After charges dropped against a violent offender, lawmakers to take closer look at competency laws
Colorado lawmakers say they plan to take a closer look at the state's competency laws and changes made last year under House Bill 1034.
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Colorado lawmakers say they plan to take a closer look at the state's competency laws and changes made last year under House Bill 1034.
In late August, more than a dozen animals and three children were removed from a Commerce City home described by police as being in "deplorable" condition. The residence belongs to Demetrio and Araceli Urbina, according to authorities.
Steve Conney is a frequent flier and parker at Denver International Airport, but says after a recent parking experience, "I'm less likely to park here."
Advocates for more affordable housing units in Denver are floating the idea of what's known as a "Ghost Tax" or VHT- vacant home tax- on Denver landlords as a new way to raise money to create more affordable housing in Denver.
A park ranger accused of creating a stabbing hoax at Staunton State Park had lasted only nine months as a police officer before that alleged hoax. Newly acquired video of an incident while he was on the force is raising questions.
Although Waymo is known for its driverless cars, a company spokesperson said the vehicles would initially begin with drivers behind the wheel before transitioning to fully autonomous or driverless, after a period of time.
A man who pleaded guilty to posing as a plastic surgeon and operating on dozens of victims is at it again, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies says.
A Commerce City couple is facing multiple charges after police discovered three children and more than 30 animals living in what Colorado authorities described as "deplorable conditions."
Denver's Career Service Board has tightened up eligibility rules for a popular paid leave program for Denver city employees known as Care Bank, leading one Denver City Council member, Flor Alvidrez, to criticize the changes.
Former homicide investigator with the Denver Police Department, Tom Haney Jr., who was also brought in to assist on the JonBenét murder case, died suddenly on Aug. 19 while playing golf with friends.
After months of frustration and uncertainty, residents are finally getting answers about a series of recurring power outages.
The saga continues six months after an HOA management company denied to CBS Colorado and homeowners that it was the same company it was replacing.
Two Denver City Council members on Tuesday expressed concerns about a two-night Colorado mountain retreat for Denver City Council members next week that carried a $26,000 price tag, even as 171 city workers are being notified that they are losing their jobs.
Ten of Denver's 13 city council members are planning to attend a $26,000 retreat in the foothills next week for team building and professional development, at the same time the city is laying off workers and trying to find ways to cut costs and save money.
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Our prolonged period of strong winds and critical fire danger rolls on for Friday for day number two of a three day threat. Warm temperatures, dry air and super, gusty winds will team up again for a First Alert Weather Day that creates ideal conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
The Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins was closed on Friday, including all in-person, hybrid and remote classes as well as all operations.
High winds turned the big, beautiful trees that make Evergreen so green into safety hazards. Evergreen Fire/Rescue responded to at least 75 calls related to the wind.
CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
A school bus driver was arrested in Lakewood and now faces a felony charge of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
Thousands of people in Northern Colorado were without power on Friday morning a day ahead of the planned power shutoffs.
A school bus driver was arrested in Lakewood and now faces a felony charge of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
A skier died at Breckenridge Ski Resort after a crash in the Lake Chutes area on a double black diamond.
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is set for Saturday, March 14 in downtown Denver.
Xcel Energy is moving equipment this weekend and it will impact traffic on I-25 near exit 243, along with Colorado highways 287 and 66.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
In the letter, sent on Tuesday and obtained by CBS News Colorado on Thursday, lawmakers wrote that Peters "has made no efforts" to accept accountability and instead continues to promote election-denial conspiracy theories.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
