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Investigators said the driver, the boy's mother, turned around to tell the boy to buckle up as she approached the intersection in which the collision occurred.
Some homeowners are worried those fireworks being set off in neighborhoods across Colorado will set fires in their yards. Police in Denver have confiscated about 6,000 pounds of fireworks in the past few days.
Several fireworks shows are taking off for the 4th of July, but they won't come with the big crowds we usually see.
Some parents are dismayed at the possibility that their children's' school may close. Aurora Public School's Board of Education voted to revoke the charter for Aurora Community School.
"Temporary closures can occur at any [Jefferson County Open Space] Park on busy weekends/holidays," county officials warned.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for pets, especially those without permanent homes. That's where foster families have really made a big difference.
Investigators have released surveillance pictures from the burglary of a gun store in Littleton as they offer a reward of up to $5,000. Thieves stole 51 firearms from the Triple J Armory Tuesday.
The officers were in uniform -- and they were smiling.
An agreement was reached before Saturday's Bandimere Speedway event between the venue and the Jefferson County Health Department.
Denver police confiscated about 6,000 pounds of illegal fireworks -- and arrested two people -- Thursday night.
It is illegal in Colorado to shoot fireworks that leave the ground.
Police have contacted a man with a big knife -- who was reportedly climbing balconies at an apartment complex near the University of Colorado-Boulder. He was reportedly wearing bunny ears.
"It's not a political statement, it's for our physical and mental health and our economy," county officials stated.
There are several cool celestial things happening this weekend.
The Dakota Ridge Eagles are looking to move to the next round of playoffs after a challenging season on and off the field. This season has been a sad one due to two deaths within the Dakota Ridge community. They are going into the quarterfinals as the no. 1 seed. Early in the season, Dakota Ridge's defensive coordinator Tierre Duran lost his wife after she passed away due to health issues. A couple of weeks later, the team would learn of another tragedy after a former Dakota Ridge football player, Walker Moench died in a tragic dirt bike accident. His brother, Trent, still plays for the team. The team is currently 10-1, as they hope to extend their season 11-1 after a playoff game against the 8th-ranked team, Ponderosa.
The Return to Nature Funeral Home co-owners appeared in El Paso County Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to corpse abuse charges.
There's a good trend happening in Arapahoe County with regards to crimes involving vehicle theft.
Daylight Saving Time is a very dangerous time for pedestrians simply because it gets dark much earlier and when it's dark motorists may have a hard time seeing pedestrians. The Colorado State Patrol says in 2023, more than 70% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in dark conditions.
Hundreds of passwords to election equipment were leaked days before the election and could have impacted about half of Colorado's counties.
Severe monsoon storms with heavy rain are moving across Colorado's Front Range. Downtown Denver was getting some of its heaviest rainfall of the year on Friday afternoon.
A group of supercar drivers was recently cited after deputies said they were using a highway in Colorado's high country as a racetrack.
Authorities in Northern Colorado say a dive team helped recover a wrecked vehicle that crashed into the Poudre River last weekend.
The records involve consulting work, paid for with $25,000 in public funds, and CBS Colorado learned that the report may have been destroyed.
What caused the fire that destroyed the historic bandstand at City Park in March remains a mystery even after the investigation.
Severe monsoon storms with heavy rain are moving across Colorado's Front Range. Downtown Denver was getting some of its heaviest rainfall of the year on Friday afternoon.
The Savannah Bananas are at Coors Field for a unique game showcasing not only baseball but entertainment, including stunts and dancing.
Jrayla Taylor pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence in the 2023 killing of Melanie Massay.
Dogs on the trails in Boulder are required to be on a leash due to a rise in bear activity.
Colorado's state treasurer claims that tariffs are hurting the craft beer and wine industry.
Wednesday's meeting was the third community meeting for the La Alma Lincoln Park community since the Denver Broncos' leadership announced their plans to build the new Broncos stadium in the former railyard.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The Denver Broncos CEO said he hopes to open the new stadium at Burnham Yard in time for the 2031 NFL season- just five years from now.
As the baseball world watched last weekend while women took the field in a female professional league for the first time in decades, teen baseball players across Colorado saw a future.
Colorado lacrosse champion Eliza Osburn's journey to the world stage started long before she ever put on a Team USA jersey.
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
The records involve consulting work, paid for with $25,000 in public funds, and CBS Colorado learned that the report may have been destroyed.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Advocates say the law was motivated in part by changes at the U.S. Department of Education.
Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
A Cargill employee said she and others are concerned about the future of contract negotiations, and many believe they are stuck in the middle between the company and the union.
For decades, free street parking has been part of the experience in Fort Collins' Old Town shopping district. However, street parking was being considered for a new paid model. But this week, city leaders decided to pump the brakes.
Surging AI investment is pushing up the cost of smartphones and other gadgets, according to analysts. Here's why.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Colorado's Supermax prison, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in southern Colorado before holding a private meeting with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Hispanic faith leaders.
An accident that sent two passengers tumbling from a chairlift at Vail was caused by components that were improperly installed when the lift was built nearly two decades ago, according to a state investigation.
For the first time, court photos show the inside of a Commerce City home where authorities found three children, 31 dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs living last fall.
