Douglas County Sheriff's Office delivers anti-theft clubs to residents as incidents rise
In just one day, the office handed out and registered about 40 free clubs, received in partnership with Colorado's Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force
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Orion Robotics Labs team looks to reshape future of farming
In their warehouse in Nunn, Sara and Brian Jennings are working to shape the future of farming by making autonomous agriculture robots safer.
Local golf phenom is ready to master the Masters
Local golf phenom from Castle Rock is ready to master the Masters.
Evacuation lifted for town of Simla
600+ people in Simla were advised to evacuate because of a growing grass fire.
Grass fire causes 'full evacuation' for residents in south Park County
A grass fire in southwest of Florissant is threatening nearby structures, according to an emergency alert from Park County to area residents.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office delivers anti-theft clubs to residents as incidents rise
In just one day, the office handed out and registered about 40 free clubs, received in partnership with Colorado's Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force
Orion Robotics Labs team looks to reshape future of farming
In their warehouse in Nunn, Sara and Brian Jennings are working to shape the future of farming by making autonomous agriculture robots safer.
Evacuation lifted for town of Simla
600+ people in Simla were advised to evacuate because of a growing grass fire.
Grass fire causes 'full evacuation' for residents in south Park County
A grass fire in southwest of Florissant is threatening nearby structures, according to an emergency alert from Park County to area residents.
Loveland and Vitalant team up to draw in blood donors
The two paired together Thursday to draw in donors with a promise of a free ski ticket.
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Local golf phenom is ready to master the Masters
Local golf phenom from Castle Rock is ready to master the Masters.
Rockies Opening Day game ha slater start against Padres at Petco Park
The Rockies will still play ball today! Just at a later time.
Rockies announce 30th anniversary celebration plans
2023 marks 30 years that the Rockies have played Major League Baseball in Denver, and on Wednesday, the team announced plans to honor that milestone throughout the season.
Coors Field will debut new food, new checkout experience this season
Several new items are coming to the menu at Coors Field this year, and a concession stand will feature Amazon technology to cut down on wait times.
Jokic leads Nuggets past 76ers 116-111
Nikola Jokic posted his 29th triple-double of the season, as the Nuggets beat a shorthanded 76ers team.
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Controversial weapons detection system approved for Highlands Ranch school
Three years after a deadly shooting, STEM School in Highlands Ranch is installing a controversial weapons detection system.
Some DPS teachers feel student crimes are "swept under the rug"
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Data: decline in crimes in Denver public high schools reported to police
Despite the recent tragic crimes at East High School, crimes reported to Denver Police are down significantly at the school in comparison to pre-pandemic years.
Leading critic of DPD officers in schools now calls for officers in schools
Denver school board member Tay Anderson, who led the movement to remove Denver police officers from Denver Public Schools in 2020, is now calling for reinstating DPD officers in schools.
East High shooting suspect was on probation for 'ghost gun' incident
CBS News Colorado has learned via multiple law enforcement sources that the suspect in the shooting of two East High School administrators was arrested in 2021 for possession of a so-called "ghost gun" and possessing an extended gun magazine.
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Trump indicted in Manhattan, becoming first ex-president charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
Woman falls to her death from cliff in Arizona's Cococino National Forest
Petri fell in an area known to locals as "The Bluffs," located 200 feet above West Clear Creek, authorities said.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
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Denver area renters turn to roommates amid steep prices
A 22-year veteran of the real estate industry recounted her firsthand experience as rents continue to climb in Colorado.
State rolls out new SecureSavings program
In Colorado, nearly 940,000 workers do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. That's more than 40% of our private-sector workforce.
SNAP reduction causing surges at mobile food market
Most SNAP households are seeing at least a $95 reduction. This means hunger-focused nonprofits are seeing the demand for help firsthand.
Smaller tax refund this year? You're not alone
Tax season is upon us, and experts are urging you to be aware of the possibility of a smaller refund. One spoke to CBS News Colorado about how to do the best you can with whatever refund you might get.
SNAP benefits changing for some families in Colorado
Come Wednesday, families will be receiving their SNAP benefits without the additional emergency allotments they've been getting for the last three years. Food Bank of the Rockies says statewide, that's about $53 million to $55 million less per month.
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Vitalant offers $10,000 incentive to Colorado blood donors to help critical shortage
Colorado is currently experiencing a critical need for blood donations. Type O blood is particularly in demand, the blood type of nearly half the U.S. population.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
Pharmacy 'resolves allegations' of unlawfully filling opioid prescriptions
A Lakewood pharmacy and its pharmacist owner, accused by federal investigators of illegally filling prescriptions with "exceptionally high opioid dosages and dangerous drug combinations" for more than six years and contributing to the opioid epidemic, recently avoided criminal prosecution.
Ag Secretary Vilsack comes away impressed with school lunches in Greeley
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the seventh person in the line of succession to the president and the second longest serving USDA secretary ever, visited Greeley Evans School District 6 this week.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
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Two days of High Fire Danger
Meteorologist Lauren Whitney extends the First Alert Weather Day into Friday.
First Alert Weather Day for high fire danger
The CBS Colorado First Alert Weather Team has declared Thursday a First Alert Weather Day for the high fire danger.
Colorado weather: High fire danger Thursday prompts First Alert Weather Day
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day in the Denver area due to gusty southwest winds driving up fire danger. The wind will relax in the evening.
Cold temperatures to start Tuesday with a gradual warmup
March hasn't been very snowy, but it has been cold. To date we have had 18 days with below normal temperatures and it's the fifth month in a row with temperatures running below normal.
Snow shifts onto the eastern plains on Monday as temperatures stay far below normal
After snow during the morning commute along the Front Range Monday morning, the focus for additional snow in the afternoon will be on Colorado's Eastern Plains.
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Orion Robotics Labs team looks to reshape future of farming
In their warehouse in Nunn, Sara and Brian Jennings are working to shape the future of farming by making autonomous agriculture robots safer.
Local golf phenom ready to master the Masters
Local golf phenom from Castle Rock is ready to master the Masters.
Loveland and Vitalant pair up to draw in blood donors during critical shortage
The two paired together Thursday to draw in donors with a promise of a free ski ticket (to be used on another day, not a good idea to work hard on the slopes after giving blood.)
Stolen RV from Lakewood man says thieves turned it into meth lab
A man in Lakewood is searching for answers after his RV that thieves took was located and was used as a meth lab.
Entire town of Simla evacuates because of a wildifre
People living in the town of Simla on Colorado's Eastern plains evacuated because of a growing grass fire.