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John Minzheng Wahlers won the Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award for overcoming incredible odds to excel in basketball and life.
Thanks to inflation and the affordable housing shortage, a Denver transitional house for women has a long waitlist.
Few details were immediately available, but police say the man shot by an Englewood officer was armed with a gun when they shot him.
States that rely on water from the over-tapped Colorado River want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lawsuit from the Navajo Nation that could upend how water is shared in the Western U.S.
The remains of two bodies found decades ago in Lake County and Mesa County were recently identified with the help forensic genetic genealogy that led authorities to family members.
As global warming threatens to put much of the ski industry out of business over the next several decades, resorts are beginning to embrace a role as climate activists in the halls of government.
A crowd of about 250 Native American people gathered at the History Colorado Center Friday for what was to be a celebration of the decision to change the name of Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky.
According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, roughly 100,000 nurses left the field nationwide during the first year of the COVID pandemic, while there's been a 10% increase in demand for mental health nurses.
With a sign of possible progress in an ongoing dispute, the two remain at odds over a carriage deal, leaving local Avalanche and Nuggets fans in the dark.
The name of the mountain should be changed to "Cheyenne Arapaho" according to the dissenting tribe's administrator William Walksalong, who spoke with CBS News Colorado.
More information has been revealed on Friday by authorities on the shooting in Brighton near Prairie View High School on Wednesday that left one injured.
If you spot a vehicle that's half police cruiser, half taxi, the passengers inside are getting home safe. The Aurora Police Department is offering free rides after a night of drinking.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority on Thursday voted to accept a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to fund cloud seeding in other Western states whose rivers feed the parched desert region.
A unique grassroots effort to fund wildlife mitigation in a small town is underway and could become a model for other communities across Colorado.
The Denver Sports Commission is expecting the NCAA Tournament games that are being played at Ball Arena to bring $4 to $8 million of revenue to the city.
Chance for isolated thunderstorms Sunday with a better chance for rain showers Monday for the Denver metro area.
Strong storms on Sunday may bring hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds, then a cooler, wetter pattern settles in across Colorado through much of the week.
On Saturday, kids in Lakewood had a chance to meet with local athletes and challenge themselves with obstacle courses and various sports while learning how to live a healthy lifestyle.
The Aurora Police Department's anti-theft program is helping residents keep their vehicles safe with free tracking devices. Aurora police say most cars that are stolen are then used in other crimes, so by keeping vehicles safe, not only are drivers protecting themselves, they're also protecting the community.
A local favorite in Denver is closing its doors at the end of the month. Pandemic Doughnuts opened during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 and quickly grew into a community favorite.
A Casper, Wyo. man has been sentenced to prison for making multiple violent and anti-semitic threats against the Anti-Defamation League in Colorado and Texas in 2025.
This weekend, the Colorado Convention Center is abuzz with travel enthusiasts landing from all over the world for the 2026 Travel and Adventure Show. The show's been on the road for a while and is making its final stop in Denver.
Boulder-based nonprofit Resource Central is helping homeowners save money on home renovations and repairs.
As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.
During the spring and summer, a lot of the things Coloradans do to have fun or cool down involve water. Amid drought conditions in much of the state, city parks officials say that shouldn't impact your summer plans too much.
A group in Northern Colorado is planning to open a free market with food, clothing and household goods to help community members in need.
The Department of the Air Force announced this week that Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado is one of two preferred locations for planned microreactors.
The man who was killed was walking his dog near 32nd Street and Arapahoe Street at the time, according to a witness.
The musicians, who come from high schools across the state, said it offered a window into what a career in music could look like.
Over 2,000 state Republicans packed an auditorium on CSU's Pueblo campus after waiting in line for up to five hours.
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.
Denver Pioneers beat Michigan 4-3 in the second overtime Thursday night and advance for a chance to win their third national title in five years.
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.
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.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
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.
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."
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.
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.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
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.
The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.
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.
