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The Colorado Department of Corrections says a series of mistakes delayed a parole hold and revocation hearing for a man later suspected in Tuesday's chase involving law enforcement and head-on crash, which resulted in the death of an innocent person.
One hundred fifty years ago, children in Denver learned to churn butter, weave, and care for farm animals. Today's students can step back into that lifestyle through the park's programs.
The Carousel of Happiness is operating again after a devastating fire claimed businesses in Nederland's shopping center.
A young moose found itself in trouble Thursday morning when it became trapped in the bowl of a Colorado skate park.
It's an innovation Castle Rock Police say will be game changing for the safety of their community -- drones as first responders.
While an investigation into a devastating fire in the Colorado mountain town of Nederland is continuing, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office says so far there's no sign of arson.
Colorado rescue teams had to conduct a swift water rescue on Wednesday night when a driver left the highway and fell over 300 feet into the river below.
The baby gorilla at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a name thanks to a fundraising naming contest.
A deputy with the Denver Sheriff Department has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including felony menacing and child abuse.
A man in western Colorado was charged with more than 80 counts of cruelty to animals last week after reports of dead horses led to an investigation.
There's some encouraging news this week when it comes to drought conditions across Colorado.
Heavy rains and flooding in southwest Colorado over the last six days caused flooding along creeks, rivers, and roadways, prompting evacuations in Vallecito. Officials in La Plata County say those residents can now return home.
The Clear Creek County sheriff joined the Idaho Springs police chief to provide an update on the double fatal crash in Clear Creek Canyon that happened while authorities were pursuing a suspect.
A crash in the northbound lanes of I-25 north of Denver caused major traffic delays on Thursday morning.
Sterling Ranch's first school broke ground Wednesday. While it previously sparked debate by some community members concerned about its ideological framework, it's now the traffic plan for the new school that has some neighbors up in arms.
Highway 85 was closed at 136th Avenue in Brighton due to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Since January, drivers traveling between Longmont and Boulder on Highway 119 have received nearly 10,000 tickets for speeding through the work zone.
Highway 85 was closed north of the Denver metro area due to a serious crash early Wednesday morning.
Former Littleton Public Schools aide Kiara Jones was set to be sentenced on Wednesday.
Fort Collins police stopped a motorcycle going 86 mph in 66 mph zone.
A woman who witnessed a crime and gave officers her personal information says one of the officers used the information to contact her for a possible date.
The employment office says about 15% of unemployment claims haven't yet been paid, mainly due to common errors made by claimants.
A CBS4 investigation has found Aurora police officers twice walked away from arresting a 47-year-old man who was terrorizing residents of an apartment complex.
When the father of a CU Boulder student learned his daughter's locked bike was stolen from campus last weekend, he turned into an amateur detective and his quick thinking led to the recovery of his daughter's bike, and the arrest of the man who was selling it.
Any neighborhood with a Home Owners Association, or HOA, would not have to follow the proposed changes, and any neighborhood still under the city's old zoning code would also be exempt.
On Friday, 97% of union workers at Denver Processing, a beef and pork plant, voted to authorize a strike.
Right now, Douglas County School District has the lowest starting salary for teachers of any school district in the Denver metro area.
The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
An invasive worm species is causing problems in the state, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture is asking residents to help eradicate it.
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The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
An invasive worm species is causing problems in the state, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture is asking residents to help eradicate it.
Teachers in one Colorado school district may soon have a new avenue to advocate for the terms of their employment.
On Friday, 97% of union workers at Denver Processing, a beef and pork plant, voted to authorize a strike.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
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.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
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.
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.
An Aurora restaurant paid a fine after an investigation found a teen employee was allowed to load a trash compactor — a federally prohibited hazardous task for a minor — and some employees worked longer than federal law allows.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
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.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
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.
