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Mandatory evacuations lifted for Cougar Run Fire burning near Carter Lake
Mandatory evacuations ordered early Wednesday morning in Colorado for the Cougar Run Fire burning near Carter Lake in Larimer County were lifted by 10:30 a.m.
Goat Trail Fire in Boulder County 100% contained, evacuations lifted
The Goat Trail Fire burned in Boulder County early Wednesday morning.
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.
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.
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White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz or "Hell will reign down"
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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DPS initiative allows students to decide school lunch menus
Denver Public Schools is allowing some students to decide what they get for a school lunch. The district has launched student Food and Health Councils at several schools.
Woman explains why she has fostered children in Colorado
Liz spoke about how she gives back to the community. She and her husband have a biological child and four foster children.
American Furniture Warehouse helps out family in Colorado with recently adopted kids
Tammy went shopping with her boys at American Furniture Warehouse. She and her husband have been expanding their family.
Denver's Mayor joins CBS Colorado and Raise the Future for A Day for Wednesday's Child
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about why organizations like Raise the Future and fundraising efforts for A Day for Wednesday's Child are so important to both current and future generations in the Mile High City.
Meet Colorado kids whose lives have been changed through permanency
A Day for Wednesday's Child celebrates the families that are created through permanency out of foster care.
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Find out how Raise the Future helps connect kids to caring adults
On A Day for Wednesday's Child Mariana Pino, VP of Colorado Programs with Raise the Future, talked about why Raise the Future’s services for children are so important.
Raise the Future board member Tiana Kennedy describes her experiences being a foster parent
As a preview of A Day for Wednesday's Child, Tiana Kennedy spoke with CBS Colorado's Mekialaya White about Raise the Future's efforts to help children in Colorado who are in foster care.
Colorado Heart Gallery featuring youth eligible for adoption for 20 years
Raise the Future coordinates the Colorado Heart Gallery in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services.
Former Wednesday's Child brothers add adoption to their story
Josiah and Julian were featured on Wednesday's Child and found their permanent parent.
Former Wednesday Child finds success, searches for closure
Kevin Tydlaska-Dziedzic was a Wednesday's Child when he was 10, and had a hard path to become who he is today.
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Colorado bill aims to reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
Colorado children in juvenile detention for longer than legal, lawsuit alleges
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
Transgender youth sports will be on Colorado's statewide ballot in November
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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Denver has spent over a year, over $100K investigating top police commander
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
Colorado family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
Colorado cop "actively road raging" faces criminal charges
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
Youth hockey coach facing child abuse charge after colliding with player
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
Pastor ordered to repay family more than $300,000 for construction project
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
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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.