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1 dead, 1 injured in shooting discovered after SUV crashed into pole
Thornton police officers found two people with gunshot wounds inside a Jeep SUV after it crashed into a pole early Friday morning.
New emergency services building to expedite response to natural disasters
Larimer County has opened a new, more than $30 million emergency services facility designed to give first responders more space and a central location to coordinate during major disasters.
Suspect driver arrested in Denver hit and run that left bicyclist seriously injured
Thanks to the community's help, Denver police say they have arrested a suspect involved in a hit-and-run on Aug. 4 that left one person seriously injured.
Car wash company to pay more than $1 million in restitution in membership fee settlement
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser's office has reached a settlement with the owner of Cobblestone Car Wash in an investigation into unfair membership practices.
See documents in Colorado's lawsuit alleging White House retaliation
New exhibits in the federal court case Colorado vs. Trump, which alleges the Trump administration orchestrated an "unconstitutional scheme to attack and punish the state," reveal communications between the White House and federal agencies on the topic of Colorado.
ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract in Denver expires in 2026
The Denver Police Department says it will phase out the use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology by the end of 2026 as the company's contract comes to an end.
Elizabeth High and Arapahoe Community College team up to help students
At Elizabeth High School, there is a program that hopes to give more kids a leg up on college through a partnership with Arapahoe Community College.
Frisco certified as International Dark Sky Community
Frisco has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community, which recognizes the community's commitment to preventing light pollution.
Preparing for more wildfires as CSU researchers focus on Colorado's future
Colorado's wildfire season is once again highlighting the growing challenges communities face as fires become more frequent, destructive and difficult to manage.
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Record tying heat possible in Denver heading into the weekend
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Colorado veteran finds healing through Paralympic fencing
Sports can be transformative and even healing for many people. That's the case for Jataya Taylor, a Paralympic fencer with the Denver Fencing Center.
Colorado girls see themselves in a new era of women's baseball
As the baseball world watched last weekend while women took the field in a female professional league for the first time in decades, teen baseball players across Colorado saw a future.
From Colorado to Tokyo: Eliza Osburn helps Team USA win lacrosse gold
Colorado lacrosse champion Eliza Osburn's journey to the world stage started long before she ever put on a Team USA jersey.
Romi Bean proud of how she became a sports journalist
CBS Colorado's Romi Bean is the station's main sports anchor and proud of the station's Girls in the Game project.
School gives kids new avenue for education & sports
It's no secret youth sports are changing. These days, more kids are specializing in one sport at younger ages, as opposed to playing multiple sports into adolescence.
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New Northern Colorado emergency services building to expedite response to natural disasters
Larimer County has opened a new more than $30 million emergency services facility designed to give first responders more space and a central location to coordinate during major disasters.
Vibrant and elevated: Get your fix for modern Mexican at Denver's Tacos Tequila Whiskey
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz munch on Mexican food at Tacos Tequila Whiskey.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting discovered after SUV crashed into pole in Thornton
Thornton police officers found two people with gunshot wounds inside a Jeep SUV after it crashed into a pole early Friday morning.
Record tying heat possible in Denver heading into the weekend
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Elizabeth High School's partnership with Arapahoe Community College helps students get ahead
At Elizabeth High School, there is a program that hopes to give more kids a leg- up on college through a partnership with Arapahoe Community College.
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Boulder's Folsom Field enters new era in music history
When Mumford & Sons took the stage at Folsom Field this summer, it meant more to the band than a typical show- it was about becoming part of Colorado music history.
Historic Maroon Creek Bridge stands more than a century after construction
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time, and working with Colorado Preservation, Inc. to help preserve the past.
Montezuma County orchard serves up century-old varieties of apples
The orchard has grown to nearly 400 trees, all growing varieties of apples that were thought lost to history.
Red Cliff's iconic bridge connects Colorado's past to its future
Bridges do more than connect roads. In Colorado, some connect us to the past. That's especially true in Red Cliff, where the iconic steel arch bridge has become a symbol of the small mountain town.
