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Mother hoped for longer sentences in deadly Downtown Aquarium shooting
The mother of a teenage boy shot outside of Denver's Downtown Aquarium back in 2024 was hoping for longer sentences for his killers.
Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Record heat raises avalanche concerns across Colorado mountains
A surge of record-setting warmth is creating dangerous avalanche conditions in Colorado's high country heading into the weekend.
Investigators work to determine what caused gas station explosion that injured 2
A natural gas leak at a gas station led to an explosion that injured two people in Denver late Thursday morning.
Colorado Senate President celebrates Black student excellence
Three-years ago, Colorado Senator James Coleman started a program to reward Black students for academics.
Denver city attorney responds to DIA lawsuit, calls claims "upsetting"
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
Oral arguments begin in lawsuit against Suncor refinery
Environmental groups said the state of Colorado is not doing enough to stop ongoing pollution violations from the Suncor refinery as they tried to reinstate a 2024 lawsuit in federal court.
Colorado children in juvenile detention for longer than legal, lawsuit alleges
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
Flags to fly at half-staff in Colorado to honor Fort Carson soldier
Flags will fly at half-staff across Colorado on Friday and Saturday to honor a 26-year-old Army sergeant who was killed in the War with Iran.
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Historic March heat wave to shatter records across Colorado; critical fire danger peaks Saturday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
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.
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Natural gas leak caused explosion at gas station that injured 2 people, Denver authorities say
A natural gas leak at a gas station led to an explosion that injured two people in Denver late Thursday morning.
Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Learn more about the risks of poisoning from Rocky Mountain Poison Center's director
Shireen Banerji, PharmD, is the director of the Rocky Mountain Poison Center at Denver Health and spoke about National Poison Prevention Week.
City leaders rename holiday and park currently dedicated to César Chávez
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced changes to the city's César Chávez celebration amid serious allegations against the late labor leader and civil rights activist.
Mother comes to term with sentences given to son's killers in Downtown Aquarium shooting
The mother of a teenage boy shot outside of Denver's Downtown Aquarium back in 2024 was hoping for longer sentences for his killers.
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Colorado children in juvenile detention for longer than legal, lawsuit alleges
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
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.
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Denver city attorney responds to DIA lawsuit, calls claims "upsetting"
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
Locksmith refunds 90-year-old he charged thousands for lock replacement
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
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.
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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.
Mother hoped for longer sentences in deadly Downtown Aquarium shooting
The mother of a teenage boy shot outside of Denver's Downtown Aquarium back in 2024 was hoping for longer sentences for his killers.
Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Record heat raises avalanche concerns across Colorado mountains
A surge of record-setting warmth is creating dangerous avalanche conditions in Colorado's high country heading into the weekend.
Investigators work to determine what caused gas station explosion that injured 2
A natural gas leak at a gas station led to an explosion that injured two people in Denver late Thursday morning.
Colorado Senate President celebrates Black student excellence
Three-years ago, Colorado Senator James Coleman started a program to reward Black students for academics.
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Natural gas leak caused explosion at gas station that injured 2 people, Denver authorities say
A natural gas leak at a gas station led to an explosion that injured two people in Denver late Thursday morning.
Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Learn more about the risks of poisoning from Rocky Mountain Poison Center's director
Shireen Banerji, PharmD, is the director of the Rocky Mountain Poison Center at Denver Health and spoke about National Poison Prevention Week.
City leaders rename holiday and park currently dedicated to César Chávez
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced changes to the city's César Chávez celebration amid serious allegations against the late labor leader and civil rights activist.
Mother comes to term with sentences given to son's killers in Downtown Aquarium shooting
The mother of a teenage boy shot outside of Denver's Downtown Aquarium back in 2024 was hoping for longer sentences for his killers.
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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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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Satellite companies curb access to Mideast imagery amid Iran war
Satellite companies restrict access to images of the Middle East as the Iran war rages, with one citing concern data could be exploited "by adversarial actors."
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.
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Castle Rock daughter advocates for wildlife collision prevention bill
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
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.
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Colorado children in juvenile detention for longer than legal, lawsuit alleges
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
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.
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Customers help small business owner relocate after 60-day vacate notice
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.
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.
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Denver city attorney responds to DIA lawsuit, calls claims "upsetting"
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
Locksmith refunds 90-year-old he charged thousands for lock replacement
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
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.