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There's an effort at the state capitol to help first responders who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Right now, many of them are denied workers compensation because of PTSD.
Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Colorado on Friday as part of a White House initiative to prevent campus sexual assaults.
A proposed bill would crack down on fake attorneys who prey on immigrants who need help with legal documents.
Two bills dealing with transparency in government have failed at the state Capitol.
Even though Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has lost seven of the eight primary contests to Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. But because of support from people like Gov. John Hickenlooper, Clinton enjoys a big lead.
Colorado's state Senate has passed a $27 billion state budget bill by a 30-5 vote.
State lawmaker Dan Pabon has released his blood alcohol content the night he was arrested for investigation of DUI.
A southwestern Colorado congressman says a Superfund designation isn't the best way to clean up leaking mines in his district but that he won't stand in the way after local leaders endorsed it.
Sen. Ted Cruz's growing success with voters isn't rubbing off on his fellow GOP senators, who remain decidedly cool to his presidential candidacy.
Colorado may be joining the game of regulating fantasy online sports leagues that pay jackpots.
Colorado's district attorneys are stepping up pressure to bring back a bill that would make sexting a misdemeanor.
A partisan tussle over the Obama administration's stalled clean power plan dominated early debate as Colorado's Republican-led Senate on Wednesday considered a $27 billion state budget.
Denver police say a tentative appearance by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Denver this Friday has been called off.
Leaders who voted to allow marijuana businesses in Parachute will get to keep their jobs.
Ted Cruz continues to outmaneuver Donald Trump at local conventions, this time in Colorado.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Under the bill, anyone who believes their constitutional rights have been violated could file a civil suit against any public official in state court.
On Monday night the Aurora City Council rejected a new policy outlining how police will respond to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
As Denver's 420 Fest sent a cloud of smoke into the Rocky Mountain air on Monday, lawmakers debated a bill that, if passed, would have voters decide in November if and how marijuana would be subject to testing and taxes.
The case hinges on discrimination after an appeals court in Colorado ruled that Catholic pre-schools can't discriminate against children over their parents' sexual orientation or gender identity.
The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
A bill is on the way to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis's desk that would require farm workers to work more hours before earning overtime.
The budget came in at just under $47 billion, an increase of about $3 billion over last year.
Voters could be decide in November whether to allow the state to retain $6 billion in revenue that would otherwise be refunded under TABOR. However, a debate is emerging over how the measure is described and what it would do.
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with Autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
A new report by the FBI finds elder fraud has reached a record high, including in Colorado.
The Trump Administration said the school district is violating Title IX and federal laws about discrimination in schools on the basis of sex.
A new rule by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission could cost county governments millions of dollars. The rule requires landfills to control methane emissions from decomposing waste.
Over 2,000 state Republicans packed an auditorium on CSU's Pueblo campus after waiting in line for up to five hours.
More than 2,000 Republicans gathered in Pueblo on Saturday to hear from candidates in statewide races.
A progressive activist has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court against two democratic state lawmakers who attended an expensive retreat with lobbyists.
Colorado is losing businesses and jobs at an alarming rate. Now, the ones who've stuck around are calling on state leaders to make changes before things get even worse.
The race for mayor in Nederland this week came down to one vote. Incumbent Billy Giblin is leading in the race against the town's Mayor Pro Tem Nichole Sterling. But the razor thin margins could call for a recount, it also means every vote certainly counted.
Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill on Wednesday.
City council members approved four separate ordinances last year that eliminated minimum parking requirements, limited the size of a home, and lifted restrictions on how many units could be in that home.
Many of those drivers are only charged with misdemeanors and face probation, even as the number of people killed in crashes increases.
The City and County of Denver wants young people engaged in local government. They're calling on juniors and seniors to apply to serve on the commissions within the human rights and community partnerships.
Denver's top election official says he will not comply with President Donald Trump's executive order on voting by mail, and the state will continue as planned.
A University of Colorado School of Law professor spoke with CBS Colorado about what's at the center of this fight over who gets to become a citizen of the United States.
New affordable housing is now coming online in Idaho Springs, giving mountain workers something that has been hard to find for years: a modern place they can actually afford to live.
Buckley Space Force Base has been selected to operate a nuclear microreactor as part of the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
Windy conditions will still be plaguing most of Colorado on Thursday. The winds will boost fire danger despite lower temperatures.
If you're in need of a new air conditioner or furnace, it might be worth considering a heat pump. They can both heat and cool your home in one unit.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office hosted a walk with deputies and victim advocates on Wednesday to bring attention to crime victims and their commitment to justice.
A bone marrow transplant recipient is sharing her emotional story and hopes to inspire others about the life-saving circle of donation.
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New apartments targeted toward the local median income offer a new housing option in Idaho Springs.
Lawyers for the five children and ex-wife of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Soliman filed an emergency motion Wednesday, seeking to prevent their removal from the U.S.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
With three weeks left in the legislative session, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a bill titled the "No Kings Act."
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.