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State Patrol says in-cab cameras help to curb distracted truck driving
Distracted driving doesn't just pose a risk for passenger vehicles. It's also a major concern in the trucking industry.
Immigrant rights groups demand changes to how vulnerable people are released from ICE detainment
Immigrant advocacy groups in Colorado are demanding changes to release procedures at the Aurora ICE Processing Center after an elderly man with dementia was reported missing for hours following his release from detention.
Congress looks to help fund new control tower at growing airport
As Weld County and Northern Colorado continue to grow, leaders at the Greeley-Weld County Airport are preparing for an expansion they say will position the facility as a major transportation and economic hub for the region.
Girl given more than 30 vials of antivenom after getting bitten by snake
A 2-year-old girl was bitten twice by a rattlesnake near Bennett and airlifted to Children's Hospital Colorado.
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Colorado gets a quiet Sunday before thunderstorms return Monday and Tuesday
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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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Red Rocks Elementary School in Morrison: See the First Alert Weather Visit
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie visited Red Rocks Elementary School in Morrison.
DAM celebrates "Repose," newest addition to its permanent collection
The Denver Art Museum is celebrating the newest addition to its permanent collection.
Yoga on the Rocks is back for its 14th season at Red Rocks Amphiteatre
Yoga classes will be held at the famous Colorado amphitheatre every Saturday morning through the end of August.
Colorado's storm threat shifts northeast Saturday before a drier Sunday arrives
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Powderhorn ski area set to auction off parts of 54-year-old chairlift
Starting Monday, you have a chance to own a piece of history from a Colorado ski area.
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White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
Treasury Dept. is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Jill Biden says husband "was slowing down" but wasn't in cognitive decline
Jill Biden said she never saw signs her husband, former President Joe Biden, was in cognitive decline, in an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning" airing May 31.
What Jill Biden said about her husband's debate performance then — and now
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine or treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Colorado man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward
A Colorado man in need of a kidney was saved by a movie fan. Now he's working to help others find donors through cinema.
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Colorado regulators to crack down on contaminated marijuana products
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
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.
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Air Force Academy Graduation
In his commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 28, 2026, Vice President JD Vance said he was confident in the class of 2026.
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.
Two Colorado smoke shops shut down for selling restricted products to minors
A smoke shop in Denver and another in Fort Collins were both ordered to cease operations this month by city and state regulators.
100-year prison sentence for undocumented immigrant who fled toward U.S.-Mexico border after Colorado verdict
A 42-year-old man who cut off his ankle monitor and left Colorado hours before he was scheduled to be sentenced for sexual assault received last week the prison term he had tried to avoid.
Fire destroys log cabin in Colorado mountains
A log cabin known to locals in the Aspen community as Grant's Cabin burned to the ground Saturday after catching fire.
Supporters of Evergreen-inspired social media bill vow to keep fighting
Less than a year after the shooting at Evergreen High School, supporters of a bill aimed at preventing future tragedies gathered to react to a veto of the measure by Gov. Jared Polis.
Ranchers help create and pass cattle rustling bill to protect against theft
In Colorado, our state's most valuable single goods export is beef. That means ranching is a big part of our economy, but when an animal goes missing the process of reporting that info used to be a little outdated. Until recently.
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2 smoke shops shut down for selling restricted products to minors
A smoke shop in Denver and another in Fort Collins were both ordered to cease operations this month by city and state regulators.
Colorado gets a quiet Sunday before thunderstorms return Monday and Tuesday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Gov. Polis vetoes Evergreen-inspired social media bill; sponsor vows to bring it back
Less than a year after the shooting at Evergreen High School, supporters of a bill aimed at preventing future tragedies gathered to react to a veto of the measure by Gov. Jared Polis.
Law makes access to ignition interlock devices behind the wheel more widespread in Colorado
A new Colorado law aims to close the gap on how long it takes for people to install ignition interlock devices after being convicted of a DUI.
Group brings together women veterans and some currently serving in the military
A group called Women Who Served Colorado is bringing veterans together and building community.
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Broncos reach formal agreement to purchase Burnham Yard
The Broncos have finalized the formal agreement to purchase land in Denver for their new stadium. The team says the closing on the purchase of Burnham Yard is expected in the fall.
Denver Summit FC delays opening of Centennial Stadium
Denver Summit FC will play their next two home games at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
Avalanche get swept by Golden Knights
After a season filled with promise and a march through two rounds of the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche got swept in the Western Conference final.
Meet the 2026 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
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Trump suggests canceling all musical performances at the Great American State Fair
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
Trump administration appears to downplay impact of green card policy changes
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Hegseth tones down warnings about China in visit to region
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ's case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
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Boebert aims to make sure Trump "keeps his promises" regarding Epstein files
The efforts by Rep. Lauren Boebert to expose the Epstein files has put her in President Trump's crosshairs.
Boebert doesn't think Peters should get payout from federal government
Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican who represents Colorado's 4th Congressional District, doesn't agree that Tina Peters should get a payout from the federal government.
Trump suggests canceling all musical performances at the Great American State Fair
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ's case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
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Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Nurses throw surprise graduation for Mines senior diagnosed with cancer
A Colorado School of Mines senior recently diagnosed with leukemia graduated in the halls of his oncology ward in a surprise ceremony put together by his care team.
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Broncos reach formal agreement to purchase Burnham Yard
The Broncos have finalized the formal agreement to purchase land in Denver for their new stadium. The team says the closing on the purchase of Burnham Yard is expected in the fall.
Littleton considers development proposal supported by Peyton Manning
A proposal in Littleton could bring in a new restaurant, event space, a turf field for the community and connections to trails.
Congress looks to help fund new control tower at growing airport
As Weld County and Northern Colorado continue to grow, leaders at the Greeley-Weld County Airport are preparing for an expansion they say will position the facility as a major transportation and economic hub for the region.
As Civic Center Park construction continues, big festivals are finding new homes
The sound of construction is replacing the sound of music from concert speakers at Civic Center Park this summer as the city renovates the historic venue.
State cybersecurity office announces mass layoffs following audits
The Colorado office responsible for overseeing the state's cybersecurity and digital infrastructure announced sweeping layoffs and a major restructuring effort following years of blistering state audits that exposed serious security deficiencies.
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Aurora fire lieutenant's demotion stands after road incident targeting police officer
An Aurora fire lieutenant will remain demoted after he and a fellow firefighter ran an Aurora police sergeant off the road with a fire truck last year.
Secret report alleges DPD commander created "bullying, abusive work environment"
A confidential investigative report commissioned by the City of Denver alleges a high-ranking Denver police division chief was "severely abusive."
Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
Changes to federal registration system aim to prevent fraud in trucking industry
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale rejects Colorado Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit plan
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.