The Real 'BlacKkKlansman': 'I'm Just A Retired Cop With A Unique Story'
In 1978, Colorado Springs' first black officer decided he'd try to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan by responding to a newspaper ad.
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White Nationalists And Protesters Rally Near White House
A group of about 30 white nationalists that marched to a park near the White House were met with thousands of counterprotesters.
New Spike Lee Movie Depicts Infiltration Of KKK Cell In Colorado
The movie is about a black police detective and a Jewish detective who together infiltrated a Ku Klux Klan cell in Colorado.
Stapleton Name Change Discussion Heating Up
Historians say Benjamin Stapleton did a lot for the community but was also a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
DPD Chief, Mayor Meet With Artist Behind Controversial Work
Denver Police Chief Robert White, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and the acting superintendent of Denver Public Schools met with the artist behind a piece of controversial work on display at the Webb Building.
KKK Fliers Being Distributed In El Paso County Neighborhood
An investigation is under way after fliers were found in at least one El Paso County neighborhood asking people to join the Ku Klux Klan.
Copyright Lawsuits Filed Over Denver Post Pat-Down Photo
A Nevada law firm that targets the unauthorized use of news content on the Internet has filed 32 lawsuits in federal court in Colorado seeking to stop the use of a Denver Post photograph.
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Local golf phenom is ready to master the Masters
A local golf phenom from Castle Rock is ready to master the Masters.
High fire danger in parts of Colorado on Friday
Fire danger and strong wind will continue on Friday, prompting another First Alert Weather Day.
Firefighters receive help from road and bridge crews to tame wildfires
A fast-moving wildfire that forced the evacuation of Simla on Colorado's Eastern Plains was knocked down almost as quickly as it flared up in high winds on Thursday.
Wildfire burns 1,047 acres in southwest area of Park County
A wildfire in the southwest area of Florissant threatened nearby structures and burned close to 1,047 acres, according to an emergency alert from Park County to area residents.
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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High fire danger in parts of Colorado on Friday
Fire danger and strong wind will continue on Friday, prompting another First Alert Weather Day.
Firefighters receive help from road and bridge crews to tame wildfires
A fast-moving wildfire that forced the evacuation of Simla on Colorado's Eastern Plains was knocked down almost as quickly as it flared up in high winds on Thursday.
Wildfire burns 1,047 acres in southwest area of Park County
A wildfire in the southwest area of Florissant threatened nearby structures and burned close to 1,047 acres, according to an emergency alert from Park County to area residents.
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.
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Local golf phenom is ready to master the Masters
A local golf phenom from Castle Rock is ready to master the Masters.
Jim Nantz opens up on preparing to call his last Final Four
The legendary broadcaster has called a staggering 37 NCAA Tournaments.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"
Since the 1970s, the length of a baseball game has increased from just over two and a half hours to an average of three hours and seven minutes last season.
FIFA removes Indonesia as host of Under-20 World Cup after protests over Israel
Israel qualified in June of last year for its first Under-20 World Cup.
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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"
Denver Public Schools is in upheaval after tragic shootings in and around East High School over the last two months.
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.
Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
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.
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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.
Gender gap in concussion research leaves female athletes struggling
80% of sports concussion research has focused on men, possibly leaving women without the care they need.
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.
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High fire danger in parts of Colorado on Friday
Fire danger and strong wind will continue on Friday, prompting another First Alert Weather Day.
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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APS narrows superintendendent search to 3 finalist
The Aurora Public School District has cut down its superintendent search to just three current finalist.
Firefighters receive help from road and bridge crews to tame wildfires
A fast-moving wildfire that forced the evacuation of Simla on Colorado's Eastern Plains was knocked down almost as quickly as it flared up in high winds on Thursday.
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.)