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A former school security guard in Jefferson County is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
Several rounds of wildfire smoke will move across Colorado this week, bringing hazy skies, reduced visibility and periods of poor air quality.
A California-based junior bugle corps on tour came to a stop on Monday when their bus caught fire on I-25 in Northern Colorado.
The Aurora City Council approved a measure that could change how the city handles some problem landlords and rundown rental properties, following months of growing frustration over a broken code enforcement system.
Changes are coming to the University of Colorado Denver after the school plans to purchase a high-rise in the Central Business District, creating opportunities to expand students' career and research experiences.
Colorado State Patrol says there were more than 7,700 crashes caused by animals last year.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
Rescue workers at a lemonade stand atop Colorado's highest peak offered more than just refreshment for weary hikers; they also shared information on how to stay safe in the backcountry.
A day after a resident tortoise at a community pet shop went missing, the Colorado Springs Police Department returned him safely home.
A Colorado State trooper has been arrested and accused of a sexual assault dating back to 2024.
A popular park in Jefferson County was closed on Monday after a bear attack was reported by a hiker on Sunday evening.
CBS Colorado's Eric Christensen never thought his golf addiction would take him to Roggen, Colorado. But last month he made the trek to a semi-ghost town that's the home of Rodeo Dunes.
Xcel Energy says the best way to keep your energy bill low is to be conservative when using your air conditioning and other appliances and to practice energy-efficiency habits.
On Tuesday, the Erie Town Council is set to vote for a second time on whether to sell the town's remaining mineral rights tied to a major oil and gas project that would stretch from Weld County into Boulder County.
The Applewood Fire destroyed several homes in Pueblo County on Sunday after it started as a wildland fire off I-25.
Suspect arrested for breaking and entering after allegedly beating on doors with a metal bar and then triggering a standoff in Arvada.
This November, Colorado voters will decide if they want to redirect revenue generated by an existing tax on sporting goods to help protect against wildfires and support conservation efforts.
On Monday, more than 100 U.S. schools teaching people how to drive commercial motor vehicles were ordered to shut down. This comes after thousands of drivers from those schools reportedly failed English language tests and were given licenses anyway. Colorado truck drivers stressed to CBS Colorado how dangerous it is to drive without being able to read road signs.
The family of Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson says they believe he died of a "sudden cardiac event" while leading a group of students on a hike.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's office confirmed that security drew their weapons when someone approached him with a knife last week, but the person was told to move along once they realized the knife was plastic.
Confirmation votes for the chief of the Denver Fire Department and three other public safety officials have been delayed indefinitely in what Mayor Mike Johnston's administration characterizes as "a typical part of the process."
Several Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill to regulate dating apps and protect users from assaults, harassment and exploitation.
The CDC says schools need at least 95% of students to have the MMR vaccine to lower the outbreak risk, but the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment says coverage among kindergartners is the lowest since 2017 at 86.8%.
A major apartment company in the state is charging a family more than $4,000 in fees after their mother died in her unit, something the family feels is "unethical."
In a matter of months, the Colorado Department of Transportation has issued more than $11 million in fines to drivers crossing in and out of the express lanes. After paying contractors to man the system, they've taken in just under $4 million.
West Metro Fire Rescue crews conducted a demonstration on the importance of fire mitigation to protect homes and property.
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike could make an already expensive housing market even more challenging for some Denver metro area homebuyers.
The move comes after a Colorado Supreme Court ruling stating that when a city ordinance prohibits the same conduct as state law, a municipality can still prosecute the offense but cannot impose a punishment greater than what state law allows for that same conduct.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is planning a closure that will last 83 hours this weekend for westbound I-70 at Kipling.
The Colorado Department of Transportation says that when you are leaf peeping, plan your trip during the week, instead of on weekends.
West Metro Fire Rescue crews conducted a demonstration on the importance of fire mitigation to protect homes and property.
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Colorado State University gets ready to take on BYU on the football field at Canvas Stadium this weekend.
The mountain lion captured in Westminster earlier this week has been relocated to an area west of Castle Rock.
Denver Water will be allowed to continue with the $600M expansion at Gross Reservoir.
The Colorado Buffaloes hit the road again this weekend and are looking to go 3-0 on the season.
The Broncos traveled to Traylor Elementary School as part of the team's new Broncos Attendance Network.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the chamber that were planned for Thursday ahead of a six-week recess.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published Tuesday, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025.
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the chamber that were planned for Thursday ahead of a six-week recess.
"As far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect," former President Obama wrote about Sunny, who was a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
Scheels is one step closer to coming to Littleton. On Tuesday night, leaders in the Colorado city approved a 30-year tax incentive to bring the major sporting goods retailer to the community.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
A Northern Colorado restaurant spent Monday giving away its entire menu for free as a way to give back to the community.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
