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Every high school graduation is special but few are as unique as the one that took place Friday at Copper Mountain. It was commencement, Colorado ski country style.
Many protesters in Denver who are protesting say the raw emotions on display at the protests is about much more than the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other racially-charged cases.
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The second day of daytime protests in downtown Denver started peacefully, before the situation escalated and police used tear gas to break up out-of-control crowds.
Denver police used pepper spray Friday night to try and disperse protesters outside the department's headquarters.
Thirteen people were arrested in Denver during Thursday night's protests over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
"I thought if we get enough people, she's going to stop, but she didn't stop. She sped up into us," the protestor said. "As soon as she sped up into me, I jumped up, because I remembered that if you're about to get hit by a car, you should roll on the hood. I couldn't get to the side because there were people on my side, so I just jumped up, and I ended up on top of the car."
Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda said his experience navigating a department through the fatal shooting of Decynthia Clements in 2018 enlightened him on how to lead a city though tragedy.
From the state Capitol in downtown Denver, protesters headed to the City and County Building chanting, "Black lives matter! Black lives matter!" in a large, organized rally that happened one day after protests turned violent.
After hours of Denver protests and the helicopter flying above, someone in the Capitol Hill neighborhood started shining a bright green laser light at Copter4.
Wednesday was the first day restaurants were finally able to let customers back in to dine, however some restaurants are still waiting to open-up indoor seating.
Protesters returned to the Colorado Capitol in Denver on Friday, prompting RTD to suspend all bus and rail service in and out of downtown.
A driver intentionally plowed into a man who had briefly gotten onto the hood and the car knocked him to the ground, nearly running him over.
"They performed in an exemplary manner in order to control a very disruptive and dangerous situation," Chief Paul Pazen said.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock says police officers on Thursday night were prepared to support demonstrations over the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota.
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There has been a spike in dogs being abandoned, particularly in rural parts of Colorado.
The $1.2 billion Platte Valley Water Partnership project aims to create a sustainable water source for farmland and suburbs.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver gets grant money to pay for 40 Sticky Fingers Cooking classes a year.
Rise Against Suicide is a nonprofit founded to help address the mental health need for middle and high school students.
Record-high diesel prices are creating a costly challenge for one of Colorado's largest school districts, forcing transportation leaders to closely monitor expenses while trying to avoid impacts to students.
With a nod of her head, Barbara Eden won over television audiences for five seasons. And now a piece of "I Dream of Jeannie" history is on the auction block.
Authorities in Colorado temporarily evacuated and shut down the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Tuesday afternoon after someone emailed a threat to staff members.
The Aurora Police Department is asking the public for information on a possible kidnapping that took place Tuesday afternoon.
A new program is designed to help visitors, businesses and unhoused community members in Arvada's Olde Town.
Colorado's fall colors are taking off, and if you have been waiting for a mountain drive, the next seven days are the time to go.
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A Waymo was caught on camera driving through the South Pearl Street Farmer's Market in Denver.
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is focused on finding a cure with the Carousel Ball set for Oct. 3 at the Sheraton Downtown Hotel.
While investigating a death early Tuesday morning, Denver police officers made another discovery: a drug-related lab.
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.
Sunday's matchup between the Broncos and the Jaguars held a special moment for Denver: the introduction of the team's new mascot.
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU on Saturday night for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
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The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is denying allegations that she had sexual relationships with current and former members of her congressional staff, calling the claims politically motivated and false.
Denver health officials are reminding the community that mosquitoes remain active after confirming the city's first case of West Nile virus this year.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an alert about a possible measles exposure after a confirmed case with an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor earlier this week.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
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AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Fall in Colorado usually means one thing for mountain communities: leaf peepers. But in Guanella Pass's neighboring town of Georgetown, visitors this year appear to be coming for more than the changing aspens.
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
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.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
