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A year after the pandemic caused historic job losses around the country, Colorado's unemployment rate is 6.4%. As restrictions loosen and the state begins to open, more job opportunities are becoming available in a variety of industries.
The U.S. House of Representatives once again passed the SAFE Banking Act on Monday, which would give the cannabis industry access to banking services.
Denver city council voted to approve a proposal which would allow cannabis product delivery among other changes.
The menus are out for Denver Restaurant Week, the newest opportunity to support the city's culinary scene.
A consortium of restaurateurs, artists, and enthusiasts are hoping they can shape the future of Casa Bonita after the owners filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
Caught in the middle are the businesses, specifically restaurants, that straddle the county lines of counties keeping restrictions and those not.
Gov. Jared Polis took a trip to some cities in Northern Colorado on Friday. He wanted an up-close and personal look to see how some small businesses are fairing.
The City and County of Denver transitioned into its own public health order on Friday as the state's COVID Dial came to an end, maintaining restrictions at Level Blue from the previous scale.
In acknowledging nearly $20 million in confirmed fraudulent unemployment claims during the pandemic, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment also portrayed cunning and sophisticated scam rings that are trying to manipulate Facebook groups, state lawmakers and media organizations in an effort to pressure the unemployment department to loosen fraud controls, thus allowing scammers to steal more money from the state.
In Douglas County, there are no COVID-19 restrictions. The county has opted out of the Tri-County Health Department's COVID regulations.
With vaccinations accelerating and stimulus checks mostly distributed, a growing number of people are venturing out and spending more money.
Frontier Airlines is expanding its summer 2021 service with eight new nonstop routes. The airline also announced three new destinations: Nassau, The Bahamas; San Jose, Costa Rica and St. Maarten.
Students at Mrachek Middle School celebrated the success of their financial literacy class and community support to expand that curriculum on Wednesday with a donation of more than $30,000 from Schomp Subaru.
Denver International Airport is getting a new nonstop flight to Europe.
Weld County announced they will not issue COVID-19 restrictions and regulations starting Friday, when the state lifts its COVID-19 dial framework and passes control over to local jurisdictions.
Organizers say the protests are not over. Additional demonstrations are planned on Saturday across Colorado under the banner "ICE Out."
As crowds gathered in Fort Collins to protest the federal government's recent immigration enforcement efforts, some small businesses joined the movement by adjusting their operations on Friday.
Thanks to the Real Time Information Center, police in Aurora were quickly able to locate the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Friday night.
After four Xcel power shutoffs in the past nine months, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission is taking action.
Friday is the deadline for Sinclair Oil to provide the State of Colorado with information on how some gas stations sold gas contaminated with diesel fuel.
Thanks to the Real Time Information Center, police in Aurora were quickly able to locate the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Friday night.
Demonstrators marched through Denver on Friday, ending the day at La Alma Park to show support for Minnesota and to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration.
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Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera, as acting governor while Gov. Jared Polis is in Washington DC to attend the Colorado River negotiation meeting, issued a verbal disaster declaration for avian flu in Weld County.
On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis joined governors from across the Colorado River Basin trying to reach an agreement in protecting the Colorado River.
Star center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets lineup Friday.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is expected to be out long-erm again after reinjuring his hamstring.
One of the biggest authors in LitRPG is joining the Colorado Avalanche this April for a special fan event during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Colorado Avalanched have extended defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year deal.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
After four Xcel power shutoffs in the past nine months, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission is taking action.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
A Denver woman says repeated mold concerns at her apartment complex have left her feeling unsafe in her home and worried about her child's health, prompting her to contact the city.
A father and daughter are finally together at a Broncos home game after a double lung transplant made it possible for Jessica Del Toro, who has pulmonary hypertension, to be in the Mile High City.
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
President Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
Although Sinclair Oil learned on January 8 that the gasoline it distributed was contaminated, it admits it failed to notify Colorado's Division of Oil and Public Safety.
The former sergeant was fired from the department this month after allegedly working a private security job while on duty, a CBS Colorado investigation found. He had also previously left or been fired from other departments.
Despite efforts to deter them, thieves in Colorado are continuing to steal credit cards, checks, ballots and even prescription medication from mailboxes.
The 38-year-old Aurora man jailed for investigation of arson for allegedly setting a five-alarm fire in Denver in early January "sees and hears things ... he has a mental condition," according to his sister.
A Denver judge denied bond for a 38-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old child. Nicolas Stout is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.