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Life jackets for the public to use if they didn't bring their own are available at many of Colorado's parks including Cherry Creek State Park.
Denver recorded an unusually high amount rainfall this month. There was so much rain that Denver is now in near-record territory for August.
One person died and three others were injured when two small planes collided at a municipal airport in Colorado.
A man drove a vehicle into two different homes and also tried to run a woman over with the car.
Colorado's annual burst of brilliant fall color may look a little different this year -- and ongoing drought conditions are largely to blame.
Police in Aurora chased the driver of an SUV and that vehicle smashed into another vehicle and rolled over.
A man is dead after a shooting on Saturday night involving an Aurora police officer. That's according to the Aurora Police Department.
Police in the northern Denver metro area are investigating what they believe to be a homicide after a woman was found dead inside a vehicle Friday morning.
PETA is offering to pay for the Colorado Buffaloes to switch from a live mascot to an animatronic Ralphie.
Friday evening, people met at the Colorado State Capitol to mark the 55th anniversary of the National Chicano Moratorium.
A Colorado man is sharing his story of hope and recovery after struggling with addiction in the hope that he can help others.
Whether it was picking up massive timber frames, dragging heavy chains, or pressing weight overhead, nothing was too heavy when it came to lifting for a cause at this year's Sunday Paper Classic in Aurora.
The FBI and Denver Police Department are thanking the public for help in capturing a fugitive wanted for a fatal shooting nearly two years ago.
A Pearl Street store is lined with black and gold, but its owners' team wasn't always for CU. Paula Johansen and Christopher Riley are Saints fans, raised in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina brought them to Colorado and gave new love to the colors.
A deputy and a suspect were both hospitalized after what was described as a barricade situation in Fremont County.
A tow truck driver says he is now facing repercussions after refusing to tow vehicles connected to an immigration enforcement operation in Eagle County last January. It's the same operation where federal agents are accused of leaving aces of spades in cars of detainees, a symbol associated with death threats during the Vietnam War.
Organizations and businesses in Adams County are giving TSA workers a boost during the partial government shutdown, making sure they're fed and have everything they need to get where they need to go.
A Colorado company hosted a prayer breakfast in honor of a servicemember who was killed in the war with Iran. Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Kentucky was assigned to Ft. Carson before his deployment to the Middle East.
President Trump's Administration claims Jefferson County Schools are in violation of Title IX by allowing transgender students to access female bathrooms and overnight accommodations and allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. The district says those allegations are erroneous.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
A manhunt for a wanted fugitive named Omid Mohammad has been focusing on a townhome complex in Centennial, and residents say they are concerned.
Daniel Flesner was arrested more than a week ago for invasion of privacy for sexual gratification and tampering with physical evidence.
A judge in Douglas County has dismissed a first-degree murder charge against a Sedalia man who shot and killed his son in July 2017.
This Sunday, 60 Minutes will focus part of its program this Sunday on Denver resident Mark Obmascik. He wrote a new book about "The Forgotten Battle" of World War II.
A former Denver Fire Department lieutenant has been arrested for invasion of privacy for sexual gratification and tampering with physical evidence after investigators say he planted a hidden camera in the room of a female firefighter.
A Colorado State Patrol trooper suffered minor injuries when he was knocked down by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday.
One of Colorado's most vulnerable communities spent its Saturday morning preparing for possible wildfires this summer.
Police say an officer fatally shot a suspect after a standoff at a home in the northwest Denver metro area.
Colorado is no stranger to dry weather, but drought is something that can quietly build over time and impact everything from farms to wildfire risk.
Hundreds of pieces of pottery outside a house in the Denver metro area need to disappear in a little over two weeks, or the owners will be arrested.
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Multiple farmer's markets will open in Denver over the weekend.
Denver County Court says 200 people showed up at the city and county building on Friday because of a text scam.
Hundreds of pieces of pottery outside a house near Pecos and US-36 need to disappear in just over two weeks, or the owners will be arrested. It’s the culmination in a long dispute between Adams County and small business, A House of Pots.
After helping resolve more than 750 low-level warrants since 2021, Jefferson County's Fresh Start program isn't slowing down. Outreach efforts are expanding with targeted text messages aimed at helping more people resolve outstanding cases before they lead to arrests and jail bookings.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 19 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Denver is one of five finalists to host the Democratic National Convention, having last hosted it in 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the nomination at Mile High Stadium.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
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.