As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
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The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
One day after former President Donald Trump said gangs from Venezuela had taken over Aurora in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says it's time to be clear about exactly what is happening in the city he serves.
"I always see strange things in the sky but this was insane," one woman who saw the mysterious spiral said.
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
Several large van lines say they're seeing a surge of bookings for people moving out of Colorado, a good leading indicator of population shifts affecting the state.
Johnson is accused of shooting Cunningham in a dispute over a parking space. The jury trial is scheduled to start next week.
Former Republican Congressman Mike Coffman declared victory in the Aurora mayoral race on Thursday.
Three people were shot and seriously injured in Aurora overnight.
Police in Aurora have released body cam video that shows the confrontation between officers and Andrew Huff.
Former Congressman Mike Coffman won the Aurora mayor's race on Tuesday by six percentage points.
Police in Aurora shared a few new details on Friday about an officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this month.
Police in Aurora spoke on Friday about the Aug. 24 death of Elijah McClain in a news conference.
One person who was shot by Aurora police on Sunday remained in critical condition on Friday. Officers were involved in the shooting at 9121 East 14th Avenue at 1:43 a.m. Oct. 20.
Aurora police say three people, including two juveniles, were shot Saturday night.
Aurora police are asking for witnesses of an early morning officer-involved shooting to come forward.
Police in Aurora have released the details leading up to last week's shooting of a man with a gun. The shooting happened Oct. 10 at 11:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Bahama Street near Tower Road and Louisiana Avenue.
Aurora police officers say they shot a man late Thursday night while investigating an assault.
Family and friends of Elijah McClain say they want more transparency into the investigation of Elijah's death. Elijah, 23, died after a confrontation with Aurora police.
The Stephen D. Hogan Parkway was at the center of a grand opening on Thursday. The parkway connects the original City of Aurora to new areas of growth.
Police in Aurora say a man riding a motorcycle died early Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into him at an intersection where the lights were out.
A 24-year-old Denver man is in jail and may face a murder charge after he allegedly confronted a group of purported car thieves inside his vehicle Friday morning.
The former RTD train operator blamed for a derailment that severed a woman's leg and injured several other passengers will not be charged with a crime.
Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect after two young boys were struck while they were walking on the sidewalk.
Her second kidney transplant worked, thanks to UCHealth's team, but also because a stranger passed away. That's a fact she has not forgotten.
An Aurora school administrator's encounter with other staff members Wednesday led to the school's lockdown.
Denver Urban Gardens, a nonprofit that has built hundreds of gardens across seven counties in the Denver metro area, is having to revisit its plans for expansion after its federal grants were pulled back.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
The City of Lone Tree broke ground on a new justice center in an area that's seeing a lot of new development.
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Denver Urban Gardens, a nonprofit that has built hundreds of gardens across seven counties in the Denver metro area, is having to revisit its plans for expansion after its federal grants were pulled back.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
The City of Lone Tree broke ground on a new justice center in an area that's seeing a lot of new development.
In the ever-growing challenge to make homes in the mountains affordable for our Coloradans, one couple set out to make a place for Buena Vista residents to live affordably.
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
A Colorado man pleaded guilty Wednesday to starting a wildfire that burned over 7,000 acres in Montrose County last year.
U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs announced plans to deploy more than 1,000 military members to support operations at the southern border.
On Thursday CBS Colorado's Lauren Whitney teamed up Safeway employee Robert in a competition that serves as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and other charitable causes. Michael Spencer and Brian Flores also participated in the annual event.
Denver Urban Gardens, a nonprofit that’s built hundreds of gardens across seven counties in Metro Denver, is having to revisit its plans for expansion after its federal grants were pulled back.
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes remain among the biggest stories of the college football universe as they get ready to compete in the Big 12 Conference once again this season.
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
CBS Colorado anchor Michelle Griego joined "CBS Mornings" to fulfill her childhood goal of anchoring a network news show, showing it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago.
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Congressional Democrats are pushing to shift the U.S. Marshals Service — which protects federal judges — away from the Trump administration's control.
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much its impacted cancer mortality rates in the past three decades.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said recent guests of a hotel in Pueblo may have been exposed to measles.
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
The industry is facing a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Federal judge strikes down government regulations requiring most U.S. employers to accommodate workers for abortions.
Google is making more upgrades to its search engine with the addition of the AI Mode feature.
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.