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Illegally manufactured fentanyl was the driving force behind a 45.2 percent increase in deaths involving synthetic opioids from 2016 to 2017.
An undetermined number of horses perished in a fire Saturday afternoon at an equine facility.
A New Jersey high school wrestler had his dreadlocks cut off minutes before his match after a referee told him to lose the hairstyle or forfeit his bout.
Shoppers at Flatirons Crossings Mall in Broomfield might see a unique kiosk amidst all of the holiday shopping options.
Two Denver-area women are being held responsible for providing the dose of heroin that led to the death of a third woman.
Denver police responded to a shooting near East Alameda Avenue and South Galena Way early Saturday morning.
A highway has been closed for hours Saturday morning while workers recover a 9,000-gallon propane tanker that rolled off the road after a head-on collision with a pickup truck.
Hours after the partial federal government shut down, officials at Rocky Mountain National Park announced some changes for visitors ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Now that the holidays are in full swing there are still a lot of fun events to fill your calendar into the new year.
With the New Year will come a new superintendent for Denver Public Schools-- Susana Cordova.
Police in Denver caught up to a carjacking suspect during a pursuit that ended in a crash at an elementary school.
Strangers gathered to write messages of hope that will be sent with care packages to Lookout Mountain Youth Services, a juvenile detention facility in Golden.
Holiday shoppers are turning over their just-made purchases to be transformed into one-of-a-kind art.
Cristina Weir's family made the long trip from Virginia to Denver for one last court appearance, the sentencing of her killer.
As thousands made their way through security at Denver International Airport to make their destination for the holidays, many gathered at the airport to welcome home loved ones for Christmas.
One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing on Tuesday morning in Denver.
Two years after a 17 year old was killed in a shooting with a former Greenwood Village police officer, Adam Holen is going to trial.
There is confusion and controversy about Lakewood's role in helping Denver during the migrant crisis, and it's prompting an emergency meeting which has been called by the community.
High temperatures will climb into the low 50s for Tuesday afternoon under mainly cloudy sky. Snow pushes into the high country late Tuesday as Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories go into effect.
Despite looming budget cuts, Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez says a party that cost thousands of dollars and included gifts for employees was necessary to keep those workers as retention has been a challenge.
During a recent raid on a home in Limon, Colorado, deputies say they discovered stolen firearms, narcotics, a lethal booby trap, among other items.
Polls have closed in the Colorado primary election. Track the live vote count in statewide races.
On Friday, the City of Aurora announced it's entering Stage 2 fire restrictions, which include a ban on the sale and use of all consumer fireworks.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife crews, along with other first responders, continued a recovery at Chatfield State Park on Friday, a day after crews responded to a rescue call.
After defeating the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation in the Democratic primary election for Colorado's First Congressional District, Melat Kiros is looking to the future of her role in the party that is undergoing some change.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife crews, along with other first responders, continued a recovery at Chatfield State Park on Friday, a day after crews responded to a rescue call.
On Friday, the City of Aurora announced it's entering Stage 2 fire restrictions, which include a ban on the sale and use of all consumer fireworks.
A to Z with CBS Colorado's Alex Lehnert: I for Individualized Plan at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order early Friday morning for Colorado City in the Aspen Acres Fire.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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.
After defeating the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation in the Democratic primary election for Colorado's First Congressional District, Melat Kiros is looking to the future of her role in the party that is undergoing some change.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
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.
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
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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.
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.
