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Drought task force says Colorado wildfires cost taxpayers $266 million
In a recent meeting of Colorado's Drought Task Force, officials said the four largest wildfires in the state have cost taxpayers $266 million.
Aurora Day of Resilience honors theater shooting victims, supports long-term healing
The Day of Resilience honors the victims of the theater shooting while providing a space for survivors, families and the community to come together in healing.
New range in the high country hopes to provide fun, safe place to shoot
Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
I-25 crash in Denver kills pedestrian, injures multiple others
Multiple people were injured, and one person was killed in a crash on I-25 in Denver early Saturday morning.
Shooting in Thornton leaves juvenile injured, police say
Police are investigating a shooting in Thornton that left someone under the age of 18 wounded.
Cyclist killed in crash in Boulder County, sheriff's office investigating
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed a 25-year-old riding a bicycle near Gold Hill early Saturday morning.
Record heat this weekend, storm chances increase next week
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days as Colorado heads into one of the hottest weekends of the summer.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Public pushback greets CDOT's Colorado Boulevard bus rapid transit proposal
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
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Big time heat in Denver and across Colorado
Joe Ruch is tracking temperatures as hot as 109 degrees.
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At Cheyenne Frontier Days, Thursday is a Day of the American West
At Cheyenne Frontier Days, Thursday is a Day of the American West and there is something for everyone at the celebration.
Extensive and tasty menu highlights midway at Cheyenne Frontier Days
The 130th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days is underway, bringing rodeo action, concerts and carnival rides. For many visitors, though, food is just as much a tradition as the events inside.
Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrates Indigenous American cultures through art, performance
The new Morning Star American Indian Village represents a multi-million-dollar investment that offers guests an immersive way to learn about indigenous cultures and their influence on American history.
Volunteer Chuck James at the heart of Cheyenne Frontier Day parades
In the lead up to Cheyenne Frontier Days, Chuck James can be found at Frontier Park's barns and equine operations, making sure the horses are ready to delight visitors at the parades. He's been volunteering at the event for more than 50 years and has family ties to Frontier Days dating back to 1899.
Join CBS Colorado live for the opening of Cheyenne Frontier Days
CBS Colorado's Michael Spencer and Dillon Thomas take you live to the first day of Cheyenne Frontier Days, sharing some of the food and fun visitors can expect, plus what's new this year.
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Habitat for Humanity teams up with Lowe's in western Denver metro area
Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Habitat International. On Saturday, the organization teamed up with Lowe's for an event in Lakewood.
Aurora's Day of Resilience honors theater shooting victims while supporting long-term healing
Khloey Pace and Peyton Soltis are the young faces behind Veronica's Lemonade Stand at Aurora's Day of Resilience, where every cup served honors the memory of 6-year-old Veronica Moser-Sullivan, the youngest victim of the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.
New range in Colorado's high country hopes to provide fun, safe place to shoot
When at a shooting range in Colorado, there's one thing participants can be assured of: safety is top priority. Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
A fourth firefighter died from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire in the western part of the state at the end of June.
Body found after illegal burn in Adams County
Adams County Fire Rescue found a body nearby after it put out an illegal burn on Saturday morning.
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Secretary of State's Office finds Republican Gubernatorial nominee broke campaign finance law
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office says the Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx's campaign received nearly 200 illegal campaign contributions during the primary election.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
Ranchers sell cattle as drought worsens and reservoirs reach historic lows
The extreme Colorado weather conditions this year are forcing some farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
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Public pushback greets CDOT's Colorado Boulevard bus rapid transit proposal
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Woman's name too long to fit on Medicare insurance card, some claims denied
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
City pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful DUI arrest of good Samaritan
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
Released inmate re-arrested after state says release date was miscalculated
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
Second NICU family says "birthday rule" confusion led to denied medical claims
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
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Colorado 150 celebrated through the lens of photographer John Fielder
CBS Colorado Photojournalist Eric Blumer looked back on the legacy of the photographer John Fielder. John Fielder was famed for capturing the changing Colorado landscape through the lens of his camera.
From working Colorado ranch to growing suburb: Inside Sterling Ranch's transformation
From ranchland to suburbia in a short time, the fast-growing master-planned community of Sterling Ranch is only at a fifth of its full build-out, but its rapid development is shaping Douglas County's future.
Arrow Electronics developing cutting edge assistive technology
Colorado-based Arrow Electronics is one of the largest companies you've probably never heard of.
Boulder celebrates 40 years of farmer's markets, farmers look to future
Before the Boulder County Farmers Market became a destination for thousands of shoppers each week, it was just a handful of vendors gathering to sell locally grown products.
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.
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Drought task force says Colorado wildfires cost taxpayers $266 million
In a recent meeting of Colorado's Drought Task Force, officials said the four largest wildfires in the state have cost taxpayers $266 million.
Aurora Day of Resilience honors theater shooting victims, supports long-term healing
The Day of Resilience honors the victims of the theater shooting while providing a space for survivors, families and the community to come together in healing.
New range in the high country hopes to provide fun, safe place to shoot
Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
I-25 crash in Denver kills pedestrian, injures multiple others
Multiple people were injured, and one person was killed in a crash on I-25 in Denver early Saturday morning.
Shooting in Thornton leaves juvenile injured, police say
Police are investigating a shooting in Thornton that left someone under the age of 18 wounded.
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Habitat for Humanity teams up with Lowe's in western Denver metro area
Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Habitat International. On Saturday, the organization teamed up with Lowe's for an event in Lakewood.
Aurora's Day of Resilience honors theater shooting victims while supporting long-term healing
Khloey Pace and Peyton Soltis are the young faces behind Veronica's Lemonade Stand at Aurora's Day of Resilience, where every cup served honors the memory of 6-year-old Veronica Moser-Sullivan, the youngest victim of the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.
New range in Colorado's high country hopes to provide fun, safe place to shoot
When at a shooting range in Colorado, there's one thing participants can be assured of: safety is top priority. Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
A fourth firefighter died from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire in the western part of the state at the end of June.
Body found after illegal burn in Adams County
Adams County Fire Rescue found a body nearby after it put out an illegal burn on Saturday morning.
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NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Dodgers acquire reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies for two minor league players
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
Former Buff Russell shines as Seahawk
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
Spain fans rejoice in World Cup win, but some say Trump photo-bombed team
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Secretary of State's Office finds Republican Gubernatorial nominee broke campaign finance law
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office says the Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx's campaign received nearly 200 illegal campaign contributions during the primary election.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
Ranchers sell cattle as drought worsens and reservoirs reach historic lows
The extreme Colorado weather conditions this year are forcing some farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Likely demise of El Rancho may hold a lesson
Two years after it closed, Evergreen's storied El Rancho restaurant appears ever more likely to face a wrecking ball.
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Public pushback greets CDOT's Colorado Boulevard bus rapid transit proposal
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Woman's name too long to fit on Medicare insurance card, some claims denied
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
City pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful DUI arrest of good Samaritan
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
Released inmate re-arrested after state says release date was miscalculated
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
Second NICU family says "birthday rule" confusion led to denied medical claims
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.