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Colorado voters are deciding Tuesday whether theirs will become the second state, after Oregon, to create a legalized system for the use of psychedelic mushrooms.
As Colorado has emerged as a center of the nationwide housing crisis, voters are considering whether to take high rents and mortgages into their own hands with a sweeping ballot measure that would direct an estimated $300 million a year to affordable housing projects by rewriting the state's tax law.
Colorado's Democratic secretary of state, Jena Griswold, who has tangled with a local official charged with allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment, is seeking a second term against Republican Pam Anderson, a former county clerk, in the race to become the state's top elections official.
In his campaign for a second term as Colorado's governor, Democrat Jared Polis has had to fend off attacks by GOP challenger Heidi Ganahl on his pandemic record, surging crime and the fentanyl crisis -- topics that dominated clashes between the two in multiple forums and debates leading up to Tuesday's midterm election.
RTD is offering free rides on Tuesday to encourage people to drop off their ballot or cast their vote for Election Day.
An officer was injured when a stolen vehicle investigation turned into a shootout with a suspect at a gas station in Lafayette.
The announcement came after a lengthy delay in revealing the winning numbers.
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
The closure of Seasons Midwifery and Birth Center comes even as state health department numbers show a steady increase in women choosing to have children in those settings versus a traditional hospital.
A magistrate judge Monday ordered two boys, 12, and 14, held for the deaths of a mother and 10-year-old girl in a fire early on Halloween morning.
Denver is seeing low early voting numbers, with only about 35% turnout so far. For context, the 2018 midterm saw a total turnout of about 64%, according to county data.
Five families and their loved ones from all across Colorado got together at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science over the weekend; they celebrated their stories of triumph and resilience in each of their journeys as part of National Adoption Month.
A day before election day, ballots are already flooding into Colorado election centers. Election judges across Colorado are prepping those ballots to be counted. But if you're at home panicking because you didn't fill out your ballot or never registered, it's not too late!
Two officers are facing charges after a Platteville police vehicle with a woman being held in the back seat was struck by a train.
Denver International Airport announced Monday its search for new Transportation Security Officers.
The City and County of Denver is activating the Cold Weather Shelter Plan on Tuesday afternoon due to expected temperatures below freezing overnight.
An investigation found that four Denver strip clubs misclassified entertainers to violate minimum wage laws, and they were ordered to pay back the money they owe their employees. Now, the clubs are appealing the judge's decision.
A shelter-in-place order issued early Tuesday morning in the south Denver metro area has been lifted. Authorities said they were looking for two potential suspects in the area, and made an arrest after a 30 minute search.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says it is taking steps to end a contract with the provider of an emergency notification system called CodeRed after trouble with the system, blamed by the company that runs it on a "targeted attack by an organized cybercriminal group."
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
As Colorado remembers those lost in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, a new 9/11 memorial was unveiled at the headquarters of the Colorado Army and Air National Guard.
Xcel employees, friends, family, and customers are taking part in the utility's Day of Service, helping nonprofits across the state.
In Denver, a memorial now stands Friday for the United Airlines workers killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says he opposes an effort by the Trump administration to revoke temporary protected status from Salvadorans.
APD says a woman accused of stealing an older victim's necklace in a grocery store parking lot may be connected to other so-called "blessing scams," a type of jewelry theft investigators say has surfaced about a dozen times in the city over the past year.
The Roosevelt Rough Riders faced off against the Windsor Wizards on Friday night, winning 34-7. The night also served a special purpose, honoring those who serve in the military.
Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks fundamentally changed our world. As Colorado remembers that day, a new 9/11 memorial was unveiled at the Colorado Army and Air National Guard headquarters.
A Colorado State Patrol Trooper intentionally hit a wrong-way driver head on in an effort to protect other drivers on the road. He spoke with CBS Colorado, saying he is proud of the decision he made to stop the threat in its tracks.
The Aurora Police Department is warning the public about a scam often targeting older and non-English speakers. APD says a woman accused of stealing an older victim's necklace in a grocery store parking lot may be connected to other so-called "blessing scams," a type of jewelry theft investigators say has surfaced about a dozen times in the city over the past year.
The Aurora Police Department is warning the public about a scam often targeting older and non-English speakers.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The Broncos are highlighting their stadium's new food and drink options for their upcoming 2026 season.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
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."
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
