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Some Colorado lawmakers want to strip some the decision making power from legal guardians, and they're getting help from the daughter of a famous actor.
A renewed effort to resurrect a proposal requiring Colorado drivers to use snow tires on the Interstate 70 mountain corridor begins with a hearing Wednesday afternoon.
Jim Benemann was in Washington, D.C. Wednesday where he interviewed President Barack Obama about health care.
Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner says Obamacare isn't working. The Republican representing Colorado has joined the majority of his party claiming the Affordable Care Act needs to be replaced with something else.
Petitions have been turned in for a state lawmaker who blamed Planned Parenthood for the deadly shooting at a Colorado Springs clinic last November. Organizers of the movement want Joann Windholz to resign.
Drone limits keep going down faster than a paper airplane in the Colorado Legislature, which is bucking national headwinds to curb private drone use.
A Colorado state lawmaker is hoping to launch a first-of-its-kind pilot program to help veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) train their own service dogs.
A Colorado lawmaker is working on a bill that would rename Columbus Day "Indigenous People's Day."
Colorado Republicans could be forgiven for thinking that several years of fiery political contests over abortion and reproductive rights were behind them.
Colorado Congressman Ken Buck has thrown his support behind fellow Republican Ted Cruz for president.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper got married Saturday at a quiet ceremony in Denver at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Colorado Springs businessman Robert Blaha has formally announced he's seeking the Republican nomination for the state's U.S. Senate race this year.
Planned Parenthood filed a federal court lawsuit Thursday alleging extensive criminal misconduct by the anti-abortion activists who produced undercover videos targeting the handling of fetal tissue at some Planned Parenthood clinics.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper urged Republicans again on Thursday to find a way to invest in roads and schools in the fast-growing state by avoiding taxpayer refunds.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is reaching out to Republicans to find a way to invest in roads and schools by avoiding issuing taxpayer refunds.
Colorado's primary election is two months away and we have a clearer picture tonight of which Democrats will be on the ballot.
The vice chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
A fight is on to change that at the Colorado State Capitol.
A newly introduced bill at the Colorado State Capitol would allow LGBTQ individuals to sue for damages caused by so-called conversion therapy, or therapy aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of a person.
The measure is being pushed by some Colorado lawmakers who want no more "puppy mill pipelines" in the state.
Some state lawmakers in Colorado want to expand the use of automatic red light and speed cameras. Right now, law enforcement officers can only use the cameras to issue citations in certain areas, like a school zone or near a park.
Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would require screening kids for vision loss at an earlier age and make school physicals more accessible.
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
Colorado state Rep. Yara Zokaie says her relatives in Iran are struggling as the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran continues.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of women dying during pregnancy has dropped for every racial group except Black women. They are far more likely to die than their white counterparts, regardless of income or education.
State lawmakers debated two bills Tuesday that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
Gov. Polis says this heat wave and the low snow pack is why he is activating the state's Drought Task Force. It includes leaders from several state agencies who will study drought conditions across the state and report on the effects.
A bill to protect missing college students passed the Colorado State Senate on Monday. SB26-120 is now off to the House for a committee vote.
More than 36 groups representing Coloradans all across the state are calling on the next governor to make youth mental health a priority.
Some state lawmakers are pushing to put an end to surveillance pricing. That's when companies use a customer's personal data and algorithms to determine how much you're willing to pay.
Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are raising concerns about the extended use of holding cells in Immigration and Customs Enforcement suboffices across the state, but the Department of Homeland Security maintains that they serve as temporary holding areas, similar to other law enforcement offices.
The letter, in part, says forgiveness is for those who have taken accountability for their actions, which they say Peters has not.
The bill comes after Edward Aber, former commander of the La Plata County Jail, was charged with over 100 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification and official misconduct.
In a sign of just how toxic political discourse has become, a debate in Denver aimed at modeling civility ended in a political protest. The non-profit Healthier United hosted the debate as part of its new initiative, Disagree Healthier, which encourages decorum over dysfunction, courtesy instead of contempt, and respect rather than ridicule.
Colorado lawmakers are abandoning efforts to decriminalize prostitution in the state. There's not enough support for the bill, which will likely be delayed indefinitely.
A state program aimed at protecting the health and safety of pets is under scrutiny. The Pet Animal Care And Facilities Act licenses and inspects all pet care facilities in the state.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans on Monday for an energy tour in Northern Colorado. The duo met in Weld County at an Xcel Energy power facility in Platteville.
Republican state Rep. Matt Soper says efforts to classify them as employees would mean more money would be taken out of their paychecks.
The bigger concern is what comes with the warmth: low humidity and gusty winds developing late Monday morning. That combination can turn a small spark into a fast-moving fire.
A record-low snow year in Summit County hasn't just impact ski resorts and water levels, it also hit one of the local community's biggest fundraisers.
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media. But one thing it's good at is harnessing the power of community. And that's what one Colorado creator has done to help one of Colorado's trails.
A Castle Rock woman was recently sent to prison for handling almost $3.5 million gained by overseas operatives through romance scams - after she had lost a large amount of her own money to the scam herself.
Smoke was visible across much of the Denver metro area Sunday morning as municipal fire agencies were called in to help firefighters on the Buckley Space Force Base combat a small brush fire.
Joe Ruch is tracking two storm chances in Colorado.
A record-low snow year in Summit County hasn't just impact ski resorts and water levels, it also hit one of the local community's biggest fundraisers.
There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media. But one thing it's good at is harnessing the power of community. And that's what one Colorado creator has done to help one of Colorado's trails.
Learn about the women taking the pitch, how the team came to be and how the state and soccer community is rallying around them. See how the NWSL's latest expansion team came together in just over a year as the team looks ahead to its first home game.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
The first player to sign on to Denver Summit FC says taking the leap was an easy decision.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The vice chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
An unlikely duo in Colorado has a common goal to fix a system they say is failing victims, defendants and the public.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.