Driver killed in crash while trying to set speed record in Utah
Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
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Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
Liverpool F.C. soccer player Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain along with his brother, police say.
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.
The woman was apparently trying to park her vehicle and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes, police said
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
The $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix was halted 9 minutes into a practice lap after Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a road valve cover that badly damaged his Ferrari.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
Four out of 5 compact pickup trucks earned low safety ratings in a crash test evaluating back-seat safety.
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
Ruggs is expected to be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison at a hearing set for early August.
Justin Owen was the reigning track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway with two feature wins and the title in 2022, USAC said.
The defensive lineman faced misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and racing in the aftermath of a fatal accident that killed two people in January.
KJ Osborn of the Minnesota Vikings was able to assist in the rescue of a motorist in Austin, Texas.
Warrants were out for his arrest for alleged racing and reckless driving in connection with the January crash that killed a teammate and team staff member.
Player Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy died early Sunday. Two others from the football program were injured, the university said.
A crash involving multiple vehicles caused all lanes on Interstate 70 heading to southbound Interstate 225 to close on Monday during the evening rush hour.
A scooter rider and a car collided in Boulder and one person was seriously hurt.
Authorities closed Highway 93 after a deadly head-on crash with a semi-truck and a vehicle.
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run crash in Westminster.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the snowy conditions caused a treacherous turn of events on I-25 in the Denver area.
A crash involving several cars in southern Colorado led to a major closure of Interstate 25 on during Thursday's snowstorm.
Colorado State Patrol responded to a deadly crash on U.S. 287 just north of Longmont Tuesday morning.
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Springs are currently closed as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday for a multi-vehicle pileup.
One person is dead and four others are hurt after a two-car crash at a 6th Avenue intersection early Friday morning.
Next time recreators visit Chatfield Reservoir, most of those trees in the flooded forest area will be gone.
Mountain towns that rely on snow are struggling this season. That includes a city pushing forward with an ice festival without ice.
The city filed the petition over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's flight path changes.
A Colorado appeals panel seemed skeptical that a judge could use former county clerk Tina Peters' insistence on spreading election conspiracy theories as part of the reason to sentence her to nine years in prison for orchestrating a data breach of election equipment.
Only in Colorado would there be a three day festival to celebrate a cryogenically frozen dead guy.
An arrest has been made in connection with the five-alarm fire at a Denver construction site earlier this month, according to the Denver Fire Department.
Next time recreators visit Chatfield Reservoir, most of those trees in the flooded forest area will be gone.
Mountain towns that rely on snow are struggling this season. That includes a city pushing forward with an ice festival without ice.
The city filed the petition over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's flight path changes.
A Colorado appeals panel seemed skeptical that a judge could use former county clerk Tina Peters' insistence on spreading election conspiracy theories as part of the reason to sentence her to nine years in prison for orchestrating a data breach of election equipment.
Next time recreators visit Chatfield Reservoir, most of those trees in the flooded forest area will be gone.
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Mountain towns that rely on snow are struggling this season. That includes a city pushing forward with an ice festival without ice.
The city filed the petition over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's flight path changes.
The CBS Sports Office gave a preview of the divisional round game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
Denver Summit FC will play National Women's Soccer League matches across three venues for the club's inaugural 2026 season.
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
A figure skating duo based in Colorado Springs — Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea — has been selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next month.
Lindsey Heaps (formerly Lindsey Horan) will be playing for her home team in Colorado.
Dec. 14 was an unforgettable Sunday at Mile High in Denver. Not just because the Broncos beat the Packers, but because two extraordinary kids got to watch their favorite NFL team, and one took part in the best halftime show of the season: mutton busting.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.