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A project manager who was fired by Newmont Mining Corporation when he missed a deadline for getting a COVID-19 vaccination has filed a lawsuit against it for religious discrimination.
Cities like Denver and Aurora are preparing for temperatures to drop below freezing over the weekend to ensure those on the street survive the bitter cold in Colorado.
Colorado State Patrol reports a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 has westbound lanes shut down from Golden to Evergreen.
On Thanksgiving, many Americans look forward to a traditional home-cooked meal. However, a new survey shows about half of Americans are choosing to order takeout or dine in at a restaurant for a big meal. Customers who stopped by FIRE Restaurant and Lounge in Denver on Thursday agreed.
Two women were hiking in the area when they came across the dog with a broken leg.
Nancy Rae Medina-Kochis, 50, was arrested Tuesday along with Hanme Clark, 45. She's facing charges of accessory to a crime and he's facing three murder charges. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a dispute over property lines.
Colorado State University legend Temple Grandin has released a new children's book which she hopes will inspire children who think differently to start exploring important career fields.
Of all the things you're preparing for Thanksgiving, Colorado State Patrol wants to make sure a DUI isn't on the table.
Newly released documents from Lakeside show the town sold one of its police vehicles to the son of the town clerk for $500 in 2021, making it the third town vehicle purchased by her and her family for what appeared to be below-market prices.
Lucille Ruibal Rivera was a leader in health care, co-founder of the Tepeyac Community Health Center, and vice-chair of the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council.
Hundreds gathered at the Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral for a feast with flavors from all over the world. The African Community Center of Denver hosted a multicultural community dinner to welcome newcomer refugees to their first Thanksgiving.
As shoppers head for the stores as the holiday season begins, thieves are also filling out their lists.
Castle Rock is the latest metro-are municipality to face controversy over pickleball courts.
A one, two Winter punch is getting set to hit Colorado just in time for Thanksgiving. We have a Winter Weather Advisory for the Denver metro area and a Winter Storm Warning for the foothills as the overall weather pattern changes for warm and mild to cold and wild!
Wednesday is one of the busiest days for travel across the country, and officials at Denver International Airport say they're expecting to see more than 750,000 travelers pass through the airport on the week of Thanksgiving.
The fire was called in Tuesday evening near East 7th Avenue and North Norfolk Way, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. In total, 14 units from AFR and Falck Rocky Mountain responded to the call.
The school district says books with potentially controversial themes dealing with race, gender identity, and sexual orientation will stay on school library shelves, but the school board unanimously approved a measure allowing students to opt out of certain portions of the curriculum.
Firefighters are comfortable saying the town of Meeker is safe from the Lee and Elk Fires, but they had to do some serious protection work to make sure more homes don't burn. The Lee Fire has already destroyed at least three homes, and the nearby Elk Fire has burned two.
Xcel Energy filed a proposal for approval with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission last year. Following protests in opposition to the plan, dozens of community and business leaders have gathered in support of it.
CU Denver is stepping in to help train more people in psychedelic mushroom therapy under state regulations.
Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches are going into effect starting Thursday, and the setup is one to keep an eye on.
Xcel Energy confirmed plans to shut off power in Northern Colorado this week due to extreme fire risk.
There's a new group on the streets of Denver working to help the homeless community. These responders are specially equipped to help the homeless community because they've been in their shoes.
Officials with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said that HF Sinclair will reimburse customers for damage to their vehicles as a result of contaminated fuel.
Authorities in Denver closed part of westbound US 6 due to a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday night.
Backcountry users across Colorado are being urged to remain cautious after several recent human-triggered avalanches, even as visible warning signs in the snowpack begin to fade.
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There’s a new group on the streets of Denver working to help the homeless community. These responders are specially equipped to help the homeless community because they’ve been in their shoes.
Frozen Dead Guy Days is something unique to Colorado. It includes three days of crazy fun with a costume party, live music, a polar plunge, a brunch and coffin races.
Plans for a new truck stop in Colorado's high country have been called off. Some neighbors in Bakersville are breathing a sigh of relief, but questions remain on what will happen to the property.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
The Denver Broncos nominated a high school coach for an NFL honor after his program's historic season, and the team's success in the face of great loss.
Denver Summit FC will play National Women's Soccer League matches across three venues for the club's inaugural 2026 season.
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
A figure skating duo based in Colorado Springs — Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea — has been selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next month.
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
When the Senate returns from a weeklong recess, it will have six remaining appropriations bills to get across the finish line before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
