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A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, 11 days into a partial government shutdown with no apparent end in sight.
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. See a full replay here.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administered the Oath of Enlistment at Buckley Space Force Base and toured two different private space agencies.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
Ruben Ray Martinez was fatally shot in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. ICE's involvement in the shooting was not disclosed until more than 11 months after the shooting.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
Colorado lawmakers are getting ready to debate a bill limiting how and when police can use drones and license plate readers like Flock.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
From headphones that can tell the age of your brain to a headband that can help rewire your brain, consumer neurotechnology devices are unraveling the mysteries of the mind
The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
A bill is on the way to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis's desk that would require farm workers to work more hours before earning overtime.
The budget came in at just under $47 billion, an increase of about $3 billion over last year.
Voters could be decide in November whether to allow the state to retain $6 billion in revenue that would otherwise be refunded under TABOR. However, a debate is emerging over how the measure is described and what it would do.
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with Autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
A new report by the FBI finds elder fraud has reached a record high, including in Colorado.
The Trump Administration said the school district is violating Title IX and federal laws about discrimination in schools on the basis of sex.
A new rule by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission could cost county governments millions of dollars. The rule requires landfills to control methane emissions from decomposing waste.
Over 2,000 state Republicans packed an auditorium on CSU's Pueblo campus after waiting in line for up to five hours.
More than 2,000 Republicans gathered in Pueblo on Saturday to hear from candidates in statewide races.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
The race for mayor in Nederland this week came down to one vote. Incumbent Billy Giblin is leading in the race against the town's Mayor Pro Tem Nichole Sterling. But the razor thin margins could call for a recount, it also means every vote certainly counted.
Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill on Wednesday.
City council members approved four separate ordinances last year that eliminated minimum parking requirements, limited the size of a home, and lifted restrictions on how many units could be in that home.
Many of those drivers are only charged with misdemeanors and face probation, even as the number of people killed in crashes increases.
The City and County of Denver wants young people engaged in local government. They're calling on juniors and seniors to apply to serve on the commissions within the human rights and community partnerships.
Denver's top election official says he will not comply with President Donald Trump's executive order on voting by mail, and the state will continue as planned.
A University of Colorado School of Law professor spoke with CBS Colorado about what's at the center of this fight over who gets to become a citizen of the United States.
Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill that would bar providers from collecting medical debt by garnishing wages, seizing assets below $30 thousand, or placing a lien on a person's primary home.
On Tuesday night, the Denver City Council approved a contract for Axon to operate the city's license plate reader cameras.
Many Coloradans feel the recent Supreme Court case considering whether Colorado's law addressing conversion therapy violates free speech will have long-lasting effects on the health and well-being of our children, but disagree on what that outcome will be.
On Tuesday, Gov. Polis signed a bill changing the name of César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day.
City buildings in Denver were closed on Monday in celebration of Sí, Se Puede Day. The day is replacing César Chávez Day following allegations of sexual abuse by the former union and civil rights leader.
Residents in the Colorado community of Nederland sheltered in place for most of the day after a possible pipe bomb was found by a man walking his dog.
Colorado's ongoing drought has made food sources scarcer, leading to an increase in sightings as bears venture farther in search of food.
Service for a portion of multiple rail lines in Denver was suspended on Sunday afternoon after a vehicle was stopped on the tracks.
The community group Save the Aurora Reservoir is getting ready to make its final case to oppose the Sunlight Long Well. But the group took time out of planning on Sunday to help clean up the reservoir.
Lines at Colorado dispensaries may be long this week, but overall, cannabis sales in the state are slowing down. A homegrown company is out to prove that quality and culture can still sell.
Some Coloradans are seeing more bees than usual for this time of year. Beekeepers say they've been getting more calls about bee swarms appearing earlier due to the warm and dry winter.
Winter Park, Breckenridge and Aspen Ski Resorts ended their winter season on Sunday. However, Copper Mountain has decided to stay open until May 3.
Monday is 4/20, the unofficial holiday to celebrating marijuana, and Colorado State Patrol is increasing its enforcement across the state.
Colorado ski resorts takes viewers back in time to look at how they've handled snow droughts similar to the one the state is currently experiencing.
It's a big week for environmental concerns Aurora. Locals spent Sunday cleaning up the Aurora Reservoir ahead of Earth Day. Later this week, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) will decide whether to let oil and gas company SM Energy build a fracking well near the Aurora Reservoir.
Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in more than a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1 on Sunday.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
It's been a complete season of dominance for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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.
Damon Jones was among dozens of people, including alleged mafia figures and athletes, charged last year in connection with a pair of gambling schemes.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
A bill is on the way to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis's desk that would require farm workers to work more hours before earning overtime.
The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
A difference of one vote has triggered a Colorado-mandated recount in the mayoral election for the Town of Nederland.
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.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
The Artemis II mission is putting a spotlight on the aerospace industry in the United States, and Colorado is certainly one of the epicenters of that still-growing sector.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
