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There's quite a bit of vacant land on the northeast side of Aurora and that's likely what's attractive to the co-owners of Elitch Gardens – Kroenke Sports Entertainment and Revesco Properties.
Colorado's current average hospital admissions are hovering around 70, up from about 63 hospitalizations per week in July.
From public praise to relief over cleaner water to falling into the pool in the gorilla suit, these Casa Bonita cliff divers had lots of stories to share, some going back decades. After all, the restaurant estimates they've had over 350,000 dives in its almost 50-year history.
Police in Parker are searching for a driver after a deadly hit-and-run crash. A Medina Alert has been issued in the case.
A Boulder County resident has died from meningoencephalitis caused by West Nile virus.
Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall and will impact Colorado's weather this week.
Denver Public Schools issued an early release for students at more than a dozen schools on Tuesday, one day after record-setting temperatures in Denver.
The 66-year-old resident had been hospitalized since the end of July and died from neuroinvasive West Nile virus.
Morris Brown College is reinstating its Covid mask mandate for the next two weeks as a result of positive cases at the Atlanta University Center.
A family that fell victim to a rental scam has found a new home. When the good news came, the family only had hours left before they'd be evicted.
The Biden administration has been reluctant to grant migrants in Denver and other cities legal status due to concerns about lawsuits and a spike in border crossings, sources told CBS News.
Police in Lakewood are searching for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted near Walker Branch Park.
An English teacher at East High School has suggestions for how to make schools safer. His student Luis Garcia was fatally shot just hours after sharing a poem in class where he expressed concerns about safety.
Jefferson County schools opened last week, but 16 were closed due to low enrollment. One of those schools was given back to the city of Westminster, where it was built.
Kim Knor has been skydiving most of her life. Her first jump was in 1959 when she was 20 years old. Knor says she was in Chicago when she first overheard a group of Army reservists talk about a skydiving club.
Demand is growing for trade education in Colorado, but some schools are struggling to meet staffing demands.
A public meeting will be held this week to get public input about a controversial fracking well that Civitas wants to build near the Aurora Reservoir, and neighbors are once again getting the chance to say their piece.
The City of Lakewood is working to combat the many problems caused by vacant properties in the community, but a year after a new ordinance was passed, officials and property owners say there are still challenges to overcome.
After a nice cool down to end the week, temperatures across Colorado slowly warm each day over the next couple of days. Enjoy Saturday with high temperatures around 80 degrees for the Denver metro area, with 70s in the mountains.
The Legend Titans are off to a dominant start this season — now 3–0 after a commanding 43–0 shutout victory over Columbine on Friday night. The win marks the first time in program history that Legend has defeated the Rebels. The loss extended Columbine's losing streak to three games this season. Leading the way for the Titans was quarterback DJ Bordeaux, who was nearly flawless under center. Bordeaux threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns, completing 78.9% of his passes, according to MaxPreps. On the ground, Ryken Banks was electric, rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries. Legend also got key contributions from Ryan Iglesias, who hauled in 99 receiving yards. That would make our play of the week highlight. With the win, Legend improves to 3–0, while Columbine falls to 0–3. Both teams will be on the road next week. Columbine travels to face Fossil Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, while Legend will visit Arvada West at 7:30 p.m.
Our prolonged period of strong winds and critical fire danger rolls on for Friday for day number two of a three day threat. Warm temperatures, dry air and super, gusty winds will team up again for a First Alert Weather Day that creates ideal conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the extended use of holding cells in Immigration and Customs Enforcement suboffices across the state, but the Department of Homeland Security maintains that they serve as temporary holding areas, similar to other law enforcement offices.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed the death of a gray wolf from the King Mountain Pack earlier this week.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
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There's one weekend left of Denver Restaurant Week and around 300 restaurants are offering multi-course meals at bargain prices. BurnDown on South Broadway is a hidden gem serving up an eclectic experience.
Wildlife officers recently came to the rescue of a deer that became trapped in a muddy swimming pool in Grand Junction.
A tow truck driver says he is now facing repercussions after refusing to tow vehicles connected to an immigration enforcement operation in Eagle County last January. It's the same operation where federal agents are accused of leaving aces of spades in cars of detainees, a symbol associated with death threats during the Vietnam War.
Organizations and businesses in Adams County are giving TSA workers a boost during the partial government shutdown, making sure they're fed and have everything they need to get where they need to go.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. military had conducted "one of the most power bombing raids" on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil hub for the country.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
