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Aurora firefighters extinguish electric vehicle fire after crash
On Monday, firefighters in Aurora quickly extinguished a vehicle fire after a pickup truck and an electric vehicle were involved in a crash.
Boebert says "Big Brother" should have probable cause and warrant to surveil citizens
From Flock cameras to facial recognition, mass surveillance is advancing; at the same time, privacy protections are eroding.
Anti-gun violence groups, police push for better conflict management in the wake of deadly shooting
While police are still working to identify suspects and speak to witnesses in the shooting at Ultra Lounge, they say this incident is a reminder of how critical it is to have violence interrupters who can help de-escalate conflict before it becomes violent.
Heat causes Interstate 70 truck breakdowns in the mountains
Triple-digit temperatures caused overheating vehicles and traffic headaches on Interstate 70 Monday.
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Monsoon arrives in Colorado, heavy downpours expected in Denver
Joe Ruch is tracking rain across Colorado.
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Jo Dee Messina excited to be performing at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Jo Dee Messina will be performing along with Zach Top at Frontier Nights on July 25.
Cheyenne Frontier Days to debut new format, more days for 130th year
Cheyenne Frontier Days will run from July 17 to 26 and will have more rodeo events, $960,000 rodeo prize money — up from $770,000 — and a new "first Friday rodeo."
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds ready for Cheyenne Frontier Days performance
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to Cheyenne Frontier Days after a one-year sabbatical.
Cheyenne Frontier Days gets started with food, fun and country music
The gates are open for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ten days of rodeos, concerts, food, rides and shopping kicked off on Friday.
See highlights of CBS Colorado's coverage of Day 1 of the "Daddy of 'em All"
Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming runs through July 27.
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Crews install solar panels on roof of Montbello High School
The funding for the solar panels is from a bond passed by Denver voters in 2022.
Community rallies around Kiowa Valley Organics after its barn caught fire
The owners of a 90-acre family farm in Colorado are scrambling to rebuild.
Suspect vehicle crashes into 16th Street FreeRide bus in Denver after pursuit
Commerce City police say a suspect connected with an attempted murder case was a passenger in a vehicle that fled into Denver before it crashed into an RTD bus.
Firefighters extinguish electric vehicle fire after Aurora crash
On Monday, firefighters in Aurora quickly extinguished a vehicle fire after a pickup truck and an electric vehicle were involved in a crash.
Drought, fires will likely have impact on lunches at Denver schools
A total of 80 farmers and ranchers supply Common Harvest Colorado. The food hub provides schools with fresh produce.
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Boebert says "Big Brother" should have probable cause and warrant to surveil citizens
From Flock cameras to facial recognition, mass surveillance is advancing; at the same time, privacy protections are eroding.
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Trump to keep using old Air Force One while new plane gets security upgrades
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
Victims of Iranian-sponsored terror want restitution as part of peace deal
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Survey finds it's getting harder to hire medical assistants
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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New Denver rules offering neighbors hope for long-standing "Poop House"
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
Court document reveals why several Colorado prison leaders placed on leave
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
Hotel guest says he was bitten by bat while sleeping, has filed lawsuit
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
Keenesburg officer pleads no contest, gets probation in road rage crash
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
Locksmith at center of CBS Colorado investigation now charged with theft
A locksmith who investigators believe has been targeting older adults in the Denver metro area is now facing theft charges.
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Historic Bent's Old Fort faces preservation challenges
Bent's Old Fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business. The Bents understood the arithmetic of the frontier.
Community rallies to save Hartman Castle in the Gunnison Valley
The story of Hartman Castle stretches back to the very founding of Gunnison itself.
Bringing back Grand Junction Union Station, an historic marvel
Another major train station rebuilding in Colorado is underway. After a more than 10-year journey for the owners, progress is beginning to show at the Grand Junction Union Station.
Gunnison Tunnel brought water to the Uncompahgre Valley, and brought farming to life
The Gunnison Tunnel is a feat of engineering that to this day provides water for Colorado's vast Uncompahgre Valley.
Denver International Airport shows off artwork from students
The work of some students from Denver Public Schools is now on display at the Denver International Airport.
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Historic Cathedral High School to be renovated into boutique hotel
A piece of Denver's history will soon be revived.
Aurora asks largest water user to cut back as Stage 2 restrictions loom
As Aurora faces an unprecedented drought, city leaders say they're asking everyone to conserve water -- including the city's single largest water customer.
Johnston announces universal childcare task force in State of City address
In Denver's State of the City address, Mayor Mike Johnston announced a new task force supporting universal childcare.
Advocates press for more transparency about Aurora ICE detainee conditions
State and local health officials in Colorado say they have not received the information or access necessary to investigate a reported tuberculosis case and other health concerns, including extreme heat, at the GEO ICE Processing Center in Aurora.
National touring band Dogs In A Pile coming to Arvada Center
As part of the Summer Concert Series, the Arvada Center is bringing Dogs In A Pile to its Outdoor Amphitheater.
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Historic Cathedral High School to be renovated into boutique Denver hotel
The former home of Cathedral High School at 1840 Grant Street has been bought by an investment group with plans to renovate it and turn it into a hotel.
Aurora asks largest water user to cut back as Stage 2 restrictions loom in the Colorado city
As Aurora faces an unprecedented drought, city leaders say they're asking everyone to conserve water -- including the city's single largest water customer.
Denver mayor announces universal childcare task force plan in State of the City
In Denver's State of the City address on Tuesday, Mayor Mike Johnston announced a new task force supporting universal childcare.
Documents reveal statements employee of ICE center who shot allegedly protester made to police
A GEO Group employee is accused of shooting and injuring a woman who was protesting outside the detention center in Aurora.
Threat of flooding and mudslides in burn scar areas rises in Colorado
The National Weather Service shared video of tests in the Aspen Acres Fire burn area that will help project how bad flooding issues might be in the burn scar.
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Dodgers acquire reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies for two minor league players
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
Former Buff Russell shines as Seahawk
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
Spain fans rejoice in World Cup win, but some say Trump photo-bombed team
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
England holds on to defeat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third place match
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
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House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
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Advocates press for more transparency about Aurora ICE detainee conditions
State and local health officials in Colorado say they have not received the information or access necessary to investigate a reported tuberculosis case and other health concerns, including extreme heat, at the GEO ICE Processing Center in Aurora.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Judge temporarily blocks officials from deporting witness of deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge in Texas temporarily barred immigration authorities from deporting one of the witnesses in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Donor Dash Colorado participant knows both side of organ donation
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
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Aurora asks largest water user to cut back as Stage 2 restrictions loom
As Aurora faces an unprecedented drought, city leaders say they're asking everyone to conserve water -- including the city's single largest water customer.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
How 401(k) fees can cost tens of thousands in retirement savings
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
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City pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful DUI arrest of good Samaritan
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
Released inmate re-arrested after state says release date was miscalculated
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
Second NICU family says "birthday rule" confusion led to denied medical claims
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Safety advocates call for transparency in investigation into deaths of three wildland firefighters
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Coloradans lured by promise of free e-bike left with questions
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.