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Former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez, who suffered a big defeat in the 2006 gubernatorial contest, will get a second act in Colorado politics as the Republicans' choice to try to defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. John Hicknlooper in November.
Republicans in a pair of suburban Denver districts nominated conservative, pro-gun rights candidates Tuesday to represent them in races that could give the GOP a majority in the state Senate for the first time in a decade.
Nine same-sex couples challenging Colorado's gay marriage ban are thrilled by a federal appeals court's ruling that a similar ban in Utah is unconstitutional.
Denver has not been chosen to be among the finalists for the 2016 RNC. Cleveland and Dallas remain the two cities in contention for the GOP convention.
There are going to be some new sheriffs in parts of Colorado following Tuesday's primary.
Bob Beauprez is the Republican party's choice to run for governor against Democratic incumbent John Hickenlooper.
Coloradans made choices in three congressional primaries, a gubernatorial contest and a fracking moratorium in Tuesday's primaries.
Former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez has won the Republican primary election for Colorado governor, besting three other candidates for the chance to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Weld County prosecutor Ken Buck has won the Republican primary election for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, defeating a state senator and two other Republicans.
Two-term congressman Scott Tipton has won the Republican primary election for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, defeating tea party activist David Cox.
Voting concludes on Tuesday in three Republican congressional primaries, including one for a rare open seat representing eastern Colorado.
Colorado Republicans are voting Tuesday to select a candidate to challenge Gov. John Hickenlooper in November, hopeful their primary nominee can buck Democratic momentum and the perception that the state has quickly turned liberal.
A book signing, two recent visits to a swing state and a Ready for Hillary super PAC seem to be disguising one thing: a Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.
Republicans are deciding on candidates to challenge for the governor's office, U.S. House of Representatives and legislative seats that could tip the balance of power in the state Senate.
Unrest in Iraq has prompted a jump in gas prices at time when drivers usually enjoy a break at the pumps.
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new requirements to purchase certain types of guns.
Colorado Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Victor Marx has selected retired Marine Col. George Markert as his running mate.
The Department of the Interior has issued its plan for how to manage water on the Colorado River. It comes after Colorado and six other states failed to reach an agreement on releases from two key reservoirs - Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
There are many areas where Colorado is struggling, but education is now one of them.
While independent candidates are underdogs in most races, CBS Colorado analysts Mike Dino, a Democrat, and Dick Wadhams, a Republican, say don't count them out.
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert had just taken the oath of office in 2021 when Jan. 6 happened, and she became the subject of an FBI investigation dubbed Operation Rampart 12.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue. Many communities draw their water from the Arkansas River Alluvial, and some from deeper aquifers. Water that comes from the ground brings some of that ground with it. Therein lies the issue.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado. Marx won 39.9% of the vote and is projected to defeat state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
A new law could help lower homeowners’ insurance in Colorado even as wildfires burn in many parts of the state.
The Republican primary for Colorado governor remains too close to call almost a week after the election.
Coloradans will have to wait another week to find out who won the race for the GOP nomination for governor. Counties have until the end of the day Tuesday to match and verify signatures on several thousand ballots. Then, the Secretary of State will call the race on Thursday. If the candidates are still within half a percentage point or less, there will be an automatic recount.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after a primary election that exposed deep divisions between progressives and the party's more moderate members.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an icon in Colorado's Democratic Party. In any other election year, that would be an asset. Democratic analyst Sheila MacDonald says this year it was a liability.
Jena Griswold is the projected winner of the race for the Democratic nomination for Colorado Attorney General. Michael Allen is the projected winner of the Republican primary in the Colorado attorney general's race.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams without violating federal law or the Constitution.
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday shot down an effort by Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans in Thornton on Monday for an energy roundtable event.
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.
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
The emerald ash borer continues to progress south along the Front Range. The wood-boring beetle is native to Asia and has killed millions of trees in the U.S. since first being found in Michigan in 2002.
A new time capsule is giving Coloradans the chance to decide how future generations will remember life in 2026.
Nearly a year after identifying Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a new stadium, the Broncos say they're still on track to open a new home in 2031.
A new wildfire is forcing evacuations in Jackson County in northern Colorado.
Adams County firefighters shared a video of a bear in the Rio Blanco Fire burn area that is near Pagosa Springs.
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Student athletes are encouraged to take breaks and hydrate during this summer's heat wave.
More girls' teams are included in high school flag football under CHSAA as the popularity of the sport grows in Colorado.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
Nearly a year after identifying Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a new stadium, the Broncos say they're still on track to open a new home in 2031.
Colorado State University has signed a new multi-year partnership with adidas, making the sportswear company the official footwear, uniform, apparel and sideline partner for Rams athletics.
The Major League Baseball deadline has come and gone, and the Rockies made made several moves.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
A new resource is available around the clock in Summit County for anyone who needs immediate help.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
Nearly a year after identifying Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a new stadium, the Broncos say they're still on track to open a new home in 2031.
Colorado State University has signed a new multi-year partnership with adidas, making the sportswear company the official footwear, uniform, apparel and sideline partner for Rams athletics.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
For the first time, court photos show the inside of a Commerce City home where authorities found three children, 31 dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs living last fall.
A series of sports photos have become treasured memories for a grieving community.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.