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Former homicide investigator with the Denver Police Department, Tom Haney Jr., who was also brought in to assist on the JonBenét murder case, died suddenly on Aug. 19 while playing golf with friends.
Vista Peak Preparatory High School's Bisonette Dance Team is the only program in Colorado that specializes in majorette-style dance, a form rooted in historically Black colleges and universities.
Paul Gesi, a Northglenn police officer, died by suicide earlier this month after a long battle with PTSD.
After months of frustration and uncertainty, residents are finally getting answers about a series of recurring power outages.
A Castle Rock father and husband is in ICE custody waiting on his immigration hearing.
Police at the University of Colorado Boulder said Monday night there is no threat after a swatting incident resulted in a disruption on campus that lasted for more than three hours.
The Northern Colorado town of Firestone no longer has a provider of drinking water to its growing town beyond 2028.
State lawmakers passed four bills raising taxes on Colorado businesses as a special legislative session stretched into a fifth day.
Pandemic Donuts, started in 2022, quickly grew in popularity for its colorful, decorated donuts. Owners Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton said the decision to close is bittersweet.
A line of caution tape was surrounding an area of the patio at Carmella's at Pearl Market in Denver's Northfield neighborhood after a hit-and-run crash. A line of caution tape was surrounding an area of the patio at Carmella's at Pearl Market.
Gregory Stapleton was convicted by a jury on Monday of three charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. He stabbed 36-year-old Richard Ford to death on Sept. 8, 2020 after a fight over cutting in line at a sock giveaway at St. Elizabeth's Church.
Investigators don't even know exactly how many bodies were removed since some of the bodies are from people who died over 15 years ago, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
According to investigators, South Adams County Fire Department crews responded to the collision at the intersection of Highway 2 and 88th Avenue just before 11 p.m. Sunday.
A Colorado woman has been arrested and faces charges in connection with a wrong-way crash on Interstate 25 in Greenwood Village that sent two people to the hospital.
Police in Loveland have a new tool that they say is helping them track down criminals. This past weekend, they said they used the drone to catch a motorcyclist who was hiding from officers.
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Fire crews responded to a small vegetation fire near Horsetooth Reservoir on Friday morning.
Thousands of people in Northern Colorado were without power on Friday morning a day ahead of the planned power shutoffs.
A school bus driver was arrested in Lakewood and now faces a felony charge of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
A skier died at Breckenridge Ski Resort after a crash in the Lake Chutes area on a double black diamond.
As many as 74 former firefighters from the West Metro Fire District are part of a class action lawsuit claiming the department mishandled roughly $1.8 million in a retiree health account.
The International Church of Cannabis in Denver was the subject of a conviction for violating the Colorado Clean Indoor Act.
A Castle Rock man who says he mistook his wife for an intruder and shot her in the stomach calls what happened "a big accident."
Statistics from Colorado State Patrol show a 112% increase in just one year for citations issued for drivers who used both pot and alcohol.
A Jefferson County District Court Judge ruled a temporary restraining order obtained by the Jeffco sheriff and county attorney, preventing CBS4 from posting a news story, amounted to "unconstitutional prior restraint."
Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled neighborhoods across Denver this weekend, from downtown to Westwood, drawing thousands of attendees. Events also provided a key economic boost for local vendors.
The City of Aurora is hoping to replace the aging Peoria Street Bridge over Sand Creek to improve traffic flow and address safety concerns, but some residents are concerned about the project's impact on the surrounding area.
A month-long search after a Colorado airman's vehicle and dog were stolen while he was on deployment came to a tragic end on Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
One person died in a house fire on Sunday morning in the southwest Denver metro area.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled neighborhoods across Denver this weekend, from downtown to Westwood, drawing thousands of attendees despite concerns among some immigrant communities about changing policies and enforcement. Heavy traffic into downtown reflected the scale of festivities across the metro area, where events also provided a key economic boost for local vendors.
A man is in the hospital after Denver police say officers shot a suspect in an earlier shooting multiple times near 16th Street and California Street.
Joe Ruch is tracking the possibility of snow in Denver
On Saturday, the YMCA of Metro Denver partnered with DeVita to offer free health screenings for those in need.
Joe Ruch is tracking the lack of precipitation across Colorado
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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 18 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.
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
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."
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.