Governor Polis, CDOT announce large grant for regional airports
Several regional airports in Colorado will soon receive money for infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects.
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Investors snap up Colorado River water rights, bet on an increasingly scarce resource
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Casa Bonita to hire 550 people before grand opening
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant plans to hire a staff of 550 people before its grand opening later this year.
Upcoming CareerCon aimed at helping woman looking into second careers
A group of Colorado woman are hoping to help others get their second careers jumpstarted next weekend.
Xcel Energy: Customers to see lower natural gas bills in upcoming months
After a rate hike at the end of last year, Xcel Energy said that customers in Colorado will see lower natural gas bills from Feb. 1 to March 31.
New Belgium Brewing revamps iconic Fat Tire beer
Fat Tire debuted more than 30 years ago and its recipe has remained unchanged- until now.
Restaurant in Boulder back open after thieves took most of inventory
The restaurant was closed because they didn't have any food ready to serve after thieves broke into the establishment.
Outdoor Retailer returns to Utah after 4 years in Colorado
The industry trade show moved to Denver in 2018 after Utah lawmakers successfully asked President Donald Trump to downsize the two monuments, which had been designated by President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton, respectively.
Poor Fort Collins cell signal labeled "dangerous," costing taxpayers
For more than a decade residents and visitors to Fort Collins have been complaining of insufficient cellphone service and now some local public officials are calling the lack of coverage a threat to public safety.
Measures being taken to limit economic pain after temporary refinery closure
Suncor announced last week it is temporarily shuttering refining operations in the Denver area, and the move will likely affect your pocketbook.
Marijuana Enforcement Division issues health advisories for some retail, medical pot
The Marijuana Enforcement Division of Colorado issued two health and safety advisories (HSA) on Thursday.
Relief helps bridge gap after Suncor shutdown during deep freeze
The state has activated the State Emergency Operations Plan.
Wayne's Smoke Shack set to reopen after tough climb to normalcy
One year after losing his business and home to the Marshall Fire, Wayne Shellnut shares his story on the long road to recovery of finding a home and renovating his business.
Suncor refinery closure likely to impact your fuel costs
Suncor is the largest supplier of transportation fuel in Colorado, providing up 40% of the state's supply.
Southwest flights mostly back on track
Southwest Airlines has returned to a relatively normal flight schedule in Colorado and across the country as the carrier seeks to make amends with passengers whose holiday travel plans were upended.
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Recently purchased house destroyed in fire in Evergreen
There were no reports of injuries in the response to a house fully-engulfed in flames in Evergreen early on Tuesday.
New universal pre-K program brings lots of excitement, and some confusion
Colorado leaders overseeing the launch of the state's universal pre-K program are hearing from providers about how things are going so far.
High energy prices keep hitting hard: A look at the cause and effect
There's a lot of blame to go around for the skyrocketing heating bills residents in Colorado are having to pay, and there's a lot of finger-pointing, too.
Family whose moving truck was stolen waiting to learn if urn was found
A family was in the middle of a move from Denver to Westminster when a U-Haul containing the remains of some of their loved ones was stolen. Police say it has been recovered.
Here's how 2 Colorado influencers make a living and changed the game
Whether we realize it or not, influencers are shaping our understanding of the world around us. They teach us new recipes, show us new looks and introduce us to new places.
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Payton brings old-school style to Broncos in his return to coaching
Sean Payton is bringing an old-school way of running things to Denver and that's going to mean some changes for Russell Wilson.
Stanley Cup champion Avalanche steadily returning to health
These days, things are definitely looking up for the Stanley Cup champions on the injury front.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $69,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Nonprofit reacts after Ukrainian basketball player taunted by CSU crowd
Marina Dubrova, a fellow Ukrainian, was upset when she saw a video of basketball player Max Shulga being taunted by Colorado State University fans.
Jokic-less Nuggets fall to Timberwolves 128-98
D'Angelo Russell had 14 of his 18 points in the first quarter and added 10 assists, Anthony Edwards scored 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 128-98 win Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets.
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Here's how 2 Colorado influencers make a living and changed the game
Whether we realize it or not, influencers are shaping our understanding of the world around us. They teach us new recipes, show us new looks and introduce us to new places.
