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A group of Colorado wildland firefighters who have been fighting one of the worst wildfires in California's history are on their way back home.
A crash that killed a Kansas man on Wednesday also seriously injured a 27-year-old woman from Breckenridge.
The cold front that swept across Colorado on Wednesday will keep temperatures at or below normal through the start of the weekend. Then intense heat will quickly return.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife sent out a warning this week to residents in Niwot about a mountain lion.
Rep. Doug Lamborn says he's taking steps to keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs.
New data out from the FBI is showing a record number of hate crimes reported to Colorado law enforcement in 2020.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office revealed its criminal investigation into alleged incidents at Chatfield Senior High School revolve around "allegations of sexual misconduct."
Elijah McClain's mother has been waiting and fighting for answers since her son died days after an encounter with police on Aug. 24, 2019.
The news of a 32-count indictment came as a bit of a surprise for Piper Rundell.
Adams 14 School District has been working to get students back in the classroom since mid-summer when they began seeing a huge decline in those planning to return.
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa's attorney filed a motion this week raising concerns about his competency to stand trial.
Douglas County Commissioners voted on Wednesday to distance themselves from the Tri-County Health Department after this week's face mask mandate for everyone in schools and childcare settings regardless of vaccination status.
Law enforcement has been writing tickets for vehicles going faster and faster in recent years.
A scheduled roundup of wild horses in northwest Colorado was postponed Wednesday morning due to rain.
With an increase in construction job opportunities and some people rethinking their careers, the Colorado Homebuilding Academy is hoping to be an on-ramp into the industry.
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City leaders took a step forward on Tuesday despite concerns of some citizens.
The Aurora Police Department has cracked down on shoplifters. While it's not a violent crime, stings have helped them identify suspects wanted for more serious offenses.
Colorado communities are thinking about the presence of coyotes after an incident in Colorado Springs that left a 4-year-old girl hospitalized on Thanksgiving Day.
A teenager is a work-based learner at one of the Boys and Girls Clubs, and she is learning lessons and soaking up experience.
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
So far this month, there have been 22 days of warmer-than-normal temperatures, and more days will be added to that total as the year ends.
A Colorado district attorney's office announced that a 30-year-old man who is suspected of lighting a series of fires is formally being charged with 16 arson charges.
The fourth day of Kwanzaa, known as Ujamaa, centers on cooperative economics. It's a principle organizers say fits East Colfax Avenue, a corridor shaped by resilience and the push for revitalization.
Police in Elizabeth are asking residents for help after multiple reports came in about teenagers allegedly damaging garage doors.
Jokic left Monday night's game against the Miami Heat with a knee injury before the end of the first half at the Kaseya Center when Jokic made accidental contact with teammate Spencer Jones.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said there will be an increased police presence, especially in certain corridors of the city, like 16th Street. RTD will be offering free rides in an effort to reduce drunk driving incidents.
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Denver International Airport plans to increase how much energy it uses by 100% in the next two decades. However, airport CEO Phil Washington says demand would outpace supply, so for a second time this year the airport is looking into clean energy options.
The fourth day of Kwanzaa, known as Ujamaa, centers on cooperative economics. It's a principle organizers say fits East Colfax Avenue, a corridor shaped by resilience and the push for revitalization.
Jokic left Monday night's game against the Miami Heat with a knee injury before the end of the first half at the Kaseya Center when Jokic made accidental contact with teammate Spencer Jones.
Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic left Monday night's game against the Miami Heat with a knee injury.
In a game with high stakes for the Denver Broncos on Sunday, things should be a little easier now that they are learning they won't face the Chargers franchise quarterback.
While the Colorado Avalanche continue their run at the top of the NHL standings, the foundation for their historic success is being manufactured miles away from the bright lights of Ball Arena.
There is still some work to be done in getting the contract signed, but all 15 members of CU's Board of Regents approved the contract.
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, Red Rocks was the best-attended amphitheatre in the U.S., and the second-highest attended music venue in the U.S. after Madison Square Garden in New York.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Denver International Airport plans to increase how much energy it uses by 100% in the next two decades. However, airport CEO Phil Washington says demand would outpace supply, so for a second time this year the airport is looking into clean energy options.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, Red Rocks was the best-attended amphitheatre in the U.S., and the second-highest attended music venue in the U.S. after Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
