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They say the project -- planned by the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -- will disrupt the contaminated earth and blow contaminated dust into the nearby communities.
Two Boulder women avoided jail time on federal drug smuggling charges following the death of a friend who overdosed on pills the women purchased for him while they were on vacation in Mexico.
A bill is currently working its way through the Colorado legislature and would expand access to essential menstrual products for middle and high school-aged girls. The phrase, "period poverty" is used to refer to those who cannot afford menstrual products.
A Douglas County teen is using his senior project to wrap memory care patients in love. For the last few years, Garrett Hrncir's grandfather has been struggling with dementia.
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the La Quinta Inn at 7190 W Hampden Ave. When they arrived, they found a man with a weapon. When he allegedly came toward officers with it, they shot him.
Rising temperatures caused the southern side of Hallett Peak to begin moving about 20 years before it collapsed in full view of hikers and climbers in 2022, a U.S. Geological Survey report recently concluded.
A 30-year-old Colorado woman who was reported missing Saturday has been located and now a 32-year-old man is facing criminal charges.
Saying constant crime, homelessness, and drugs are pushing businesses to the brink of closing, merchants along Denver's South Broadway corridor have begun the process of establishing a business improvement district.
Two people have been hailed as heroes after they apprehended a suspect following a deadly hit-and-run in Lakewood. Now, the community is missing a leader.
McAuliffe International School announced its selection for the new principal on Friday. Dr. Brian Duwe will begin his new position this fall.
Mother Nature always has a trick up her sleeve in Colorado and Meteorological Winter 2023 was no exception.
The president of Colorado Professional Firefighters wants the Federal and state governments to act to protect firefighters and their families.
Portions of Interstate 70 were closed in the Colorado mountains on Friday afternoon due to winter weather conditions.
A Colorado jury found a man guilty of manslaughter after killing his roommate in Breckenridge back in 2019.
CBS Colorado's political analysts shared opinions about an attempt by a group of Republicans in the Colorado House of Representatives to impeach Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz have fried chicken at Welton Street Cafe.
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The Denver Broncos are facing the New England Patriots on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.
When temperatures drop below freezing, Denver Rescue Mission scales up to spread the warmth.
On Friday, the National Western Stock Show's 2026 Grand Champion Steer took the red carpet for the 80th Annual Steer at The Brown Palace Hotel.
A memorial service was held over the weekend in western Colorado for three firefighters who were killed late last month battling a wildfire.
Colorado Music Festival brings classical symphony music to Chautauqua Park every summer
Cal Fire crews completed a nearly 1,000-mile journey over the 4th of July weekend to help battle a massive wildfire burning in Colorado.
More evacuations issued as Gold Mountain Fire continues to grow in southwestern Colorado
South Adams County Fire crews responded to a semi rollover on Monday morning.
Colorado is introducing a new law that will enhance road safety and provide the highest levels of driver training.
Peter Oundjian, Music Director for Colorado Music Festival, talks about this summer’s festival.
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The Aspen Acres Fire grew to more than 91,000 acres as crews slowly gained control early Monday morning.
Firefighters responded to house fires overnight in Aurora and Parker.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
The newspaper for the American military has long taken pride in its editorial independence. But under the Trump administration, restrictions have been imposed, and the Pentagon's chief spokesman has vowed to rid the paper of "woke distractions."
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Polls closed in the state primary election on June 30. Many days later, there was still no projected winner in one race.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
After defeating the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation in the Democratic primary election for Colorado's First Congressional District, Melat Kiros is looking to the future of her role in the party that is undergoing some change.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for nearly 20 counties, warning that smoke from large fires could bring periods of moderate to heavy smoke.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
The global discount supermarket chain Aldi recently announced plans to expand into the Colorado market, opening 50 stores within the next two years.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
