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After a few shots of much-needed moisture over the last week, we are noticing several areas of improvement in the drought situation across the state of Colorado.
The now 19-year-old victim, who Brent Metz is accused of shooting in the face, took the stand in Metz's trial Thursday.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone.
The Colorado office responsible for overseeing the state's cybersecurity and digital infrastructure announced sweeping layoffs and a major restructuring effort following years of blistering state audits that exposed serious security deficiencies.
Street racing events advertised publicly online and large car meetups driving through Colorado neighborhoods have become a growing concern for cities across the Front Range.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
Scientists from The Butterfly Pavilion are conducting surveys along the Northwest Parkway in Broomfield to assess certain species of pollinators in the area.
The next phase of the Regional Transportation District's Downtown Rail Reconstruction project is set to begin in June.
Vice President JD Vance delivered the commencement speech for the Air Force Academy Class of 2026 on Thursday.
Three people were rushed to the hospital after escaping a burning home in Westminster on Thursday morning.
More than 800 residents of a Boulder County mobile home community say they're racing against a mid-July deadline as they work to raise tens of millions of dollars to purchase their mobile home park from their landlord.
The trail started for the former town councilman whose defense claims a faulty gun is responsible for his shooting of a teenager.
The 16-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter of a convicted murderer who attacked peaceful protestors in Colorado last year say they live in "constant fear" with "constant worrying" since being released from ICE custody.
A Castle Rock family is unhappy about a change to the accessibility pass policy at Elitch Gardens.
A marmot took an unexpected trip across Colorado this week after it climbed into the frame of a truck.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, all remaining evacuation and pre-evacuation orders associated with the Willow Fire have been lifted.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into the early morning hours of Thursday.
Vienna Beef has inducted Fraser Valley Hot Dogs into its Hot Dog Hall of Fame, a designation reserved for just a handful of its customers across the country.
Officials revealed the cause of Saturday's fire in Greeley that tore through an encampment and killed a woman and a dog.
Joe Ruch is tracking rain and cool temperatures in Denver.
John Scipione, a former district court judge in Arapahoe County, has agreed to a public censure and has resigned from his position following a series of ethical infractions.
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.
Three years ago, the Adams County 14 School District ended its SRO contract with Commerce City Police, now the police department wants to reinstate SROs in Adams 14, but at this point, the district still doesn't want them back.
For several years drivers in Colorado have had to worry about catalytic converter thefts. Last year the City of Denver approved an ordinance to track anyone stealing catalytic converters in an effort to deter thieves. Instead, thefts have gone up.
Adams County District Attorney says the Federal Heights Police Department's lack of investigation into serious felony cases is "Utterly alarming."
A man in Northern Colorado is facing a lengthy prison sentence for sexually assaulting a young girl on multiple occasions.
Denver police are searching for five aggravated assault suspects in downtown Denver stemming from an incident in July.
Students at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus are gaining some extra traction in education thanks to a new partnership with Discount Tire.
RTD riders can use the NextRide App to plan their trip to big sporting events, concerts, run errands, and get to work.
Summit County has deactivated its entire Flock system, and the sheriff said it won't be used for at least 30 days.
State lawmakers have reached a deal that funds repairs and improvements to roads across Colorado and will take the Restore Our Roads measure off the November ballot.
RTD riders can use the NextRide App to plan their trip to big sporting events, concerts, run errands, and get to work.
Bright Nights is open through Nov. 8 at Four Mile Historic Park, which features a lantern festival that sets the night aglow.
Denver police search for five aggravated assault suspects in downtown Denver stemming from an incident on July 27.
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In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
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 ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
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 plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
State lawmakers have reached a deal that funds repairs and improvements to roads across Colorado and will take the Restore Our Roads measure off the November ballot.
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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."
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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.
