Pet Gila monster bites man, who dies in what experts call a "rare event"
The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed that a 34-year-old man died after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters.
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The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed that a 34-year-old man died after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters.
A federal jury determined the oil and gas company Steve Straughen worked for owes him $30 million for their alleged negligence, because the tank he was working on had holes in it, which created an explosive reaction.
A 71-year-old Colorado woman is facing charges of assault of an at-risk person and child abuse in connection with the alleged abuse of her 55-year-old cousin.
A CBS News Colorado analysis of federal data shows nationwide, the frequency of romance scams has nearly quadrupled since 2017 and Colorado is number three in the country for states with the most reports of imposter scams.
Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has told employees it is "pausing" all discretionary spending -- including travel and conferences, computer purchases and training -- due to Denver's budget issues.
A pollution controversy spanning decades in Colorado history continues to leave some Arapahoe County residents frustrated and demanding more action from state and federal agencies.
With the city of Denver facing deep budget cuts this year, CBS News Colorado has learned that at least one city department has already implemented a hiring freeze and is actively discussing potential furloughs and layoffs for its workers.
Confirmation votes for the chief of the Denver Fire Department and three other public safety officials have been delayed indefinitely in what Mayor Mike Johnston's administration characterizes as "a typical part of the process."
Several Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill to regulate dating apps and protect users from assaults, harassment and exploitation.
The CDC says schools need at least 95% of students to have the MMR vaccine to lower the outbreak risk, but the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment says coverage among kindergartners is the lowest since 2017 at 86.8%.
A major apartment company in the state is charging a family more than $4,000 in fees after their mother died in her unit, something the family feels is "unethical."
In a matter of months, the Colorado Department of Transportation has issued more than $11 million in fines to drivers crossing in and out of the express lanes. After paying contractors to man the system, they've taken in just under $4 million.
A man wanted in Arkansas for allegedly violating his probation in a 2017 murder case has twice been arrested and jailed in Denver since 2021, and both times, Denver authorities have had to release him from custody.
Three years after 10 of their family members were shot and killed at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, the families of those victims are speaking out and demanding transparency for the money that was donated to their cause.
A squabble last Friday between outgoing Aurora Interim Police Chief Art Acevedo and a top-ranking official with the city attorney's office was apparently videotaped, shared, and has sparked speculation and conversation at Aurora City Hall.
The new year brought new restrictions for people who vape in Denver.
Former Congressman Greg Lopez is leaving the Republican Party to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate.
The suspect in a child abuse investigation involving students with disabilities at Littleton Public Schools has pleaded guilty.
The city of Fort Collins may require visitors in Old Town to pay for parking by the summer of 2027.
Denver will be the site of the United States' first-ever American Indian Cultural Embassy. Funding for the project was approved by Denver voters in November. The vision is for the embassy to welcome Native people back to Colorado.
The new year brought new restrictions for people who vape in Denver.
Officials say DNA from Kristen Marie Kovatch, the woman killed by a mountain lion last week, was found on one of the euthanized cats.
A wildfire near the Boulder County-Broomfield line burned 35 acres and sent up smoke plumes that were blown by strong winds on Monday.
A man was allegedly assaulted after accidentally hitting and killing a dog in Weld County, Colorado.
Fernando Lovo, the new athletic director at at Colorado, signed a five-year deal. He takes over for Rick George, who will transition to an AD Emeritus role.
For the ninth time since 1975, the Denver Broncos have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC at the conclusion of the regular season.
Landeskog was seen crashing into the net and then the wall and was unable to get up for several minutes. Team medical staff came to his side and, along with center Nathan MacKinnon, carried him off the ice.
Gabe Vigil loved so many things, including helping others, dressing up in fancy suits, his motorcycle, and, of course, the Broncos. Above all, he loved his family.
Nathan MacKinnon has joined the 400-goal club in the NHL!
Three members of the Colorado Avalanche will be heading to Italy next year to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
The Trump administration is counting on Big Oil to revive Venezuela's creaky energy sector. That's no sure bet, according to industry experts.
Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Former Congressman Greg Lopez is leaving the Republican Party to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate.
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
In response to regulatory actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Denver Health and Children's Hospital Colorado say they have suspended all medical gender-affirming care for patients under 18.
Some people are starting "Dry January," where they stop or cut back on alcohol as part of their New Year's resolutions. The owner of an Aurora tea shop is embracing mindful drinking after losing his wife to pancreatic cancer.
Colorado is seeing a sharp rise in flu cases this winter, with state health officials reporting a surge in hospitalizations tied to a new strain of the virus.
The new year brought new restrictions for people who vape in Denver.
The Trump administration is counting on Big Oil to revive Venezuela's creaky energy sector. That's no sure bet, according to industry experts.
Smoke still fills the sky off Leetsdale Drive and people can't help but stare at the pile of debris. On Friday night, the apartment complex that was still under construction was engulfed in flames.
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
