Jury Awards Nearly $9M To Families Who Accused Paul Jones In Fertility Fraud Case
A jury has awarded nearly $9 million to families accusing a fertility doctor of impregnating women with his own sperm.
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Jury Deciding Fertility Fraud Case Against Paul Jones
Paul Jones, a former Colorado fertility doctor, permanently gave up his medical license in 2019.
Drug Dealer Christopher Huggett Gets 14 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Overdose Death
Christopher Huggett also admitted knowing several people had overdosed -- and that some had died -- after using the pills, but continued distributing them throughout Western Colorado.
Tina Peters Announces Run For Colorado Secretary Of State
Embattled Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters announced Monday morning that she is running for Secretary of State in Colorado.
'Why Are They Being Attacked?' Mike Lindell Claims Tina Peters' Arrest Just Latest In Series Of Harassments
Tina Peters left the jail after turning herself in on charges of obstructing a peace officer and obstructing government operations.
Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Turns Herself In On Obstruction Charges
The embattled Mesa County Clerk has turned herself in to police on charges of obstructing a peace officer and obstructing government operations.
Tina Peters, Mesa County Clerk, Could Face New Charges After Arrest On Tuesday
Embattled Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters now faces potential new legal trouble after a run-in with police in Grand Junction Tuesday morning.
'She Did Not Have To Die That Day': Children Of Assisted Living Resident Left In Heat For 6 Hours Want Justice
Authorities say they left Hazel Place out in the summer heat, unattended for six hours. Her family says she was taken too soon.
86-Year-Old Mesa County Woman Dies After Allegedly Being Left Outside In Heat For 6 Hours, Assisted Living Caregivers Charged
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has charged three assisted living caregivers in the death of a resident at the Cappella Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Grand Junction, the attorney general's office said Tuesday.
Bureau Of Land Management Changes Course, Will Create Dual Headquarters In DC And Grand Junction
The Bureau of Land Management will create dual headquarters in Grand Junction and Washington DC. The agency made the announcement on Friday, about two years after announcing the relocation of its headquarters from the District of Columbia to Colorado.
Amber Alert Canceled, 12-Year-Old Western Colorado Girl Found Safe In Northglenn
An Amber Alert that was issued in Colorado Sunday morning has been canceled and a 20-year-old is under arrest.
Dylan Zuber Pleads Guilty To Illegally Hunting Big Game Animals After Colorado Poaching Investigation
Dylan Zuber was charged with 20 counts of wildlife violations before agreeing to a plea deal on three of them.
Frontier Airlines Offers Cheaper Flights To Grand Junction Amidst I-70 Closure
Denver-based Frontier Airlines is offering more flights from Denver to Grand Junction as a way to get people around the ongoing Interstate 70 closure.
Interior Secretary Visits New Public Lands HQ In Colorado
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland paid her first visit Friday to the new Colorado headquarters of her department's Bureau of Land Management after its relocation from the nation's capital by the Trump administration sparked criticism that the move was intended to gut the agency that oversees vast tracts of public lands in the West.
Wayne Morrow, Of Colorado, Drowns When Storm Capsizes Canoe In Minnesota
A Colorado man has drowned after a severe storm moving through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota capsized his canoe.
COVID In Colorado: Over 600 Cases Of Delta Variant Confirmed In Mesa County
More than 600 cases of the delta variant have been confirmed in Mesa County -- most of them in just the past two weeks.
First Responders Complete Daring Climb In Colorado National Monument, Raise Flag On 450 Foot High Rock Tower
Members of a search and rescue team and other first responders in Mesa County kept up a 4th of July tradition and scaled a 450 foot high rock tower in Colorado National Monument.
Suspect Dead In Shooting With Grand Junction Police After Pointing Gun At Employees Inside St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction police officers rushed to SCL Health St. Mary's on reports of a person with a gun.
Oil Springs Fire Burning North Of Grand Junction Explodes To 5,000 Acres
The Oil Springs Fire burning 42 miles north of Grand Junction experienced huge growth Sunday -- going from 500 acres to 5,000 acres in 24 hours.
Crews Begin Refilling Mack Mesa Lake Near Grand Junction
Crews are refilling a drained lake near Grand Junction. Colorado Parks and Wildlife drained Mack Mesa Lake a few weeks ago.
Country Jam Returns To Grand Junction June 24-26 After Being Canceled Last Year
The Country Jam music festival is returning to Grand Junction this summer after a year off due to the pandemic.
COVID In Colorado: Nearly A Year After Cody Lyster's Death, 'The Tears Still Come' For Aurora Family
Kevin Lyster talks to his only son every day, even though Cody Lyster died of COVID-19 complications nearly a year ago.
Colorado Community Uses 'The Social Dilemma' To Ignite Conversation About Unity, Change
Inside a community room on the campus of Colorado Mesa University, a social experiment was taking place that focused on the film "The Social Dilemma."
Seeding Begins In Pine Gulch Fire Burn Area
The Bureau of Land Management began aerial and hand seeding the Pine Gulch Fire burn scar near Grand Junction on Monday.
Gov. Jared Polis Letter Urges Biden Administration To Keep Headquarters Of U.S. Space Command, BLM In Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis argues the U.S. Space Command and the Bureau of Land Management headquarters serve the nation's interests better if they stay where they are.
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Many Colorado power grids aren't ready for EV charging surge
CBS News Colorado has learned many power grids in Colorado aren't ready to handle increased energy demands to charge all of the electric vehicles expected in Colorado in the coming years. One expert says upgrading grids will be "challenging, to say the least."
