Crime calls up 2,900% at hotel converted to homeless shelter in Denver
The former DoubleTree hotel at 4040 Quebec Street was converted to a shelter for the homeless in December 2023.
The former DoubleTree hotel at 4040 Quebec Street was converted to a shelter for the homeless in December 2023.
Some families of people killed in the Boulder grocery store shooting say this week, they've received more money that was donated to them three years ago, and they're questioning plans for handing more out to a resource center that provides acupuncture and massages to people impacted by the shooting.
Years after receiving promotions and a pay increase, some Department of Corrections employees are now being told a mistake was made. Not only are they now having their pay reduced, but they say the state is demanding they repay that money; nearly $8,000 each.
Saying constant crime, homelessness, and drugs are pushing businesses to the brink of closing, merchants along Denver's South Broadway corridor have begun the process of establishing a business improvement district.
The four-page report, obtained by CBS News Colorado, suggests Nuggets superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray should not have been placed on the last vehicle in the procession, larger barricades were needed for crowd control, and barricades were taken down too quickly.
This month marks three years since the Boulder grocery store shooting where 10 people were killed. Now a nonprofit that raised millions of dollars for victims is once again under the microscope for how those donations were distributed.
Some Coloradans opposed to removing caps on pain and suffering damages are speaking out following a story showing why some attorneys feel the removal is necessary to ensure people who suffer life-altering injuries receive the money they deserve.
A police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who said she was incapable of giving consent and then texted her the next day. The two met on Hinge and now Colorado lawmakers will vote on a bill that could regulate dating apps.
A man who lost his leg while working at a fracking site in northern Colorado, Steve Straughen, won $30 million in federal court this month, but his attorney says he'll only receive about half of that, because of state laws that put caps on jury awards.
A Gila monster that bit its owner in Lakewood on Feb. 12, leading to the man's death, was returned to Colorado this week and sent to a lab in Greeley on Thursday for testing on the reptile's venom.
Dysfunction continues in Colorado's Medicaid system, sources tell CBS News Colorado, with tens of thousands of people unable to pay for the health care they need to survive.
More than a year after the City of Denver rolled out a new system billing residents for their trash service, internal city emails and data show at least 2,164 properties have not been billed at all, leading to as much as $545,000 in uncollected revenue.
A Northern Colorado lawyer who has achieved prominence for winning millions of dollars for clients has accepted a public censure by the Colorado Supreme Court for her treatment of another attorney who admitted to running naked at a concert in Mexico.
An air quality test in Superior shows safe quantities of lead, but an air quality expert at Metropolitan State University of Denver says air quality standards are set over a 3-month period and that this study only lasted seven hours.
The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed that a 34-year-old man died after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters.
An Amber Alert was issued Saturday for three children taken by their mother, who the Colorado Bureau of Investigation describes as their "non-custodian parent" Police say they're concerned for the safety of the children.
Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver's communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents.
Plans are being made to fix a deadly road irregularity on I-225 in Aurora. Last month, city leaders urged the Colorado Department of Transportation for repairs after another young person was killed in a crash.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped, and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
"The Landing," a facility operated by The Matthews House, will soon begin renovations before opening up to house dozens of people between the ages of 15 and 20 years old.
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Plans are being made to fix a deadly road irregularity on I-225 in Aurora. Last month, city leaders urged CDOT for repairs after another young person was killed in a crash.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
The Nuggets are getting ready for their first game of the Western Conference Semifinals this weekend, and there's now one more way Denver fans can get excited.
Coach Michael Malone said he's worried about how Denver will score against Minnesota's stellar defense.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Former Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. Harris played nine seasons with the Broncos and made the Pro Bowl four times with the team.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver's communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped, and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Two bills making their way through the legislature in the final days would change what kind of liquor grocery stores are allowed to sell and how much you pay for it.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
For more than 20 years, Denver Health has hosted its annual drive-through baby shower, collecting newborn baby gear for families.
Jackson is a patient ambassador for Children's Hospital Colorado. He and his mother are now advocating for research that could save his life.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Getting an injured patient to a hospital as soon as possible is always a priority for medics, but in many rural Colorado mountain communities that trip can take longer than what's ideal.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Two bills making their way through the legislature in the final days would change what kind of liquor grocery stores are allowed to sell and how much you pay for it.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Blue Agave Grill opened its doors in 2016 and then the pandemic hit. The restaurant thought it would have a record-breaking year after the pandemic, but then construction on the 16th Street Mall began in the spring of 2022.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.