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Some of Colorado's Congressional representatives are refusing to accept their paychecks during the government shutdown.
Colorado's new governor is calling for full day kindergarten by this fall, lowering the state income tax and cutting costs for health care.
Federal employees for various government agencies rallied outside the U.S. Custom House in downtown Denver on Thursday afternoon, calling for an end to the government shutdown.
President Trump told reporters Thursday morning he never expected Mexico to make a direct payment to pay for a border wall, despite a memo from his campaign in 2016 outlining a plan to make Mexico do just that.
Guests traded their dress shoes for sneakers and celebrated the inauguration of 43rd Colorado Gov. Jared Polis with performances by Cyndi Lauper and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
President Trump indicated Thursday he will likely declare a national emergency if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund his border wall — a move that is sure to set off challenges in the courts if he goes ahead with it.
Transparency in health care pricing is coming under scrutiny at the State Capitol like never before.
Hundreds of furloughed employees are expected to protest the government shutdown in Denver on Thursday.
Rep. Jason Crow is keeping a campaign promise to end the influence of special interests in politics.
President Donald Trump addressed the American public in his first prime-time speech from the Oval Office of the White House.
Outgoing Gov. John Hickenlooper attended Tuesday's inauguration ceremony for his successor, Jared Polis.
A diverse crowd gathered outside the state Capitol on Tuesday to watch the inauguration for the nation's first openly gay governor.
Colorado took a formal step to the left Tuesday with the inauguration of Democrat Jared Polis, the nation's first openly gay governor.
Moments after being sworn in as the nation's first openly-gay governor, Democrat Jared Polis stopped to mark the historic moment with a selfie.
Security is tight for the inauguration of Gov.-elect Jared Polis Tuesday morning outside Colorado's Capitol.
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.
As an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
A woman who was wounded while protesting near the GEO ICE Aurora detention center on Thursday is speaking out about the shooting involving a detention center employee.
Aircraft working on battling the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado were temporarily forced to stop after authorities say a drone violated their airspace on Friday.
Officials have closed the swim beach at Boulder Reservoir after the city says a potential algae bloom was spotted Saturday morning.
The woman killed July 6 while walking her bicycle across a Fort Collins street that was being repaved was recently identified as 53-year-old Catherine Withrow.
As an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
A thunderstorm produced heavy rain which in turn caused portions of hillside above Telluride to slide into buildings on the north edge of town. A school and theater were damaged.
Aircraft working on battling the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado were temporarily forced to stop after authorities say a drone violated their airspace on Friday.
A Lakewood cat shelter is struggling to protect the animals in its care after its air conditioning unit broke down, putting many medically vulnerable cats and kittens at risk.
High temperatures forecast over the next couple of days have prompted officials to open cooling centers in the City and County of Denver on Sunday and Monday.
Novak Djokovic talks to "CBS Mornings" about still competing at 39 years old, the U.S. Open and Serena Williams' return to the court.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium on Saturday.
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.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Novak Djokovic talks to "CBS Mornings" about still competing at 39 years old, the U.S. Open and Serena Williams' return to the court.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
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.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
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.
