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Colorado philanthropists donate money to help rebuild City Park bandstand
Two Colorado philanthropists have donated money to help rebuild the City Park bandstand that was destroyed in a fire earlier this year.
Boulder police warn about $700,000 gold bar scam, search for suspect
The Boulder Police Department is issuing a warning about a gold bar scam as investigators search for the suspect.
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver celebrates opening of new campus
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver celebrated the opening of a new location at the Clayton Early Learning Center campus.
Castle Rock Town Council passes controversial school land ordinance
Historically, developers have dedicated land or funding for future public schools. Now the district will need to meet certain conditions and timelines, or the land may be used for other purposes.
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Red Cliff's iconic bridge connects Colorado's past to its future
Bridges do more than connect roads. In Colorado, some connect us to the past. That's especially true in Red Cliff, where the iconic steel arch bridge has become a symbol of the small mountain town.
Find out how Dillon Reservoir obscured some traces of Summit County's history in Colorado
Up until 1961, Dillon was located below where the Dillon Reservoir now lies. The Colorado mountain town has actually moved three different times in its history.
Nearly 80 years on, Castlewood Canyon's Cherry Creek Arch Bridge still delights
As Colorado marks its 150th year of statehood, CBS Colorado is highlighting the Cherry Creek Arch Bridge in partnership with Colorado Preservation Inc., which works to preserve historic places across the state.
CBS Colorado documentary follows families whose histories are woven into the land
As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, a new documentary features the voices of the Centennial State.
Adams County Museum invites Coloradans to step back through history
The museum in Brighton on Henderson Road will be free for visitors on Saturday.
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Teen takeover in Aurora leads to damage inside businesses; community leaders reflect
Community leaders in Aurora are reflecting on what went right and what went wrong during recent youth basketball tournaments.
Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
City of Denver enacts Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance
The ordinance began as a citizen-led ballot initiative and was approved by voters in 2022 and will require Denver businesses to recycle and compost.
More than a dozen fans hoping to see Garth Brooks perform surprise show treated for heat exhaustion
Some of the fans who lined up outside a Denver club hoping to see Garth Brooks perform a surprise show there experienced medical issues due to heat.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Judge blocks Trump's latest effort to narrow birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
New testosterone guidelines temporarily rescinded, Pentagon says
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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Littleton substance abuse treatment center to lose Medicaid access
The president of New Beginnings Recovery Center says they were informed that their contract to serve members with Medicaid is expiring in February 2027.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
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Colorado cites White House email as key evidence in lawsuit against Trump administration
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Spotters detect record number of lightning-caused wildfire starts in July
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
40 Bear Trail Bikes delivered amid ongoing questions
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
Secretary of Homeland Security visits Colorado, disputes tuberculosis concerns
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Colorado's Supermax prison, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in southern Colorado before holding a private meeting with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Hispanic faith leaders.
Investigation shows improperly installed ski lift parts caused accident at Vail
An accident that sent two passengers tumbling from a chairlift at Vail was caused by components that were improperly installed when the lift was built nearly two decades ago, according to a state investigation.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver, to the surprise of no one
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Aurora teen takeover leads to damages at local businesses
Community leaders in Aurora are reflecting on what went right and what went wrong during recent youth basketball tournaments.
Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver after fans lined up in heat; some needed medical help
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Watch Coach Deion Sanders talk about Colorado Buffaloes Week 1 win over Georgia Tech
See highlights from big 14-13 win on the road to start the season for the Buffs football team, and watch some of Coach Prime's postgame comments.
Prosecutors seek tougher bond restrictions for Barry Morphew after alleged Denver hit-and-run
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast in Colorado's mountains
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Deion Sanders welcomes Buffs Week 1 challenge
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Denver Broncos Foundation helps launch student attendance program
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams owner Stan Kroenke
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Deion Sanders says subpoena in son Shilo's bankruptcy case not distraction
The legal wrangling comes with the clock ticking toward Colorado's season opener at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.
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American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
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Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
Leon Black defies House subpoena, sues committee over Epstein probe
Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
81% of Coloradans live in ozone polluted areas, advocates asking for change
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Rep. Pettersen wants to update Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Health officials confirm first West Nile Virus case in Weld County
On Monday, health officials confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus found in Weld County this year.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Denver businesses now legally have to compost and recycle
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
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Denver mayor on knife incident: "Over in a matter of seconds," office says
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver city attorney faces second ethics complaint, this time over airport legal work
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
Ethics complaint filed against Denver city attorney over hiring of former law firm
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Paying $800 an hour for four lawyers sends Denver legal bills soaring
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Company watching closely as Congress considers delay to federal hemp ban
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.