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First Lady Michelle Obama is planning to visit two locations in Colorado next week as part of tour of western states.
Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed a board member of the La Plata Electric Association to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
Now more than 90 years into watching the world from a rare vantage point, former Colorado Gov. John Vanderhoof, of Grand Junction, said he has a fondness for the current holder of the office.
There's a new way for start-ups to solicit money while pitching their projects to the world after Congress has given the green light to a practice known as "crowd funding."
More air support could soon be on the way to fight forest fires after the U.S. Senate just passed a bill to buy at least seven more air tankers for the U.S. Forest Service.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday appointed Rowena Alegría as Director of Communications.
The synthetic drugs known as bath salts are now officially banned in Colorado. Tobacco shops and even some convenience stores across the state sold the synthetic cathinones.
Metro State College of Denver trustees passed a plan that gives illegal immigrants a 58 percent tuition break. One state lawmaker said the college may lose funding as a result.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker became the first governor to survive a recall when he won his election Tuesday. Now political experts on both the Republican and Democratic side say the implications of that win are far-reaching.
A Colorado campaign office for President Barack Obama is closed to the public after two activists went on a hunger strike inside.
Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed a bill establishing criminal penalties for the illegal use of synthetic drugs known as bath salts.
Colorado is now much tougher on hit-and-run drivers.
New York City's proposed ban on large sugary drinks sounds extreme - but the governor of the nation's leanest state is listening.
Metropolitan State College of Denver officials are unanimously recommending a measure to cut tuition for illegal immigrants living in Colorado by more than half.
President Barack Obama called it a make-or-break moment for the middle class. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted on a bill aimed at closing the pay gap between men and women.
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.
State lawmakers debated two bills Tuesday that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
Gov. Polis says this heat wave and the low snow pack is why he is activating the state's Drought Task Force. It includes leaders from several state agencies who will study drought conditions across the state and report on the effects.
A bill to protect missing college students passed the Colorado State Senate on Monday. SB26-120 is now off to the House for a committee vote.
More than 36 groups representing Coloradans all across the state are calling on the next governor to make youth mental health a priority.
Some state lawmakers are pushing to put an end to surveillance pricing. That's when companies use a customer's personal data and algorithms to determine how much you're willing to pay.
Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are raising concerns about the extended use of holding cells in Immigration and Customs Enforcement suboffices across the state, but the Department of Homeland Security maintains that they serve as temporary holding areas, similar to other law enforcement offices.
The letter, in part, says forgiveness is for those who have taken accountability for their actions, which they say Peters has not.
The bill comes after Edward Aber, former commander of the La Plata County Jail, was charged with over 100 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification and official misconduct.
In a sign of just how toxic political discourse has become, a debate in Denver aimed at modeling civility ended in a political protest. The non-profit Healthier United hosted the debate as part of its new initiative, Disagree Healthier, which encourages decorum over dysfunction, courtesy instead of contempt, and respect rather than ridicule.
Colorado lawmakers are abandoning efforts to decriminalize prostitution in the state. There's not enough support for the bill, which will likely be delayed indefinitely.
A state program aimed at protecting the health and safety of pets is under scrutiny. The Pet Animal Care And Facilities Act licenses and inspects all pet care facilities in the state.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans on Monday for an energy tour in Northern Colorado. The duo met in Weld County at an Xcel Energy power facility in Platteville.
Republican state Rep. Matt Soper says efforts to classify them as employees would mean more money would be taken out of their paychecks.
A bill introduced at the State House got initial approval and, if passed, would require buildings accessible to the public to have at least one diaper changing station in each gender-specific restroom per floor and signage.
Some state lawmakers are fed up with people who skip their court dates. This week, they brough a forward a bill that would allow courts to crack down on those who fail to appear.
Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty is running a political ad that calls out Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. Both are campaigning for Colorado attorney general.
High temperatures today are expected to climb to around 90 degrees, putting Denver in a position to challenge, and potentially set, an all-time record high for March.
Skiers have filed a class action lawsuit against the two largest winter sports and resort companies, saying their price structures violate state and federal antitrust laws, like those used to prevent monopolies in other industries.
For Denver Summit FC's Janine Sonis, returning home is a dream come true.
NASA's Artemis II mission will send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in decades.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to launch its latest hit show "Next To Normal." The show is put together primarily by local performers and musicians.
Christina Gallegos of the Denver Public Library shared ideas for new great reads with CBS Colorado's Lauren Whitney on First at 4. The book of the month for April is "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson.
The Colorado Rockies will offer an eating and drinking challenge for fans at Coors Field this season.
Shaving Grace Hairport at Denver International Airport is the only barbershop kiosk of its kind in the U.S.
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The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail would connect train passengers from Fort Collins to Pueblo, covering 180 miles between the two cities in Northern Colorado to southern Colorado.
For Denver Summit FC's Janine Sonis, returning home is a dream come true.
The Colorado Rockies will offer an eating and drinking challenge for fans at Coors Field this season.
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
The Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team is preparing for a familiar quest.
Denver Summit FC captured its first point as a franchise with a 1-1 draw against the Orlando Pride last weekend. It's a milestone worth celebrating, but likely the first of many during its inaugural season.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
Colorado lawmakers are getting involved in the effort to curb shoplifting by creating a retail theft prevention advisory board in the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of the side effects linked to popular medications like Ozempic.
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.
An Olympic-style competition featuring more than 20 events is set to take center stage in Denver this summer for the first time.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
Skiers have filed a class action lawsuit against the two largest winter sports and resort companies, saying their price structures violate state and federal antitrust laws, like those used to prevent monopolies in other industries.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Colorado's dry winter is now raising concerns about what summer recreation could look like, but rafting outfitters said the outlook isn't as bleak as it might seem.
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.