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Denver Film's Film on the Rocks 2026 season features classics, Oscar winner
This year's season of Film on the Rocks 2026 features classics, family favorites, and an Oscar winner! Tickets go on sale May 1.
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.
Bill: Penalties for murder with extreme indifference passes House by 1 vote
The Colorado House passed a bill by a single vote that changes the penalty for murder with extreme indifference.
Growing Colorado community breaks ground on major park
Lone Tree is building what will be its biggest park near Interstate 25 and RidgeGate Parkway. The city is over 10 times bigger today than it was 20 years ago, and more growth is on the way.
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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.
How Black Colorado businessmen changed voting rights across the nation
Local Black businessmen organized in 1865 after learning about the language proposed for a Colorado constitution. They changed history far beyond the territory.
Postage stamp unveiled to celebrate Colorado's 150 years as a state
The U.S. Postal Service issued a new stamp that celebrates Colorado's 150 years of statehood.
Planning to begin in Denver for American Indian Cultural Embassy
Denver will be the site of the United States' first-ever American Indian Cultural Embassy. Funding for the project was approved by Denver voters in November. The vision is for the embassy to welcome Native people back to Colorado.
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Firefighters making progress on containment of wildfire in southeast Colorado
Firefighters have made some headway in containing the Poitrey Fire burning in Las Animas County.
Northern Colorado residents encouraged to conserve water amid ongoing drought
The City of Fort Collins has declared a voluntary water shortage watch, requesting residents to take steps to conserve water.
Colorado health expert answers vaccine questions for World Immunization Week
Dr. Lindsey Fish with Denver Health joined CBS Colorado in the studio on Thursday to share information about how vaccines work, common questions and how to look out for misinformation.
Lawmaker raises concerns over results shared via patient portal rather than by a doctor
Patient portals like MyChart have dramatically changed health care, giving people immediate access to their medical records, bloodwork, and test results.
Colorado governor mentions mitigation credits to homeowners proactive with wildfire mitigation
State leaders joined firefighters to deliver the 2026 Wildfire Outlook and Preparedness Plan for Colorado Thursday.
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FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Immediate Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
Sports gambling bill aimed at preventing bets from leading to bankruptcies
Four years after placing his last bet, a Coloradan is on a mission to prevent others from placing their first bet.
Analysis: Dinner shooting brings reminders of past era of political violence
For historians, the 1960s and 1970s provide particularly eerie parallels to the present. Both eras were marked by bitter political divides and the unsettling feeling that America's social fabric was being ripped apart.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
Colorado Supreme Court hears lawsuit over gender-affirming care
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
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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.
State: assisted living center took 13 minutes to begin CPR on resident
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Moms decry state juvenile detention conditions amid civil rights lawsuit
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
Denver city attorney responds to DIA lawsuit, calls claims "upsetting"
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
Locksmith refunds 90-year-old he charged thousands for lock replacement
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
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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.
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.
Nuggets lose Game 6, eliminated in first round by Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Juvenile accused of CU Boulder swatting call charged in another incident
A juvenile is facing charges in connection with a rash of swatting calls aimed at universities and other sites in Pennsylvania.
Lawmaker says some news should come from doctors instead of patient portals
Patient portals like MyChart have dramatically changed the way patients receive health care, including test results.
Drought forces farmers to adapt as water becomes more scarce
Colorado's ongoing drought is putting growing pressure on one of the state's most important industries.
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Second Colorado customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
CBS Colorado reporter announces charity to support Boulder K9s
On Wednesday night, CBS Colorado Reporter Sarah Horbacewicz took the stage with K9 Yuri to announce the K9 Guardians on the Green charity golf tournament.
Colorado residents in mountain community forced to move to make way for new reservoir
Some families in one of Colorado's rural mountain communities are now facing an uncertain future as Aurora Water plans to create a reservoir where they live.
Denver Nuggets fans wear their pride during the playoffs
The Nuggets played game 6 on Thursday, and one fan got a special haircut to show support. A local barber shop says they are supporting local teams with unique designs.
Colorado student overcoming obstacles while working to develop humanitarian technology
Throughout the school year, CBS Colorado recognizes students who excel in STEM fields. Our latest winner, Nyjah Munn, is developing technology to help people with visual impairments.
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Nuggets lose Game 6, eliminated in first round by Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Justin Simmons announces retirement from NFL: "I'll always be a Denver Bronco"
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
NCAA March Madness tournaments could expand to 76 teams in 2027
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
UFC fighter enters the octagon for first-ever main event match
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
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GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
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Lawmaker says some news should come from doctors instead of patient portals
Patient portals like MyChart have dramatically changed the way patients receive health care, including test results.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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.
Bill: Penalties for murder with extreme indifference passes House by 1 vote
The Colorado House passed a bill by a single vote that changes the penalty for murder with extreme indifference.
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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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.
AdventHealth Littleton offering forensic nurse program for survivors of violence
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
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GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
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.
As BRT construction continues, East Colfax businesses can apply for grant
Small businesses along East Colfax Avenue may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 as construction continues on Denver's Bus Rapid Transit project.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
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Second customer comes forward after locksmith company charges thousands for replacement
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
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.