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Colorado gas prices climb ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many people living in Colorado are planning a road trip but the rising price of gas might keep people closer to home this holiday weekend.
Rain in Denver, accumulating snow in the mountains
A spring storm is bringing a soggy and cool start to the week across Colorado, with rain for the lower elevations and accumulating snow in the mountains and upper foothills.
Swatch x Audemars Piguet release at Cherry Creek Mall canceled
Days of anticipation over a luxury watch release at Cherry Creek Mall ended in chaos and disappointment over the weekend.
A Basin finally calls it; Colorado's brutal ski season comes to an end
After multiple surprise extensions and a few late season snowstorms, Colorado's long and difficult ski season has officially come to a close.
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This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But not the worst, some say.
In Breckenridge, the winter of 1980 to 1981 still stands as the benchmark for some of the worst skiing the town has ever seen.
Palmer Divide exhibit explores past, future of growing region
As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.
Castle Rock Historical Society builds replicas of old buildings
As America celebrates 250 years as a nation this year, Colorado turns 150 as a state. Castle Rock offered grants to support efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary.
History Colorado exhibit explores Colorado's rocky road to statehood
"38th Star" tells the stories of Colorado's founding -- and the people whose voices shaped, or were silenced by, statehood.
Inside Gaetano's: Mob stories, basement legends and ghost lore behind a Denver icon
From the outside, Gaetano's looks like your classic Italian neighborhood spot. But step inside, and you're stepping into one of Denver's most infamous stories, where good food met mob ties.
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1 dead after RTD's A Line strikes person on tracks in Denver
One person was struck and killed on the train tracks for the A Line near Quebec Street and Smith Road on Sunday night.
Denver metro area school district adds opportunities to explore high-demand careers this fall
Cherry Creek Schools is adding more opportunities for students to explore career pathways in high-demand jobs.
Swatch x Audemars Piguet release at Cherry Creek Mall canceled
Days of anticipation over a luxury watch release at Cherry Creek Mall ended in chaos and disappointment on Saturday morning.
Weld County Sheriff's deputies rescue dogs and puppies found under floorboards
Weld County Sheriff's deputies rescued some dogs and puppies found under the floorboards of a deserted residence.
There are ways to save money on gas as Colorado prices climbing ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Colorado’s average price for unleaded is $4.66 per gallon right now. Because of the high prices, AAA is encouraging Coloradans to take road trips close to home and stay local.
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Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
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2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
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RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Colorado nonprofit works to help with state's mental health worker shortage
Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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State officials say division of youth services to see massive changes
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Colorado regulators to crack down on contaminated marijuana products
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
Officials release report on Evergreen High School shooting
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
Denver councilwoman calls for fire contracts to be reopened
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
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Colorado 70-car pileup on snowy I-70
Colorado highway officials closed eastbound Interstate 70 for 5 hours on April 14 after a major pileup involving dozens and dozens of crashed vehicles.
Colorado Rockies Home Opener
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Colorado State Patrol says driver reversing into traffic caused fatal crash on I-25
The Colorado State Patrol has released new details on a fatal crash that shut down I-25 in Douglas County for several hours on Friday.
CBS Colorado remembers producer Raetta Holdman
We wanted to take a moment to recognize a loss in our CBS Colorado family.
How much rain does Denver actually need to erase the drought?
Denver is heading into its wettest stretch of the year, but the city is not just looking for normal moisture from here on out. It needs extra moisture to make up for what was missed during the winter and early spring.
Bronze statue recovered after theft from Greeley park
The bronze statue that was stolen from a park in Northern Colorado last week has been recovered after it turned up at a metal recycling facility.
Suspect killed in shooting southeast of Denver after allegedly pointing gun at deputies
A suspect was fatally shot on Sunday in Franktown after deputies responded to help a child who called 911.
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Normandy Elementary School in Littleton: See the First Alert Weather Visit
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie visited Normandy Elementary School in Littleton.
How much rain does Denver actually need to erase the drought?
With that said, Denver is heading into its wettest stretch of the year, but the city is not just looking for normal moisture from here on out. It needs extra moisture to make up for what was missed during the winter and early spring.
Soggy weather Monday, more rain this week in Denver
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CBS Colorado remembers Raetta Holdman
CBS Colorado remembers Raetta Holdman, an award-winning journalist who make her mark in the industry during her decades-long career.
Community calls on Denver City Council to discuss future of data centers
The community is calling on the Denver City Council to discuss the future of data centers.
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Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano seconds into joint comeback match
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Meet the horses who ran in the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Broncos 2026 full regular season schedule is out
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
Schedule released for Avs Western Conference final games vs. Knights
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
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3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, police say; 2 suspects dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Gov. Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.
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Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirms hantavirus case
On Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a fatal case of hantavirus in the state.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
A Basin finally calls it; Colorado's brutal ski season comes to an end
After multiple surprise extensions and a few late season snowstorms, Colorado's long and difficult ski season has officially come to a close.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Changes to federal registration system aim to prevent fraud in trucking industry
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
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Changes to federal registration system aim to prevent fraud in trucking industry
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale rejects Colorado Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit plan
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
Man who sued Parker police detective awarded $24 million
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
Denver judge jails police critic for doxing officer's home address
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
Denver sidewalk replacement program's unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.