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Among the hundreds of thousands of Coloradans who applied for unemployment last year were a handful of people who made more than $100,000 at the time they were laid off.
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Among the hundreds of thousands of Coloradans who applied for unemployment last year were a handful of people who made more than $100,000 at the time they were laid off.
Once all of those online purchases are completed after Cyber Monday each year, there's a surge in activity for mail carriers across the country.
Cyrus Rajabi is one of many Denverites making their mark as they pursue their careers in the city.
Colorado ski resorts are in desperate need of some snow. A travel industry group says the lack of snow and the economy are hurting not only the ski areas, but ski town communities
Business was brisk but quiet around Colorado as shoppers took advantage of Black Friday deals, with the exception of a Lakewood Wal-Mart where dozens of protesters marched outside the store in support of the workers.
The parking lots at many Colorado shopping centers are crowded as shoppers take advantage of Black Friday deals. But others are taking a break after hitting stores on Thanksgiving.
It's one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and instead of working, some Walmart employees are planning to protest outside stores this Black Friday. They say they want better pay and better treatment.
Even though some stores are opening their doors for Black Friday deals earlier this year, shoppers aren't wasting any time making sure they are among the first in line.
The owner of a Thornton liquor store has pleaded guilty to violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act.
An unprecedented number of Colorado corn farmers have returned to their fields after harvest to gather leftover corn stalks after a drought limited the supply of other cattle feed sources and led to higher stalk prices.
Skiers and snowboarders accustomed to tracking how many runs they've done will soon have access to a smartphone app to track their jumps and spins too.
Colorado's unemployment rate decreased to 7.9 percent in October, down one-tenths of a percentage point from September's unemployment rate of 8.0 percent.
A Colorado information technology business is thriving and giving back to the community with top talent and technology in this struggling economy.
Favorite snack foods like Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Fruit Pies made by Hostess will soon be gone from store shelves. Employees who made those snacks are looking for work after a sudden shut down by the company.
Skiers and boarders heading up to the High Country now have more choices when it comes to hitting the slopes. Both Vail and Eldora ski areas opened on Friday.
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.
Police in Northern Colorado arrested a man they suspect of shooting a pellet gun at moving vehicles last year, and they are looking for other possible victims.
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.
