The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
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Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Biologists say the chinook salmon population has declined dramatically after years of drought.
The U.N. warns that unless urgent action is taken, half a million children could die in the drought-ravaged nation within just six months.
A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades.
The wreck, on the muddy shoreline near downtown Baton Rouge, La., is the latest discovery resulting from a severe drought's impact on water levels in many regions.
The "ghost boat" was salvaged and somehow ended up at the bottom of California's largest reservoir.
A 22-year mega-drought has caused elevation to drop along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the U.S. and Mexico.
The North Alabama steamboat was bringing whiskey, flour and supplies to Montana when it sank in 1870.
Human remains have been discovered multiple times in parts of Lake Mead this summer.
Police in Sterling arrested a driver who allegedly drove on a sidewalk to get around a road closure barrier.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Castle Rock is asking residents how the town should prioritize water conservation, renewable supplies and infrastructure as it plans for a growing population and tries to reduce its reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
Police in Sterling arrested a driver who allegedly drove on a sidewalk to get around a road closure barrier.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Castle Rock is asking residents how the town should prioritize water conservation, renewable supplies and infrastructure as it plans for a growing population and tries to reduce its reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office issued dozens of parking tickets on Guanella Pass as people head to the mountains for fall colors.
I-76 was closed in both directions between Brush and Sterling early Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Boulder police officers finished the food deliveries after the delivery driver was arrested for driving without a valid license and criminal impersonation.
Police are investigating after two people were shot near the intersection of Havana and Alameda early Tuesday morning.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating two bear attacks over the weekend that left a woman and a teen injured.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Denver's Hash Cab is the world's first rideshare service providing a safe way for people to consume marijuana while getting from point A to point B. The service is accepting rides, but the owner says he's still navigating regulatory challenges.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.