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Weld County residents recently pitched in to purchase a $20,000 drone, which officials say will help combat invasive species of weeds more efficiently than ever before.
The RTD Board approved entering exclusive negotiations with Ulysses Development Group to create a complex that offers up to 900 affordable units at a park-n-ride lot on the west side of the station area.
Full service has returned to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad since heavy rain brought rock and mud off a hillside and across the tracks late last week, essentially cutting the scenic rail tour's route in half.
Earlier this year, a series of CBS News Colorado investigations revealed the Denver Fire Chief and executive staff were tracking comp time hours for attending everything from memorial services for firefighters to community events. Now a new Denver firefighter is asking for compensation.
If you're looking to celebrate the 4th of July before July even starts, you can do so in a city in the western part of the Denver metro area.
Senate Bill 24-115, now a law, is expected to address the hiring crisis in the mental health and social work fields. The bill's sponsors and advocates say that it can be a game changer for filling open positions, combatting burnout, and addressing the mental health crisis in Colorado.
The head of Raptors Baseball in Castle Rock said the organization has had to turn away 100 kids from playing baseball this season. If the proposed Douglas County expansion plan goes through, it would leave them with only one lit baseball field.
A Colorado pediatric doctor says it's children who could endure the worst from heatstroke.
State troopers tell CBS Colorado that car thefts are down 20% but they want to see it non-existent so they are providing a free steering wheel lock for anyone who needs one.
The Oak Ridge Fire burning in southern Colorado has grown to 1,156 acres with 0% containment.
A small plane that was attempting an emergency landing earlier this month in an Arvada neighborhood clipped a tree and slid hundreds of feet down a road before it struck a car and burst into flames.
Some good news for country fans. Morgan Wallen will be performing at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday and Friday night. To help avoid getting stuck in traffic, the Regional Transportation District is providing services to get you to the concert.
Warnings have been issued to residents of Mariposa Properties, a complex consisting of five buildings with a mix of public, market-rate, and affordable housing totaling 376 units in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A man was found dead at Lon Hagler Reservoir in Larimer County after he was reported missing following a kayak outing.
Dry conditions this week facilitated several small vegetation fires in open spaces across Douglas County. Firefighters urge caution as the holiday approaches.
As the likelihood of going without SNAP benefits rises, people who depend on them are trying to figure out how to pay for food and other bills.
The Colorado Department of Corrections is acknowledging a serious flaw in one of its automated systems that allowed a repeat offender to remain free before he caused a deadly crash earlier this month.
On a block lit up with skeletons, pumpkins, and spooky decorations, the Reynolds-Mardon family home is easily one of the most festive stops in Aurora. But this Halloween, it isn’t the decorations that are drawing attention -- it’s the invitation.
Six dairy farm workers died east of Keenesburg in August.
Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, catfish, crappie, walleye, and saugeye at the reservoir located at CPW's Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area, roughly 35 miles south of Lamar.
Thornton Ready has been designed to help warn locals sooner about situations such as wildfires and other disasters.
Seven American service members have been killed since the war with Iran started in February.
For residents of Denver, there's a fine balance between keeping trees and plants alive through the dry winter conditions this year.
Congressman Evans shared Secretary Wright's sentiments about calling on state and federal lawmakers to roll back regulations, which they say would lower consumer prices and increase production.
Investigators are trying to determine what caused a deadly vehicle explosion at a popular hiking trailhead in Summit County.
Thornton Ready has been designed to help warn locals sooner about situations such as wildfires and other disasters.
In Denver, a city council committee is considering changing sentencing guidelines for cases tried in municipal court.
A state program aimed at protecting the health and safety of pets is under scrutiny. The Pet Animal Care And Facilities Act licenses and inspects all pet care facilities in the state.
For residents of Denver, there's a fine balance between keeping trees and plants alive through the dry winter conditions this year.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans on Monday for an energy tour in Northern Colorado. The duo met in Weld County at an Xcel Energy power facility in Platteville.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The Colorado Avalanche are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring back 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion Nazem Kadri!
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
After a sharp drop in early trading, stocks recovered part of those losses as oil prices fell back below $100.
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Congressman Evans shared Secretary Wright's sentiments about calling on state and federal lawmakers to roll back regulations, which they say would lower consumer prices and increase production.
Michael and Jill White testified in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement to ask every driver involved in a serious or fatal crash to take a voluntary alcohol test.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Health officials in Colorado have identified four additional cases of measles in connection with the recent outbreak at Broomfield High School or Broomfield Heights Middle School and have expanded the list of locations for possible exposure.
A Colorado man is living a life of gratitude after strangers, without hesitation, stepped in and saved his life when he collapsed on a trail in Arapahoe County due to cardiac arrest.
Workers at the largest meat supplier in the world will strike at its Greeley plant, according to the workers' union, which said 99% of workers at the plant approved the strike over "poverty-level" wages.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
After a sharp drop in early trading, stocks recovered part of those losses as oil prices fell back below $100.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
