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Power outage in Boulder area affects atomic clock, "Time is not broken" NIST says
Due to the power outage, time (very) briefly stood still at the NIST Internet Time Service facility in Boulder.
Cleanup continues after train derails into Gunnison River, spills over 8,000 gallons of fuel
Two weeks after a rockslide in Colorado derailed a train into the Gunnison River, spilling thousands of gallons of fuel into the water, the Environmental Protection Agency said the initial cleanup operation is coming to a close.
Man found guilty of robbing Aurora woman selling jewelry on Facebook
One of two men accused of robbing an Aurora woman who was selling jewelry out of her home has been found guilty on multiple felony charges.
Christmas tree lot sells trees from Colorado, keeping business local
A family-owned business in Gunbarrel is selling trees from Colorado for Christmas, and you still have time to get a native tree for your celebration. The company says its work also helps reduce the risk of wildfires in the region.
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Denver Weather: Mild and dry on Sunday
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Bo Nix takes his "overdogs" comment after Broncos win and runs with it, sells shirts to benefit homeless
The Denver Broncos came into Sunday's home game against Green Bay as underdogs. What they did in that game, however, might result in them being favored through the end of the regular season.
Key vote on proposed Summit FC stadium delayed, but councilwoman feels confident
Denver City Council has delayed a key vote on the proposed Denver Summit FC stadium once again. The delay comes with the clock ticking for a plan to be finalized for the new National Women's Soccer League team's home.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Denver Broncos beat Green Bay Packers 34-26 for 11th straight win
Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown throws and Denver's defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos' 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury.
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Denver residents team up with Red Cross, Xcel Energy to help resource center in Evergreen
City Ice, a family-owned business in Denver, was loading up Saturday afternoon for another trip to the foothills. The company answered the call from the American Red Cross, which teamed up with Xcel Energy to deliver ice to the Evergreen resource center, a temporary shelter at the Evergreen Fire Department to provide emergency supplies and power for charging devices.
Protesters, Colorado officials denounce plans to dismantle critical climate research center
In Boulder, crowds of protesters and several Colorado officials turned out to protest against plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Fire department, volunteers help Colorado community in need during prolonged power outage
The Evergreen Fire Station has been serving as a resource center for many members of the community without power, offering food, internet service, batteries and place to stay warm.
Christmas forecast in Colorado, record heat could break December records
Record or near-record warmth is possible in Denver and across Colorado on Christmas Day as unusually mild air settles in.
Winds cause flights to reroute to Colorado Springs, cause massive delays at Denver International Air
Strong wind gusts on Friday diverted flights and triggered massive flight delays across the state. Denver International Airport led the country in flight delays on Friday, with over 1,000 flights delayed and another 96 flights canceled.
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Over 500 pages in initial Epstein files release were entirely blacked out, CBS finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
State Sen. Faith Winter was driving drunk, caused crash she died in, police say
After an investigation into a crash that claimed the life of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter, authorities have determined that she caused the collision.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
"There is hope" Castle Rock widower starts grief group at local hospital
For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. But a Castle Rock community group is here to help.
UCHealth opens new inpatient mental health unit in hospital
UCHealth opened a brand new multimillion dollar inpatient mental health unit in Northern Colorado. Poudre Valley Hospital is now the home to the newest behavioral health inpatient unit in Colorado.
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Broker warned city in 2023 not to buy Denver Post building
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's trucking industry under federal transportation leaders' microscope
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.
Drama in the skies preceded Broncos win over Chiefs
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.
Tenants of apartments where woman was murdered raise concerns
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.
Family files federal lawsuit over curfew violation
A family in Elbert County has filed a federal lawsuit against the small town of Elizabeth over its curfew law.
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New report paints grim picture of water use problems with Colorado River
A new report compiled by CU warns that threats to the Colorado River's water supply are now so severe that they pose a significant risk to the water supply in seven Western states and tribal areas.
