Watch CBS News
Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat representing Colorado on Capitol Hill, is leading a discussion on the recent measles outbreak in the U.S.
A 78-year-old Denver man who survived sexual abuse as a child is now fighting for a law cracking down on people who know about abuse, but don't report it.
People evacuated the Colorado capitol Tuesday morning due to a false alarm.
Instead of trying to unseat republican Sen. Cory Gardner, former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran will try to unseat one of her own.
Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran is running for the U.S. House seat occupied by fellow Democrat Diana DeGette.
The bill prohibits a restaurant, food vendor, or other food service establishment from providing a single-use plastic beverage straw to a customer unless the customer requests a straw.
It didn't take long for Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado lawmaker who is actively exploring a 2020 presidential run, to realize how much Democrats in Iowa knew about him as he stepped into the first event of his first trip to the state.
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has hired an Iowa organizer as he considers a 2020 Democratic presidential bid.
A Colorado House committee has passed "red flag" legislation that would permit the temporary seizure of guns from people deemed by a court to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Colorado Democrats see a big opportunity to pass legislation allowing the seizure of guns from people deemed to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Colorado's Democrat-controlled Legislature has approved a bill to join other states in casting their presidential electoral votes for the winner of the national popular vote.
A high school student in California claims her school district violated her First Amendment constitutional rights by refusing to allow her wear a "Make America Great Again" hat on campus.
A state lawmaker shared the story of her own son's attempted suicide as she urged her colleagues to pass a bill aimed at preventing kids from taking their own lives.
Mumps have been confirmed at the ICE facility in Aurora.
A Highlands Ranch woman is fighting to pass an equal pay for equal work bill after she says she was paid less than the men she supervised.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
State Sen. Cathy Kipp says a deepfake video of her violates state law.
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.
Wildlife managers and volunteers will be closing more than 14 miles of stream and tributaries in Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday to start a weeklong operation meant to clear new habitat for Colorado's state fish.
When a Denver neighborhood lost their preschool, many families were left scrambling. Now, their kids are getting the education they need at a price they can afford.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Summit County is known for its outdoor recreation, but mental health professionals say life in the mountains can also come with isolation, loneliness and other challenges.
A recently completed review of the 3.5-year, $149 million 16th Street Improvement Project focused on the unexpected discovery of a centuries-old brick storm sewer.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Three-year-old Eliana Rivas is finishing a summer program and gearing up to join dozens of peers ages 2.5-5 for the new school year.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
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.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
China's mission was planned as the country vies with the U.S. to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence on its surface.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
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
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
United Airlines has completed Phase 1 of the expansion of the world's largest pilot training facility in Denver.
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.