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In Colorado, we're used to seeing wildlife, but sometimes a moose or a deer on the road can be deadly. Colorado State Patrol said two people were killed on C-470 this month after coming in contact with wildlife.
Fire officials are calling this new fire the Kinikin Fire, and it closed U.S. 50 at Mile Marker 102, about 8 miles east of the center of the city of Montrose, for several hours on Sunday.
On Sunday, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art commemorated their official merger with a vibrant Block Party celebration marking a new era of creativity, accessibility, and community engagement.
The Denver Police Department is investigating after four people were injured, one critically, in a shooting downtown.
The fire was reported Friday near the Tiers of Zion trailhead on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Foothills Fire and Rescue said on Sunday.
Colorado officials issued evacuation orders for some residents in La Plata County on Saturday due to two wildfires burning in the area.
Several oil and gas companies operating in Colorado have been ordered to take corrective actions after third-party contractors reportedly falsified data on over 400 sites in Weld County.
Video posted to social media showed passengers evacuating the aircraft using a slide as smoke and flames billowed from below the rear of the plane.
The United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, will close down a major portion of its current headquarters in Washington, D.C., moving some of the staffers to Northern Colorado.
The Underground Music Showcase is a cornerstone of the state's independent music scene. But this weekend's event will be the last, at least for now.
District Attorney Amy Padden is speaking out for the first time about a controversial case involving a suspect accused of trying to kidnap a child at a school in Aurora.
Athletics & Beyond has spent two decades empowering young people in one of Denver's most underserved communities. Now, the organization is at risk of losing programming or even shutting down unless it can raise $100,000 to offset funding losses.
Another Denver neighborhood is hoping to take it upon itself to address community issues.
When an electric vehicle catches on fire, it's an especially dangerous situation for everyone, including firefighters. But thanks to a grant, Aurora Fire Rescue has access to more resources to help fight EV fires.
"The Knock" is a contemporary opera making it's regional premiere at Central City Opera's 2025 Festival.
The Asia Center's owner has submitted plans to the city to demolish the strip of stores for a mixed-use development project, including affordable housing and retail.
The Denver City Council is expected to approve a new scooter contract with one company, eliminating other scooter companies like Lime in the city.
After a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Colorado have spoken out in strong opposition to acts of political violence.
The mayors from Louisville and Superior traveled to Washington, DC to meet with the FAA over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport flight patterns and noise concerns.
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The Denver City Attorney's Office apparently violated state open records law, which states knowingly withholding records is a misdemeanor, when officials either withheld or destroyed a critical document and said it did not exist.
The homeowners association of a wealthy area in Larkspur has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a home and the renter who is growing pot inside.
A Denver house sitter has pleaded guilty to stealing belongings from the owners of a downtown loft during the family's Christmas vacation.
Neighbors throughout Colorado are discovering those living by them are growing pot in large quantities often without the proper wiring or other modifications.
A veteran Denver police officer has retired and offered a blistering critique of department leadership in his resignation letter.
Two brothers are working together to combine experience and technology to create greater safety measures for firefighters on duty.
Polls have closed in the Colorado primary election. Track the live vote count in statewide races.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after the primary election exposed deep divisions within the party.
Arvada is the latest Colorado community to cancel or postpone its Independence Day fireworks celebrations due to critical fire danger across much of the state.
At more than 2,200 acres and with evacuations and pre-evacuation notices still in place, smoke from the Willow Fire has become part of daily life in Colorado's highest incorporated city.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is preparing for the 4th of July weekend, and wants visitors to the state to know things may be different than they're used to.
Coloradans will have to wait another week to find out who won the race for the GOP nomination for governor. Counties have until the end of the day Tuesday to match and verify signatures on several thousand ballots. Then, the Secretary of State will call the race on Thursday. If the candidates are still within half a percentage point or less, there will be an automatic recount.
A memorial service is planned on Sunday for three firefighters who were killed in western Colorado while battling a wildfire. A man inspired by a similar tragedy is turning to technology to save firefighters in the line of duty.
There's a lot of uncertainty for evacuees in southern Colorado as they wait to find out if their homes will survive the Aspen Acres Fire. But the community in Pueblo County has come together to support their neighbors in need through volunteering and donations.
The Willow Fire burning west of Leadville, Colorado, has become impossible for residents to ignore. At more than 2,200 acres and with evacuations and pre-evacuation notices still in place, smoke from the fire has become part of daily life in Colorado's highest incorporated city.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
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.
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after the primary election exposed deep divisions within the party.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an icon in Colorado's Democratic party. In any other election year, that would be an asset.
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for nearly 20 counties, warning that smoke from large fires could bring periods of moderate to heavy smoke.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
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.
