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Colorado state lawmakers have returned to the issue of gun control again with seven weapons bills being introduced at the Capitol on Monday.
Colorado lawmakers have a packed fourth week of the 2015 legislative session.
Republicans now have control of the Senate and a larger share of the House. Seven gun bills are up for hearings Monday afternoon.
Welfare money or food stamps for marijuana? It's an urban legend that won't go away in Colorado, and state lawmakers this year are poised to pass a law clarifying that public benefit cards can't be used at dispensary ATMs.
A state representative wants to repeal part of a new state law that prevents the sale of any plumbing fixture that's not water efficient starting next year.
As the Measles outbreak continues to grow in the U.S. with cases in 14 states, including Colorado, there is a lot of attention focused on vaccinations. Some believe it's too easy to opt out of immunizations in the state.
One state lawmakers is considering bringing back a controversial bill that would make it harder for parents to opt out of vaccinations for their children.
State lawmakers are considering a felony DUI bill just as one Longmont man sets an example of why supporters believe the law is needed. Dan Brooke has been arrested for suspicion of driving drunk for the 12th time since 1986.
A marijuana industry group is taking Colorado lawmakers on a tour of some Denver dispensaries to show them how the pot business works.
Colorado Democrats and Republicans are headed toward a clash over state funding for teenage access to long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices.
Colorado needs more recreational bike trails — just not a change to how they're paid for, lawmakers from both parties agreed Thursday as they voted down a bill to direct more Colorado Lottery money to bike trails along state highways.
Colorado lawmakers want the state to fund a counseling program aimed at helping prevent teen pregnancy.
A bill being debated at the state Capitol would teach children as young as five about sexual abuse. Some lawmakers call it the biggest public health issue that no one is talking about and they believe it's time children learned about the threat in school.
Colorado senators have rejected an ambitious plan to start the nation's first requirement for criminal background checks for people who work for youth sports organizations.
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.
Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill that would bar providers from collecting medical debt by garnishing wages, seizing assets below $30 thousand, or placing a lien on a person's primary home.
On Tuesday night, the Denver City Council approved a contract for Axon to operate the city's license plate reader cameras.
Many Coloradans feel the recent Supreme Court case considering whether Colorado's law addressing conversion therapy violates free speech will have long-lasting effects on the health and well-being of our children, but disagree on what that outcome will be.
On Tuesday, Gov. Polis signed a bill changing the name of César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day.
City buildings in Denver were closed on Monday in celebration of Sí, Se Puede Day. The day is replacing César Chávez Day following allegations of sexual abuse by the former union and civil rights leader.
A group of Colorado lawmakers want to change how RTD is run.
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.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
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.
Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail project is full steam ahead.
A Colorado man who pleaded guilty last month to killing two unhoused men in Aurora and is accused of killing another person in 2022 pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing his cellmate in the Denver Jail last year.
Clear Creek County announced that it will open Guanella Pass, a popular Colorado mountain road, next week — weeks ahead of the usual opening on or around Memorial Day — due to unseasonably dry weather.
In downtown Denver, the “Dancers” at Sculpture Park were lit up in a special ceremony where people impacted by organ donation shared their stories. CBS Colorado’s Michael Spencer emceed Thursday’s event.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Brighton is under Stage 1 drought restrictions and irrigation is limited to two days per week under a specific schedule.
Clear Creek County announced that it will open Guanella Pass, a popular Colorado mountain road, next week — weeks ahead of the usual opening on or around Memorial Day — due to unseasonably dry weather.
An Aurora police officer was stabbed in the head and seriously injured and the suspect was shot and killed in a neighborhood near Cherry Creek State Park.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
After shutting out Cornell in the semifinals, the University of Denver Pioneers' goalie Johnny Hicks made 26 saves against Western Michigan to knock out the defending national champs and send the Pioneers to Vegas.
Sidewalks were packed, and streets were buzzing Friday, as thousands of fans flooded downtown Rockies Opening Day.
Despite needing help with his motor skills and movement, it hasn't stopped Randy Milliken from loving his favorite team.
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter.
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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.
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
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 NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
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.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
