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Douglas County PrideFest 2024 was decidedly calmer than last year's event in Colorado.
After four days of battling the Quarry Fire in extreme heat, and on extreme terrain among rattlesnakes, bears and mountain lions, firefighters and evacuated residents finally had something to cheer about.
As the Alexander Mountain Fire continues to burn, students and teachers are preparing to return to school while still displaced. Mike Burkett has spent the last few days watching the fire, wondering if it will reach his home.
Containment in all three of Colorado's Front Range wildfires -- the Alexander Mountain, Quarry and Stone Canyon fires -- has grown significantly and evacuations have been lifted in the Stone Canyon Fire in Boulder County
A 34-year-old Colorado man recovering in a hospital will be charged with arson and attempted murder once doctors conclude treatment and hand him over to authorities.
A Denver police officer shot a man in the arm who the department says was armed with a gun early Saturday morning. The officer fired one shot, hitting the suspect in the arm around 3 a.m., Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said.
A 0.1% sales tax in Boulder County is paying for structure- and life-saving wildfire mitigating measures all across the county. It's a model program leaders believe could serve as a model for other counties across Colorado.
As wildfires continue to rage across Colorado, local fire departments are facing a delicate balancing act. With calls for assistance coming in, agencies have to weigh helping neighbors with being prepared in their own communities.
A team of local farmers west of Loveland say the Alexander Mountain Fire could potentially ruin their source of income if it continues to grow to the east.
Andy Hitch, whose home is in the path of the Alexander Mountain fire, describes the area around his home as "a war zone," as he, neighbors and fire crews wage a nonstop battle against encroaching flames.
It's almost back-to-school time here for Cherry Creek Schools and they've got a roster full of new teachers who are ready to make a difference in the classroom and beyond.
The wife and daughter of Regis University professor Nicholas Myklebust have been identified.
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office said they have "no reason" to believe that Luke Dalton Rynearson is connected to any of this week's wildfires in Boulder County.
The Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County is being investigated as arson.
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center staff saw flames rising over a ridge directly behind the facility and activated an emergency evacuation plan.
Denver Summit FC and Washington Spirit both went scoreless in the game at Empower Field at Mile High that shattered the NWSL attendance record.
Joe Ruch is tracking two storms this week in Denver
Colorado's primary election is two months away and we have a clearer picture tonight of which Democrats will be on the ballot.
Drought conditions continue to worsen in Colorado, but one area is getting recognized for its efforts in wildfire mitigation. Sterling Ranch has received a Class I fire protection rating from a national insurance services organization, and part of the reason is because of the cattle eating the dried grass.
A CU Boulder discovered a venomous snake in her suitcase after returning from a trip to Costa Rica. The animal is now in quarantine at the Denver Zoo.
A dance center in Denver that's been in business for more than 100 years closed Wednesday after it was damaged in a fire.
Nearly two months later, support is still pouring in for victims of the wildfires that ripped through southern Colorado earlier this summer.
An invasive species of snail has been confirmed in Carter Lake in Northern Colorado, prompting Colorado Parks and Wildlife to focus on preventing the species from spreading to other waterways in the state.
Denver officials say they are still on track to rebuild the City Park Bandstand by June 2027.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing the private prison company GEO, which operates the Aurora ICE Processing Center, for noncompliance with a state public health order.
An energy company is backing out of a multi-million-dollar mineral rights deal in Erie. The cancellation comes as residents were working to force a vote on the issue.
Students in the 27J school district will go back to class on Thursday. This year, the district is turning to AI technology in order to increase safety even before students enter the building.
Low water levels have closed boat ramps at lakes across the state, but Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora managed to push back its closing date thanks to recent rain.
Some Coloradans can expect to pay more on their monthly electricity bills after the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved an Xcel Energy rate increase Wednesday.
An invasive species of snail has been confirmed in Carter Lake in Northern Colorado, prompting Colorado Parks and Wildlife to focus on preventing the species from spreading to other waterways in the state.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Wednesday's meeting was the third community meeting for the La Alma Lincoln Park community since the Denver Broncos' leadership announced their plans to build the new Broncos stadium in the former railyard.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The Denver Broncos CEO said he hopes to open the new stadium at Burnham Yard in time for the 2031 NFL season- just five years from now.
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."
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing the private prison company GEO, which operates the Aurora ICE Processing Center, for noncompliance with a state public health order.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
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."
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule.
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
The Colorado Quantum Innovation Center will serve as Inflection's headquarters in Louisville.
With an El Niño in the forecast, the possibility of more powder is a possibility. At least Breckenridge is banking on it.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Waymo is eyeing a Denver public launch of its robotaxis at "some point later this year."
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.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Colorado's Supermax prison, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in southern Colorado before holding a private meeting with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Hispanic faith leaders.
