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Inefficient faucets, toilets and showerheads moved closer to becoming illegal in Colorado Thursday when the state House gave preliminary approval to the proposal to phase out low-efficiency fixtures.
The Denver mayor's office on Thursday announced that Mayor Michael Hancock will travel to Europe next week and will discuss legalized marijuana during his visit to Amsterdam.
Denver is waiting to find out whether it will make the next cut in the competition to host the 2016 Republican National Convention.
The Republican National Committee is expected to narrow the field of possible convention sites on Wednesday.
A Colorado proposal to commission a new study about the health effects of drilling on the Front Range cleared its first test Tuesday in the state Legislature.
Republican Rep. Cory Gardner is challenging Democratic Sen. Mark Udall to disavow efforts to rein in the controversial procedure known as "fracking."
Legislation allowing terminally ill people access to unapproved drugs, a so-called "Dallas Buyers Club" bill, has unanimously passed the Colorado House.
Colorado's ethics panel will deliberate in public later this month about a complaint that the governor improperly accepted funds from a partisan group that has supported him in elections.
The Senate race in Colorado has shot toward the top of the nation's most competitive contests this midterm election year.
New General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been cooperative with members of Congress investigating why the company did not act sooner to address a potentially deadly defect in some of its small cars, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette said.
The Colorado House passed a $23 billion budget that increases funding to schools, colleges, and the state's savings for a rainy day.
A wildfire bill aimed at reducing fire risks has been shelved in the Colorado Legislature.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is visiting Grand Junction for a luncheon with a western Colorado advocacy group.
Century-old elections language sparked a fiery partisan debate in the Colorado Senate on Thursday as Democrats steered through an update to recall laws despite complaints that they're trying to change the rules in their favor.
Colorado Democrats want to scrub state election law to remove arcane provisions in the state's century-old recall elections law.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new rule that would have allowed the U.S. Postal Service to regulate mail-in ballots. Colorado was among more than two dozen states that filed a lawsuit to block the rule.
Wheat Ridge voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1% sales tax increase that city leaders say would fund major community investments, including a new city hall and police department, street maintenance projects and improvements to local recreational facilities.
Rep. Joe Neguse says cuts have not only left federal fire crews stretched thin, but they've also resulted in nearly 40% less mitigation work. He says that is why he introduced the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a coalition of 25 states filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service and its response to a new rule that grants the postal service the authority to regulate mail-in ballots.
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters sat down with CBS Colorado to share his plans for the midterms, the party's priorities heading into the November election, and his support for Rep. Gabe Evans.
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters sat down with CBS Colorado on Tuesday to share details on the first-ever midterm convention.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
State Sen. Cathy Kipp says a deepfake video of her violates state law.
Denver is one of three finalist cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib spoke about the possibility.
House Speaker Mike Johnson came to Colorado on Friday to fundraise for Rep. Gabe Evans in his reelection bid. Evans is a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He faces challenger Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, in the general election.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects Rep. Gabe Evans will be reelected in Colorado. Evans is a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He faces challenger Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, in the general election.
A new law creates specific requirements for college institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student goes missing. That includes checking a student's phone records and social media posts, going door to door at the student's dorm and questioning school staff and emergency contacts.
A Denver District Court judge has given Secretary of State Jena Griswold until Thursday to comply with an open records request, or she could be held in contempt.
Aurora Ward II City Councilmember Amy Wiles says she wants a pause on the approval of new data centers while the city develops policies on how to handle them.
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.
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Community leaders in Aurora are reflecting on what went right and what went wrong during recent youth basketball tournaments.
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
See highlights from big 14-13 win on the road to start the season for the Buffs football team, and watch some of Coach Prime's postgame comments.
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
The legal wrangling comes with the clock ticking toward Colorado's season opener at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
On Monday, health officials confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus found in Weld County this year.
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
