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Free rideshare program to expand to another Douglas County community
By downloading an app or calling a number, anyone can use the Link On Demand service to call for a free ride in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch and next month, Parker joins the list.
Former school bus aid who abused students with autism gets 4 year in prison
A former Colorado school bus aide was sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison. Kiarra Jones was caught on bus security cameras hitting non-verbal autistic children.
Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
Colorado State women's basketball team leaves for March Madness
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
JBS unionized workers enter 3rd day of strike, claim unfair labor practices
JBS unionized workers gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to call out the company for unfair labor practices, days after going on strike.
Denver's César Chávez celebration canceled after allegations surface
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez have prompted this year's Denver celebrations surrounding his legacy to be canceled.
Hit-and-run suspect injured after crash just 2.5 miles from 1st crash
Westminster police investigated a single-vehicle rollover crash at U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard on Wednesday morning, in which the driver was believed to be involved in an earlier hit-and-run just a couple of miles away at Church Ranch Boulevard.
Power restored after outage impacts flights at DIA during spring break travel
A power outage impacted train service to the gates and flights at Denver International Airport for hours on Wednesday morning, prompting a ground stop.
Colorado heat wave builds with all-time record heat possible for Denver
An unseasonably intense heat wave is building across Colorado, and the focus isn't only on the temperatures, but the fire danger that comes with it.
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Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
House Democrats try to force vote to fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP
Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.
How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
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Denver electronics repair business receives support after being force to leave workshop
A Denver small business owner was given 60 days to vacate his store, so his customers stepped up to make sure he stayed on his feet.
Free rideshare program Link On Demand to expand to another Douglas County community
By downloading an app or calling a number, anyone can use the Link On Demand service to call for a free ride in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch and next month, Parker joins the list.
Former school bus aid who abused students with autism gets prison sentence
A former Colorado school bus aide was sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison on Wednesday.
Super hot high pressure ridge ready to roll the records over
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Colorado State women's basketball team leaves for the NCAA Tournament
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
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Transgender youth sports will be on Colorado's statewide ballot in November
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
2 additional cases of measles confirmed in outbreak in Broomfield
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
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Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
Denver may be subsidizing suburban fire service amid budget crisis
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.
2 Denver City Council members reject furlough days payback request
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.
No criminal charges for hockey coach arrested after knocking down player
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Man linked to Colorado cold case arrested in Arizona
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
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Girls & Science Takeover of 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen, opportunities to watch veterinarians perform surgery on dogs and cats, see horses assisting with human therapies, engage with scientists at work, and play in a kid's kitchen and kid's vet clinic - allowing kids to become a veterinarian for the day and fix up stuffed animals.
Girls & Science Kick-Off
The CBS Colorado event on March 6 took place at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Free rideshare program to expand to another Douglas County community
By downloading an app or calling a number, anyone can use the Link On Demand service to call for a free ride in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch and next month, Parker joins the list.
Former school bus aid who abused students with autism gets 4 year in prison
A former Colorado school bus aide was sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison. Kiarra Jones was caught on bus security cameras hitting non-verbal autistic children.
Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
Colorado State women's basketball team leaves for March Madness
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
JBS unionized workers enter 3rd day of strike, claim unfair labor practices
JBS unionized workers gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to call out the company for unfair labor practices, days after going on strike.
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Denver electronics repair business receives support after being force to leave workshop
A Denver small business owner was given 60 days to vacate his store, so his customers stepped up to make sure he stayed on his feet.
Free rideshare program Link On Demand to expand to another Douglas County community
By downloading an app or calling a number, anyone can use the Link On Demand service to call for a free ride in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch and next month, Parker joins the list.
Former school bus aid who abused students with autism gets prison sentence
A former Colorado school bus aide was sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison on Wednesday.
Super hot high pressure ridge ready to roll the records over
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Colorado State women's basketball team leaves for the NCAA Tournament
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
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Colorado State women's basketball team leaves for March Madness
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Contest names Grand Junction team after prehistoric Colorado fish
Thousands of entries were submitted to choose the name of the Pecos League baseball team in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Neighbors weigh in on possible Broncos' stadium, community development at Burnham Yard
The Burnham Yard Small Area Plan hopes to include recommendations for affordable housing, public infrastructure, parks, open space and other considerations.
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Maps show forecast for extreme heat wave scorching the West
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
Dolores Huerta alleges assault by Cesar Chavez amid abuse claims
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
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Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
House Democrats try to force vote to fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP
Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.
How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
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Transgender youth sports will be on Colorado's statewide ballot in November
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
2 additional cases of measles confirmed in outbreak in Broomfield
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
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Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
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Denver mayor's office calls new airport lawsuit "horses***"
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.
Denver may be subsidizing suburban fire service amid budget crisis
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.
2 Denver City Council members reject furlough days payback request
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.
No criminal charges for hockey coach arrested after knocking down player
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Man linked to Colorado cold case arrested in Arizona
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.