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Very large hail possible as severe storms threaten Front Range, Eastern Plains
Colorado's biggest severe weather threat on Tuesday is hail as parts of the Front Range and Eastern Plains are under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather.
Former FirstBank customers face adjustment challenges after PNC conversion
Thousands of former FirstBank customers across Colorado and Arizona are continuing to adjust after their accounts officially converted to PNC Bank this week.
Rural police agencies visit Northern Colorado for school shooting response training
Dozens of law enforcement officers from across Colorado gathered near the Wyoming border this week to train for one of the most challenging situations they could face: an active shooter inside a school.
Evacuations underway for residents near fire burning south of Rifle, Colorado
A brush and structure fire prompted officials to begin evacuations in an area south of Rifle, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon.
Breckenridge launches first Wildflower Week with free hikes, concerts and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
Vehicle theft ring victim says he let police track car leading to suspects
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Denver District Attorney John Walsh have announced a new grand jury indictment of 11 defendants for carrying out a motor vehicle theft ring between July 2024 and January 2025.
Evacuation notice issued for residents near wildfire in Mesa County
Firefighters have contained a wildfire in western Colorado that broke out on Tuesday, and officials have lifted the evacuation order for nearby residents.
Douglas Co. proposes restrictions on low-powered scooters, off-road vehicles
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says too many of these vehicles are being ridden by young, inexperienced riders in public spaces.
Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement
A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation changed her plea to guilty in court on Tuesday to four charges, as part of an agreement in which prosecutors dropped 100 other counts she was facing.
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Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Gen. Chris Donahue had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.
Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal court allows ICE to expand expedited deportations nationwide
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
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Rare night severe storms possible along with more smoke
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Wildflower Week festival in Colorado mountain community includes free hikes, concerts, and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
Colorado man targeted by car thieves helps police bust crime ring
A Colorado man says his truck was targeted by thieves while he was out of state. He allowed police to track his vehicle, which led them to suspects in a theft ring targeting parking lots, businesses, and homes.
Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement with prosecutors
A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation changed her plea to guilty in court on Tuesday to four charges, as part of an agreement in which prosecutors dropped 100 other counts she was facing.
Former customers of Colorado based FirstBank face adjustment challenges after PNC conversion
Thousands of former FirstBank customers across Colorado and Arizona are continuing to adjust after their accounts officially converted to PNC Bank this week, with some customers still reporting problems.
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Artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture
A Colorado artist is transforming a dead tree into a work of art honoring Western heritage.
Learn about the celebrations happening across Colorado for America 250 and Colorado 150
Co-chair of the America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission, Nathan Richie, shared the events happening across the state for Colorado Day and for America's 250th birthday.
Historic Bent's Old Fort faces preservation challenges
Bent's Old Fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business. The Bents understood the arithmetic of the frontier.
Community rallies to save Hartman Castle in the Gunnison Valley
The story of Hartman Castle stretches back to the very founding of Gunnison itself.
Bringing back Grand Junction Union Station, an historic marvel
Another major train station rebuilding in Colorado is underway. After a more than 10-year journey for the owners, progress is beginning to show at the Grand Junction Union Station.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Robotic pet program brings joy to dementia patients at UCHealth
A pilot program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is using robotic animals to bring joy and connection to patients with dementia.
Dude Dad surprises Northern Colorado families at UCHealth NICU
A popular brand creator personally knows what the NICU experience is like, so he stopped by to offer families support.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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CSP fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law requires critical question be asked on scene of certain crashes
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
Colorado "Birthday Rule" creates coverage confusion for new parents
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Recording reveals concerns over illegal activity in state's pot industry
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Man freed by Polis vows to prove he deserves second chance
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.
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Aurora Fest
Aurora Fest highlights the music, food and cultures of Aurora's international community.
Farming in Colorado's vast Uncompahgre Valley
Farmers across Colorado are caught in the midst of a lot of challenges in 2026, including in the vast Uncompahgre Valley on the Western Slope.
Very large hail possible as severe storms threaten Front Range, Eastern Plains
Colorado's biggest severe weather threat on Tuesday is hail as parts of the Front Range and Eastern Plains are under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather.
Former FirstBank customers face adjustment challenges after PNC conversion
Thousands of former FirstBank customers across Colorado and Arizona are continuing to adjust after their accounts officially converted to PNC Bank this week.
Rural police agencies visit Northern Colorado for school shooting response training
Dozens of law enforcement officers from across Colorado gathered near the Wyoming border this week to train for one of the most challenging situations they could face: an active shooter inside a school.
Evacuations underway for residents near fire burning south of Rifle, Colorado
A brush and structure fire prompted officials to begin evacuations in an area south of Rifle, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon.
Breckenridge launches first Wildflower Week with free hikes, concerts and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
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Rare night severe storms possible along with more smoke
Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast
Wildflower Week festival in Colorado mountain community includes free hikes, concerts, and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
Colorado man targeted by car thieves helps police bust crime ring
A Colorado man says his truck was targeted by thieves while he was out of state. He allowed police to track his vehicle, which led them to suspects in a theft ring targeting parking lots, businesses, and homes.
Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement with prosecutors
A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation changed her plea to guilty in court on Tuesday to four charges, as part of an agreement in which prosecutors dropped 100 other counts she was facing.
Former customers of Colorado based FirstBank face adjustment challenges after PNC conversion
Thousands of former FirstBank customers across Colorado and Arizona are continuing to adjust after their accounts officially converted to PNC Bank this week, with some customers still reporting problems.
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Rodeo Dunes, nation's hottest new golf course, is in remote Colorado locale
CBS Colorado's Eric Christensen never thought his golf addiction would take him to Roggen, Colorado. But last month he made the trek to a semi-ghost town that's the home of Rodeo Dunes.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon, as a wild card
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Assistant coach of Colorado Eagles named head coach for Professional Women's Hockey League team
Assistant Coach of the Colorado Eagles, Kim Weiss, is headed to Las Vegas after accepting a head coach position for a new Professional Women's Hockey League team.
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Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Gen. Chris Donahue had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.
Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Federal court allows ICE to expand expedited deportations nationwide
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Health News
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Robotic pet program brings joy to dementia patients at UCHealth
A pilot program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is using robotic animals to bring joy and connection to patients with dementia.
Dude Dad surprises Northern Colorado families at UCHealth NICU
A popular brand creator personally knows what the NICU experience is like, so he stopped by to offer families support.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
University of Colorado plans purchase of high-rise in Denver's Central Business District
Changes are coming to the University of Colorado Denver after the school plans to purchase a high-rise in the Central Business District, creating opportunities to expand students' career and research experiences.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
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CSP fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law requires critical question be asked on scene of certain crashes
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
Colorado "Birthday Rule" creates coverage confusion for new parents
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Recording reveals concerns over illegal activity in state's pot industry
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Man freed by Polis vows to prove he deserves second chance
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.