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Some state lawmakers are hoping to entice Coloradans to replace their lush lawns with something more drought friendly.
Sen. Michael Bennet wants to make sure that large oil companies aren't exploiting consumers.
Controversial Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters bonded out of the Mesa County jail Thursday night after posting a $25,000 bond.
A Mesa County judge has decided to lower the cash bond for Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. The bond was lowered from $500,000 cash bond to $25,000.
A Colorado House committee has advanced a Democrat-sponsored bill to add the right to abortion to state law.
The industry is blaming a lack of political will to develop energy here and is warning the implications are significant for the economy, the environment, and national security.
A Mesa County grand jury has returned an indictment against Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters stemming from an investigation into allegations of election equipment tampering and official misconduct.
Gov. Jared Polis is part of a group of governors urging Congress to suspend the 18 cent per gallon federal gas tax to help ease the pain at the pump.
Colorado lawmakers are trying to address teacher shortages across the state with two bills that just passed the House.
According to the FBI, violent crime is up 17% in our state, burglary has increased 48%, and auto theft has jumped 86%.
The Colorado bill introduced Thursday would codify reproductive autonomy in state law, including decisions about contraception and pregnancy.
The city received a windfall of COVID-19 funding last year from the federal government, including $127 million for housing programs.
A Colorado county elections clerk under investigation by federal and state authorities for an alleged security breach of voting machines has been ordered to appear in court to respond to allegations that she lied about recording a court hearing.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert sent an apparent fundraising email to supporters after heckling President Joe Biden during the State of the Union.
Rep. Jason Crow led a congressional delegation to Ukraine in December and met with Ukrainian leaders last week while at the Munich security conference.
A massive and expensive mistake is under investigation by Colorado lawmakers after a billing code error caused overcharges for transportation to Medicaid appointments.
Former Colorado state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was convicted by a Denver jury on Wednesday on multiple charges related to her time in the state legislature.
Housing challenges can lead to homelessness, which is one of the main reasons Arapahoe County officials have decided to take a long-term approach to address a shortage of affordable housing.
A new audit has raised concerns about whether the State of Colorado is protected against cyber attacks.
Holocaust survivors shared their stories and music at the Colorado State Capitol in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and support of a new endowed professorship at the University of Denver.
The Colorado governor's budget director says the state needs to open a new prison facility, but some state lawmakers aren't convinced it's needed.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture says 2026 will be another tough year for farmers and ranchers. Acting Commissioner of Agriculture Robert Sakata told a joint hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees that Colorado producers are facing a lot of headwinds, including tariffs, drought, and several deadly viruses.
On Thursday, representatives of rural school districts in Colorado gathered at the state Capitol, calling on lawmakers to refer a measure to the 2026 November ballot that would allow voters to decide whether to raise the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights cap, thereby allowing the state to keep more tax revenue.
There have been some high-profile criminal cases involving people who have been deemed incompetent to face criminal charges.
Lawmakers have introduced eight affordable housing bills in the first seven days of the legislative session, and there are more to come.
Attorney General Phil Weiser went before state lawmakers and made it clear he's not holding his breath for a new Colorado River Compact.
State Rep. Matt Soper says there are no legal mechanisms in place to stop farmers from other countries from importing fruit to Colorado and selling it as "locally grown."
The cameras, which are mounted on light poles and in police cars around the country, capture a lot of personal data, which lawmakers say might violate constitutional protections.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado has been contacted by the Justice Department about a video he and a group of lawmakers recorded that urged U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders.
The Trump Administration is threatening to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to Colorado.
The Colorado governor will make his final State of the State address next week.
State Sen. Mark Beasley will be running for U.S. Senate instead. Greg Lopez is going to run for governor as an Independent candidate.
The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro prompted mixed reactions from Venezuelans in Colorado, some of whom lauded his removal, and others who said the U.S. government had no business bombing Venezuela and removing Maduro.
Legislators in Colorado are weighing in on a U.S. military operation Friday night that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Last night, President Trump vetoed a bipartisan measure that would provide money to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project. The project would bring reliable water to 50,000 Coloradans across 39 communities, 19 of which are in violation of water quality standards. Advocates of the project, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, vow to continue pushing for the bill.
Starting Jan. 1, tax credits for Coloradans buying e-bikes will be cut in half.
Several laws passed by the state legislature and Gov. Jared Polis will take effect on Jan. 1. Others passed in the last legislative session won't take effect until later in the year.
A veto by President Donald Trump kills funding for a long-planned water pipeline that could serve some 50,000 people in southeastern Colorado.
Aurora Public Schools is among several schools in Colorado that canceled classes on Friday due to staff shortages. Denver Public Schools announced a two-hour delay at some schools.
A crash on I-70 involving a CDOT plow and a van carrying a youth hockey team has killed one person and injured eight others. The local hockey community is rallying to support the injured team members.
One of the biggest authors in LitRPG is joining the Colorado Avalanche this April for a special fan event during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
This week, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's office provided an update to the city council on its Surveillance Task Force, which was established to research surveillance technology and its vendors with whom Denver has contracts, such as Flock, and to establish safeguards around them.
On Wednesday, Cherry Creek School District Superintendent Chris Smith suddenly announced his resignation and retirement.
Airline passengers without REAL ID-compliant licenses at security checkpoints will be fined $45 from the TSA starting on Feb. 1.
Denver officials said this year, the rail yard features newly designed rails, boxes and configurations for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
Several schools in Colorado including Aurora Public Schools canceled classes Friday due to staff shortages. Other schools had a delayed start.
The superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools suddenly announced his resignation and retirement this week. This comes after an investigation into district policies, where employees claimed incidents of being cursed at, demeaned and harassed.
A snowplow on I-70 hit a van that was carrying a girls' hockey team from California on Thursday morning. The father of one of the children on the team, who was driving the van, has died.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is expected to be out long-erm again after reinjuring his hamstring.
One of the biggest authors in LitRPG is joining the Colorado Avalanche this April for a special fan event during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Colorado Avalanched have extended defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year deal.
The Broncos have fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, as well as their wide receivers coach and their cornerbacks coach.
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday — and at least one Republican senator has pushed back.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated deployments in 2025 to the cities of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland, and Chicago cost nearly half a billion dollars.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Unlike earlier travel bans, President Trump's latest restrictions on travel from dozens of countries make no categorical exception for adoption-related visas.
Colorado state auditors say it's unclear if the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is doing enough to secure state data from cybercriminals.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
A Denver woman says repeated mold concerns at her apartment complex have left her feeling unsafe in her home and worried about her child's health, prompting her to contact the city.
A father and daughter are finally together at a Broncos home game after a double lung transplant made it possible for Jessica Del Toro, who has pulmonary hypertension, to be in the Mile High City.
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the benefits of Trump Accounts and addressed affordability concerns in an interview with CBS News.
Two of the biggest U.S. banks said they would match a $1,000 federal contribution for employees who open a Trump Account, touting the plan as a way to save money.
Although Sinclair Oil learned on January 8 that the gasoline it distributed was contaminated, it admits it failed to notify Colorado's Division of Oil and Public Safety.
The former sergeant was fired from the department this month after allegedly working a private security job while on duty, a CBS Colorado investigation found. He had also previously left or been fired from other departments.
Despite efforts to deter them, thieves in Colorado are continuing to steal credit cards, checks, ballots and even prescription medication from mailboxes.
The 38-year-old Aurora man jailed for investigation of arson for allegedly setting a five-alarm fire in Denver in early January "sees and hears things ... he has a mental condition," according to his sister.
A Denver judge denied bond for a 38-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old child. Nicolas Stout is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