Mother Cabrini Shrine to celebrate day commemorating patron saint of immigrants
As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus.
Body recovered from Chatfield Reservoir after search for missing paddleboarder
Dozens of first responders were assisting in the search Sunday afternoon. At 4:30 p.m., South Metro Fire said what started as a search for a missing person is now being treated as a recovery.
First genuine cold front of the season arrives soon, mountain snow likely
Denver and the Front Range will experience one more unusually warm day on Monday before a strong cold front brings quick changes.
Frontier reaches settlement with pilots, allowing lactation in cockpit
Frontier Airlines, the Denver-based budget airline company, says it will update and clarify its policies on lactating and pregnancy after reaching a settlement with several of its pilots and the government following a civil rights lawsuit.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine to celebrate day commemorating patron saint of immigrants
As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus.
Body recovered from Chatfield Reservoir after search for missing paddleboarder
Dozens of first responders were assisting in the search Sunday afternoon. At 4:30 p.m., South Metro Fire said what started as a search for a missing person is now being treated as a recovery.
First genuine cold front of the season arrives soon, mountain snow likely
Denver and the Front Range will experience one more unusually warm day on Monday before a strong cold front brings quick changes.
Frontier reaches settlement with pilots, allowing lactation in cockpit
Frontier Airlines, the Denver-based budget airline company, says it will update and clarify its policies on lactating and pregnancy after reaching a settlement with several of its pilots and the government following a civil rights lawsuit.
Woman dies in Denver Downtown Detention Center
Few details were available, but the sheriff's department said the woman was found unresponsive in her cell. Medical staff at the jail, and then paramedics, tried to save her but were unsuccessful. She's at least the third person to die in the jail this year.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine to celebrate day commemorating patron saint of immigrants
As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus.
Colorado's power grid not ready for demand of electric vehicles
CBS News Colorado investigative reporter Kati Weis gets an inside look into why Colorado's power grid is not yet ready for the high increased demand for electric vehicles.
Iron Fire in NW Colorado more than 30% contained
Fire officials issued an update on Sunday afternoon about the Iron Fire, announcing that it is more than 30% contained.
Missing paddleboarder presumed dead in Chatfield Reservoir
Several dozen first responders are searching the Chatfield Reservoir for a missing paddleboarder, officials said Sunday.
Nonprofit steps in to help family being evicted from mobile home
CBS News Colorado reporter Jasmine Arenas provides the latest update about a family who is being evicted from their mobile home unexpectedly and how a nonprofit is stepping in to help halt that process.
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Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the Chicago Bears 31-28 on Sunday.
Damar Hamlin plays in first regular-season NFL game since cardiac arrest
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
Williams ties career high with 6 TD passes, No. 8 USC withstands late Colorado rally for 48-41 win
It didn't take long for Caleb Williams to realize this wasn't the same Colorado team. That Deion Sanders has brought a different vibe to the sideline, along with a host of celebrity friends.
Folsom Field makes changes to student section amid concerns of fraud
The stadium is expected to be packed on Saturday since the game is sold out, but things will look different for students attending the game.
Coach Prime says CU won't surprise any more opponents
Deion Sanders says there's a reason why Week 3 & 4 were tough sledding for the Buffs.
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Damar Hamlin plays in first regular-season NFL game since cardiac arrest
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
Suspect arrested in murder of Sarah Ferguson's former assistant
Ferguson said she was "shocked and saddened" to learn the news about Jenean Chapman, who was found dead in a suspected homicide, according to police.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
New York City works to dry out after heavy rain, flooding
New York City is recovering after parts of the city were inundated Friday with more than 8 inches of rain in just hours.
Woman sentenced for setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic
Lorna Roxanne Green, 22, of Casper, Wyo. was sentenced to 60 months in prison along with three years of supervised release.
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Food banks ready for anything as government shutdown is averted
As Congress passes legislation to avoid a government shutdown, organizations that rely on federal aid are breathing a temporary sigh of relief. But they still have to wonder what will happen in 45 days.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Governor says if national parks shut down, state should step in
Gov. Jared Polis spoke to a gathering of state tourism officials after issuing an executive order that would mean state help to keep national parks running.
Colorado's elected leaders comment on Sen. Dianne Feinstein passing
Some of Colorado's elected leaders are commenting on the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Colo. health officials focus on food poisoning prevention for Food Safety Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million people — or one of every six — get food poisoning each year.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Woman loses ability to walk after contracting West Nile virus
A Colorado woman took a trip up to the high country last summer for a getaway with her husband. She came back with a case of West Nile virus.
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Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Latina-owned restaurant serves up slices of Peruvian culture
Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant in Longmont has become a staple in the Denver metro area over the last 10 years, thanks to the determination and passion for cooking by the restaurant's owner.
Girl Scout cookie prices are rising due to the bite of inflation
Girl Scout cookies are rising in price across the nation to $6 a box, due to the impact of inflation on cookie ingredients and manufacturing.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
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Food banks ready for anything as government shutdown is averted
As Congress passes legislation to avoid a government shutdown, organizations that rely on federal aid are breathing a temporary sigh of relief. But they still have to wonder what will happen in 45 days.
Potential government shutdown has food pantries preparing for increased need
Across Colorado, food banks many of which are already helping more people in need than ever are preparing for a potential government shutdown and the impact it could have on them.
Legacy program aims to keep longtime Denver businesses open
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the city's first-ever Legacy Business program. It's designed to protect and strengthen small, locally owned businesses that've been in Denver for a decade or more.
Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
Amid soaring need for donations, the nonprofit is now asking for even more help after its box truck containing food was stolen on Friday.