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Illegal campfire citations highlight fire danger
Body camera video of deputies confronting people about illegal fires in Colorado's high country is now going viral.
Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners
A Fort Collins woman says she was forced to pay nearly $900 in utility debt she did not personally incur after discovering two previous owners, since 2015, failed to pay their bills.
Former school security guard arrested, accused of sex crimes against children
A former school security guard in Jefferson County is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
Wildfire smoke will bring hazy skies and poor air quality
Several rounds of wildfire smoke will move across Colorado this week, bringing hazy skies, reduced visibility and periods of poor air quality.
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Rare night severe storms possible along with more smoke
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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Colorado author shares straightforward tools for improving men's mental health
Joe Conrad, author and creator of "Man Therapy," joined CBS Colorado in the studio on Tuesday to share tools to help men deal with real-life challenges.
Overnight storms could bring large, damaging hail to the Denver area
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Douglas County proposes new restrictions on low-powered scooters, off-road vehicles
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says too many of these vehicles are being ridden by young, inexperienced riders in public spaces. These are also illegally being ridden in parks, trails, and private property.
Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement with prosecutors
A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation changed her plea to guilty in court on Tuesday to four charges, as part of an agreement in which prosecutors dropped 100 other counts she was facing.
Severe weather threatens the Denver area and Eastern Colorado Tuesday afternoon
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"We're still here": A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples
The one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit will crisscross the state, featuring the work of Native youth.
The Wonder View Tower reopens in Colorado after renovation
The claim that one could see six states from the top of the tower - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico - was published by Ripley's Believe it or Not in 1933.
Leadville was going the way of the ghost towns, until Ken Chlouber's big idea
Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.
Exhibit celebrates Thornton's 70th anniversary, traces its roots
Seventy years ago, a housing developer looked at an empty stretch of land north of Denver and saw the future. What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story.
This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But not the worst, some say.
In Breckenridge, the winter of 1980 to 1981 still stands as the benchmark for some of the worst skiing the town has ever seen.
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State officials announce emergency rule to prevent spread of parasitic screwworm into Colorado
The New World Screwworm was recently found in Texas and New Mexico. Now, state officials have announced an emergency rule to prevent the spread of the flesh-eating parasite into Colorado.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder
Mishika Bhatia recently graduated high school and well into the research for a treatment for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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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.
Man who sued Parker police detective awarded $24 million
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
Denver judge jails police critic for doxing officer's home address
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
Denver sidewalk replacement program's unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
State officials say division of youth services to see massive changes
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
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Aurora Fest
Aurora Fest highlights the music, food and cultures of Aurora's international community.
Farming in Colorado's vast Uncompahgre Valley
Farmers across Colorado are caught in the midst of a lot of challenges in 2026, including in the vast Uncompahgre Valley on the Western Slope.
Very large hail possible as severe storms threaten Front Range, Eastern Plains
Colorado's biggest severe weather threat on Tuesday is hail as parts of the Front Range and Eastern Plains are under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather.
Former FirstBank customers face adjustment challenges after PNC conversion
Thousands of former FirstBank customers across Colorado and Arizona are continuing to adjust after their accounts officially converted to PNC Bank this week.
Rural police agencies visit Northern Colorado for school shooting response training
Dozens of law enforcement officers from across Colorado gathered near the Wyoming border this week to train for one of the most challenging situations they could face: an active shooter inside a school.
Evacuations underway for residents near fire burning south of Rifle, Colorado
A brush and structure fire prompted officials to begin evacuations in an area south of Rifle, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon.
Breckenridge launches first Wildflower Week with free hikes, concerts and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
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Wildflower Week festival in Colorado mountain community includes free hikes, concerts, and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
Colorado man targeted by car thieves helps police bust crime ring
A Colorado man says his truck was targeted by thieves while he was out of state. He allowed police to track his vehicle, which led them to suspects in a theft ring targeting parking lots, businesses, and homes.
Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement with prosecutors
A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation changed her plea to guilty in court on Tuesday to four charges, as part of an agreement in which prosecutors dropped 100 other counts she was facing.
Former customers of Colorado based FirstBank face adjustment challenges after PNC conversion
Thousands of former FirstBank customers across Colorado and Arizona are continuing to adjust after their accounts officially converted to PNC Bank this week, with some customers still reporting problems.
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Rodeo Dunes, nation's hottest new golf course, is in remote Colorado locale
CBS Colorado's Eric Christensen never thought his golf addiction would take him to Roggen, Colorado. But last month he made the trek to a semi-ghost town that's the home of Rodeo Dunes.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon, as a wild card
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Assistant coach of Colorado Eagles named head coach for Professional Women's Hockey League team
Assistant Coach of the Colorado Eagles, Kim Weiss, is headed to Las Vegas after accepting a head coach position for a new Professional Women's Hockey League team.
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Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Gen. Chris Donahue had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.
Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal court allows ICE to expand expedited deportations nationwide
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Robotic pet program brings joy to dementia patients at UCHealth
A pilot program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is using robotic animals to bring joy and connection to patients with dementia.
Dude Dad surprises Northern Colorado families at UCHealth NICU
A popular brand creator personally knows what the NICU experience is like, so he stopped by to offer families support.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
University of Colorado plans purchase of high-rise in Denver's Central Business District
Changes are coming to the University of Colorado Denver after the school plans to purchase a high-rise in the Central Business District, creating opportunities to expand students' career and research experiences.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
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CSP fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law requires critical question be asked on scene of certain crashes
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
Colorado "Birthday Rule" creates coverage confusion for new parents
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Recording reveals concerns over illegal activity in state's pot industry
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Man freed by Polis vows to prove he deserves second chance
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.