Adam Frisch concedes to Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado House race
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert fended off a surprisingly difficult challenge from a Democratic businessman from the ritzy ski town of Aspen.
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Face Masks Mandatory In Aspen Starting Wednesday, Wear One Or Get Up To $2,650 Fine
There are a few exemptions to the new law, including those under the age of two.
Coronavirus In Colorado: Pitkin County Tells Visitors It's Time To Go Home
Pitkin County is going one step past a Stay at Home order-- officials are telling anyone who is a visitor to leave the county.
Plane Deploys Parachute Before Crash Landing Near Aspen
Experts say the parachute system on an airplane that crashed near Aspen earlier this week worked exactly as planned to keep the two people on board safe and injury-free.
CPW Euthanizes Bear After Attack On Aspen Restaurant Manager
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have trapped and killed the bear involved in an attack on a restaurant manager in Aspen Sunday.
CPW Officials Warn Of Bear Activity After Third Attack Reported In Aspen
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say a third bear attack this year in Aspen highlights serious concerns about bears roaming through populated areas.
Woman Charged With Threatening Friend Who Wouldn't Lie For Her
An Aspen area woman has been charged with felony intimidation and attempted extortion for allegedly making violent threats to a former friend she wanted to take the blame for her drunk driving arrest more than a year ago.
Avalanche Debris Forces Prolonged Closure At Maroon Bells
The U.S. Forest Service says the popular Maroon Bells Scenic Area in western Colorado will not open as scheduled May 15.
Ski Mountaineering Race Salutes Avalanche Victims Who Died Training For It
Maybe it's the thin air heightening the senses. Or the cherished pause during a brisk workout. But somehow, everything - EVERYTHING - tastes better at altitude. That is especially true of the banana bread served Saturday atop Aspen Mountain.
Crews Set Off Avalanches In High Country In Unusually Active Season
The last nine days in Colorado has forced seasoned avalanche forecasters out of retirement to help manage the historic slides.
Massive Avalanche Near Aspen Saturday Was Mile Wide, Dropped 3,300 Feet
The avalanche gained so much momentum on the over 3,000 foot vertical drop that it traveled uphill several hundred feet on the opposite side.
Aspen Man Killed During After-Hours Snowboard Run At Closed Ski Area
Aspen first responders were unable to resuscitate a 30-year-old local man who collided with a "stationary object" while snowboarding at a ski area early Sunday morning.
Michael Goerne Remembered At Aspen High School After Avalanche Death
Two Roaring Fork Valley men, Owen Green, 27, of Aspen, and Michael Goerne, 37, of Carbondale, are being remembered after they died Saturday in an avalanche near Crested Butte.
Avalanche Kills 2 In Colorado Backcountry Area Called Death Pass
Two backcountry skiers were killed over the weekend in an avalanche in a Colorado area known as Death Pass.
Boy Survives 31 Foot Fall From Aspen Highlands Chairlift
A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized after falling 31 feet from a chairlift at the Aspen Highlands ski resort over the weekend.
Snowboarder Who Died After Snowmass Jump Attempt Identified
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old snowboarder who died after attempting a jump in a terrain park at Snowmass in western Colorado.
Skier Killed In Avalanche Identified As Environmental Studies Teacher
The Pitkin County Coroner's office identified the skier who died in an avalanche on Monday.
Backcountry Skier Buried, Killed In Pitkin County Avalanche
One skier died on Monday in an avalanche at the Markley Hut south of Aspen.
Authorities Identify Suspects In Aspen Jewelry Robbery
Authorities have identified three Chilean men as suspects in a jewelry theft from a luxury hotel in Aspen.
John Denver's Home Could Be Yours ... For $11M
The home that John Denver helped design, and also inspired some of his favorite hit songs, is on the market.
Home That Once Belonged To John Denver On The Market In Aspen
A house with a lot of Colorado history is on the market in the Aspen area, but it's a little on the pricey side.
Thieves Take $800,000 In Jewelry From Aspen Hotel
Security cameras at the Little Nell caught several images of the suspects, including a video released to CBS4 Wednesday.
Denver Considers Plastic Bag Ban
Denver is considering a ban on plastic bags. The Denver City Council discussed a proposal to ban plastic bags.
Forest Service Approves Aspen's Pandora Expansion
The U.S. Forest Service has authorized Aspen Skiing Co.'s proposal to develop an additional 0.3 square miles of skiing on Aspen Mountain.
Ski Guide Avoids Serious Injury After Being Buried By Avalanche
A tour guide in the Aspen Mountain Powder Tours permit area on Richmond Ridge was unharmed after being buried by an avalanche.
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Denver activates severe weather shelter plan for unhoused community
Denver officials announced that it will be activating severe weather shelters on Wednesday for unhoused community as cold weather approaches.
Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
Mothers of Palestinian students shot give update on their conditions
The mothers of Kinnan Abdalhamid and Hisham Awartani, two of the three Palestinian college students shot in Burlington, shared updates about their sons' conditions.
