Film Created At Cañon City Prison Humanizes Life Inside
A new film goes inside Colorado's oldest prison, the Territorial Correctional Facility in Cañon City.
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Victim Identified In Suspected Inmate-To-Inmate Murder At Old Max
State officials said the death of an inmate on March 8 at Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility is suspected to be an inmate-to-inmate homicide, possibly between cellmates.
Inmate-Run Prison Radio Station In Colorado Is First In The Country
Inside Wire, the nation's first-ever statewide prison radio station with audio broadcast by inmates, for inmates has launched.
Serial Killer Scott Kimball Moved Out Of Colorado
A notorious serial killer serving a 70 year sentence for four murders has been quietly transferred out of Colorado to a prison in Florida.
Private GEO Group Prison In Colorado Springs To Close On March 7
On Tuesday, the GEO Group notified the Colorado Department of Corrections that they intend to close the Cheyenne Mountain Re-Entry Center in 60 days.
Making History: First Ever Play By Inmates Performed Outside Prison Walls Takes Place In Denver
For the first time in the United States, a group of inmates is performing a play outside of prison walls, and it's taking place at the University of Denver.
Governor, Business Leaders Head To Prison To Help Defy Colorado Program Participants
Gov. Jared Polis and business leaders visited the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility this week in support of an education program that helps people who have recently been released from prison.
Department Of Corrections Looking For Escaped Inmate
The Colorado Department of Corrections is looking for an inmate who escaped custody while on a work crew.
CrossFit In Prison: Inmates Finding Strength, Redemption
It may be the only CrossFit class where participants have to pass through a metal detector and get patted down to take part.
Jeffco Inmate Goes Facebook Live From Cell
An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail smuggled a smartphone into his jail cell Thursday and broadcast live on Facebook from inside.
'I Didn't Feel Anything': Theater Shooter's Video Interviews With Psychiatrist Released
Prosecutors have released hours of video showing Colorado theater shooter James Holmes' interviews with a psychiatrist about the 2012 massacre in Aurora.
Police: Driver Runs Red Light, Causes Deadly Crash On Colfax
A man is in custody following a two-car crash Saturday that killed one person.
Lone Tree Man Convicted Of Robbing Investors Of $16 Million
Banned twice before by the state for fraudulent practices, a Lone Tree man couldn't resist the temptation to solicit funds from investors a third time.
Reckless Corvette Driver Sought For Head-On Near-Misses
Boulder County law officers announced Friday the identity of the reckless driver wanted for almost causing multiple head-on collisions a week ago. The police are also hoping to speak to more of those other drivers who were nearly collided with.
Colorado Prison On Lockdown After 4 Guards Assaulted
A Colorado prison is on lockdown after officials say four guards were assaulted and injured by inmates.
Inmate Serving Life Sentence For Murder Dies After Fight
The Colorado Department of Corrections say a man has died after a fight with another inmate at the Colorado State Penitentiary.
State Panel Rejects Latest Attempt To Open Shuttered Prison
Colorado's shuttered solitary confinement prison will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
Suits For Success: Inmates Get A Head Start After Life Behind Bars
Organizers hope that by being able to dress the part and talking with potential employers, former inmates will see that a different future is possible for them.
Colorado Bans Solitary Confinement For Longer Than 15 Days
Inmates in state prisons can't be held in solitary confinement for more than 15 days, the Colorado Department of Corrections announced on Thursday.
Founder Of 211 Crew Found Dead In Prison
The man who founded the 211 Crew, a prison gang linked to the murder of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements, has been found dead in prison.
3 Afghan Prison Workers Missing During Training In Colorado
Three Afghan prison employees who went missing over the weekend from a Colorado training facility weren't believed to pose a threat, a state prison official said Monday, and authorities remain most concerned about the visitors' welfare.
Three Afghani Corrections Students Missing In Southern Colorado
Three students from Afghanistan failed to return from a Colorado Department of Corrections-sponsored trip Saturday night and are considered missing.
Dozens Of Colorado Juvie Lifers Could Be Eligible For Parole
In light of Supreme Court decisions banning life without parole for juvenile offenders, dozens of Colorado prisoners who committed crimes as minors could be eligible for release, but only one has been freed.
Man Freed From Prison May Be Deported To Cuba
A family in Aurora was expecting to welcome home a man who was ordered to be released from prison, only to learn that he was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and may be deported to Cuba.
Coloradans Pay Millions Annually To Jail Illegal Immigrants
Colorado taxpayers paid more than $522 million to imprison illegal immigrants convicted of crimes over the past 20 years, according to a CBS4 investigation.
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LaQunya Baker sworn-in as Arapahoe County judge
LaQunya Baker became one of few Black women to be appointed as a county judge in the state of Colorado.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
2 days of water lost after vandals sabotage infrastructure
The damage will cost roughly $50,000 to fix, which is a drop in the bucket compared to the value of the water lost.
Recovered: Osage Nation regalia stolen in Park Hill car theft
Several pieces of Osage Nation regalia were recovered days after someone stole a car containing family heirlooms in the Park Hill Neighborhood.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
Thousands arrive for Rainbow Family 50th meet up in Colorado
Thousands arrive for Rainbow Family 50th meet up in Colorado and they've promised to clean up after themselves.
Congress Park Pool Opening Delayed
Denver's Congress Park pool, which underwent a $10.1 million rebuild starting in 2021, will likely not open to the public until late July.
US 6 closed between Highway 119 & I-70
US Highway 6 was closed Friday evening between CO Highway 119 and I-70/US 40 at Floyd Hill.
Traveling this holiday weekend? Get ready for some company
It's a 3-day holiday weekend so you already know people are going to be traveling.
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LaQunya Baker sworn-in as Arapahoe County judge
LaQunya Baker became one of few Black women to be appointed as a county judge in the state of Colorado.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
2 days of water lost after vandals sabotage infrastructure
The damage will cost roughly $50,000 to fix, which is a drop in the bucket compared to the value of the water lost.
Recovered: Osage Nation regalia stolen in Park Hill car theft
Several pieces of Osage Nation regalia were recovered days after someone stole a car containing family heirlooms in the Park Hill Neighborhood.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
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Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
Folsom Field welcomes 'Top Golf Live!'
One of college football's prettiest stadiums is now college football's most beautiful driving range.
Diesel repair shops sentenced for altering emissions
Two out-of-state diesel repair facilities were sentenced this month, and a third will be next month, for conspiring with a Colorado shop to illegally alter the emission controls on more than 100 heavy duty trucks and semis.
Power play: Gabriel Landeskog slings chicken at Raising Cane's
Colorado Avalanche fans got a special treat with their drive-thru lunch order on Wednesday.
Colorado man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A bison gored a Colorado man in Yellowstone National Park.
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Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
Expect scattered afternoon storms each day this holiday weekend
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
Scattered afternoon storms expected this weekend in Colorado
First Alert Meteorologist Chris Spears says it will be a pretty typical weekend of weather for early July.
More Scattered Afternoon Storms Expected Friday
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
Showers And Thunderstorms Bringing In Much Needed Rain
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Recovered: Osage Nation regalia stolen in Park Hill car theft
Several pieces of Osage Nation regalia were recovered days after someone stole a car containing family heirlooms in the Park Hill Neighborhood.
LaQunya Baker sworn-in as Arapahoe County judge
LaQunya Baker became one of few Black women to be appointed as a county judge in the state of Colorado.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
2 days of water lost after vandals sabotage infrastructure
The damage will cost roughly $50,000 to fix, which is a drop in the bucket compared to the value of the water lost.
Daily Afternoon And Evening Showers And Storms Thru the 4th
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