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Broomfield Town Square project faces uncertainty after delays, rising costs
After nearly a decade of planning and millions of dollars invested, the future of Broomfield's long-promised Town Square is once again in question.
Safety concerns around airport prompt some Colorado leaders to meet with FAA
Leaders from several communities in and around Boulder County are taking a new approach to long-standing concerns surrounding the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport by meeting directly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Denver businesses worried about future amid plans for Asia Center demolition
The Asia Center's owner has submitted plans to the city to demolish the strip of stores for a mixed-use development project, including affordable housing and retail.
1 killed in fuel truck fire, hazmat situation south of Denver
Firefighters in the Denver metro area rushed to a fuel truck fire and possible hazmat situation on Santa Fe Drive near Belleview early Monday morning.
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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.
Transformative Mighty Argo gondola project eyes completion in the mountains
The Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola project near the old Argo Gold Mine and Mill in Idaho Springs is nearing completion.
Few landmarks capture the spirit of Colorado quite like Howelsen Hill
As Colorado approaches its 150th year, some of its history isn't just remembered, it's still being lived. In Steamboat Springs, that history runs straight through Howelsen Hill Ski Area.
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Hall of Famer Dan Issel shares two keys the Denver Nuggets need to beat Minnesota
Hall of Famer and former ABA All-Star Dan Issel says the Minnesota Timberwolves are tough, and the Denver Nuggets will need to overcome two key points in Monday's win-or-go-home matchup.
State lawmakers consider measures to lower prison population
Three months after Colorado's legislative Joint Budget Committee approved emergency funding for nearly 1,000 more beds in Colorado's prisons, the system is already near capacity again.
Colorado journalist recounts panic at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A former Denver Post editor and veteran journalist was among the guests inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when gunfire erupted, triggering chaos and a lockdown at one of the most high‑profile events in Washington, D.C.
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A lot of people can benefit from improving their financial literacy
Some tips from Intuit for improving financial literacy include taking a personal finance course and creating a budget.
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Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.
King Charles arrives for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
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Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
Colorado Supreme Court hears lawsuit over gender-affirming care
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
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Aerial attack: Colorado fire forecasters look to airborne fleet for help
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
Truck driver in gas station crash charged, trucking company has history of violations
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
Denver jury finds police critic guilty of doxing cop, DA says she crossed the line
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in neighboring departments call for dispatch system upgrades
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
State: assisted living center took 13 minutes to begin CPR on resident
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
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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.
Father shares memories of family he lost in Westminster house fire
A man in Westminster spoke to CBS Colorado this month about the deaths of his husband and son in a house fire.
Family of Boulder firebombing suspect released, now waiting for next move
The ex-wife of the Boulder firebombing attack suspect and their five children are staying in Colorado for now, following a weekend in which the Department of Homeland Security moved to deport the family.
Denver city council approves new scooter contract
In Denver, Lime and Bird scooters and e-bikes have been available to rent across the city for years. But, in just a couple of weeks, they'll be completely gone.
Colorado lawmakers consider measures to lower prison population
Three months after the legislative Joint Budget Committee approved emergency funding for nearly 1,000 more beds in Colorado's prisons, the system is already near capacity again.
Colorado lawmakers could eliminate credit card fees for restaurants
The measure now heads to a final vote in the State Senate, but critics, including lawmakers, credit unions, and other groups, say the bill creates favoritism and could be costly to small businesses.
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Father shares memories of family he lost in Westminster house fire
A man in Westminster spoke to CBS Colorado this month about the deaths of his husband and son in a house fire.
Multiple people suffer serious injuries in Aurora crash involving delivery truck
Multiple people were injured on Monday evening in a crash involving a delivery truck and a pickup truck in Aurora.
Veo will become the scooters you'll see in Denver soon, Lime and Bird scooters will be gone
In Denver, Lime and Bird scooters and e-bikes have been available to rent across the city for years. But, in just a couple of weeks, they'll be completely gone.
In limbo: family of Boulder firebombing suspect released to wait for the next move
The ex-wife of the Boulder firebombing attack suspect and their five children are staying in Colorado for now, following a weekend in which the Department of Homeland Security moved to deport the family. Their case will continue to make its way through the courts as they wait to find out what comes next.
Colorado lawmakers could eliminate credit card fees for restaurants
The measure now heads to a final vote in the State Senate, but critics, including lawmakers, credit unions, and other groups, say the bill creates favoritism and could be costly to small businesses.
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UFC fighter enters the octagon for first-ever main event match
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
Broncos select DT Tyler Onyedim with 66th overall pick in NFL draft
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
How a 9-year-old girl found a confidence-changing role model in a Denver soccer star
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
The 2026 NFL Draft is happening now. Here's how to watch.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft: See the full list of first-round picks
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
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Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
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Colorado lawmakers consider measures to lower prison population
Three months after the legislative Joint Budget Committee approved emergency funding for nearly 1,000 more beds in Colorado's prisons, the system is already near capacity again.
Colorado lawmakers could eliminate credit card fees for restaurants
The measure now heads to a final vote in the State Senate, but critics, including lawmakers, credit unions, and other groups, say the bill creates favoritism and could be costly to small businesses.
Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge's decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times.
Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Safety concerns around airport prompt some Colorado leaders to meet with FAA
Leaders from several communities in and around Boulder County are taking a new approach to long-standing concerns surrounding the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport by meeting directly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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Denver city council approves new scooter contract
In Denver, Lime and Bird scooters and e-bikes have been available to rent across the city for years. But, in just a couple of weeks, they'll be completely gone.
Colorado lawmakers could eliminate credit card fees for restaurants
The measure now heads to a final vote in the State Senate, but critics, including lawmakers, credit unions, and other groups, say the bill creates favoritism and could be costly to small businesses.
Broomfield Town Square project faces uncertainty after delays, rising costs
After nearly a decade of planning and millions of dollars invested, the future of Broomfield's long-promised Town Square is once again in question.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
Denver businesses worried about future amid plans for Asia Center demolition
The Asia Center's owner has submitted plans to the city to demolish the strip of stores for a mixed-use development project, including affordable housing and retail.
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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.
200-pound steel sculpture stolen from Denver yard
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
Littleton woman's legacy lives on in Artemis II mission
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
Xcel Energy identifies cause of DIA power outage that trapped people, disrupted flights
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.