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According to investigators, the officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on Tuesday just after 5 p.m.
A skier died after a collision with a tree on Aspen Mountain.
Police in Aurora investigated a deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex on Christmas Eve.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
The overpass spans Interstate 25 near the Greenland exit south of Castle Rock. More than 100,000 cars travel through the area every day, and now animals can safely cross as well.
This time of year, Interstate 70 through the mountains is usually slick, snowy, and packed with travelers heading to ski resorts. But on Christmas Eve, the road to the high country was sunny, dry, and noticeably quieter.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Denver beat a heat record on Wednesday, reaching 71 degrees, breaking the previous record of 70 degrees set in 1955.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
According to investigators, the crash happened about 7:15 a.m. on Monday in the westbound lanes of I-70 just east of the Sheridan Boulevard exit.
Investigators in Colorado are searching for four masked burglary suspects accused of stealing more than $120,000 in trucks and tools from the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Tuesday night.
Breckenridge is among the most popular mountain destinations, along with Frisco, Silverthorne, Evergreen, and Georgetown. Drivers can take I-70 to each of the mountain towns.
According to fire investigators, several homes were evacuated "out of an abundance of caution" during the fire.
Health officials in Colorado are warning travelers of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport.
Police in Denver have arrested a juvenile suspect after a teen was shot and killed at a recreation center on Thursday night.
Part of a pre-fabricated home that was being hauled in southwestern Colorado fell off the trailer Friday morning and was blocking both lanes of Highway 62.
Commerce City police arrested Joel Govea in connection with the deadly crash on Highway 85.
F is for Flamingo in this edition of A to Z at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance with Alex Lehnert.
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The 200-page proposal would allow five unrelated adults to live together, and would allow homeless shelters and community correctional facilities - or halfway houses - to be in some residential neighborhoods.
Because of the tech update, only regular unemployment claimants are currently able to access their online accounts.
Making immigration a priority on day one of his administration, the inauguration of President Joseph Biden has given a morale boost to some women who have taken sanctuary in Colorado.
A 24-year-old Coloradan turned himself in on Monday for multiple charges, including assaulting a federal officer and destruction of government property.
Denver police arrested the wrong woman out of her hospital bed and took her to jail for a crime she didn't commit -- all because police went to the wrong hospital.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and the political analysts say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within their own ranks.
Time is running out for states to come to some kind of consensus for rules under the Colorado River Compact.
After a wet week across Colorado, many communities are finally seeing some relief from persistent dry conditions.
Blue Mesa Reservoir in west-central Colorado is making changes to its boat ramp access and marina operations as water levels continue to drop.
Blue Mesa Reservoir in west-central Colorado is making changes to its boat ramp access and marina operations as water levels continue to drop.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
Aurora Fashion Week is kicking off with a mission that goes beyond fashion, bringing the community together while raising money for local businesses and nonprofits.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Time is running out for states to come to some kind of consensus for rules under the Colorado River Compact.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and the political analysts say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within their own ranks.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
A new report says it will take 93 years to solve the Denver metro area's affordable housing deficit. Modular technology could help speed up the process.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
Bret Saunders from KBCO radio is out of job.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
A locksmith who investigators believe has been targeting older adults in the Denver metro area is now facing theft charges.
An internal Denver International Airport memo obtained by CBS Colorado appears to corroborate key details of a closed-door meeting that city officials have been publicly disputing.
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
