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This week, crews of teens are working with Boulder County Wildfire Partners at the Lafayette Gardens Mobile Home Park to help residents mitigate wildfire risk.
As the Aspen Acres Fire burns on, thousands of Coloradans are still displaced, many left in limbo waiting to hear if their homes were lost or to return to survey the damage. One evacuee told CBS Colorado, "It's just amazing how you can just lose everything that quick."
The growing Ferris Fire in southwest Colorado has consumed over 50,000 acres, prompting Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is questioning whether one of the city's two school districts is doing enough to conserve water, but the district says it's not that simple.
The San Miguel County sheriff is expressing frustration after a man from western Colorado sought help but then declined it following a reported fall during a base-jumping incident south of Telluride.
The Town of Windsor is set to decide Monday whether to approve plans for a new Walmart Supercenter on the community's western edge, a proposal that has drawn mixed reactions from residents.
Vitalant honored a Colorado woman who has donated 90 gallons of blood since she started donating 50 years ago.
Damage assessments are still ongoing for homes and businesses affected by the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado. The United Way of Southern Colorado is working to raise relief funds for those affected and says it's making progress towards its fundraising goal.
Colorado authorities have placed residents south of the Ferris Fire on pre-evacuation notice due to the possibility that the fire may move into the area.
The Denver Police Department is asking for help finding a hit-and-run driver who struck and seriously injured a bicyclist on July 4.
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero didn't make the list of semifinalists for the same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Multiple wildfires are burning across Colorado, causing major visibility and safety issues, especially for those who have to drive through the smoky air.
Crews rescued a teenager from an abandoned missile silo near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds early Wednesday morning.
Images and videos of Edickson Manrique's hometown of La Guaida, Venezuela, are now a daily reminder of all the lives he's lost in the devastating recent earthquake.
As firefighters continue making progress against the Aspen Acres Fire, some Colorado City residents were allowed back into their neighborhoods Monday after days of uncertainty.
A community in Northern Colorado is mourning the loss of a high school student who died in an apparent drowning over the weekend.
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The City of Centennial is taking action on improperly used e-bikes or e-motorcycles within the city limits, which would carry penalties like citations and impounding bikes.
Colorado is introducing a new law that will enhance road safety and provide the highest levels of driver training for teen drivers.
On Monday, the Federal Heights City Council is scheduled to discuss the city manager, who has been at the center of some controversial decisions.
Police and the FBI believe they have cracked the case of a $12 million heist last summer at a jewelry store in a popular Denver mall.
Following jaw reconstruction surgery, Ben Varga was released from Denver Health and headed home to rest and recuperate.
The Jefferson County School District is apologizing to the parents of a Columbine High School student after school officials helped the student lie on a federal form and then hid it from her parents so she could move in with a teacher.
An HOA management company was ordered by a judge to pay over $2 million back to an HOA. A lawsuit alleged one company official used homeowners' fees to buy a Louis Vuitton designer bag, a luxury Lincoln SUV, and more.
In the run up to a no-confidence vote this month on the fire chief, rank-and-file firefighters are facing a pressure campaign seeking to get them to vote against the no-confidence vote on him.
Amid continuing drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures, Denver Water has amended its Stage 1 drought resolution to cut off lawn watering on Oct. 1.
Once the 18,000-square-foot library is open, it will include library collections, interactive children's spaces, an event hall, two conference rooms, five reservable study rooms, and other spaces for connection or quiet reflection.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
CBS Colorado's First Alert Meteorologists declared Wednesday a First Alert Weather Day because of the potential for some scattered severe storms later in the afternoon for the Denver metro area and Eastern Plains.
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
This library is set to open in summer 2027 in the Sterling Ranch neighborhood.
Denver Water has decided to stop the lawn watering season on Oct. 1 this year due to ongoing drought conditions.
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With the return to school this fall, Clinical Director of School-Based Services with the AllHealth Network, Desiree McAllister, talks about why some students are experiencing anxiety and how to spot mental health issues.
Meet therapy dog Wynn, who helps patients at AdventHealth Parker feel at ease during visits to the hospital or doctor's office
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
