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Police in Aurora are asking for the public's help in finding a murder suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last weekend.
Several different law enforcement agencies in the Denver metro area were involved in investigating a series of crimes on Friday that left one person injured and an interstate closed.
With the government shutdown, thousands of Coloradans could soon lose access to federal food assistance, and children make up nearly half of those affected, according to Gov. Polis' office.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts first launched the tour of Disney's The Lion King more than 20 years ago, and fans from around the region still make their way to the DCPA to see the show when it is in town.
The latest survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Colorado has lost more farmland than any other state in the country.
The Colorado Department of Corrections is acknowledging a serious flaw in one of its automated systems that allowed a repeat offender to remain free before he caused a deadly crash earlier this month.
Among the 600,000 Coloradans who receive SNAP benefits, about 50% are children. About 10% are seniors, and 15% are people with disabilities.
Along with candy, the family is handing out ramen, mac and cheese, cereal, and even brand-new hats, gloves, scarves, and ear warmers for kids.
Two people were killed in a deadly wrong-way crash in the northbound lanes of I-25 at 6th Avenue early Friday morning.
Aurora Public Schools is preparing to open its first dual language magnet school in 2026, a move leaders say has been years in the making and one rooted in Aurora's diverse community.
A historic building at 1840 Grant Street sits dilapidated on the east side of Denver's skyline. The 104-year-old Spanish Renaissance-style old Cathedral High School has been overrun by vandals, unhoused drug addicts and "urban explorers."
CDOT is urging drivers to be extra cautious on the roads in the next week with the tie change ahead and the rising risk of wildlife collisions.
State leaders are in crisis mode as the weekend approaches. The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits will be put on hold. That will result in 600,000 Coloradans -- half of them children -- being unable to buy food.
City leaders are taking action to try to help around 100,000 Denver families who could lose important benefits for food in two days. SNAP benefits are set to pause due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Tuesday's ballots will determine the direction of Denver Public Schools as four of seven seats on the board will be filled.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announced the 2026-2027 season this week.
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In Boulder's Central Park, city police reported more than 100 drug-related incidents over the past three years. A recent arrest put an officer in the hospital and the $100 bond for the suspect sparked debate.
Long lines were at Denver International Airport TSA security checkpoints on Thursday.
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An immigrant from India, Safder Iqbal, is still interested in profiting from his crimes.
At least 10 firefighters from the South Adams County Fire Department were not working Monday due to COVID-19 quarantines.
Shorty Rossi, who starred in the cable TV reality show "Pit Boss," told CBS4 on Thursday he was shocked and "blown away" to learn that his friend and legal advisor, Jennifer Emmi, had been jailed for solicitation for murder.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has told the city's Board of Ethics his out-of-town trip last Thanksgiving was "a mistake" but not a violation of the city ethics code.
Jennifer Emmi, a well known Colorado animal rights attorney and media personality, has been jailed in Jefferson County, charged with trying to hire a hit man to murder her husband's girlfriend.
The union and the Sheridan School District have reached an agreement to end the longest teachers strike in the state in 40 years.
At Denver's Park Hill Elementary School, a small group of fourth graders came up with a big idea to help cool down their school.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums. The governor released a report called Colorado's Roadmap to Reduce Homeowner's Insurance Premiums.
Colorado's ongoing drought is doing more than drying out soils and stressing landscapes. It's also changing what kinds of insects Coloradans are seeing this season.
After a firefight that lasted about 2 hours, firefighters contained the Ponds Fire on the western edge of Fort Collins.
Gov. Jared Polis' office is now involved in the ongoing strike between teachers and the Sheridan School District. It’s now the longest teacher strike in Colorado in 40 years.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums.
The search for missing Colorado hunter Kaden Sites entered its second week, and authorities have released some information about what they say is unlikely in his disappearance.
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.
Colorado's ongoing drought is changing when Colorado's insects are making their appearances this year.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums. The governor released a report called Colorado's Roadmap to Reduce Homeowner's Insurance Premiums.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
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.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
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.
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.
