel is facing backlash from customers after halting a popular rebate program. It's the third time in three months a rebate program has run out of funds, leaving hundreds of customers uncertain about the money they were promised.
Fugitive found, charged with causing fentanyl death
Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged a man wanted by Arkansas authorities with dealing fentanyl in Colorado, which they say led to the death of an Englewood man last year.
Law enforcement investigate possible "crime tourism" in Colorado
A recent attempted burglary of an Aspen jewelry store has now drawn the attention of the FBI, as it appears to be a case of "crime tourism" or "burglary tourism."
Simla police chief resigns after son arrested "joyriding" in police Humvee
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.