City of Denver spent nearly $2M on outside law firms for George Floyd lawsuits
Denver's City Attorney's Office has paid seven outside law firms a total of $1,851,048.53 to litigate, then ultimately settle 20 lawsuits filed in connection with the 2020 George Floyd protests that alleged excessive force, civil rights violations and police misconduct.
Witness: Business owner Peter Damian is the victim in Wheat Ridge homicide
Wheat Ridge police investigated a homicide on Wednesday after shots were heard in the area of 38th Avenue and Teller Street.
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Denver activates severe weather shelter plan for unhoused community
Denver officials announced that it will be activating severe weather shelters on Wednesday for unhoused community as cold weather approaches.
City of Denver spent nearly $2M on outside law firms for George Floyd lawsuits
Denver's City Attorney's Office has paid seven outside law firms a total of $1,851,048.53 to litigate, then ultimately settle 20 lawsuits filed in connection with the 2020 George Floyd protests that alleged excessive force, civil rights violations and police misconduct.
Witness: Business owner Peter Damian is the victim in Wheat Ridge homicide
Wheat Ridge police investigated a homicide on Wednesday after shots were heard in the area of 38th Avenue and Teller Street.
Suspect accused of providing drugs to teens in exchange for money, sexual acts
One suspect has been arrested, and accused of providing drugs and vapes to middle and high-school-aged students in exchange for money and sexual acts.
Fire destroys home located west of Jamestown
Firefighters rushed to the home on Tilghman Road west of Jamestown at 7:40 a.m.
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Fire destroys home west of Jamestown early Wednesday morning
A fire destroyed a home in unincorporated Boulder County west of Jamestown early Wednesday morning.
President Biden wraps up visit to Colorado with stop in Pueblo on Wednesday
President Biden wraps up his visit to Colorado with a stop in Pueblo on Wednesday.
Opening statements begin in trial for paramedics accused in death of Elijah McClain
Opening statements begin Wednesday in the trial for two paramedics accused in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Colorado neurologist shares advice during Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in adults. Dr. Ira Chang did an interview with CBS News Colorado and spoke about the disease.
Colorado weather: One more warm, sunny day before a cold front drops temperatures and brings mountai
High temperatures will again climb into the 50s across the Denver metro Wednesday afternoon. By Wednesday night a cold front advances bringing cooler weather to the Plains, and snow the high country.
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Jackson to meet with Roger Goodell after second suspension this season
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is flying to New York to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to seek further explanation regarding his latest suspension.
Makar has chance to break Avs record for assists in a single month
It's early in the regular season, and the Colorado Avalanche already have another chance to see a record broken.
Newly-ranked CSU Rams men's hoops team set for matchup with CU
Ranked NCAA men's baseball programs have some new competition.
Sports Illustrated owner denies using AI, fake writers to produce stories
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
Despite being without starters, Nuggets use Clippers as their punching bag again
The Nuggets haven't stopped embarrassing the Clippers since the bubble. But what happened on Monday? That might be the new low.
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Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
Mothers of Palestinian students shot give update on their conditions
The mothers of Kinnan Abdalhamid and Hisham Awartani, two of the three Palestinian college students shot in Burlington, shared updates about their sons' conditions.
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
Pastor disciplined after NYC church used for provocative music video
In the video for "Feather," Sabrina Carpenter is in several scenarios with men who behave badly, and then die in grisly ways.
Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
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Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
Colorado Jewish Democrats call for an end to "dangerous" rhetoric
Headed into an election year you expect animosity between Democrats and Republicans. You don't expect Democrats to turn on each other. But that is exactly what is happening as the war in Gaza divides the Colorado Democratic Party.
Colorado congresswoman introduces street racing prevention bill
It's an issue that's prompted local law enforcement to form street racing units and make changes to city ordinances allowing for vehicle seizures.
President Joe Biden lands in Colorado, met by Gov. Polis, Denver's mayor
President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado on Tuesday for a visit that includes two different stops.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments to clarify abortion ban
Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby said the job of the court is to "decide cases," and not to "elaborate and expand laws in order to make them easier to understand or enforce."
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New advanced treatment in Denver helping men with enlarged prostates
Aquablation was first used in 2017 but wasn't used in the Denver metro area until January of this year. The procedure takes an average of 45 minutes, and most patients go home the same day.
New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado
The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence in Colorado.
Larimer Couty sheriff teams up with UCHealth for search & rescue missions
LCSO's search and rescue team has been conducting training with UCHealth's LifeLine helicopter team to make sure they can respond to emergencies in remote areas quickly and safely.
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
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Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Sports Illustrated owner denies using AI, fake writers to produce stories
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
Tesla releases the Cybertruck this week. Here's what to know.
The Cybertruck arrives at a time when automakers are lowering the price of their EVs to appeal to more buyers.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.
Colorado's SecureSavings program continues to meet urgent need for retirement savings
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.