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A CDOT snowplow driver was clearing Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass during last week's snowstorm when he got a call that there was trouble ahead. Moments later he had to make a "split-second decision."
All along the areas hardest hit by heavy snow in last week's storm, the sounds of melting snow dripping then occasionally sliding off roofs creates a few nervous moments.
Echo Mountain Ski Area will open again after more than six days closed in the March snowstorm that hit Idaho Springs and Evergreen hard.
After a massive snowstorm blanked Colorado with heavy snow, the ski resorts up in the high country are happy to add to their snowpack, some more than others.
Plow drivers made big gains Friday on Interstate 70 as well as Highway 285 heading into the mountains. Much of the pavement was dry as the sun set, although rough patches of ice remained in a few spots.
Residents and visitors in Colorado mountain town of Georgetown make the most out of Interstate 70 shutdown and snow accumulation
From humble beginnings, 12-year-old Patti Zhou has become a standout not only for her skills on the slopes but because of her positive attitude and genuine excitement surrounding life you might expect in someone her age.
After an overstuffed planning commission meeting last month concerning the addition of a concrete and asphalt plant to the Elle Belle Mine just outside of Fairplay, the owner has now withdrawn their proposed conditional use permit, citing the aggressive public outcry as the main reason.
Georgetown Lake has been home to Colorado ice driving for decades at this point, but for the first time professional and novice drifters have taken to the frozen lake for fun at all kinds of speeds.
To help communities adjust to living with wolves, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has started an educational presentation for wolf reintroduction.
Colorado's governor is calling on the legislature to replace the Department of Higher Education with a new state agency that would provide a one-stop shop for all post-secondary education options.
CBS Colorado is supporting members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver with our Together for Colorado Toy Drive.
The family of a former inmate in Colorado is filing a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the Jefferson County Jail.
Every Friday is the weekly Islamic day for gathering praying and learning at mosques across the world. It's no different at the Downtown Denver Islamic Center.
One person has died after a house fire broke out in Westminster on Tuesday afternoon.
Ben Varga was randomly shot in the neck in Denver's Washington Park in February and worked hard on his recovery. He shared his experience on a stage on Wednesday.
The newest Colorado sports team is getting ready for its inaugural season in the Mile High City, but the future of the team's stadium is in limbo.
Colorado has no shortage of postsecondary training and education options, including universities, community colleges, workforce centers, occupational schools, vocational training, and hundreds of apprenticeships.
It's not unusual to find Vickers Boys & Girls Club member Adrian in the art room. He uses drawing as a creative outlet, but Adrian is a self-proclaimed tech guy.
More than 900 students will graduate from Metropolitan State University Denver on Friday, including 87 who are veterans or currently serving in the military. Among them is 23-year-old Senior Airman Jordan Klehr and not long after he crosses the stage, he will trade his cap and gown for a uniform to deploy overseas for the first time.
The newest Colorado sports team is getting ready for its inaugural season in the Mile High City, but the future of the team's stadium is in limbo.
Sabina Czuaz has already claimed a number of titles and has lofty goals for the future.
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
Championship Saturday delivered high drama and historic moments as Cherry Creek aimed to complete a perfect season, while Dakota Ridge sought its first-ever 4A state title.
Bo Nix passed for 212 yards and rushed for a touchdown, and the Denver Broncos didn't fall behind for the first time this season as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 on Sunday.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania introduced a discharge petition to try to bring a bill to the floor that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies by two years.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
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The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Colorado's governor is calling on the legislature to replace the Department of Higher Education with a new state agency that would provide a one-stop shop for all post-secondary education options.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania introduced a discharge petition to try to bring a bill to the floor that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies by two years.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. But a Castle Rock community group is here to help.
UCHealth opened a brand new multimillion dollar inpatient mental health unit in Northern Colorado. Poudre Valley Hospital is now the home to the newest behavioral health inpatient unit in Colorado.
RTD is being sued in federal court over changes to Access on Demand, which provides services for Coloradans with disabilities. Plaintiffs' attorneys are hoping a judge puts a stop to the changes before the Jan. 1 implementation.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Talnua Distillery, Arvada, was awarded the honor, "America's Greatest Whiskey," for their Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Single Pot Still American Whiskey.
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The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Residents say they're exhausted, scared, and furious as Xcel Energy works to push ahead with a transmission project that would cut directly through their land.
Current SAVE borrowers will have "limited time" to enroll in a new loan repayment plan and begin repaying their loans, the Education Department said.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
