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The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is drawing attention to the link between climate and the economy with a visit to a Colorado ski resort.
A state lawmaker says it's time Colorado stopped jailing children for skipping school.
Colorado won't address some legal questions about same-sex unions pending a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on gay marriage.
Colorado lawmakers changed course Wednesday and moved toward giving the state's health insurance exchange its deepest review yet.
Two years into recreational marijuana legalization, Colorado is taking a second look at its rules for medical marijuana.
A measure to expand the crimes for which defendants must submit blood samples is among the first bills moving forward in the Colorado Legislature.
Jefferson County Republicans are looking for candidates to fill an empty spot in the state House.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is in Switzerland to speak at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.
Two Coloradans will be guests of the White House at the State of the Union speech.
Colorado's former attorney general hopes to continue his political career in Colorado Springs.
After two weeks of formalities, Colorado lawmakers will get down to work this week.
George Brauchler is overseeing the closely-watched prosecution of Aurora theater shooter James Holmes, and his hands-on style and speculation about his political ambitions have intensified the spotlight on his office.
Two months after President Barack Obama's executive order spared roughly five million illegal immigrants from deportation -- including more than 100,000 in Colorado -- those who would benefit from the policy say nothing's changed.
The Republican National Committee is announcing plans to hold nine presidential primary debates, with the first just seven months away.
The state's top judge is headed to the Capitol to deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address.
Three months after Colorado's legislative Joint Budget Committee approved emergency funding for nearly 1,000 more beds in Colorado's prisons, the system is already near capacity again.
On Monday, the Colorado State Senate will take up a bill that could help restaurants make ends meet by eliminating credit card swipe fees.
The Aurora City Council says it needs residents' help finding ways to ensure respectful, productive public comment at city council meetings.
The state Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
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.
A court filing over the weekend says the suspect in the Boulder firebombing attack intends to plead guilty to all charges later this week and is asking that his family stay in the country as material witnesses in his case.
A monthlong search for a Colorado airman's stolen dog ended in tragedy over the weekend. Now, a local nonprofit for veterans is hoping to help.
Changing conditions at the site of a coal mine fire in Colorado have prompted state officials to begin an emergency project to mitigate wildfire risk in the area.
Xcel Energy crews in Colorado are preparing for a spring storm that is set to bring a healthy dose of rain and snow to the state this week.
Following a long operation to stop the Poitrey Canyon Fire in southeast Colorado, firefighters have reached 100% containment.
Guanella Pass has been open to drivers in Colorado's mountains since April 16. A snowstorm that's headed to Colorado may result in dangerous conditions on the pass.
A Castle Rock man's replica of the Star Wars spaceship sold at an auction for $350,000.
A spring storm is poised to sweep across Colorado, and some mountain passes could see 30 inches of snow.
A monthlong search for a Colorado airman's dog, reported stolen while he was deployed overseas, ended in tragedy over the weekend when the animal was found dead inside the airman's vehicle in Denver, police said. Now, a nonprofit for veterans is hoping to help.
The Denver nonprofit is teaching women job skills and providing guidance on how to navigate the job market.
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
