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Colorado state employees are now eligible for paid family or medical leave. Gov. Jared Polis announced the program in December.
Like all of us, Colorado's elected officials in Congress had a very unusual 2020.
New stimulus checks for many Americans could start to go out next week.
Gov. Jared Polis extended an executive order which gives the Colorado Department of Labor ability to make one-time case stimulus payments through the unemployment insurance system.
The Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado and leaders in the Black faith community wrote a letter to Gov. Jared Polis, urging him to reconsider his decision not to prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for inmates.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been catastrophic for many small business, but the Colorado state legislature is delivering a late Christmas gift.
"Guided by the US Constitution and my responsibility to my constituents, I will object to the Electoral College results on January 6th," Colorado Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert tweeted.
His mother confessed to investigators they'd planned the hoax for two weeks and both parents served jail time.
"Make sure you pack a mask. You'll be spending the holidays in a mandatory mask zone," State Sen. Kerry Donovan tweeted.
The security director of Dominion Voting Systems, based in Denver, filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against the 2020 Trump re-election campaign.
Colorado lawmakers will pause their upcoming new legislative session soon after convening in January as they wait for COVID-19 cases to subside.
Rep. Ken Buck, a Republican who represents Colorado's 4th Congressional District, is departing from his role as the state party chairman of the Colorado Republican Committee.
Mayor Michael Hancock spoke in a news conference for the first time about the trip he made over the Thanksgiving holiday, and he reiterated his apologetic stance.
Jane DeDecker's sculpture celebrates the pioneers of the movement, including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth.
Longmont City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday night, urging Weld County to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
Denver is one of three finalist cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib spoke about the possibility.
House Speaker Mike Johnson came to Colorado on Friday to fundraise for Rep. Gabe Evans in his reelection bid. Evans is a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He faces challenger Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, in the general election.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects Rep. Gabe Evans will be reelected in Colorado. Evans is a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He faces challenger Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, in the general election.
A new law creates specific requirements for college institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student goes missing. That includes checking a student's phone records and social media posts, going door to door at the student's dorm and questioning school staff and emergency contacts.
A Denver District Court judge has given Secretary of State Jena Griswold until Thursday to comply with an open records request, or she could be held in contempt.
Aurora Ward II City Councilmember Amy Wiles says she wants a pause on the approval of new data centers while the city develops policies on how to handle them.
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new requirements to purchase certain types of guns.
Colorado Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Victor Marx has selected retired Marine Col. George Markert as his running mate.
The Department of the Interior has issued its plan for how to manage water on the Colorado River. It comes after Colorado and six other states failed to reach an agreement on releases from two key reservoirs - Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
There are many areas where Colorado is struggling, but education is now one of them.
While independent candidates are underdogs in most races, CBS Colorado analysts Mike Dino, a Democrat, and Dick Wadhams, a Republican, say don't count them out.
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert had just taken the oath of office in 2021 when Jan. 6 happened, and she became the subject of an FBI investigation dubbed Operation Rampart 12.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue. Many communities draw their water from the Arkansas River Alluvial, and some from deeper aquifers. Water that comes from the ground brings some of that ground with it. Therein lies the issue.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado. Marx won 39.9% of the vote and is projected to defeat state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
A new law could help lower homeowners’ insurance in Colorado even as wildfires burn in many parts of the state.
The Republican primary for Colorado governor remains too close to call almost a week after the election.
Coloradans will have to wait another week to find out who won the race for the GOP nomination for governor. Counties have until the end of the day Tuesday to match and verify signatures on several thousand ballots. Then, the Secretary of State will call the race on Thursday. If the candidates are still within half a percentage point or less, there will be an automatic recount.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after a primary election that exposed deep divisions between progressives and the party's more moderate members.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an icon in Colorado's Democratic Party. In any other election year, that would be an asset. Democratic analyst Sheila MacDonald says this year it was a liability.
Jena Griswold is the projected winner of the race for the Democratic nomination for Colorado Attorney General. Michael Allen is the projected winner of the Republican primary in the Colorado attorney general's race.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams without violating federal law or the Constitution.
Thornton police officers found two people with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle after it crashed into a pole.
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.
The Jefferson County Public School Board has voted to refer two mill levies to voters in November.
The good news is for areas near Denver and the northeastern plains. In fact, areas from Sterling down to Deer Trail and Limon out to the Kansas state line have dropped down to dry or no drought at all.
Millions of Americans have read "The Outsiders," likely as teenagers in school. Others have seen the movie. Now, audiences have a chance to experience the story as a Tony Award-winning musical.
The Denver Police Department is not renewing its contract with ShotSpotter after an 11-year partnership.
The First Judicial District Attorney's Office has charged Patrick "Ted" Barnett with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Lindsey Barnett.
Thornton police said 1 person was killed and another injured in a shooting at Thornton Parkway and Colorado Boulevard.
The Jefferson County Public School Board has voted to refer two mill levies to voters in November.
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.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
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.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on 15 individuals and entities based in Ecuador for their roles in an alleged maritime cocaine trafficking operation.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on 15 individuals and entities based in Ecuador for their roles in an alleged maritime cocaine trafficking operation.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
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 and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
United Airlines has completed Phase 1 of the expansion of the world's largest pilot training facility in Denver.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
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.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
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.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
