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State Sen. Faith Winter died on Wednesday in a multi-car crash on Interstate 25, according to Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Senate Democrats.
One Colorado family is incredibly thankful for a paired kidney exchange program.
A Greeley police officer shot and killed a person who ignored commands during a traffic stop, according to the Weld County Sheriff's Office.
The Denver Press Club is the oldest press club in America. It was founded in 1867 to support journalism and journalists in Colorado.
National Adoption Day is celebrated in many of Colorado's judicial districts in November, with judges and magistrates across Colorado finalizing the adoptions of dozens of foster children into permanent, loving families.
A state law requiring cities to allow accessory dwelling units on properties with single-family homes went into effect back in June, and a Denver Housing Authority program that helps Denverites build ADUs is already seeing an influx in interest.
The woman has not yet been identified, but Greeley police say a 19-year-old man was driving over 100 mph while drunk when he ran a red light, then allegedly collided with a Subaru Impreza, driven by the woman.
One of the largest cities in Colorado is asking restaurants to move to a model where customers have to request water, instead of giving it to them by default. It's not a law, just a request, but it could help save water and money.
Nine people who got sick from exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide in a home were taken to the hospital.
With millions of people travelling by road for Thanksgiving, AAA is urging people to check their car batteries and tires. Many auto shops check these for free. Here are some tips for arriving at gatherings safely and on time.
A combat veteran was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for threatening a Denver judge who was overseeing several of his other previous criminal cases.
As inflation continues to impact Colorado residents, one grocery company is growing its reach in Northern Colorado, and customers were taking advantage of the savings ahead of Thanksgiving.
Colorado drivers are getting a break at the pump as millions prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Gas stations in parts of Denver and Aurora dropped regular unleaded to as low as $1.85. People are lining up to take advantage.
For the second year, LoDo will host its Dashing Thru LoDo Fun Run to kick off Small Business Saturday.
At any given time there are about 300 children in foster care in Colorado who are eligible for adoption.
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Denver police are investigating an early morning crash that sent a car into a fence, stop sign and finally a home.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted on Monday night to pass a moratorium to halt construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony.
In a 5-2 decision the state supreme court has ruled children's hospital Colorado must continue treatments for transgender youth.
Copper thefts are on the rise in the Denver metro area as a new law signed by Gov. Polis aims to curb crime.
Of the more than 200 deaths in the 66 nursing homes in the state, more than 90 of them occurred at the 15 facilities that had been previously cited for not having a proper infection control plan in place, according to a CBS4 analysis of state data.
Man who died of acute alcohol poisoning has death reclassified to COVID-19 by Colorado Department of Health and Environment, despite initial ruling by the coroner.
For Scott Romme and his Windsor-based construction company, this spring and summer looked promising.
The Denver City Council has postponed making any decision on re-appointments to the board of Denver Health. This comes after a CBS4 investigation revealed that the hospital executives received large bonuses at the same time they asked frontline workers to take cuts during the coronavirus pandemic.
While many Coloradans are still waiting to get their stimulus checks from the IRS, CBS4 has found some dead people have been given that stimulus money in error.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash east of Boulder that injured a pedestrian.
Mike Chavez of Grand Junction is still amazed at his good timing. "It was quite the ordeal. One second ahead and the cab is crushed. One second behind, I would've hit boulders head-on."
Saturday was the last chance to enjoy a drink at a popular, award-winning brewery in Denver. The owners say the cost to keep it open is becoming too much.
Two new wildfires have broken out in Utah, this time next to the border with Colorado. Another fire sparked in Redrock Canyon, northeast of Grand Junction.
A new kind of library is coming to Thornton, Colorado, combining traditional library resources with outdoor recreation and environmental education.
Joe Ruch breaks down the fire weather forecast.
A group of about 40 children with special needs and their families spent the day at Chatfield Reservoir learning to fish thanks to the nonprofit C.A.S.T. for Kids.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash east of Boulder that injured a pedestrian on Saturday afternoon.
Mike Chavez of Grand Junction is still amazed at his good timing. Chavez drove into a rockslide Tuesday in western Colorado - near Calamity Mesa, as luck would have it - and walked away.
The Brighton Fire Rescue District says a grassland fire broke out Saturday after a vehicle crashed on 120th Avenue, northeast of the Denver International Airport.
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.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
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.
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.