Proposed bill aims to end slaughter, human consumption of Colorado's wild horses
Americans' tax dollars ultimately fund the slaughter and human consumption of some wild horses from Colorado, advocates say. But a bill up for debate this legislative session in Colorado is aiming to put an end to that.
30,000 Coloradans had brown drinking water this January, CDPHE says
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says nearly half the population of the East Cherry Creek Valley water district was affected.
Doctor admits "unprofessional conduct" in giving ivermectin to COVID patients
The Colorado Medical Board has disciplined a family physician in western Colorado for prescribing ivermectin to some of his patients without properly informing them of the risks.
Family sues assisted living center after resident freezes to death
The lawsuit says surveillance video shows her wandering out of the facility in the middle of the night last winter, getting locked out, then banging on the doors for help, but no one found her for five hours.
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How to watch Biden's 2023 State of the Union address
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Thousands killed as huge earthquake and aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
Coloradans ready to help after devastating earthquake in Turkey
As the frantic search for any survivors of a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria continues, Colorado residents checked in on loved ones in the region and began exploring ways to gather donations.
18-year-old wins $48 million her first time playing the lottery
Juliette Lamour, a college student in Canada, said her grandfather suggested she buy a lotto ticket after she turned 18.
New York funeral home finds woman breathing hours after she was declared dead
The apparent premature declaration of death occurred days after a facility in Iowa was fined $10,000 over a similar episode.
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Gov. Jared Polis orders state action to reduce Colorado's high energy bills
Gov. Jared Polis says the state is looking at ways to reduce those costs.
New bill introduced could give cities ability to enact rent control
Residential rent analysis company, Rentometer, found other double-digit spikes around Colorado from 2021 to 2022 – rent increased 15% in Aurora, 13% in Boulder, and shot up 18% in Fort Collins.
SNAP benefits to be reduced starting in March
Thanks to inflation, groceries are already so expensive. Now some who rely on government assistance will be getting less money to put food on the table.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission: natural gas prices could drop
Energy bills have been much higher in recent months than in previous years for households that are using the same or less energy than even a year ago.
How Denver's minimum wage boost could affect businesses & employees
This year, Denver's minimum wage is up to $17.29, compared to $15.87 in 2022.
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New bill could make EpiPens more affordable for Coloradans
The House Health and Insurance Committee unanimously passed the legislation to cap the cost of the devices on Friday.
Bill could allow psychologists prescribe medicine, but some have concerns
Proponents of the bill say it will make it easier for people in need to access certain medicine, while critics say enough people can already write prescriptions and argue untrained people could wrongly prescribe or overprescribe certain medicines.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Thornton files lawsuit over toxic PFAs in water
The city of Thornton has become one of the first in Colorado to go after the manufacturers of firefighting foam that it believes is the cause of contamination in its water that it will cost millions to mitigate.
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Denver is experiencing the longest stretch without snow in a month
Much snowier than normal weather last month means the five consecutive days Denver will experience without snow is the longest since early January.
Drought eases from Denver to Colorado's Western Slope
As January wrapped up with above normal snowfall and cold in Denver, most of the state enjoyed extra snow. That helped to battle drought conditions statewide.
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Groundhog Day: Colorado's own Flatiron Freddy agrees with Punxsutawney Phil
Colorado does not have groundhogs but there is an infamous marmot in Boulder that made a prediction about spring Thursday morning.
January in Denver was one of the coldest and snowiest on record
Last month ranked as the coldest and snowiest January in Denver 16 years and ranked among the most wintry months in the city's history.
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Colorado's new universal pre-K program brings lots of excitement, and some confusion
Colorado leaders overseeing the launch of the state's universal pre-K program are hearing from providers about how things are going so far.
Recently purchased house destroyed in fire in Evergreen
There were no reports of injuries in the response to a house fully-engulfed in flames in Evergreen early on Tuesday.
Crews unable to immediately enter 2-story house after fire contained in Fort Collins
Firefighters couldn't immediately enter a house that was fully engulfed in flames in Fort Collins.
Xcel Energy and Colorado's governor offer assistance as high price of energy keeps hitting hard
Xcel Energy and Colorado's governor are separately offering assistance with heating bills.
Sunny skies for Tuesday followed by another winter storm Wednesday night
Watch Ashton Altieri's forecast.