Colorado Medicaid's tech problems delay critical money for thousands
Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
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Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
Two more family members have been arrested and charged with abuse of a developmentally disabled man in their care. Witnesses say they beat, choked, kicked and punched a relative who functions at the level of a 5- to 8-year-old.
A 65-year-old Colorado woman appears to be the latest victim of a widespread romance scam known as the "Keanu Reeves Scam."
When Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, 42, died on duty on September 20, 2021, he was remembered as a man who began working in the fire service while still in high school and was devoted to service for his professional career.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Wednesday called for a review of the Denver Fire Department's use of comp time by top commanders, less than 24 hours after a CBS News Colorado investigation aired.
Denver's municipal code appears to explicitly forbid the department's executive staff from accruing comp time, but the chief billed $42,000 in comp time in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for funerals, retirement parties, the MLB All-Star Game and more.
About 2.5% of Colorado's unemployment claims are currently held up on program integrity holds. The state says that's 1,208 claims out of 47,981 active unemployment claims in the state.
Hyundai owners have endured significant challenges in recent years, with some becoming victims of auto theft at least once.
The Investigators with CBS News Colorado have obtained new data showing just how many threats were in Denver Public Schools this year.
Mail theft complaints are on the rise in Colorado, in part, because of the key system used by the U.S. Postal Service. A closer look at the numbers revealed a widespread problem that federal officials believe is also leading to an increase in check fraud.
The former DoubleTree hotel at 4040 Quebec Street was converted to a shelter for the homeless in December 2023.
Some families of people killed in the Boulder grocery store shooting say this week, they've received more money that was donated to them three years ago, and they're questioning plans for handing more out to a resource center that provides acupuncture and massages to people impacted by the shooting.
Years after receiving promotions and a pay increase, some Department of Corrections employees are now being told a mistake was made. Not only are they now having their pay reduced, but they say the state is demanding they repay that money; nearly $8,000 each.
Saying constant crime, homelessness, and drugs are pushing businesses to the brink of closing, merchants along Denver's South Broadway corridor have begun the process of establishing a business improvement district.
The four-page report, obtained by CBS News Colorado, suggests Nuggets superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray should not have been placed on the last vehicle in the procession, larger barricades were needed for crowd control, and barricades were taken down too quickly.
A ground stop was issued at Denver International Airport due to wind on Tuesday morning.
The statewide movement has propelled Colorado to one of the top-ranked in the nation for charitable giving.
The much-watched predictions for Colorado's economy from CU's Leeds School of Business are out and the answer is… staying the course overall.
The future manager of one of Denver's homeless shelters will also respond to mental health calls.
After waiting weeks for the right conditions, firefighters began burning slash piles near Blue River in Summit County.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 is Colorado Gives Day, a statewide movement to strengthen our communities where everyone can donate to help support the causes they care about the most.
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Power outages were impacting customers along the foothills in Colorado on Tuesday morning.
First Alert Traffic Tracker shows how strong winds may impact your morning commute on Tuesday.
Denver police searched for a suspect in a stabbing early Tuesday morning in the Curtis Park neighborhood.
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.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
Two companies dominate U.S. dialysis services, and a CBS News review of federal data found one-third of dialysis clinics failed to meet federal standards this year.
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
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.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
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 Federal Reserve will announce if they will cut rates again in December's meeting — their last meeting of 2025. The decision will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.