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A man in western Colorado was charged with more than 80 counts of cruelty to animals last week after reports of dead horses led to an investigation.
There's some encouraging news this week when it comes to drought conditions across Colorado.
Heavy rains and flooding in southwest Colorado over the last six days caused flooding along creeks, rivers, and roadways, prompting evacuations in Vallecito. Officials in La Plata County say those residents can now return home.
The Clear Creek County sheriff joined the Idaho Springs police chief to provide an update on the double fatal crash in Clear Creek Canyon that happened while authorities were pursuing a suspect.
A crash in the northbound lanes of I-25 north of Denver caused major traffic delays on Thursday morning.
Sterling Ranch's first school broke ground Wednesday. While it previously sparked debate by some community members concerned about its ideological framework, it's now the traffic plan for the new school that has some neighbors up in arms.
For the first time since the fire that burned down the main shopping area in Nederland, residents in need have access to a laundromat.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says someone burglarized three homes in a single neighborhood in Parker.
A K-9 is fighting for life at a veterinary hospital after getting stabbed multiple times while on duty.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Clear Creek Canyon. A man trying to get away from deputies crashed into another car and the impact killed an innocent driver.
Colorado leaders have requested that the Supreme Court refuse a case over water rights in the South Platte River.
A student was arrested for allegedly making threats against a high school in the Denver metro area following the shooting at Evergreen High School.
The Invisible Disabilities symbol is a small icon that can be voluntarily added to a person's ID to signify they live with a disability that isn't immediately visible such as PTSD or multiple sclerosis.
The hobbits are making an unexpected journey back to Colorado for Fan Expo Denver 2026!
Pumpkin Harvest Fest is two full days of fall fun that really puts you in the spirit of the season.
The Women's Walk Across America moved through Denver today.
Joe Ruch is tracking daily storm chances across Colorado.
The global discount supermarket chain Aldi recently announced plans to expand into the Colorado market, opening 50 stores within the next two years. According to Denver's Permitting and Licensing Center, the grocery chain has applied for permits at two locations in the city.
A man has died after falling into the water on Friday afternoon while he was paddleboarding in Cherry Creek Reservoir. That's located in the southeastern part of the Denver metro area in Cherry Creek State Park.
A teen who participates in Colorado's annual dragon boat festival is giving back in a new way. The high school sophomore is dedicating his Eagle Scout project to help the festival's longevity.
Authorities in Kansas say they've reached a plea deal with a man accused of illegally voting in both Kansas and Colorado in the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections.
Denver Sheriff Department deputies have been notified they are facing potential disciplinary action for their conduct in the case of Michael Marshall, a Denver jail inmate who died in 2015.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is rejecting calls for an independent investigation of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment breath testing protocol.
A former lab worker at the Colorado Department of Health is blowing the whistle, telling CBS4 his signature was repeatedly forged so the State of Colorado could rush hundreds of DUI breath testing machines into service.
An Islamic Center in south Denver is asking a court to decide whether it can be allowed to build a mosque after being blocked by a neighborhood business park's association.
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver celebrated the opening of a new location at the Clayton Early Learning Center campus.
Historically, developers have dedicated land or funding for future public schools. Now the district will need to meet certain conditions and timelines, or the land may be used for other purposes.
Severe drought conditions have reduced natural food sources for bears in parts of Colorado, contributing to a surge in bear activity.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
A 65-year-old man is facing four felony counts for allegedly tampering with a water system on Berthoud Pass that delivers drinking water to some Front Range communities.
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The City of Denver commits $50 million to clean up Sloans Lake after storm runoff collected at the bottom of the lake.
City Park Bandstand philanthropists donate money to rebuild the Denver landmark after it was destroyed in a fire.
Police in Boulder have issued a scam alert after victims turned over hundreds of thousands in gold bars.
Denver International Airport is welcoming more passengers over the Labor Day holiday weekend as more people head through TSA security checkpoints.
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
The legal wrangling comes with the clock ticking toward Colorado's season opener at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
On Monday, health officials confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus found in Weld County this year.
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
