UCHealth doctor discusses biases, maternal mortality rate in Black women
Data shows maternal mortality is affecting women in the United States at an alarming rate, particularly Black women.
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Data shows maternal mortality is affecting women in the United States at an alarming rate, particularly Black women.
Black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy complications than other women.
Two teens at the Broncos Boys & Girls Club are planning their third March for Peace.
A Denver musician who was expelled from school over 50 years ago as a result of racial hair discrimination received an honorary diploma.
At the corner of 36th Avenue and Humboldt Street in Five Points, you'll find a garden tucked away in the backyard of a home.
There was a big celebration on Tuesday at the state Capitol where Jimmy Lee Day II was recognized as Colorado's Teacher of the Year.
Kathleen Hancock, Danielle Allen and Brooke Simms are the only Black women working at Aurora Fire Rescue. Their journey together came through different routes but they say their bond has made them more than friends -- but family.
Cystic fibrosis is a crippling disease, and anybody of any ethnicity can get it. But for Black people and people of color, it often gets overlooked or misdiagnosed.
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From famous athletes like former NBA player Chauncey Billups to musicians like Philip Bailey, one of the members of Earth, Wind & Fire, the list of folks with Colorado ties runs deep.
Mosley was the first Black football player at Colorado State University, as well as a decorated Tuskegee Airman, referring to a group of Black combat pilots in World War II and the Korean War.
Our Black colleagues at CBS News Colorado discuss their roles as community journalists, the role of representation, and advice they’d offer others hoping to enter the profession.
CBS News Colorado held a roundtable with Black colleagues who bring you the news and keep us all connected.
Every Friday night at Lawrence & Larimer Clothing + Supply on Colfax, soundwaves and good vibrations fill the air.
All-Star Weekend is now in the books for the NBA and for the entire month of February, the league has highlighted black-owned restaurants from cities around the country.
Grouped up inside the Horizon Community Middle School gym, students listened to messages of hope and devotion on Friday.
Johnny is originally from Florida and Marsha is from New Mexico. Marsha said for them, Colorado felt like the perfect place to settle.
After being closed for eleven months, the oldest Black-owned business in Denver's Five Points neighborhood is preparing to begin its next chapter.
Traveling "allowed us to realize how much more of a world there was" out there, but it came with challenges for Black families.
Gullah Geechee is a unique culture and language spoken in parts of the South. Rooted in American slavery, it's now blooming all the way here in Colorado.
A poet laureate promotes the power of writing while helping communities share their own stories. Ahja Fox was named Aurora's Honorary Poet Laureate and she's using her gift to inspire the city that raised her.
Dearfield, located dozens of miles southeast of Greeley, was one of the most prominent Black farming communities in the early 1900s.
Colorado ranks No. 1 in the nation for visits to visual and performing arts events. Arts is part of our culture and Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is helping it remain that way.
The Denver chapter engages in more than 5,000 hours of community service each year across the metro area.
Outworld Brewing in Longmont wants patrons to not only enjoy a beverage but also have an adventure.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
While many pets in the Denver area enjoy snuggling up to their owners during the holiday season, not all are so lucky.
Several bear cubs in the care of Colorado Parks and Wildlife were recently released back into the wild.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Westminster on Friday.
A 55-year-old Lakewood man who worked for the federal government was sentenced to prison this week for fraudulently diverting approximately $1 million from his employer for personal use.
While many pets in the Denver area enjoy snuggling up to their owners during the holiday season, not all are so lucky.
Several bear cubs in the care of Colorado Parks and Wildlife were recently released back into the wild.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Westminster on Friday.
A 55-year-old Lakewood man who worked for the federal government was sentenced to prison this week for fraudulently diverting approximately $1 million from his employer for personal use.
Denver's holiday drone show has returned and 600 drones are helping make it happen. The nightly event started last month but runs every night through the end of the year.
Many Children also want to pick out presents for their families, and the Make a Wish Colorado "Wish Store" is helping them do that. On Friday, nearly 300 children with critical illnesses at Children's Hospital Colorado were paired with personal shoppers to help them choose gifts and help with wrapping.
It is a breakthrough nearly 40 years in the making. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit has solved a 1987 murder, connecting the crime to the state's most prolific serial killer.
No injuries were reported, but traffic was being diverted off exit 228, leading to considerable backups before the reopening.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Westminster on Friday.
CBS Colorado's Together for Colorado Toy Drive helps out kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Antonio Chavez, the director of the Broncos Boys and Girls Club, also grew up in one of the clubs as a child and benefited from the toy drive when his family was struggling. Now he's happy for the chance to help other families.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
At 8-0, their best start in almost 80 years, the CU Buffs appear to be flying high. The last time the Buffs played at Moby Arena, the winningest team in CU history lost.
The Cherry Creek Bruins are back in the state Colorado state 5A football championships, but for one student athlete, this weekend is about far more than the quest for another title.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Friends, family and many others gathered to remember the life and legacy of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter on Friday at the Colorado State Capitol.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.