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Roughly 95% of Colorado is experiencing some level of drought, with about one-third of the state classified in the two most severe categories.
Denver Animal Protection is asking residents to help secure stray dogs, if it is safe to do so.
Crews monitored two fires on Friday morning after they sparked voluntary evacuations in Fort Collins on Thursday.
In the western part of Colorado's Arapahoe County, boundaries between municipalities can be a little tricky. It's a problem Regis Jesuit High School and administrators have experienced directly.
A dry winter in Northern Colorado is forcing volunteers working to restore areas burned by the Cameron Peak Fire to put tree-planting efforts on hold, highlighting the growing challenges drought poses to long-term wildfire recovery.
An Elizabeth pet owner has a warning for others about the fine print on a popular veterinary hospital chain's wellness plan.
A man in Fort Morgan was arrested after police say he lured a 13-year-old into an alley and sexually assaulted the child, just hours after he was released from jail.
Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner announced that the team has signed a new five-year contract with coach Sean Payton.
The X Games will take place at the Aspen Snowmass in Colorado over the next three years, thanks to a new host agreement.
A controversial vote took place in Littleton on Wednesday as the city council decided to move forward with a $5.5 million incentive package to build 1st Street Farms.
June is celebrated as Pride Month, and in Denver, the second week is known as Black Pride Week. This week is used to celebrate the accomplishments and remember the struggles Black and queer people face every day.
The New World Screwworm was recently found in Texas and New Mexico. Now, state officials have announced an emergency rule to prevent the spread of the flesh-eating parasite into Colorado.
A Summit County man says he jumped into action after witnessing what Xcel Energy said was an electrical failure that sparked several small fires along the roadside this week.
A small plane crash caused a grass fire on Wednesday in southern Colorado. It happened in Rio Grande County, and one person was injured.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
The Tony Award-winning musical “The Outsiders” is coming to Denver, bringing a new stage adaptation of the classic American story to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
The Mile High Flea Market celebrated its 50th year on Saturday. There was a special birthday bash for the mascot, Freddy the flea, that included live music and face painting.
Joe Ruch is tracking rain and 90s across the Eastern Plains.
A sewage spill contaminated the Arkansas River south of Pueblo this week. Now, public health officials say they've found E. coli in the water.
A 24-year-old Denver man fell from his motorcycle and into Castlewood Canyon, requiring a lengthy and complicated rescue Saturday morning.
Two mothers, both with children trying to access mental health care, are both stuck on waitlists with hundreds of other families across Colorado.
CBS News Colorado has learned many power grids in Colorado aren't ready to handle increased energy demands to charge all of the electric vehicles expected in Colorado in the coming years. One expert says upgrading grids will be "challenging, to say the least."
A former worker at St. John's Church in southeast Denver was ordered to stand trial for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in the church in 2022.
A man charged with randomly stabbing two people to death in Denver was released from jail on parole in March, even though a parole case manager called him a "public safety risk" and asked that he be returned to prison.
The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office is "considering" investigating several unusual car sales between the mayor of the small town and his daughter, who is the town clerk.
Gov. Jared Polis' budget director says Medicaid is on track to blow up a hole of up to $700 million in the current budget year in Colorado.
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
What started as apparently innocent grocery store conversations between strangers turned out to be an alleged "romance scam" for several older people in Arapahoe County.
Colorado's hot and dry summer has taken a toll on another popular destination — St. Mary's Glacier.
A dog found abandoned in a Longmont homeowner's backyard with a pair of pajama pants wrapped around her head is recovering after undergoing surgery.
Denver Health ambulances took more than 9 minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
Gov. Jared Polis' Budget Director Mark Ferrandino delivered grim news to state lawmakers on Thursday.
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The Denver Broncos face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon in Colorado. Running back RJ Harvey's status for the game isn't fully clear yet. Wide receiver and punt returner Marvin Mims looks unlikely to play.
Colorado's hot and dry summer has taken a toll on another popular destination — St. Mary's Glacier.
For generations of Colorado Rockies fans, a stop at Diamond Dawgs has been as much a part of gameday as finding a seat inside Coors Field.
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.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
A black bear was euthanized in Grand Teton National Park after "poor decisions" made by human visitors, according to park officials.
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing after deadly flash flooding in late August.
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
Gov. Jared Polis' budget director says Medicaid is on track to blow up a hole of up to $700 million in the current budget year in Colorado.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
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.
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.
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
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.
