Biden approves massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska
The Biden administration is approving the major Willow oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope.
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Alaska volcano eruption possible after earthquakes recorded, officials warn
Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory started seeing multiple earthquakes per minute below the summit of the state's Tanaga Volcano.
U.S. ends search for 2 unidentified objects shot down over Alaska, Great Lakes
No debris from either object was found, officials said.
Military commander tells senators on spy balloon: "We think before we shoot"
Senators questioned Pentagon officials about why the spy balloon was not shot down over Alaska.
Officer killed by wild animal outside his house in Alaska
Muskoxen are stocky animals with slight shoulder humps and horns and can weigh up to 800 pounds.
Sarah Palin's future uncertain after losing House race
Palin lost two elections for the House seat Republican Don Young held for 49 years before his death in March.
Bird appears to set record with 8,435-mile flight from Alaska to Australia
The bird was tagged with a tracking GPS chip and tiny solar panel that enabled a research team to follow its first annual migration across the Pacific Ocean.
Ben Stevens, former Alaska Senate president, dies while hiking
Ben Stevens was a son of former Sen. Ted Stevens, who died in a plane crash in 2010.
Alaska snow crab season canceled after an estimated 1 billion crabs disappear
An estimated 1 billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared from Alaskan waters in two years, officials said.
Fat Bear Week champion crowned after ballot-stuffing scandal
Bear 747 — whose enormous mass and moniker led to comparisons with Boeing's jumbo plane — emerged victorious.
Alaska storm could bring "worst coastal flooding in 50 years"
Nearly 50-foot waves and tides up to 13 feet are expected as the dangerous storm brings hundreds of miles of hurricane-force winds.
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2 teens killed in sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Two teenagers were killed on Sunday night in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort.
Affidavit: Dentist accused in wife's murder ordered arsenic
The arrest affidavit for the Aurora dentist accused of murdering his wife by poisoning her has revealed what investigators claim are "great lengths... to end his wife's life."
Casa Bonita begins hiring process before grand opening
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant plans to hire a staff of 550 people before its grand opening later this year.
State lawmakers want to know how rising utility rates impact your life
State lawmakers want to know how rising utility rates are impacting the lives of Coloradans.
Blake Street Tavern to close April 9 after 20 years in business
After 20 years in business, Blake Street Tavern will close its doors on April 9.
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2 teens killed in sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Two teenagers were killed on Sunday night in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort.
Affidavit: Dentist accused in wife's murder ordered arsenic
The arrest affidavit for the Aurora dentist accused of murdering his wife by poisoning her has revealed what investigators claim are "great lengths... to end his wife's life."
Casa Bonita begins hiring process before grand opening
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant plans to hire a staff of 550 people before its grand opening later this year.
State lawmakers want to know how rising utility rates impact your life
State lawmakers want to know how rising utility rates are impacting the lives of Coloradans.
Blake Street Tavern to close April 9 after 20 years in business
After 20 years in business, Blake Street Tavern will close its doors on April 9.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 later this week.
Jokic, Porter, Murray power Nuggets to 108-102 win over Nets
Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in his 28th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-102 on Sunday.
Mikaela Shiffrin receives slalom trophy
Seven weeks after securing it, the Colorado native was finally able to hold and kiss the crystal globe for the best slalom skier of the women's World Cup season.
Colorado basketball player wins award for courage
John Minzheng Wahlers won the Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award for overcoming incredible odds to excel in basketball and life.
No. 15 seed Princeton stuns Missouri to advance to Sweet 16
The Tigers are only the second Ivy League school to make the Sweet 16 in the past 43 tournaments.
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Colorado prison inmates now ordering from Amazon, Walmart
The Colorado Department of Corrections says it's contributing to a safer prison environment to allow some inmates to be allowed to order items while incarcerated.
EPA to regulate toxic PFAS "forever chemicals," CO water systems affected
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing national legal limits on PFAS in public water supplies. The proposed changes could affect dozens of public water utilities across the state.
Investigators shut down rat poison investigation
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office investigators announced they have closed out their investigation into allegations of rat poison being found in food at a Taco Bell.
Adams Co. Sheriff suspends division chief over gun incident
A top commander with the Adams County Sheriff's Office will be suspended after pointing a rifle at co-workers in January.
Denver police lieutenant involved in deadly auto-pedestrian crash
CBS News Colorado has learned that a veteran Denver police lieutenant is under investigation after he struck and killed a pedestrian.
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What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
Wyoming governor allows trans athlete ban to become law despite calling it "discriminatory"
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon opted not to veto the bill but said it "pays little attention to fundamental principles of equality."
Banks are running scared. Is the Fed about to make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, war-weary Iraqis find hope
Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.
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SNAP reduction causing surges at mobile food market
Most SNAP households are seeing at least a $95 reduction. This means hunger-focused nonprofits are seeing the demand for help firsthand.
Smaller tax refund this year? You're not alone
Tax season is upon us, and experts are urging you to be aware of the possibility of a smaller refund. One spoke to CBS News Colorado about how to do the best you can with whatever refund you might get.
SNAP benefits changing for some families in Colorado
Come Wednesday, families will be receiving their SNAP benefits without the additional emergency allotments they've been getting for the last three years. Food Bank of the Rockies says statewide, that's about $53 million to $55 million less per month.
Rep. DeGette pushes to expand federal energy assistance program
Rep. Diana DeGette is pushing legislation to expand a federal program to help people pay their utility bills and still make ends meet.
Now may be the best time to buy an electric car in Colorado
Electric vehicles are the future, at least that's what Colorado's Energy Office is hoping.
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What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
Safeway stores roll out new drug disposal kiosks
A new initiative giving people a safer way to dispose of their old or unwanted drugs is already seeing success.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
$14,000 bonus offered to address state mental health nursing shortage
According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, roughly 100,000 nurses left the field nationwide during the first year of the COVID pandemic, while there's been a 10% increase in demand for mental health nurses.
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First day of spring mild for Denver, wintry blast for the mountains
Spring arrives on Monday afternoon with plenty of clouds and mild temperatures across the Denver metro area with a wintry blast for the mountains.
Colorado man killed in avalanche near Marble after two others rescued
Two men are reportedly hospitalized after they and a companion were caught in an avalanche Friday near the town of Marble. Search and rescue personnel are resuming operations Saturday in an attempt to locate the third man.
First Alert Weather Visit with Meridian Elementary
Dave Aguilera stopped by Meridian Elementary in Broomfield
Friday sunshine along with cool temps for St. Patrick's Day.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We have the luck of the Irish to finish out the week. Lots of Friday sunshine with cool temperatures expected.
Gov. Polis orders 30% reduction in oil and gas emissions over next two years
Gov. Jared Polis is rolling out what may be the state's most ambitious effort yet to reduce ozone pollution. The Front Range has one of the worst ground-level ozone problems in the country.
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Snow Week Ahead For High Country
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Club Valencia residents upset about not being able to return after fires
After 6 fires since July 2022, Club Valencia residents are upset about not being able to return to retrieve belongings.
Mental Health Initiative point of pride for Douglas County
The Mental Health Initiative has been a point of pride for Douglas County for the past 9 years and now the program may expand.
Stealing tow truck, crashing into other drivers gets parolee another quarter century in prison
Rudy Salazar was on parole in June 2021 when he stole a tow truck and drove against oncoming traffic for five blocks in Greeley.
2 teens killed in sledding accident on halfpipe at Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Two teenagers were killed on Sunday night in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort.