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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said that it will review the case of prolific journalist Hunter S. Thompson's death more than 20 years after local investigators ruled his death a suicide, at the request of his widow.
A bright pink van is hitting the road across the Denver metro area, offering women a fast and convenient way to get screened for breast cancer.
A 17-year-old in Colorado was sentenced to 35 years in prison for shooting and killing a man just a couple of years older than him in Aurora last year. Prosecutors called the shooting "outrageous, unjustified and devastating."
The Denver Pavilions, a longtime anchor of 16th Street, is set for a major transformation after the Denver Downtown Development Authority announced its planned purchase of the property. City leaders and board members say the acquisition marks the start of a "renaissance" for downtown.
The city of Boulder is expanding its targeted cattle grazing program as part of a wildfire protection plan, officials say, aiming to reduce flammable vegetation and slow potential wildfire spread.
The next stop for Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive is in Eaton on Wednesday.
Some parents in Colorado's Brighton community are feeling frustrated after they say there was a lack of communication from school administration after bullets were found on the school campus.
CDOT says there are too many pedestrians getting killed on Colorado roadways. As the number of pedestrian deaths climbs at an alarming rate, the survivor of one crash is urging drivers to pay more attention.
In a new federal court document filed on Monday, the team of attorneys for detained immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, and herself an immigrant fighting deportation, asked a judge to grant her immediate release.
A group of people in the southern part of Loveland on Tuesday protested the city's decision to dismantle an overnight shelter.
Gold Hill is a small mountain community in Boulder County where everyone is closely knit. Cell service can be spotty but now there's unreliable landline service.
The office of Colorado's Attorney General has asked a judge in Weld County to be involved in the latest case with suspect Ephriam Debisa.
Congress has until midnight Tuesday to pass a federal funding bill or the government will shut down. Colorado has 54,300 federal workers.
The Fort Collins Rescue Mission broke ground on a brand new shelter in Fort Collins on Friday. It will be the region's largest resource for people who are homeless.
Pearl Market in Denver went straight to the mayor for help after it was delayed permitting for its mural in the city.
Several hundred people were still without power in some of Colorado's foothills communities after strong winds and high fire danger over the weekend.
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The City of Walsenburg is still under a disaster declaration and boil advisory two days after a major water main break. On Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced it will be opening up public showers to help residents.
Workers at JBS Meat Processing Plant in Greeley hit the picket lines as they begin a strike on Monday.
It's possible to stay in budget with snacks to celebrate March Madness by following a few simple steps.
"The rate of the number of cases is decreasing. There's still more cases, but the rate of increase has decreased, and the rate of discharge is increasing," explained Dr. Richard Zane, UCHealth's Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Emergency Medicine. "So, that's great news."
The only qualifications for becoming a 'Citizen Scientist' are being over 18 and owning a smartphone.
Christy Sports stores are collecting used ski goggles to pass along to doctors and nurses who are lacking personal protective equipment, or PPE.
With stay at home orders in place, there are few car accidents and few of the common mishaps that would typically bring patients to the emergency rooms. Doctors say the drop is also fueled by a fear of coming to an emergency room and contracting coronavirus.
Colorado doctors and hospitals say they still only have enough supplies to test a fraction of those who should be tested.
Firefighters in the Denver metro area rushed to a vehicle fire and possible hazmat situation on Santa Fe near Belleview early Monday morning.
Even with a little fresh snow, wildfire risk remains top of mind in Colorado's mountain communities after an exceptionally dry winter. Some neighborhoods are practicing evacuation drills to prepare.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating after a car struck the second story of a church in Security-Widefield on Saturday night.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
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Financial experts say that people struggling to balance their budget could use AI technology to help stay on track.
Aurora City Council to discuss possible changes to public comment during meetings.
A vehicle fire and possible hazmat situation shut down all directions of Santa Fe near Belleview during the Monday morning commute.
Joe Ruch is tracking storms across Colorado
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.
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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.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
After a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Colorado have spoken out in strong opposition to acts of political violence.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
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.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
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.
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.
