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A man in Fort Morgan was arrested after police say he lured a 13-year-old into an alley and sexually assaulted the child, just hours after he was released from jail.
Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner announced that the team has signed a new five-year contract with coach Sean Payton.
The X Games will take place at the Aspen Snowmass in Colorado over the next three years, thanks to a new host agreement.
A controversial vote took place in Littleton on Wednesday as the city council decided to move forward with a $5.5 million incentive package to build 1st Street Farms.
June is celebrated as Pride Month, and in Denver, the second week is known as Black Pride Week. This week is used to celebrate the accomplishments and remember the struggles Black and queer people face every day.
The New World Screwworm was recently found in Texas and New Mexico. Now, state officials have announced an emergency rule to prevent the spread of the flesh-eating parasite into Colorado.
A Summit County man says he jumped into action after witnessing what Xcel Energy said was an electrical failure that sparked several small fires along the roadside this week.
A small plane crash caused a grass fire on Wednesday in southern Colorado. It happened in Rio Grande County, and one person was injured.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
An Arizona woman who got lost while hiking in southwestern Colorado was rescued this week after a 2-hour search.
Another major train station rebuilding in Colorado is underway. After a more than 10-year journey for the owners, progress is beginning to show at the Grand Junction Union Station.
The University of Denver is working on a restructuring, as it looks to design itself for years ahead.
A fire that started in a backyard in the western Colorado city of Rifle on Wednesday spread in windy conditions wound up destroying an eight-unit apartment building.
A wildfire is forcing some Colorado residents who live in the southern part of the state out of their homes. The Bear Fire started on Wednesday in Las Animas County.
At least 20 vehicles were impacted in connection with a nail spill on Highway 34 in Northern Colorado on Monday.
The next three nights will be busy in Denver with concerts and baseball games to enjoy. The Regional Transportation District provides two ways to see the concert and the game; rail and bus.
A semi rollover crash closed the eastbound I-70 ramp to eastbound lanes of C-470 near Lakewood on Thursday morning.
The southbound lanes of Highway 285 were closed Thursday morning due to a deadly crash. All lanes reopened at 8:45 a.m.
Commerce City police used a drone to help track down a motor vehicle theft suspect.
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When Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, 42, died on duty on September 20, 2021, he was remembered as a man who began working in the fire service while still in high school and was devoted to service for his professional career.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Wednesday called for a review of the Denver Fire Department's use of comp time by top commanders, less than 24 hours after a CBS News Colorado investigation aired.
Denver's municipal code appears to explicitly forbid the department's executive staff from accruing comp time, but the chief billed $42,000 in comp time in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for funerals, retirement parties, the MLB All-Star Game and more.
About 2.5% of Colorado's unemployment claims are currently held up on program integrity holds. The state says that's 1,208 claims out of 47,981 active unemployment claims in the state.
Hyundai owners have endured significant challenges in recent years, with some becoming victims of auto theft at least once.
Police in Aurora are asking for help in tracking down suspects wanted in a shoplifting ring believed to be responsible for the theft of more than $60,000 in merchandise.
Care more, water less - that's what Denver Water says it's asking of its customers. Now, some residents believe these restrictions could have unintended consequences.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
Meta will now pay dozens of states a portion of a recent settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit, including nearly $615 million to Colorado.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
Denver police search for five aggravated assault suspects in downtown Denver stemming from an incident on July 27.
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El Paso County Commissioners will decide the fate of the proposed Buc-ee's in Palmer Lake after an appeal to rezoning rejection.
Police in Aurora are asking for help in tracking down suspects wanted in a shoplifting ring believed to be responsible for the theft of more than $60,000 in merchandise.
A bear cub was relocated after climbing a tree in Superior.
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 surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
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.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
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 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.
