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That funding will be designated for the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, which it says is facing a shortfall of $50 million a year for the next decade.
The Denver City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products last year, but voters needed to weigh in. Supporters argued it would make it harder for kids to buy vapes, but critics argued they would still buy them, and the city would lose tax revenue.
The man prosecutors believe is responsible for the Boulder deadly terror attack on Pearl Street in June appeared in Boulder County District Court on Wednesday.
Voters approved a sales tax increase to help improve safety and keep up with growing demand for the South Adams County Fire Department.
Residents of Eagle County in Colorado's high country approved a ballot measure in Tuesday's election that will double the county's lodging tax to help support child care, public safety and advertising for local tourism.
One of the two propositions Coloradans voted on Tuesday, MM, dealt with whether the state would raise taxes on households making over $300,000 to fund the Healthy Meals for All program.
One of the two propositions Coloradans voted on Tuesday, LL, dealt with whether the state would spend $12.4 million in tax revenue raised by a previous proposition on the Healthy Meals for All program.
Douglas County voters cast their ballots in Tuesday's election in Colorado. Eight candidates were running for four open spots on the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE-1, and while the votes were still being counted, the early returns showed progressive candidates in the lead.
All union-backed candidates were leading in the Denver Board of Education elections. Only one of three incumbents seeking re-election, Xochitl Gaytán, was leading.
Voters in Denver on Tuesday are deciding the fate of a $950 million bond that could change the landscape of the city.
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver celebrated the completion of its latest affordable home community in Aurora to house 20 families.
Scientists say cloud seeding can boost snowpack by up to 12% during storms that already form naturally, a small change that can add up for the Colorado River.
A Colorado woman only received treatment for perimenopause after consultation with a second doctor. Initially, her symptoms were brushed off as stress.
As thousands of people in Colorado face uncertainty with SNAP benefits, some food pantries are already running low on food.
Measure 300 proposes raising the amount of affordable housing that must come with new developments, and Measure 301 proposes possible higher fees for those developers.
CBS Colorado's Lauren Whitney spoke with Tina Gallegos from the Denver Public Library for Book Talk.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
Medical Aesthetic Expert Angel Martinez encouraged people to attend the Aug. 2 event at the Grizzly Rose.
The event happens on Aug. 1 in Denver at National Western Center.
Country concerts, carnival rides, and, of course, a rodeo are just some of the activities that the Adams County Fair has for everyone this weekend. Festivities with the lamb showmanship show kicked off Wednesday morning at the Adams County Fairgrounds.
Washington D.C.'s mayor has named a long-time department veteran as the city's next police chief, and CBS4 has learned that Denver Police Chief Robert White had applied for the job and was a finalist.
A national home improvement chain with locations in Colorado has settled a $14 million class action lawsuit over claims it was acting unethically in the sale of formaldehyde treated flooring.
Denver's once-thriving underground music scene continues to survive two months after tragedy in California forced some under-the-radar venues in Denver into the public eye.
Commerce City has agreed to pay a former police officer $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit he filed after he was terminated for filing a Colorado Open Records Act Request.
Jake Koltun, 22, died at Breckenridge on his last run of the day. Things were only about to get worse for his mother as she connected with Heritage Cremation Provider.
The Colorado Rockies found support from some unlikely fans, who helped them glean a positive at the end of a tough season.
The bulls-eye for heavier rainfall and potential flooding is locked into southern Colorado and portions of the eastern plains, where a Flood Watch remains in effect until early Thursday morning.
CPW has given out $1 million in grants to local Colorado communities to help reduce conflicts with bears.
City officials say the change could generate more than $1 million in additional revenue.
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant had a big game on Sunday night in Denver, and he was also involved in one of the most controversial sequences of the NFL season so far.
The Colorado Rockies found support from some unlikely fans, who helped them glean a positive at the end of a tough season.
CPW has given out $1 million in grants to local Colorado communities to help reduce conflicts with bears.
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Supporters of Amendment 82 say the State of Colorado and local governments have been passing laws limiting the use of natural gas for years, but the final straw was the Public Utilities Commission's new Clean Heat Plan.
The move to college can be tough for parents and students alike. A language barrier can make it even harder. That's why Nuvia Mendoza wanted to chart an easier path for freshmen arriving at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant had a big game on Sunday night in Denver, and he was also involved in one of the most controversial sequences of the NFL season so far.
Bob Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks. He led them to the 1958 championship over the mighty Boston Celtics, the Hawks' lone title.
CU coach Deion Sanders says he removed three players from the Buffaloes roster after what he called conduct that was detrimental to the team.
Hours before Sunday's Broncos game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Denver, Broncos edge rusher Que Robinson "just woke up feeling good."
Long before game time, Denver Broncos fans were kicking off the home opener in style.
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in the major climate change lawsuit between two energy companies and the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
Supporters of Amendment 82 say the state and local governments have been passing laws limiting the use of natural gas for years, but the final straw was the Public Utilities Commission's new Clean Heat Plan.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Colorado voters will be voting on several ballot measures this year regarding criminal justice reforms, including Proposition 132.
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announced $170 million in grants to rural hospitals, clinics and EMS providers.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
A drug that can be bought at gas stations across the country is making national headlines after the deaths of two college students. One of them was a teenager from Colorado.
As one of Aurora's fastest-growing areas continues to expand, residents of The Aurora Highlands and nearby rural communities will soon have a new option for emergency and medical care closer to home.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
This winter, Denverites will see another fleet of autonomous vehicles on the road.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Allison Harmon entered the Jefferson County coroner's race in May with enthusiasm, promoting her experience as a nurse and her knowledge of the work performed by a coroner's office.
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
