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New Colorado law expands disability protections for students amid federal education changes
Advocates say the law was motivated in part by changes at the U.S. Department of Education.
RTD offers transit options for Zach Bryan concert, Savannah Bananas game
The Regional Transportation District provides two ways to see the concert and the game: rail and bus.
Eastbound lanes of C-470 reopen at I-70 ramp after closure for semi rollover
A semi rollover crash closed the eastbound I-70 ramp to eastbound lanes of C-470 near Lakewood on Thursday morning.
Highway 285 reopens in Morrison after deadly crash
The southbound lanes of Highway 285 were closed Thursday morning due to a deadly crash.
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CBS Colorado's Romi Bean kicks off Girls in the Game
Throughout the month of August, CBS Colorado will highlight women in sports, talk about the importance of getting girls inspired to think about a career in sports, and help viewers connect to DU women's varsity sporting events.
New "She Plays Aurora" program focuses on participation in girls sports
Aurora Parks Recreation and Open Space thinks getting girls into sports will strengthen the community.
Hundreds of girls participate in "Girls in the Game" event
Hundreds of girls participated in the "Girls in the Game" event over the weekend featuring CBS Colorado's Romi Bean.
Girls who attended Girls in the Game in 2025 showed enthusiasm, asked great questions
CBS Colorado's Romi Bean spoke about some of her favorite moments at the second annual Girls in the Game event.
Girls in the Game hosts girls of all ages, inspires careers in sports
Hundreds of girls of all ages showed up to CBS Colorado's second annual Girls in the Game event, which encourages and inspires girls to consider a career in sports.
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Family explains their inspiration for Tall Tales Ranch in Lone Tree
The dream of Tall Tales Ranch in Colorado is more than a decade in the making.
Denver’s lawsuit against Big Tobacco won’t cost taxpayers
The city of Denver filed a lawsuit last week to hold Big Tobacco accountable, going after corporations that manufacture popular cigarette brands like Marlboro and Camel - to pay up for the cost of cleanup.
Historic Maroon Creek Bridge in Colorado has played several different roles throughout its history
As part of CBS Colorado's Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time. One of those places is the Maroon Creek Bridge near Aspen, a structure that dates back to the late 1800s.
Rain falls across Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Plains
Some areas received an inch of rain or more on Thursday.
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.
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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.
Adams County Museum invites Coloradans to step back through history
The museum in Brighton on Henderson Road will be free for visitors on Saturday.
Gold Mountain Orchard preserves over a century of historic apple varieties
Over 100 years ago, Colorado was one of the country's top apple producing states. The Gold Mountain Orchard is working to preserve those historic apple varieties for generations to come.
Colorado 150 celebrated through the lens of photographer John Fielder
CBS Colorado Photojournalist Eric Blumer looked back on the legacy of the photographer John Fielder. John Fielder was famed for capturing the changing Colorado landscape through the lens of his camera.
From working Colorado ranch to growing suburb: Inside Sterling Ranch's transformation
From ranchland to suburbia in a short time, the fast-growing master-planned community of Sterling Ranch is only at a fifth of its full build-out, but its rapid development is shaping Douglas County's future.
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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Rubio, Bessent took decoy Air Force One, Hegseth flew on secret flight with Trump
Secretaries Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump.
Judge orders Colorado Secretary of State to turn over public records
A Denver District Court judge has given Secretary of State Jena Griswold until Thursday to comply with an open records request, or she could be held in contempt.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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School photos preserve cherished memories of young men killed in crash
A series of sports photos have become treasured memories for a grieving community.
Public pushback greets CDOT's Colorado Boulevard bus rapid transit proposal
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Woman's name too long to fit on Medicare insurance card, some claims denied
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
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.
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As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, doctors turn to moneymaking lasers
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Fort Collins delays plans to charge for parking in popular shopping district
For decades, free street parking has been part of the experience in Fort Collins' Old Town shopping district. However, street parking was being considered for a new paid model. But this week, city leaders decided to pump the brakes.
City: Denver's lawsuit against major tobacco companies won't cost taxpayers
The city of Denver filed a lawsuit to hold Big Tobacco accountable, going after corporations that manufacture popular cigarette brands like Marlboro and Camel to pay up for the cost of cleanup.
Centennial proposing ordinance for regulating e-bikes and e-motorcycles
The city of Centennial is proposing an ordinance to limit reckless riding of e-bikes and e-motorcycles.
Historic Maroon Creek Bridge stands more than a century after construction
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time
Go behind-the-scenes and on stage of "The Outsiders"
The Tony Award-winning musical "The Outsiders" is coming to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, bringing the story of friendship, family and rivalry to the stage.
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Fort Collins delays plans to charge for parking in popular shopping district
For decades, free street parking has been part of the experience in Fort Collins' Old Town shopping district. However, street parking was being considered for a new paid model. But this week, city leaders decided to pump the brakes.
Colorado 150: Maroon Creek Bridge still stands near Aspen more than a century later
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time
Centennial proposing ordinance for regulating e-bikes and e-motorcycles
People are riding e-bikes and e-motorcycles, sometimes riding recklessly, traveling at high speeds, or not obeying the rules of the road. The City of Centennial is now proposing an ordinance to crack down on these behaviors.
Learn about how drought impacts the way wildfires start and spread
Chad Julian at the Colorado State Forest Service spoke about fire mitigation efforts in the state.
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Burnham Yard community meeting addresses concerns for proposed Broncos site
Wednesday's meeting was the third community meeting for the La Alma Lincoln Park community since the Denver Broncos' leadership announced their plans to build the new Broncos stadium in the former railyard.
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement from basketball
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
Denver Broncos CEO hopes to open new stadium in time for 2031 NFL season
The Denver Broncos CEO said he hopes to open the new stadium at Burnham Yard in time for the 2031 NFL season- just five years from now.
Colorado girls see themselves in a new era of women's baseball
As the baseball world watched last weekend while women took the field in a female professional league for the first time in decades, teen baseball players across Colorado saw a future.
From Colorado to Tokyo: Eliza Osburn helps Team USA win lacrosse gold
Colorado lacrosse champion Eliza Osburn's journey to the world stage started long before she ever put on a Team USA jersey.
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Flock CEO responds to abuses of its surveillance technology
The CEO of Flock Safety apologized for alleged abuses of its service by law enforcement officers as the company rolled out new changes to how it operates.
Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy
Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.
Cities propose new tactics to crack down on so-called "teen takeovers"
Large gatherings of young people, often spurred by online invites, can lead to violence and injuries, even death.
Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
New Colorado law expands disability protections for students amid federal education changes
Advocates say the law was motivated in part by changes at the U.S. Department of Education.
Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed
The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.
Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
New Colorado law requires colleges to act within 6 hours when students go missing
A new Colorado law creates specific requirements for higher education institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student is reported missing.
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Doctors to continue recommending longstanding childhood vaccine schedule
Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
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Fort Collins delays plans to charge for parking in popular shopping district
For decades, free street parking has been part of the experience in Fort Collins' Old Town shopping district. However, street parking was being considered for a new paid model. But this week, city leaders decided to pump the brakes.
Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy
Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.
Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Single winning ticket sold for $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
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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.
Court photos reveal conditions inside home at center of animal cruelty case
For the first time, court photos show the inside of a Commerce City home where authorities found three children, 31 dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs living last fall.