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Hundreds of new jobs are on their way to Colorado with GE's new solar plant opening in the Denver metro area.
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Hundreds of new jobs are on their way to Colorado with GE's new solar plant opening in the Denver metro area.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to announce -- possibly as soon as Friday -- that Colorado has landed General Electric's manufacturing plant for thin-film solar panels, sources tell CBS4 partner the Denver Business Journal.
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at reducing the $160 million in erroneous payments that were made from the state's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund last year to residents who were ineligible for the money or who were not applying for enough jobs.
Seven places in Colorado — five of them ski country meccas — rank in the top 100 on Forbes' latest annual list of the nation's most expensive ZIP codes, based on home prices.
A subsidiary of Ultra Petroleum Corp. has completed its $20 million purchase of most of the Banning Lewis Ranch, which the city of Colorado Springs had thought would one day have homes and commercial uses.
The state attorney general's office is reviewing plans by Denver's third-largest hospital system to buy control of two area hospitals even though a court-appointed arbitrator rejected a similar deal in 2009.
A Greenwood Village company, backed by millions of federal dollars, is now filing for bankruptcy.
The Colorado Springs City Council has approved a revised agreement with the U.S. Olympic Committee that should save the city nearly $1.2 million of $3 million owed to the USOC for improvements to the Olympic Training Center.
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra has named a new interim president and CEO as the organization continues to struggle with its finances.
It was clearly a plum for Gov. John Hickenlooper. At a news conference in his office he introduced Arrow Electronics CEO Michael Long. It's a company with 50 locations in the U.S. and 300 around the world.
Arapahoe Basin will be the second Colorado ski resort to open this season.
The Aspen City Council has voted to ban plastic bags from its two grocery stores and place a 20-cent fee on paper bags.
A bill making its way through Congress would make it clear that ski resorts are not just for winter activities.
Federal agents uncovered that a company was paid at least $1,838,294.27 in fraudulent Medicare billings.
Hotels across the Denver area would take a big hit if a proposed Gaylord "mega-hotel" is built in Aurora, according to a new report.
Windy, dry conditions combined with temps that will rise to around 80 mean fire danger is high for Colorado.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that ensures some accountability from social media and online dating sites.
Three more ski areas in Colorado are set to close up shop at the end of the week due to persistent warm weather and low snowpack.
Despite this surge in oil prices and ongoing travel disruptions, a Colorado travel expert says the time to book future travel is now.
The executive director of Colorado's Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing, which oversees Medicaid, is stepping down in April.
Colorado's primary election is two months away, and there is a clearer picture of which Democrats will be on the ballot.
Joe Ruch is tracking rain and snow across Colorado, Denver could finally see rain!
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that ensures some accountability from social media and online dating sites.
The partial government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. Although many DHS workers received paychecks on Monday, it's a temporary stopgap, and many other DHS employees are continuing to work without pay, leaving Colorado families concerned about the future.
City buildings in Denver were closed on Monday in celebration of Sí, Se Puede Day. The day is replacing César Chávez Day following allegations of sexual abuse by the former union and civil rights leader.
The DU Pioneers are heading to the Frozen Four for the third straight year. The Pios will play Michigan on April 9 in Las Vegas.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that ensures some accountability from social media and online dating sites.
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative says at least 700,000 Coloradans are in collections due to unpaid medical bills
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Due to the ongoing war in Iran, airfare prices are taking off because of rising jet fuel costs. A local travel agent is sharing ways to save money when booking your next trip or summer vacation.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
After an unseasonably warm winter, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners has announced mandatory watering restrictions ranging from watering gardens to service in restaurants.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.