Ice Castles in Silverthorne open amidst warmer than average temperatures
After a stretch of unseasonably warm weather across Colorado, a winter attraction in Summit County has been walking a careful line between art and survival.
Xcel Energy restores power to 90% of Colorado customers affected by outages
Crews have continued to work quickly to restore service to thousands of Coloradans who lost power as extreme high winds moved through the state this week.
Colorado businesses push through power outages during holiday season
Many Colorado businesses tried to keep the doors open during the recent power shutoffs despite the drop in foot traffic. Now, they're hoping customers will return in greater numbers ahead of the coming Christmas holiday.
Police searching for suspect who crashed into Aurora apartment building
Police are searching for a person they say crashed into an Aurora apartment complex on Friday night.
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Denver Weather: Mild and dry on Sunday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Christmas tree lot sells trees from Colorado, keeping business local and helping thin wildfire fuels
A family-owned business in Gunbarrel is selling trees from Colorado for Christmas, and you still have time to get a native tree for your celebration.
Cleanup continues in Colorado after train derails into Gunnison River, spills over 8,000 gallons of
Two weeks after a rockslide in Colorado derailed a train into the Gunnison River, spilling thousands of gallons of fuel into the water, the Environmental Protection Agency said the initial cleanup operation is coming to a close. They added that additional oil recovery and a more methodical assessment of impacts to the shoreline are underway.
One person injured in shooting involving police in Denver metro area
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Northglenn police Friday night.
Power outage in Boulder area affects atomic clock, "Time is not broken" NIST says
In advance of hurricane force winds moving into Colorado earlier this week, Xcel Energy preemptively shut off power to protect areas of the state from extreme fire danger. But due to the outage, time (very) briefly stood still at the NIST Internet Time Service facility in Boulder.
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Denver Broncos' win streak comes to an end in 34-20 loss to Jaguars
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by knockout
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan videos go viral, inspire kids to pursue dreams in the Orange Zone
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Nuggets bring holiday magic to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
Rapids announce change of venue for match against Messi & Inter Miami
One of the greatest soccer players in the world is scheduled to play in Denver.
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1.6 billion ahead of next drawing
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
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U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Polis calls for transparency as over thousands of customers still without power
The governor called on Xcel to be more transparent about these shutoffs, echoing his concerns after Xcel implemented a similar shutoff last year. He said those concerns have not been addressed over a year and a half later.
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This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recovery
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Health officials remind residents about food, medication safety due outages
Jeffco public health officials are warning about refrigerated food and medications no longer being safe during ongoing outages.
Colorado sees first influenza-associated pediatric death of the season
Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.
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Christmas tree lot sells trees from Colorado, keeping business local
A family-owned business in Gunbarrel is selling trees from Colorado for Christmas, and you still have time to get a native tree for your celebration. The company says its work also helps reduce the risk of wildfires in the region.
Golden businesses scramble as power outages stretch into the weekend
After losing power Friday morning, restaurants coordinated efforts to keep food from spoiling. Multiple businesses ran generators while others shared cold storage space, including a refrigerated truck, secured by Woody's Pizza.
Polis calls for transparency as over thousands of customers still without power
The governor called on Xcel to be more transparent about these shutoffs, echoing his concerns after Xcel implemented a similar shutoff last year. He said those concerns have not been addressed over a year and a half later.
As outages continue, local businesses become community hubs for some
Friday was a difficult day for some Coloradans who have had to endure a second public safety power shutoff this week and no clear timeline as to when power would be turned back on at their homes.
Downtown Golden businesses take a hit during power outages
On a Friday night the week before Christmas, downtown Golden should be packed. But the shops and restaurants were closed down, and holiday shoppers and diners were nowhere to be found.
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Women who were drugged, raped by cardiologist filing suit
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
Victim in Wash Park shooting speaks at vigil for victims of gun violence
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
Woman wins judgment against jewelry store over unlicensed scale
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
Man jailed after allegedly body slamming lawyer at courthouse
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
Review raises red flags over Colorado's helitak program & leadership decisions
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.