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Colorado's colleges and universities are worried about big drops in enrollment and big cuts in funding as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Hundreds of people rallied at the state Capitol on Friday, demanding a full reopening of Colorado as the state transitions from stay-at-home to safer-at-home. The protest was peaceful as the demonstrators say the closures hurt their family and businesses.
As Colorado's stay-at-home order gradually transitions into safer-at-home, business in downtown Loveland is taking a small step toward returning to normalcy. The downtown area is dominated by small businesses like art galleries, breweries, salons and restaurants.
The blaze, dubbed the McClave Bridge Fire, is burning east of John Martin Reservoir State Park but creeping toward it.
Gov. Jared Polis signed several executive orders on Thursday night related to the coronavirus pandemic in Colorado.
One of the organizations primarily focused on lending a helping hand to the sizeable metro area homeless population now needs a helping hand itself. Or several sets of helping hands, to be more accurate.
In Douglas County, the Outlets at Castle Rock reopened on Friday. The stores have been closed since last month when Gov. Jared Polis put the stay-at-home order into effect in Colorado.
Starting on May 6, everyone over the age of 3 will be required to wear masks in Denver due to the coronavirus pandemic. The requirement extends to anyone who is outside their home and cannot maintain a safe distance from people or is in a business.
One of the National MS Society's largest fundraising walks is going virtual, allowing one patient to "walk" in space.
The policy director for the ACLU of Colorado says new rules being adopted by some local governments in the state that require face masks should be handled carefully.
The law to open up sports betting took effect Friday, but professional sports leagues, as well as casinos where people place bets have been shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. So what can those wanting to wager a little do?
The Colorado Symphony Association is postponing concerts through the end of the month.
This year's Greeley Stampede has been canceled but that's not stopping some of the events from happening. The organization is working toward keeping two traditions alive- the fireworks and rodeo.
A wildfire prompted pre-evacuation warnings in Routt County.
The Colorado DMV will open more offices. Appointments are required.
Two homes caught fire in Highlands Ranch in Douglas County. Firefighters said another home could go up in flames, too.
One person was seriously injured in a stabbing on a trail in Boulder, and authorities in the Colorado city say they have identified the suspect.
A Colorado teenager told deputies he was shot in the face after trying to ask for permission to take photos at the property, according to authorities.
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One suspect was arrested and one female victim, a hostage, was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at a Broomfield apartment complex on Thursday morning.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash east of Boulder that injured a pedestrian.
Mike Chavez of Grand Junction is still amazed at his good timing. "It was quite the ordeal. One second ahead and the cab is crushed. One second behind, I would've hit boulders head-on."
Saturday was the last chance to enjoy a drink at a popular, award-winning brewery in Denver. The owners say the cost to keep it open is becoming too much.
Two new wildfires have broken out in Utah, this time next to the border with Colorado. Another fire sparked in Redrock Canyon, northeast of Grand Junction.
A new kind of library is coming to Thornton, Colorado, combining traditional library resources with outdoor recreation and environmental education.
Joe Ruch breaks down the fire weather forecast.
A group of about 40 children with special needs and their families spent the day at Chatfield Reservoir learning to fish thanks to the nonprofit C.A.S.T. for Kids.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash east of Boulder that injured a pedestrian on Saturday afternoon.
Mike Chavez of Grand Junction is still amazed at his good timing. Chavez drove into a rockslide Tuesday in western Colorado - near Calamity Mesa, as luck would have it - and walked away.
The Brighton Fire Rescue District says a grassland fire broke out Saturday after a vehicle crashed on 120th Avenue, northeast of the Denver International Airport.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and the political analysts say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within their own ranks.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
A new report says it will take 93 years to solve the Denver metro area's affordable housing deficit. Modular technology could help speed up the process.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
Bret Saunders from KBCO radio is out of job.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
A locksmith who investigators believe has been targeting older adults in the Denver metro area is now facing theft charges.
An internal Denver International Airport memo obtained by CBS Colorado appears to corroborate key details of a closed-door meeting that city officials have been publicly disputing.
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
