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Political analysts Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within.
CBS Colorado hosted 2 of the 3 Republican candidates running for governor in a debate.
3 of the 4 Democrats campaigning to be their party's nominee participated. Shaun Boyd moderated.
Republican leaders in Colorado are reacting to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call to block Muslims from entering the United States, with mixed results.
Colorado Muslim leaders say Donald Trump is making the world more dangerous.
Former vice president Dick Cheney is visiting Colorado.
Governors from 19 Western states called Friday for expansion of a program that screens international travelers at airports abroad, in a bid to encourage tourism and stop terrorists before they arrive in the U.S.
Republican Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman spent his Thanksgiving in Afghanistan with U.S. troops. He was part of a Congressional delegation getting a closer look at the security situation in the region.
Coloradans with terminal illness would have more control over their deaths under legislation being drafted at the state Capitol.
Four days after the Planned Parenthood shootings in Colorado Springs, pro-choice and anti-abortion rights groups blame each other for the violence.
Colorado representatives led the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in a moment of silence on Tuesday to honor the victims in the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs.
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton is taking heat after she wouldn't rule out the possible transfer of Guantanamo Bay prisoners to Colorado.
Crime victims in Colorado have become victims of a budget deal in Washington, D.C. Congress and President Barack Obama are taking more than a billion dollars designated for victims to pay for spending increases.
Hillary Rodham Clinton was in Colorado on Tuesday and CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd got an exclusive one-on-one interview with the Democratic presidential candidate to talk about the more controversial issues.
Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday her use of the term "illegal immigrants" was a "poor choice of words" and she pledged not to use it anymore, responding to criticism from immigration activists.
The frontrunner in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is making several campaign stops in Colorado on Tuesday.
A new plan for government-run health care that covers everyone is coming from a surprising corner: Colorado, a politically moderate swing state where Republicans and Democrats often share control of state government.
Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman is asking the state Supreme Court to dismiss Gov. John Hickenlooper's complaint about lawsuits she filed against the federal government over his objections.
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.
Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation inspired by the family of cyclist Magnus White that requires law enforcement officers to offer a voluntary breath test to drivers involved in crashes with serious injuries or fatalities.
The Trump Administration's plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research are on hold after a judge said the administration did not have justification to move the center from Boulder or shut it down.
The Colorado Republican Party has elected a new state chair for the third time in little over a year.
The efforts by Rep. Lauren Boebert to expose the Epstein files has put her in President Trump's crosshairs.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican who represents Colorado's 4th Congressional District, doesn't agree that Peters should get a payout from the federal government.
Attorney General Phil Weiser and Sen. Michael Bennet are facing off next month in a primary election that will determine who the Democratic nominee will be to be the next governor of Colorado.
Changes in Colorado’s Office of Information Technology are happening after a blistering state audit.
On Tuesday night, Republican gubernatorial candidates in Colorado spoke about multiple issues during a primary debate.
Senate Bill 26-035 increases penalties for drivers who illegally cross double yellow lines to pass vehicles and adds tougher consequences for repeat speeding violations.
SB 150 will make significant changes to how Colorado's public transit is governed, slashing the number of board members by 40%.
On Tuesday night, Republican gubernatorial candidates in Colorado will tackle multiple issues and concerns during a primary debate.
One day after hundreds of Colorado Democrats voted to censure Gov. Polis over his decision to commute Tina Peters's sentence, the governor addressed the censure.
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
Gov. Jared Polis says a petition by hundreds of Democrats calling for him to be censored is politically motivated.
The names of the three firefighters who died in Colorado while responding to a wildfire over the weekend were released on Monday morning.
Edward Nalwamba is a Reverend at Resurrection Anglican Church in Greenwood Village, originally from Uganda, who sought asylum in the United States 25 years ago.
Evacuations were ordered Monday morning in southern Colorado for the Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer County.
The attorney general serves as Colorado's chief law enforcement officer, deciding whether the state joins or initiates lawsuits that can shape policy on issues ranging from immigration and public safety to environmental protections and healthcare.
Denver's Centennial Gardens abruptly closed over a year ago and the gates have been chained ever since, leaving residents with questions like why and what's next.
The names of the three firefighters who died in Colorado while responding to a wildfire over the weekend were released on Monday morning.
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Evacuations were ordered Monday morning in southern Colorado for the Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer County.
A woman in Highlands Ranch received a violation notice for writing chalk messages on the sidewalk at a popular park.
Coloradans can save on second-hand sporting gear before their next big adventure.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
The attorney general serves as Colorado's chief law enforcement officer, deciding whether the state joins or initiates lawsuits that can shape policy on issues ranging from immigration and public safety to environmental protections and healthcare.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Saturday was the last chance to enjoy a drink at a popular, award-winning brewery in Denver. The owners say the cost to keep it open is becoming too much.
A new report says it will take 93 years to solve the Denver metro area's affordable housing deficit. Modular technology could help speed up the process.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
A locksmith who investigators believe has been targeting older adults in the Denver metro area is now facing theft charges.
An internal Denver International Airport memo obtained by CBS Colorado appears to corroborate key details of a closed-door meeting that city officials have been publicly disputing.
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.