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Some Colorado reservoirs aren't full due to low snowpack, may begin draining
There's a chance reservoirs in Colorado have seen all the water collection they're going to get, and from here on out, Colorado will start sucking the water away from them for the rest of the year.
Investigators impound car believed to be involved in Evergreen hit-and-run
The Colorado State Patrol says it has impounded the vehicle investigators believe is the car that struck and killed a 67-year-old mentally disabled man known throughout the Evergreen community.
Federal Heights residents want answers after police, fire chiefs fired
Days after the Federal Heights police and fire chiefs were seemingly terminated from their positions, community members are speaking out against what they say has been a long history of retaliation against first responders.
Lakewood special election early results show support for zoning changes repeal
Lakewood council members approved four separate ordinances last year that eliminated minimum parking requirements, limited the size of a home, and lifted restrictions on how many units could be in that home.
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Bill would expand criminally negligent homicide to include vehicular homicide
Some state lawmakers want more accountability for reckless drivers who kill people.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
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New law in Colorado protects produce grown in the state
Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill on Wednesday.
Denver-area mother asks for community help finding her teenage son's killer
Cayden Mazzotti's mother says she and her teenage son had a disagreement in July about how he should be spending his time and with whom. The next morning he didn't come home.
CSP impounds car believed to be involved in deadly Colorado hit-and-run
The Colorado State Patrol says it has impounded the vehicle investigators believe is the car that struck and killed a 67-year-old mentally disabled man known throughout the Evergreen community.
Colorado fire crews worked fast to get two small wildfires under control on Wednesday
One fire was in Larimer County and the other was in Boulder County.
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VooDoo Doughnuts joins CBS Colorado and Raise the Future for A Day for Wednesday's Child
VooDoo Doughnuts joins CBS Colorado for A Day for Wednesday's Child by donating 15% of proceeds between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 8 at three Denver metro locations to benefit Raise the Future.
Director of Denver Human Services joins A Day for Wednesday's Child
Director of Denver Human Services, Anna-Marie Braga, talks about importance of supporting children in foster care.
Meet some of the children in foster care waiting for loving families
Multiple children in Colorado who have been featured on A Day for Wednesday's Child are in foster care and hoping to find family permanency.
Colorado advocate supports birth parents during child protective services cases
When children are taken out of a home, few people support the birth parents. Nikki Sanchez is uniquely qualified to do that.
VooDoo Doughnuts teams up with CBS Colorado and Raise the Future for A Day for Wednesday's Child
VooDoo Doughnuts teams up with CBS Colorado and Raise the Future for A Day for Wednesday's Child where 15% of net sales between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 8 at three Denver metro locations benefit Raise the Future.
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
CU study: Python blood could lead to weight loss drug with fewer side effects
A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of the side effects linked to popular medications like Ozempic.
State lawmakers take up bills regarding school physicals and vision screenings
Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would require screening kids for vision loss at an earlier age and make school physicals more accessible.
Transplant Games of America brings Olympic-style competition to Denver
An Olympic-style competition featuring more than 20 events is set to take center stage in Denver this summer for the first time.
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Denver may be subsidizing suburban fire service amid budget crisis
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
2 Denver City Council members reject furlough days payback request
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.
No criminal charges for hockey coach arrested after knocking down player
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Man linked to Colorado cold case arrested in Arizona
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
New video shows cop in "road rage" crash case; "Completely unacceptable" says victim's father
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
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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.
Denver Summit FC inaugural home game
Denver Summit FC took on Washington Spirit in the team's first home game of their inaugural season.
Mayor's race in Nederland comes down to one vote
The race for mayor in Nederland this week came down to one vote. Incumbent Billy Giblin is leading in the race against the town's Mayor Pro Tem Nichole Sterling. But the razor thin margins could call for a recount, it also means every vote certainly counted.
Aurora offers help replacing lawns as drought restrictions tighten
As drought conditions worsen and new water restrictions take effect, Aurora is pushing residents to rethink their lawns. The city is even offering money to help.
Douglas County School District moves closer to mill levy override referral
Douglas County School District could ask voters to weigh in on a mill levy override in November.
See places in the Denver area & beyond where watering restrictions are in place
Multiple Front Range cities have some sort of watering restrictions in place. See the full list of places in the Denver area and Northern Colorado where there are mandates.
Firefighters train at Eisenhower Tunnel as Colorado dries up
There is a hidden team of emergency responders ready for action when drivers are traveling through the mountains.
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Nederland mayor's race comes down to 1 vote amid record high turnout
The race for mayor in Nederland this week came down to one vote. Incumbent Billy Giblin is leading in the race against the town's Mayor Pro Tem Nichole Sterling. But the razor thin margins could call for a recount, it also means every vote certainly counted.
Aurora offers help replacing lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives as watering restrictions ti
As drought conditions worsen and new water restrictions take effect, Aurora is pushing residents to rethink their lawns. The city is even offering money to help.
Deputies rescue campers who say they were stalked by mountain lion in backcountry
When two campers in the Colorado backcountry thought they were being stalked by a mountain lion last week, Clear Creek County deputies decided to mount a rescue themselves.
Suspect shot by Denver police after reportedly refusing to drop weapon dies
The person shot by a Denver police officer on Tuesday has died.
RTD settles wrongful termination lawsuit with former police chief Joel Fitzgerald
Newly obtained paperwork reveals the Regional Transportation District settled the lawsuit with former police chief Joel Fitzgerald for $10,000.
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Michigan holds off UConn to win 2026 NCAA men's basketball title
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Pioneers goalie Johnny Hicks helps lead team to Frozen Four
After shutting out Cornell in the semifinals, the University of Denver Pioneers' goalie Johnny Hicks made 26 saves against Western Michigan to knock out the defending national champs and send the Pioneers to Vegas.
Rockies lose, downtown businesses win Opening Day 2026
Sidewalks were packed, and streets were buzzing Friday, as thousands of fans flooded downtown Rockies Opening Day.
Disability hasn't stopped Rockies fan from attending games for three decades
Despite needing help with his motor skills and movement, it hasn't stopped Randy Milliken from loving his favorite team.
Looking to head downtown for the Rockies home opener? You have options
With only a few hours left until the big game -- the Colorado Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver -- CBS Colorado was keeping an eye on Ticketmaster for baseball fans who are looking to still purchase a ticket.
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NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
Dow surges more than 1,300 points as investors embrace Iran ceasefire
Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mayor's race in Nederland comes down to one vote
The race for mayor in Nederland this week came down to one vote. Incumbent Billy Giblin is leading in the race against the town's Mayor Pro Tem Nichole Sterling. But the razor thin margins could call for a recount, it also means every vote certainly counted.
EPA chief Lee Zeldin tells climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication"
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.
Lakewood special election early results show support for zoning changes repeal
Lakewood council members approved four separate ordinances last year that eliminated minimum parking requirements, limited the size of a home, and lifted restrictions on how many units could be in that home.
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
Trump announces "double sided ceasefire" with Iran, says Strait of Hormuz must reopen
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Online Brain Screening helps patients recognize symptoms, get help
About half a million people in Colorado are living with a brain injury and many of them don't know it.
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GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
Dow surges more than 1,300 points as investors embrace Iran ceasefire
Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
Average cost to raise a child now tops $300,000, study finds
Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
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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.
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.