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It's the most common tree in Douglas County, but it's also under threat from the mountain pine beetle. As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sounds the alarm about pine beetle outbreaks, there are steps homeowners can take to protect ponderosa pines.
A semi hauling crude oil skidded off a western Colorado highway and rolled New Year's Day. The damaged tanker trailer did not leak, however.
In an update Saturday afternoon, the Denver Fire Department said they're continuing to fight the flames after a construction site for an apartment building was engulfed in fire last night.
Denver reported a nearly 50% drop in homicides last year, one of the city's lowest totals in decades, according to data released Thursday.
Authorities in Northern Colorado arrested six armed suspects who reportedly fled from a deputy and fired a shot at him early Saturday morning.
In the aftermath of a woman's apparent killing by a mountain lion on a trail in Northern Colorado on New Year's Day, several people who have had recent encounters with mountain lions in the area are sharing their stories.
Saturday will bring another mild and dry day across the Front Range, with afternoon highs climbing into the low 60s. After a sunny start, cloud cover will gradually increase during the afternoon and into the evening, though no precipitation is expected.
In response to regulatory actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Denver Health and Children's Hospital Colorado say they have suspended all medical gender-affirming care for patients under 18.
Denver firefighters responded quickly to a fire that started in a building that is under construction, but it still caused "massive" damage.
A popular Mexican restaurant in Colorado, which was included in Yelp's Top 100 places to eat in the U.S. in 2019, has closed its doors.
Wildlife officials believe a mountain lion may have killed a woman in Northern Colorado. Hikers found the woman on the Crosier Mountain Trail south of Glen Haven on New Year's Day and authorities tracked down and euthanized two mountain lions afterwards.
On Friday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced that flags across the state will be lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of former State Sen. Lewis H. Entz.
John Michael Beccia Jr. worked in the Douglas County School District's Nutrition Services as an assistant kitchen manager at Mountain Vista High School since November 2025, the sheriff's office said.
The northbound lanes of E-470 were closed in southern Aurora for more than two hours after Colorado State Patrol said a semi-truck struck and killed a driver who pulled over and got out of his car.
Colorado State Patrol says that a person involved in one of two crashes at the same location on I-25 this morning has died.
Denver's Climate Office says the recent record heat is part of a concerning warning about the kind of heat we can expect in the summer months and future years.
Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in Longmont on Wednesday that left one juvenile dead. His stepbrother is now facing murder charges.
An Olympic-style competition featuring more than 20 events is set to take center stage in Denver this summer for the first time.
As warm temperatures continue and spring weather moves in, Aurora is preparing for increased traffic to local pools.
Work continues Saturday to contain two wildfires in southern Colorado near Fort Carson and San Luis.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office investigators announced they have closed out their investigation into allegations of rat poison being found in food at a Taco Bell.
A top commander with the Adams County Sheriff's Office will be suspended after pointing a rifle at co-workers in January.
CBS News Colorado has learned that a veteran Denver police lieutenant is under investigation after he struck and killed a pedestrian.
Alleged victims recount how they said David Zoda deceived them, collected thousands of dollars in moving charges, then allegedly dumped their belongings in storage lockers in Aurora.
Body cam video shows a handcuffed suspect being thrown to ground by an Aurora police officer.
"Steel Magnolias" is an all-time favorite film for many, and now you can see the stage version in Colorado.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work toward greater and more sustainable compensation. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
Fire officials said the focus right now is preparation, before any flames ever start. That's why they're hoping people will take advantage of their free wildfire mitigation inspections.
The Boulder International Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday and is celebrating record ticket sales this year.
Guanella Pass is opening this week, more than a month early, due to the warm weather.
An Amazon semi-truck caught fire on I-25 late Saturday night in Thornton.
Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association came together last year to work on a path toward greater compensation and a more sustainable compensation source for DPS teachers. Now, they're asking for public feedback.
Firefighters quickly extinguished a grass fire that broke out north of Sterling on Sunday thanks to the help of local residents.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Bednar was struck by a puck during Saturday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and was taken to the hospital. He was standing behind the Avs' bench when a puck flew over the boards and hit Bednar in the third period.
Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play. Much of that is because of the freshman in the Pioneers' net.
On Friday morning, the Colorado Rockies confirmed they have sold 40% of the team's ownership to the Penner Family, the same family that owns a majority stake in the Denver Broncos.
The Penner Sports Group, part of the ownership of the Denver Broncos, has purchased a minority stake in the Colorado Rockies.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Two U.S. congressman representing Colorado have found a way to transcend current division, distrust and dysfunction.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
