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Lovers of magic mushrooms gathered to celebrate recreational use at a festival over the weekend, but there are questions about the safety of the mushrooms' as-of-now still unregulated therapeutic uses.
Terrifying moments caught on cellphone video show several residents of a Denver apartment pouring out of a third-story window as they try to escape the flames inside.
Times have been getting tougher and tougher in health care. It shows up in the copays, the bills and now Colorado hospitals are facing a crisis.
Dean Morgan and John McNamara were arrested at JFK Airport in New York and were charged with theft and racketeering for their alleged roles in scamming Denver residents out of money.
Experts say hail season in Colorado is also unfortunately scam season.
DPS is expected to see six thousand fewer students by 2028, a drop of more than eight percent.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
Denver is celebrating the 50th anniversary of PrideFest, a festival and parade that advocates for love, diversity and equity.
Author Phil Nash believes the gay rights victory over Amendment 2 prevented similar laws from being enacted elsewhere in the country.
Denver's mayor says that through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies, the city plans to get the 52 homeless veterans identified in the city off the streets by the end of 2024.
One Colorado state trooper remains in the hospital, and another has been released after they were shot by a suspect following a traffic stop on Tuesday.
Colorado's cattle ranchers say they're worried about President Trump's plan to lower beef prices by temporarily allowing "no out-of-quota tariff" beef imports.
Amid continuing drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures, Denver Water has amended its Stage 1 drought resolution to cut off lawn watering on Oct. 1.
Once the 18,000-square-foot library is open, it will include library collections, interactive children's spaces, an event hall, two conference rooms, five reservable study rooms, and other spaces for connection or quiet reflection.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
This library is set to open in summer 2027 in the Sterling Ranch neighborhood.
Denver Water has decided to stop the lawn watering season on Oct. 1 this year due to ongoing drought conditions.
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
With the return to school this fall, Clinical Director of School-Based Services with the AllHealth Network, Desiree McAllister, talks about why some students are experiencing anxiety and how to spot mental health issues.
Meet therapy dog Wynn, who helps patients at AdventHealth Parker feel at ease during visits to the hospital or doctor's office
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