Find out how Dillon Reservoir obscured some traces of Summit County's history in Colorado
Up until 1961, Dillon was located below where the Dillon Reservoir now lies. The Colorado mountain town has actually moved three different times in its history.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, patching up public split
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Find out why host city finalist Denver has "attractive opportunities" for DNC
Denver is one of three finalist cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention as the Democratic National Committee narrows its search for a host city.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
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Paying $800 an hour for four lawyers sends Denver legal bills soaring
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Company watching closely as Congress considers delay to federal hemp ban
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Colorado cites White House email as key evidence in lawsuit against Trump administration
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Spotters detect record number of lightning-caused wildfire starts in July
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
40 Bear Trail Bikes delivered amid ongoing questions
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Neguse introduces bill inspired by wife's breast cancer diagnosis
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
School vaccination rates decline again as exemptions reach new high
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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New emergency services building to expedite response to natural disasters
Larimer County has opened a new, more than $30 million emergency services facility designed to give first responders more space and a central location to coordinate during major disasters.
Suspect driver arrested in Denver hit and run that left bicyclist seriously injured
Thanks to the community's help, Denver police say they have arrested a suspect involved in a hit-and-run on Aug. 4 that left one person seriously injured.
Car wash company to pay more than $1 million in restitution in membership fee settlement
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser's office has reached a settlement with the owner of Cobblestone Car Wash in an investigation into unfair membership practices.
See documents in Colorado's lawsuit alleging White House retaliation
New exhibits in the federal court case Colorado vs. Trump, which alleges the Trump administration orchestrated an "unconstitutional scheme to attack and punish the state," reveal communications between the White House and federal agencies on the topic of Colorado.
ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract in Denver expires in 2026
The Denver Police Department says it will phase out the use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology by the end of 2026 as the company's contract comes to an end.
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New Northern Colorado emergency services building to expedite response to natural disasters
Larimer County has opened a new more than $30 million emergency services facility designed to give first responders more space and a central location to coordinate during major disasters.
Vibrant and elevated: Get your fix for modern Mexican at Denver's Tacos Tequila Whiskey
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz munch on Mexican food at Tacos Tequila Whiskey.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting discovered after SUV crashed into pole in Thornton
Thornton police officers found two people with gunshot wounds inside a Jeep SUV after it crashed into a pole early Friday morning.
Record tying heat possible in Denver heading into the weekend
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Elizabeth High School's partnership with Arapahoe Community College helps students get ahead
At Elizabeth High School, there is a program that hopes to give more kids a leg- up on college through a partnership with Arapahoe Community College.
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Broncos close training camp practice to public after weekend storm damage
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Burnham Yard community meeting addresses concerns for proposed Broncos site
Wednesday's meeting was the third community meeting for the La Alma Lincoln Park community since the Denver Broncos' leadership announced their plans to build the new Broncos stadium in the former railyard.
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement from basketball
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
Denver Broncos CEO hopes to open new stadium in time for 2031 NFL season
The Denver Broncos CEO said he hopes to open the new stadium at Burnham Yard in time for the 2031 NFL season- just five years from now.
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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
Latest Political Updates
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, patching up public split
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Find out why host city finalist Denver has "attractive opportunities" for DNC
Denver is one of three finalist cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention as the Democratic National Committee narrows its search for a host city.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
Health News
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Neguse introduces bill inspired by wife's breast cancer diagnosis
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
School vaccination rates decline again as exemptions reach new high
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Take a seat inside United Airlines' new flight training center in Denver
United Airlines has completed Phase 1 of the expansion of the world's largest pilot training facility in Denver.
Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
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Paying $800 an hour for four lawyers sends Denver legal bills soaring
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Company watching closely as Congress considers delay to federal hemp ban
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Colorado cites White House email as key evidence in lawsuit against Trump administration
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Spotters detect record number of lightning-caused wildfire starts in July
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
40 Bear Trail Bikes delivered amid ongoing questions
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.