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Snow and cold move into Colorado for the weekend
If you have plans early Saturday morning or are planning a trip up to the high country prepare for some potentially hazardous driving conditions with slick and snow-covered roads.
Denver mourns a legend who shaped the city
Developer and preservationist Dana Crawford has died at 93, leaving a legacy of championing the stories of the past found in the buildings and spaces of Denver and Colorado.
Matt Turner announces candidacy for 2026 sheriff race in Weld County
Although it's two years away, a captain at Weld County Sheriff's Office has announces his plan to run for sheriff.
Mental health specialist takes 911 calls from dispatch center in Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
Colorado's K-12 schools brace for funding cut
Less than a year after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers celebrated "full funding" for K-12 education, they're already looking to cut that funding.
Community hopes to stop fracking near Aurora Reservoir
The fight to stop fracking near the Aurora Reservoir by a neighborhood environmental group in Aurora moved into the next phase, and they are feeling hopeful based on a decision that the state recently made.
Man pleads guilty in shooting after Denver Nuggets victory celebration
A man who opened fire on a crowd after the Denver Nuggets victory celebration in 2023 took a plea deal Friday.
Colorado's avalanche risk down, backcountry users urged to be cautious
According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the avalanche danger across much of Colorado has decreased to Moderate danger level (2 of 5), but the CAIC warns that 40% of avalanche deaths occur at the moderate danger level.
Colorado wildlife officers relocate bear seen around Niwot to more remote area
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers relocated a bear that had been hanging around the town of Niwot near Boulder and was a little too active for this time of year.
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Snow and cold move into Colorado for the weekend
Totals in the Denver metro are expected to be around 1-4" of snow, with 2-5" expected in the foothills. Much less snow is expected in Eastern Colorado.
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Report: Avalanche trade Rantanen to Hurricanes
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Three Denver Broncos up for prestigious awards at NFL Honors ceremony
Three members of the Denver Broncos are up for some prestigious awards at the NFL honors ceremony at this year's Super Bowl.
CU strength coach Steve Englehart sees double in NFL playoffs
CU basketball's Steve Englehart knew exactly what was coming when his twin brother was seen on TV during last week's Washington Commanders game.
SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
Aurora Central cheer and dance teams give community something to cheer about
For the first time ever, both Aurora Central High School's cheerleading and dance teams are heading to national competitions.
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CBS teaming up with Red Cross to help victims of Los Angeles fires
We know Coloradans want to help people affected by the California wildfires, and CBS is teaming up with the American Red Cross. You can donate by going to RedCross.org/CBS.
Dana Crawford, historic preservationist and developer in Denver, dies at 93
Dana Crawford was responsible for the revitalization of much of downtown Denver.
Apartment building owned by CBZ Management closed by City of Denver
Denver has closed an apartment building in the city's Uptown neighborhood because there is no longer heat, hot water, or natural gas. The building is owned by CBZ Management, the same company that owns a complex with gang activity that drew national attention.
New mental health specialist takes 911 calls from dispatch center at Colorado sheriff's office
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
Colorado lawmakers looking to cut funding for K-12 education
Less than a year after Governor Polis and state lawmakers celebrated "full funding" for K-12 education, they're looking to cut that funding. It comes as the state faces the tightest budget outside of COVID-19 since the Great Depression.
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RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Colorado's K-12 schools brace for funding cut
Less than a year after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers celebrated "full funding" for K-12 education, they're already looking to cut that funding.
Interior Department says Gulf of Mexico officially renamed Gulf of America
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
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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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Mental health specialist takes 911 calls from dispatch center in Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
Can cold weather make you sick? Health, safety dangers to know about
As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to look out for, from falls to frostbite.
FDA pauses updates on foodborne outbreak probes
The Trump administration's "short pause" on communications, expected to end on Feb. 1, has affected FDA updates on food contamination investigations.
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Colorado faces a stark reality after California fires
The fires have again renewed focus on dangers in what it known as the wildland-urban interface or WUI, where fire has marched into urban areas in both California and Colorado with greater losses than ever in recent years.
Lawsuit alleges parking companies illegally accessed Coloradans' DMV records
How parking tickets made it to some people's homes is the focus of a federal lawsuit. It points to three companies -- LAZ Parking, PRRS, and Asura Technologies, which provide 24-hour monitoring at parking lots across Colorado.
Xcel Energy acknowledges "confusing" message about water heater temperature
Xcel Energy acknowledged Monday that a widely disseminated message from the company about lowering the temperature on your hot water heater "can be confusing" and the company said its energy-saving tips in the future would be more clear.
New state reports aim to educate Coloradans about health care costs & investments
Hospital costs drive insurance premiums, and in Colorado the cost of care has grown by a billion dollars each year.
Path cleared for DFD firefighters to conduct no-confidence vote on chief
Rank-and-file Denver firefighters walked into a union hall to vote on a resolution that would put a no-confidence vote on their chief and deputy chief to the department's roughly 1,100 members.
