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A Gila monster that bit its owner in Lakewood on Feb. 12, leading to the man's death, was returned to Colorado this week and sent to a lab in Greeley on Thursday for testing on the reptile's venom.
The brush fire is burning on approximately 153 acres, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The FBI announced on Friday that Samuel Richard Ruthstrom, 41, has been charged in connection with a series of bank robberies in Denver.
The so-called "Fledgling Bandit" has been identified as Nicholas Alfonso Archuleta, 40, of Longmont.
The affidavit detailing what happened leading up to the deadly shooting and the arrest of Nicholas Jordan reveals some tension between the roommates and threats made over trash.
A Commerce City police officer was taken into custody for an alleged sexual assault that happened in Fort Lupton.
The U.S. small, high-altitude balloon posed no threat to national security, the military said Friday.
Three students from the University of Wyoming who died on Thursday in a car crash in Larimer County have been identified. They were members of the university's swim and dive team.
According to CDOT, pedestrian fatalities reached a record high in 2023, representing 18.6% of Colorado's total roadway deaths.
A fatal hit-and-run crash had all lanes of traffic on two major roads in Aurora blocked off at daybreak on Friday.
A proposed bill in Colorado would allow drivers in the Centennial state to celebrate their Chicano/Chicana heritage, while also benefiting nonprofits that support youth in communities of color.
A nonprofit supporting migrants is asking the federal government for help. Earlier this week, the City of Aurora is considering a resolution to change how it supports migrants.
With the mountain lion population thriving in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife showed off new technology they are using as they hold meetings about wildlife management.
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
Years after an end to the oil and gas wars was declared in Colorado, the fight is fueling back up.
Parker police discovered more than 100 suspected fentanyl pills and illegal drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
Denver has been named among the finalists to host the DNC in 2028.
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department confirmed a new case of measles on Monday and are warning Broomfield and Westminster residents about possible exposure.
The Girls & Science kick-off event features a Teen Zone this year thanks to companies like Swire Coca-Cola.
As schools in Denver are back in session Monday morning, crossing guards are asking parents and students to be careful around them.
A historic Denver dance hall that has brought generations of people together is now relying on its community for help after an electrical fire left the building uninhabitable.
Wildlife managers and volunteers will be closing more than 14 miles of stream and tributaries in Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday to start a weeklong operation meant to clear new habitat for Colorado's state fish.
When a Denver neighborhood lost their preschool, many families were left scrambling. Now, their kids are getting the education they need at a price they can afford.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
As schools in Denver are back in session Monday morning, crossing guards are asking parents and students to be careful around them. These are the people who keep everyone safe by risking their own lives each and every day.
A historic Denver dance hall that has brought generations of people together is now relying on its community for help after an electrical fire left the building uninhabitable.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
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The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
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.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
China's mission was planned as the country vies with the U.S. to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence on its surface.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
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.
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
United Airlines has completed Phase 1 of the expansion of the world's largest pilot training facility in Denver.
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.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
