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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.
Boyd Lake State Park in Northern Colorado will close its boat ramps on Sunday for the rest of the season.
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.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
Harry Potter fans can now experience the wizarding world without leaving Colorado.
Police in Denver have announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting at a park on Easter, just one day after the first suspect was arrested.
Firefighting crews in Colorado are getting the upper hand on the Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle on Colorado's Western Slope.
There have been hundreds more bear sightings this year compared to last year, with a lot of bear activity happening even earlier in the season
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.
Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela left hundreds dead and thousands injured, and one Colorado business is turning their heartbreak into action.
Multiple homeowners and renters along Bear Creek in Kitteridge woke up to the sight of mud and destruction, following an overnight rainstorm that flooded parts of the town.
Dive teams were called to a reservoir in the western part of the state after a firefighting aircraft went down in the water.
Centennial based Arrow Electronics has had a hand in most of our every day tech over the last 100 years, but they're also working on cutting edge technology for people with physical impairments.
Guests who were evacuated from Water World on Saturday due to a reported bomb threat were allowed back into the park today to retrieve their belongings.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescued a man on Saturday who was seriously injured in a boating accident at Chatfield Reservoir.
In Westminster, crews are trying to find out what caused a fire at an apartment building that left all of its residents without a place to stay.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.
A family in Elbert County has filed a federal lawsuit against the small town of Elizabeth over its curfew law.
CBS Colorado has learned the owners of the Denver Post have fallen further behind on their rent payments at a building owned by the city of Denver, and the newspaper owners now owe the city nearly $3 million in back rent and penalties for non-payment.
A man who called himself a "Crypto Pastor" is accused of diverting $1.3 million from investors in his crypto scheme.
In his first comments on a CBS News Colorado investigation that found Denver International Airport executives paying between $15,000 and $19,000 to fly to a conference in Spain, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said, "I have not ever paid that much for an airplane ticket."
While the Cache la Poudre River may appear to be flowing normally in many areas, water managers say much of that water is carefully managed and supplemented to keep the river flowing through a dry year.
Longmont City Council voted to purchase the former YMCA, paving the way for a new recreation center to reopen.
SWAT teams in unincorporated Arapahoe County discovered an illegal marijuana grow operation on a 20-acre property last week.
The city of Boulder is warning people about buckling pavement.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A federal immigration judge fired by the Trump Administration is sharing the story of her dismissal and concerns about the court system.
A man is facing child abuse charges after he allegedly left his granddaughter locked inside a hot car in a parking lot.
While the Cache la Poudre River may appear to be flowing normally in many areas, water managers say much of that water is carefully managed and supplemented to keep the river flowing through a dry year.
The man, the person he believes he was switched with, and their families, are now suing over the alleged baby switch.
Longmont City Council voted to purchase the former YMCA, paving the way for a new recreation center to reopen.
Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Front Range Passenger Rail District is rallying support from the cities where the future rail line will operate.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
After spending the past year under construction, Cheyenne Frontier Days is preparing to officially open its new Morning Star American Indian Village.
A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
