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Officer Nathan Meier was never arrested or charged with DUI despite his blood alcohol level being more than five times the legal limit and an admission of drinking back in 2019. In his new position, Meier will be earning a salary of $110,399, an increase of $10,000 from his previous position as an officer.
"I burned it," said the 34-year-old suspect, who owns a dentistry practice in Aurora.
With 200 flights at Denver International Airport affected by the nationwide grounding of flights on Wednesday, passengers were attempting to find a way around the trouble.
While many people do it, not everyone is ticketed for it, which is part of the reason why some Denver City Council members are moving to decriminalize it.
The 10-story building is being worked on right now in the RiNo District north of the Rockies Stadium.
Meet Bodhi, the newest member of the team at the Denver District Attorney's Office.
"This is very unusual. This is really almost unprecedented in U.S. aviation history," said aviation professor Jeff Price at MSU Denver.
More than 30 horses are receiving care and training at the rescue as they wait for their forever home. Many were surrendered by their owners who were unable to pay for medical care or the soaring costs of feed.
Human trafficking involves the use of force to obtain some type of labor, sometimes sexually.
A judge on Wednesday denied an attempt to punish authorities after the media obtained documents showing detailed allegations about the suspect in the Colorado gay nightclub shooting previously plotting to be "the next mass killer" in an old case that was sealed at the time.
Denver police have taken a 23-year-old security guard into custody for investigation of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder for an early morning shooting outside a bar off East Colfax.
The industry trade show moved to Denver in 2018 after Utah lawmakers successfully asked President Donald Trump to downsize the two monuments, which had been designated by President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton, respectively.
Investigators responded to a complaint of animal cruelty and say they discovered several horses and a llama extremely malnourished.
Six people, including three juveniles, have been arrested after a shooting near Greeley West High School.
Departures resumed in the morning at Denver International Airport and around the country after widespread delays caused by a safety system failure.
A small brush fire on Tuesday afternoon in Douglas County was contained about 2 hours after it started.
For the past 26 years, hundreds of people have gathered in Denver for the annual Donor Dash. The 5K run/walk is dedicated to honoring, celebrating and recognizing those whose lives have been impacted by organ and tissue donation.
Gov. Jared Polis wants Coloradans' opinions about a proposed new pedestrian bridge outside the Colorado State Capitol.
Alex Shebar explained that the food experience has expanded drastically at Cheyenne Frontier Days. It includes, burgers, popcorn, cotton candy, plus a pistachio and chocolate strawberry cup.
Former Denver Broncos wide receiver says the addition of a couple of running backs should help with the Denver Broncos run game, which should make things easier for Bo Nix.
The Colorado State Patrol is looking for witnesses in a crash near Longmont that left one person dead on Monday.
Girls & Science continues at CSU Spur with STEM focused 2nd Saturday event.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
Three people have been arrested in connection with a homicide in Fort Collins last weekend.
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Longmont activated its newest traffic signal on Tuesday as part of a city mobility improvement project.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear. Cassano had an opportunity to meet her favorite team through the Make-A-Wish foundation.
An Evergreen sushi restaurant is back in business thanks to the local community's help. It's located next door to a medical clinic, which was the scene of a shooting last month.
Colorado lawmakers are abandoning efforts to decriminalize prostitution in the state. There's not enough support for the bill, which will likely be delayed indefinitely.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, but a court challenge is likely.
Congressman Evans shared Secretary Wright's sentiments about calling on state and federal lawmakers to roll back regulations, which they say would lower consumer prices and increase production.
Michael and Jill White testified in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement to ask every driver involved in a serious or fatal crash to take a voluntary alcohol test.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Health officials in Colorado have identified four additional cases of measles in connection with the recent outbreak at Broomfield High School or Broomfield Heights Middle School and have expanded the list of locations for possible exposure.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
Workers at the largest meat supplier in the world will strike at its Greeley plant, according to the workers' union, which said 99% of workers at the plant approved the strike over "poverty-level" wages.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
After a sharp drop in early trading, stocks recovered part of those losses as oil prices fell back below $100.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
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.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
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.
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."
