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Rick Raemisch, the new executive director of Colorado's corrections department, today ripped his own parole and corrections departments for having 'lax' policies, misguided procedures and a recidivism rate he described as 'embarrassingly high'.
People from all over want to help Colorado victims recover from the flooding. That includes volunteers from Texas who came to lend a helping hand.
The head of Colorado prisons told lawmakers his department needs to improve the monitoring of parolees, and that officials are considering using cell phones instead of electronic bracelets to do so.
The Colorado Legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee began investigating Thursday what one legislator described as an 'ongoing culture of problems' within the state parole department.
Wheat Ridge Fire Chief Steven Gillespie is resigning from his department, three weeks after three other fire administrators resigned en masse in a protest over his leadership.
The Joint Judiciary Committee of the Colorado Legislature will hold hearings Thursday and Friday into what committee chairs call "serious deficiencies in the operations of Intensive Supervision Parole."
Stimulus funds aimed at jump starting the economy paid for about 4,000 trees in Denver, with many ending up at million dollar homes in Denver's priciest neighborhoods where residents can afford to buy their own.
Oil and gas officials and state regulators say it's unclear if flooded drilling sites around Colorado will result in any groundwater or soil contamination.
There's a strain of marijuana named after Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and his people aren't happy about it.
When Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller sacks the opposing QB he often does a dance. Now Miller has been sacked and no one is celebrating.
An Arapahoe County deputy says Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller exhibited a "fair" attitude when he was caught speeding last Thursday morning.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, already suspended for the first six games of the season, now faces more legal problems according to a CBS4 investigation.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, already suspended for the first six games of the season, now faces more legal problems according to a CBS4 investigation.
A veteran Jefferson County sheriff's deputy is due in court later this week following his arrest earlier this year for possession of anabolic steroids and oxycodone.
Three veteran administrators with the Wheat Ridge fire department suddenly resigned Wednesday night in a show of frustration, solidarity and unhappiness over the actions of Fire Chief Steven M. Gillespie.
High temperatures today are expected to climb to around 90 degrees, putting Denver in a position to challenge, and potentially set, an all-time record high for March.
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners implemented mandatory water restrictions and declared a Stage 1 drought on Wednesday morning.
Nearly 95% of Colorado State Patrol troopers are men, a gap leaders say they are working to close through mentorship and increased visibility for women in law enforcement.
The ordinance will prohibit the parking of any RV on any public street for longer than 72 hours in any 14-day period in Broomfield.
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.
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners declared a Stage 1 drought on Wednesday morning and implemented mandatory water restrictions.
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Colorado lawmakers are debating a bill to address the concerning rise in shoplifting.
Denver's Wilderness Exchange is closing its physical store at Platte and 15th on March 29.
Broomfield city leaders debate proposal to limit parking for RVs after community complaints increase.
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
The Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team is preparing for a familiar quest.
Denver Summit FC captured its first point as a franchise with a 1-1 draw against the Orlando Pride last weekend. It's a milestone worth celebrating, but likely the first of many during its inaugural season.
Five days before Denver Summit FC takes the field for its first ever home match, controlling owner Rob Cohen says the moment is really starting to sink in.
Denver Summit FC midfielder Jasmine Aikey will be out for the rest of the team's inaugural season after suffering a serious injury.
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A newly introduced bill at the Colorado State Capitol would allow LGBTQ individuals to sue for damages caused by so-called conversion therapy, or therapy aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of a person.
The bill would require employers to use employees' chosen names, pronouns and personal titles, update records to reflect those names and pronouns, and allow employees to access the restrooms and changing facilities that correspond with the employee's gender identity.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of the side effects linked to popular medications like Ozempic.
Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would require screening kids for vision loss at an earlier age and make school physicals more accessible.
An Olympic-style competition featuring more than 20 events is set to take center stage in Denver this summer for the first time.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Colorado's dry winter is now raising concerns about what summer recreation could look like, but rafting outfitters said the outlook isn't as bleak as it might seem.
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.