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Debate continues in Colorado as bears get ready for winter amid drought
Severe drought conditions have reduced natural food sources for bears in parts of Colorado, contributing to a surge in bear activity.
Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Man faces charges of tampering with public water system on Berthoud Pass
A 65-year-old man is facing four felony counts for allegedly tampering with a water system on Berthoud Pass that delivers drinking water to some Front Range communities.
Racist words painted on Northern Colorado tree; community responds
A tree near a park in Wellington became the center of attention after racist and graphic graffiti were painted on it.
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Monsoon moisture will start to trickle back in for the Labor Day Weekend
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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.
Arrow Electronics developing cutting edge assistive technology
Colorado-based Arrow Electronics is one of the largest companies you've probably never heard of.
Boulder celebrates 40 years of farmer's markets, farmers look to future
Before the Boulder County Farmers Market became a destination for thousands of shoppers each week, it was just a handful of vendors gathering to sell locally grown products.
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Fort Collins birth center owner and certified professional midwife appear in court
The owner of a wellness and birth center and a certified professional midwife made their first appearance in court following their arrests this week.
Some fans hoping to see Garth Brooks perform surprise show experience medical issues
Some of the fans who lined up outside a Denver club hoping to see Garth Brooks perform there have experienced medical issues that are apparently due to heat.
Number of Colorado overdose deaths rising, to the concern of medical professionals
Lindsey Fish, a Colorado doctor and chief of Urgent Care at Denver Health, spoke about how to prevent opioid overdoses and how to treat substance use disorders.
Prosecutors seek tougher bond restrictions for Barry Morphew
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Bear breaks fence trying to get into trash cans in backyard
A big bear broke a gate trying to get into a yard where trash cans were stored.
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Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Neguse introduces bill inspired by wife's breast cancer diagnosis
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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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.
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.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver, to the surprise of no one
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Aurora teen takeover leads to damages at local businesses
Community leaders in Aurora are reflecting on what went right and what went wrong during recent youth basketball tournaments.
Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver after fans lined up in heat; some needed medical help
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Watch Coach Deion Sanders talk about Colorado Buffaloes Week 1 win over Georgia Tech
See highlights from big 14-13 win on the road to start the season for the Buffs football team, and watch some of Coach Prime's postgame comments.
Prosecutors seek tougher bond restrictions for Barry Morphew after alleged Denver hit-and-run
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast in Colorado's mountains
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Deion Sanders welcomes Buffs Week 1 challenge
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Denver Broncos Foundation helps launch student attendance program
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams owner Stan Kroenke
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Deion Sanders says subpoena in son Shilo's bankruptcy case not distraction
The legal wrangling comes with the clock ticking toward Colorado's season opener at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.
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American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
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Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
Leon Black defies House subpoena, sues committee over Epstein probe
Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
81% of Coloradans live in ozone polluted areas, advocates asking for change
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Rep. Pettersen wants to update Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Health officials confirm first West Nile Virus case in Weld County
On Monday, health officials confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus found in Weld County this year.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Denver businesses now legally have to compost and recycle
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
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Denver mayor on knife incident: "Over in a matter of seconds," office says
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver city attorney faces second ethics complaint, this time over airport legal work
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
Ethics complaint filed against Denver city attorney over hiring of former law firm
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Paying $800 an hour for four lawyers sends Denver legal bills soaring
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Company watching closely as Congress considers delay to federal hemp ban
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.