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Before the slight warmup, temperatures took a dramatic dip on Monday evening at Denver International Airport. In just 5 minutes the temperature dropped 9 degrees, falling to a near-record cold of -19.
Animals of all kinds are adapting to the arctic chill across Colorado. While it's advised that pets stay indoors, other animals require more cold weather care.
When an avalanche buried 10 cars, (and thankfully nobody was hurt), it closed Berthoud Pass in Grand County, the main passage between the front range and Winter Park, as well as other holiday destinations.
While many roads, construction sites, roads and more closed Monday and through Tuesday, many construction workers, letter carriers, delivery drivers and others still worked.
Students in many Colorado school districts will have a snow day on Tuesday. Others will still have to go to class on Tuesday morning, but they will be on a delayed start.
As Colorado makes its way through a cold spell, with temperatures often below 0 degrees, the Fort Collins Rescue Mission has expanded its services to those who are homeless.
Ever since a 47% average increase in Douglas County home values, commissioners have been searching for property tax relief.
As residents across the Denver metro braced for extreme temperatures throughout the weekend, some residents in Lakewood were feeling left in the cold.
Steven Young was already serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for a 2020 slaying when he was recently given the same sentence again for killing a woman who witnessed that original killing.
The semi-truck was seen on its side near the Highway 52 exit as a tow truck attempted to get it back on its wheels. Traffic was being diverted off the interstate onto Highway 52.
The 40th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade took place in Denver despite extremely cold temperatures and snowfall.
Madison Marsh, 22, is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and the first-ever active duty servicemember to win the Miss America title.
A wind turbine at a northern Colorado wind farm folded in half and caught fire Thursday morning, startling neighbors who heard banging noises prior to the collapse.
Dangerous driving conditions and avalanche mitigation work on Monday means many major highways and interstates in Colorado's mountains are closed.
Six years after a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy nearly lost his life in the shooting that killed a fellow deputy, he is sharing his story and urging others to make a life-saving donation.
Fire crews got a brush fire in Longmont under control on Wednesday.
A fire burning in Thornton forced evacuations in some neighborhoods and closed both directions of I-25.
A fire put up a lot of thick, black smoke over Thornton on Wednesday.
Colorado state lawmakers gather support for Tamale Act designed to help home chefs and local businesses.
A stolen truck crashed at Santa Fe and Dartmouth Wednesday morning going 91 mph in 55 mph zone, according to Englewood police.
Meta will now pay dozens of states a portion of a recent settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit, including nearly $615 million to Colorado.
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.
One Colorado state trooper remains in the hospital, and another has been released after they were shot by a suspect following a traffic stop on Tuesday.
Colorado's cattle ranchers say they're worried about President Trump's plan to lower beef prices by temporarily allowing "no out-of-quota tariff" beef imports.
Amid continuing drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures, Denver Water has amended its Stage 1 drought resolution to cut off lawn watering on Oct. 1.
Amid continuing drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures, Denver Water has amended its Stage 1 drought resolution to cut off lawn watering on Oct. 1. The Denver Board of Water Commissioners made the decision during its Wednesday morning meeting.
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Social media giant Meta has agreed to a historic $17 billion settlement with dozens of states, including Colorado, in a lawsuit over social media addiction.
Rep. Joe Neguse says cuts have not only left federal fire crews stretched thin, but they've also resulted in nearly 40% less mitigation work. He says that is why he introduced the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act.
Plans are in the works for a new stadium for the Denver Summit FC, and now officials are working on plans to build a bridge between the Baker Neighborhood and the stadium.
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 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 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.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
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.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
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."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
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.
