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A loophole in state law has prevented 911 operators and dispatchers from using workers compensation when they experience emotional trauma.
Sen. Cory Gardner said Wednesday he doesn't believe the Senate needs to hear from new witnesses.
A Colorado lawmaker wants to tighten up school bus security regulations, and it could mean increased protection against terrorist attacks for students.
A 16-year-old student in Colorado has started an effort to make recycling easier for the community with a new app.
As accusations mount against a former Grand Junction doctor accused of using his own sperm to impregnate women, state lawmakers are stepping in.
In 1859, Colorado carried out its first execution.
State lawmakers will decide if short term rentals across Colorado are taxed as commercial property rather than residential.
A bill in the Colorado State Legislature was heard by the House Energy and Environment Committee on Monday.
Colorado lawmakers met on Monday to work on two new rules regarding alcohol.
Denver's District Attorney Beth McCann will dismiss the cases against 33 climate change protesters.
The bill would allow pharmacists to distribute drugs that could help eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS without a prescription.
As cases of health complications from vaping continue to rise, Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette is demanding answers from the CEOs of the top five vaping companies.
A new bill would help create a grant program designated to support those youth experiencing homeless in Colorado.
The high cost of living in Colorado is contributing to another issue: a teacher shortage in some school districts. The state has an estimated 3,000 unfilled teacher positions.
The four Democratic senators seeking the White House want to be out there campaigning, but they're pulled off the presidential campaign trail and into the Senate to serve as jurors in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
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.
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday shot down an effort by Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans in Thornton on Monday for an energy roundtable event.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and they say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within.
On Monday, service and polling centers opened to serve voters across Colorado.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
A journalist who covered Colorado politics for decades has died. Lynn Bartels reported for the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post, and she often worked with CBS Colorado on election coverage.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx often points to his prolific fundraising as proof he's the undisputed frontrunner in the race for governor.
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and what they said casts doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
Colorado's low snowpack and prolonged drought conditions prompted Gov. Jared Polis to declare a statewide drought emergency on Thursday.
CBS Colorado hosts two of the three candidates running for governor in a Voters Decide debate as the Colorado primary draws near. Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms were both in attendance, Victor Marx declined to attend. Your Political Reporter Shaun Boyd moderates.
Colorado State Patrol is warning parents to be careful of the e-bike or e-motorcycle you buy for your children. Not only are these vehicles dangerous to ride without proper training, but you could be fined if you are not following the law.
A federal immigration judge fired by the Trump Administration's Department of Justice is sharing the story of her dismissal and concerns about the court system.
The nonprofit that operates the auditorium in the Boulder is embarking on a $17 million renovation project.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly overnight shooting involving officers in Loveland.
Hudson town leaders say they do not have the legal authority to stop a planned federal immigration detention center from opening.
Colorado State Patrol is warning parents to be careful of the e-bike or e-motorcycle you buy for your children. Not only are these vehicles dangerous to ride without proper training, but you could be fined if you are not following the law.
The building is still being used for childcare and summer camp.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly overnight shooting involving officers in Loveland.
A brush fire in the far southeastern part of the Denver metro area that briefly threatened several homes on Thursday evening is now under control.
The heatwave in Colorado is even causing problems with pavement.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Front Range Passenger Rail District is rallying support from the cities where the future rail line will operate.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
In 14,000 cases, Black families were flagged to law enforcement over unverified allegations that often begin with unreliable hospital drug tests.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
The nonprofit that operates the auditorium in the Boulder is embarking on a $17 million renovation project.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
