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Fire weather grips Colorado with dangerous combination of hot, dry and windy
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day across Colorado as a dangerous combination of hot, dry, and windy weather creates critical fire weather conditions and the potential for rapid wildfire spread.
RTD celebrates decade of Train to the Plane, 59+ million people taking a ride
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
Aurora officer still in the hospital 2 weeks after being stabbed, police say
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
Travel expert shows how to plan a Colorado spring staycation
In Colorado, there's no denying we have exceptional views all around our state and there is plenty to experience without traveling far.
CBP agent charged with assault in connection with Durango protest
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been charged with assault almost six months after he allegedly shoved a woman to the ground at a protest in Durango.
Women+Film highlights women both behind and in front of the camera
The Women+Film Festival is a great opportunity to see a lot of films, but it's also an opportunity to network and learn from other filmmakers.
Federal appeals court upholds decision against Denver police in protest case
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision that the city of Denver and Denver police officers violated the constitutional rights of protestors in 2020.
Colorado Senate candidate arrested in Florida after daughter nearly drowns
A witness said he pulled the girl from a pool unconscious and foaming at the mouth.
Paving on Colfax Avenue in Denver underway, drivers may experience delays
Crews will begin at Sherman Street and work east toward Humboldt Street along Colfax Avenue.
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Fire weather grips Colorado before weekend pattern shift
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Celebrate Colorado's 150th year of statehood with events across the region
Communities across the state are organizing events this month to celebrate 150 years of Colorado statehood.
Exhibit celebrates Thornton's 70th anniversary, traces its roots
Seventy years ago, a housing developer looked at an empty stretch of land north of Denver and saw the future. What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story.
This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But not the worst, some say.
In Breckenridge, the winter of 1980 to 1981 still stands as the benchmark for some of the worst skiing the town has ever seen.
Palmer Divide exhibit explores past, future of growing region
As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.
Castle Rock Historical Society builds replicas of old buildings
As America celebrates 250 years as a nation this year, Colorado turns 150 as a state. Castle Rock offered grants to support efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary.
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RTD celebrates decade of train to the plane, with more than 59 million people taking a ride
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
High fire danger, strong winds contribute to dangerous conditions in southern Colorado
A Red Flag Warning leads to high fire danger, strong winds for potentially dangerous conditions in southern Colorado.
Aurora police officer still in the hospital 2 weeks after being stabbed, police say
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
Murder conviction overturned in 1998 death of 4-month-old, Stephen Martinez released from prison
A judge overturned a murder conviction from 1998 in connection to the death of a 4-month-old and defendant Stephen Martinez was released from prison.
Arrest made in 2021 Larimer County cold case in death of cyclist
The suspect in a Larimer County cold case in connection with the 2021 hit-and-run death of a cyclist was taken into custody.
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Colorado legislature to debate "No Kings Act"
With three weeks left in the legislative session, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a bill titled the "No Kings Act."
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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200-pound steel sculpture stolen from Denver yard
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
Littleton woman's legacy lives on in Artemis II mission
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
Xcel Energy identifies cause of DIA power outage that trapped people, disrupted flights
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Aerial attack: Colorado fire forecasters look to airborne fleet for help
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
Truck driver in gas station crash charged, trucking company has history of violations
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
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Colorado 70-car pileup on snowy I-70
Colorado highway officials closed eastbound Interstate 70 for 5 hours on April 14 after a major pileup involving dozens and dozens of crashed vehicles.
Colorado Rockies Home Opener
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Fire weather grips Colorado with dangerous combination of hot, dry and windy
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day across Colorado as a dangerous combination of hot, dry, and windy weather creates critical fire weather conditions and the potential for rapid wildfire spread.
RTD celebrates decade of Train to the Plane, 59+ million people taking a ride
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
Aurora officer still in the hospital 2 weeks after being stabbed, police say
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
Travel expert shows how to plan a Colorado spring staycation
In Colorado, there's no denying we have exceptional views all around our state and there is plenty to experience without traveling far.
CBP agent charged with assault in connection with Durango protest
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been charged with assault almost six months after he allegedly shoved a woman to the ground at a protest in Durango.
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RTD celebrates decade of train to the plane, with more than 59 million people taking a ride
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
High fire danger, strong winds contribute to dangerous conditions in southern Colorado
A Red Flag Warning leads to high fire danger, strong winds for potentially dangerous conditions in southern Colorado.
Aurora police officer still in the hospital 2 weeks after being stabbed, police say
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
Murder conviction overturned in 1998 death of 4-month-old, Stephen Martinez released from prison
A judge overturned a murder conviction from 1998 in connection to the death of a 4-month-old and defendant Stephen Martinez was released from prison.
Arrest made in 2021 Larimer County cold case in death of cyclist
The suspect in a Larimer County cold case in connection with the 2021 hit-and-run death of a cyclist was taken into custody.
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Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Denver Nuggets Altitude broadcasts now being offered in Spanish
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Nuggets, Rapids bring over 90,000 sports fans to the metro area Saturday
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
Avs draw Kings in first round of playoffs
It's been a complete season of dominance for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Nuggets to play game in Mexico next season
The Denver Nuggets will play a regular-season game in Mexico next season. It will be against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 7 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
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1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Latest Political Updates
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Colorado legislature to debate "No Kings Act"
With three weeks left in the legislative session, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a bill titled the "No Kings Act."
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Health News
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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It's not just gasoline. Iran war could drive prices higher for many products.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
UPS, FedEx and DHL file for tariff refunds. What it means for consumers.
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
PNC to lay off 777 Colorado employees at former FirstBank headquarters
Nearly 800 employees will lose their jobs at the former FirstBank headquarters in Lakewood as PNC Bank consolidates operations following its acquisition of the company.
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200-pound steel sculpture stolen from Denver yard
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
Littleton woman's legacy lives on in Artemis II mission
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
Xcel Energy identifies cause of DIA power outage that trapped people, disrupted flights
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Aerial attack: Colorado fire forecasters look to airborne fleet for help
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
Truck driver in gas station crash charged, trucking company has history of violations
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.