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Church sued over alleged sex assault, disputes key allegations
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Woman who supported students in Nepal will return to assist in rebuilding
A retired teacher in Colorado is sharing how she plans to help people in Nepal after devastating flooding.
Amazon opens Northern Colorado fulfillment center after years of construction
After years of construction and delays, Amazon has officially opened its massive fulfillment center in Loveland, bringing more than 1,100 employees into a facility that had largely sat unused since construction began.
Person dies after falling while climbing 14,272-foot Castle Peak
A climber died in Colorado after falling on Castle Peak south of Aspen. That's according to Mountain Rescue Aspen, which said the fall happened on Sunday.
CSP increasing traffic enforcement along E-470
Hundreds of thousands of people are heading back to the state on Monday. With the expected increase in traffic, Colorado State Patrol says it is still having issues with reckless drivers, especially on E-470.
Manny Rutinel resigns from state house to focus on congressional race
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
Women's safe house run by monks seeks help with repairs
A historic Colorado home has been turned into a place of refuge for women in need. But after more than 100 years, it's starting to fall apart.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit in crash that killed 5
Five members of a Kremmling family, including three young children, were killed in a car crash in Grand County. A lawsuit was recently filed against the wrong-way driver believed to have caused it.
Erie oil drilling plans change after residents push back; lawsuit possible
A controversial oil and gas project in Erie is being redrawn after residents pushed back against plans to drill underneath hundreds of homes, but the fight could now move to the courtroom.
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Few showers again on Tuesday in Colorado before another dry stretch
Joe Ruch is tracking dry conditions across Colorado
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Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
The legacy of Colorado's earliest inhabitants dates back thousands of years
The program manager for visitor services at Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and a Southern Ute tribal elder spoke about the descendants of the ancient people who lived in the area 1,000 years ago.
Boulder's Folsom Field enters new era in music history
When Mumford & Sons took the stage at Folsom Field this summer, it meant more to the band than a typical show- it was about becoming part of Colorado music history.
Historic Maroon Creek Bridge stands more than a century after construction
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time, and working with Colorado Preservation, Inc. to help preserve the past.
Montezuma County orchard serves up century-old varieties of apples
The orchard has grown to nearly 400 trees, all growing varieties of apples that were thought lost to history.
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Retired Colorado teacher visits Nepal to assist in rebuilding after flood
A retired teacher in Colorado is sharing how she plans to help people in Nepal after devastating flooding.
Denver was 93°… then it SNOWED the next day
6 years ago TODAY, Denver hit 93°. The next day… SNOW.
Few showers again on Tuesday in Colorado before another dry stretch
Joe Ruch is tracking dry conditions across Colorado
Manny Rutinel resigns from state house to focus on congressional race
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
Denver church sued over alleged sex assault, disputes key allegations
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
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Manny Rutinel resigns from state house to focus on congressional race
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
81% of Coloradans live in ozone polluted areas, advocates asking for change
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Rep. Pettersen wants to update Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
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Church sued over alleged sex assault, disputes key allegations
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Birthday rule creates coverage headaches for family of twins
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver mayor on knife incident: "Over in a matter of seconds," office says
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver city attorney faces second ethics complaint, this time over airport legal work
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
Ethics complaint filed against Denver city attorney over hiring of former law firm
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
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Church sued over alleged sex assault, disputes key allegations
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Woman who supported students in Nepal will return to assist in rebuilding
A retired teacher in Colorado is sharing how she plans to help people in Nepal after devastating flooding.
Amazon opens Northern Colorado fulfillment center after years of construction
After years of construction and delays, Amazon has officially opened its massive fulfillment center in Loveland, bringing more than 1,100 employees into a facility that had largely sat unused since construction began.
Person dies after falling while climbing 14,272-foot Castle Peak
A climber died in Colorado after falling on Castle Peak south of Aspen. That's according to Mountain Rescue Aspen, which said the fall happened on Sunday.
CSP increasing traffic enforcement along E-470
Hundreds of thousands of people are heading back to the state on Monday. With the expected increase in traffic, Colorado State Patrol says it is still having issues with reckless drivers, especially on E-470.
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Retired Colorado teacher visits Nepal to assist in rebuilding after flood
A retired teacher in Colorado is sharing how she plans to help people in Nepal after devastating flooding.
Denver was 93°… then it SNOWED the next day
6 years ago TODAY, Denver hit 93°. The next day… SNOW.
Few showers again on Tuesday in Colorado before another dry stretch
Joe Ruch is tracking dry conditions across Colorado
Manny Rutinel resigns from state house to focus on congressional race
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
Denver church sued over alleged sex assault, disputes key allegations
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
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Border War returns to Northern Colorado as CSU joins Pac-12
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Serena and Venus Williams fall in thriller return to U.S. Open women's doubles
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
Deion Sanders welcomes Buffs Week 1 challenge
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
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Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for western Hawaii's Kauai County as Hurricane Lowell moved toward the area as a Category 2 storm.
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Oil prices up as Iran says it will expand control over Strait of Hormuz
A top Iranian official says Tehran will impose an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to tighten its chokehold on tanker traffic.
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Manny Rutinel resigns from state house to focus on congressional race
Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel says he's resigning from the state House to focus on his campaign for Congress.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
Exclusive
Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
Health News
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
81% of Coloradans live in ozone polluted areas, advocates asking for change
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Rep. Pettersen wants to update Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
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Amazon opens Northern Colorado fulfillment center after years of construction
After years of construction and delays, Amazon has officially opened its massive fulfillment center in Loveland, bringing more than 1,100 employees into a facility that had largely sat unused since construction began.
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Church sued over alleged sex assault, disputes key allegations
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Birthday rule creates coverage headaches for family of twins
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver mayor on knife incident: "Over in a matter of seconds," office says
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver city attorney faces second ethics complaint, this time over airport legal work
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
Ethics complaint filed against Denver city attorney over hiring of former law firm
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.