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Brown Palace 79th Annual Steer Day
National Western Stock Show's Steer at the Brown Palace Hotel
National Western Stock Show Parade 2025
The streets of downtown Denver were filled with horses and entertainment for the parade to kick off the National Western Stock Show on Thursday.
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Snow and cold move into Colorado for the weekend
If you have plans early Saturday morning or are planning a trip up to the high country prepare for some potentially hazardous driving conditions with slick and snow-covered roads.
Denver mourns a legend who shaped the city
Developer and preservationist Dana Crawford has died at 93, leaving a legacy of championing the stories of the past found in the buildings and spaces of Denver and Colorado.
Matt Turner announces candidacy for 2026 sheriff race in Weld County
Although it's two years away, a captain at Weld County Sheriff's Office has announces his plan to run for sheriff.
Mental health specialist takes 911 calls from dispatch center in Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
Colorado's K-12 schools brace for funding cut
Less than a year after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers celebrated "full funding" for K-12 education, they're already looking to cut that funding.
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CBS teaming up with Red Cross to help victims of Los Angeles fires
We know Coloradans want to help people affected by the California wildfires, and CBS is teaming up with the American Red Cross. You can donate by going to RedCross.org/CBS.
Dana Crawford, historic preservationist and developer in Denver, dies at 93
Dana Crawford was responsible for the revitalization of much of downtown Denver.
Apartment building owned by CBZ Management closed by City of Denver
Denver has closed an apartment building in the city's Uptown neighborhood because there is no longer heat, hot water, or natural gas. The building is owned by CBZ Management, the same company that owns a complex with gang activity that drew national attention.
New mental health specialist takes 911 calls from dispatch center at Colorado sheriff's office
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
Colorado lawmakers looking to cut funding for K-12 education
Less than a year after Governor Polis and state lawmakers celebrated "full funding" for K-12 education, they're looking to cut that funding. It comes as the state faces the tightest budget outside of COVID-19 since the Great Depression.
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Report: Avalanche trade Rantanen to Hurricanes
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Three Denver Broncos up for prestigious awards at NFL Honors ceremony
Three members of the Denver Broncos are up for some prestigious awards at the NFL honors ceremony at this year's Super Bowl.
CU strength coach Steve Englehart sees double in NFL playoffs
CU basketball's Steve Englehart knew exactly what was coming when his twin brother was seen on TV during last week's Washington Commanders game.
SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
Aurora Central cheer and dance teams give community something to cheer about
For the first time ever, both Aurora Central High School's cheerleading and dance teams are heading to national competitions.
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RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Interior Department says Gulf of Mexico officially renamed Gulf of America
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
Latest Political Updates
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RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Colorado's K-12 schools brace for funding cut
Less than a year after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers celebrated "full funding" for K-12 education, they're already looking to cut that funding.
Interior Department says Gulf of Mexico officially renamed Gulf of America
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
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Mental health specialist takes 911 calls from dispatch center in Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
Can cold weather make you sick? Health, safety dangers to know about
As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to look out for, from falls to frostbite.
FDA pauses updates on foodborne outbreak probes
The Trump administration's "short pause" on communications, expected to end on Feb. 1, has affected FDA updates on food contamination investigations.
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Denver mourns a legend who shaped the city
Developer and preservationist Dana Crawford has died at 93, leaving a legacy of championing the stories of the past found in the buildings and spaces of Denver and Colorado.
TikTok-loaded phones are selling online after law blocks new downloads
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
U.S. economic losses from natural disasters reach $218 billion in 2024
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
Costco shareholders reject an anti-DEI measure from a conservative group
Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
Mastercard, Visa accused of handling payments for child abuse content
Mastercard and Visa allegedly failed to halt payments linked to child abuse material and sex trafficking on OnlyFans, Reuters reports.
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Colorado faces a stark reality after California fires
The fires have again renewed focus on dangers in what it known as the wildland-urban interface or WUI, where fire has marched into urban areas in both California and Colorado with greater losses than ever in recent years.
Lawsuit alleges parking companies illegally accessed Coloradans' DMV records
How parking tickets made it to some people's homes is the focus of a federal lawsuit. It points to three companies -- LAZ Parking, PRRS, and Asura Technologies, which provide 24-hour monitoring at parking lots across Colorado.
Xcel Energy acknowledges "confusing" message about water heater temperature
Xcel Energy acknowledged Monday that a widely disseminated message from the company about lowering the temperature on your hot water heater "can be confusing" and the company said its energy-saving tips in the future would be more clear.
New state reports aim to educate Coloradans about health care costs & investments
Hospital costs drive insurance premiums, and in Colorado the cost of care has grown by a billion dollars each year.
Path cleared for DFD firefighters to conduct no-confidence vote on chief
Rank-and-file Denver firefighters walked into a union hall to vote on a resolution that would put a no-confidence vote on their chief and deputy chief to the department's roughly 1,100 members.