Skijoring In Downtown Leadville Thrills Visitors
The 74th Leadville skijoring races took place this weekend.
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Hospital In Leadville Upgrades, Expands Despite Recently Being On Brink Of Financial Crisis
As many rural hospitals struggle to find footing in the midst of the pandemic, one in central Colorado is making an incredible comeback.
Saint Vincent Health Celebrates New Hospital Opening In Leadville
Saint Vincent Health celebrated the grand opening of a new health campus and the completion of a new, state-of-the-art hospital in Leadville.
Tradition Of Using Llamas To Carry Supplies For Leadville 100 Ultra Marathon Continues
The Leadville 100 Ultra Marathon went off this weekend -- with runners getting help from some four-legged friends.
'Risk A Lot To Save A Life': Leadville Firefighter Intern Rescues Man Who Fell 30 Feet Into Old Mine Shaft
An intern with Leadville Fire Rescue can now add mine shaft rescues to his list of skills, after coming to the aid of a man who fell 30 feet when an old mine shaft collapsed beneath him.
Lesley Shelton Under Arrest After Vail Bus Attack, Accused Of Choking Man With Knife
Police say a Leadville man who was on a Town of Vail bus is accused of choking another passenger.
Police In Leadville Arrest 1 In Deadly Shooting
A suspect is in custody following a shooting death in Lake County.
Employee Accused Of Killing Boss At 'After-Work Gathering'
Sheriff's deputies arrested a Leadville man Friday after his boss was found dead the day before.
Despite Cancellation Of Mountain Bike Race In Leadville, About 50 Bikers Ride Anyway
Some mountain bikers decided to go ahead with a race on Saturday despite the event being canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Renovations Begin On Tabor Opera House In Leadville
Construction started on the Tabor Opera House in Leadville on Wednesday. This is the first major renovation since 1902.
Video Shows Snowmobile Triggering Avalanche Near Leadville
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center released dramatic video over the weekend that shows a snowmobile rider triggering an avalanche moments after skiiers passed through the same area.
Leadville Murder Case: Maria Day Found Guilty Of Running Over Boyfriend With Car
Five years after the crime, a Leadville woman has been found guilty of driving her car over her boyfriend.
Leadville/Lake County Animal Shelter Revises Adoption Policy After Banning Mobile Home Community
The Leadville/Lake County Animal Shelter staff has removed a Facebook post telling neighbors in one specific mobile home park they were banned from providing home to a pet looking to be adopted.
'We Love Leadville' Tribute Sign Embraced By Locals, Visitors
If you've ever driven through the little town at 10,200 feet above sea level, chances are you spotted and possibly stopped for a picture by the iconic "We Love Leadville" sign that was painted on a wall located north of town.
Bear Runs Through Marathon In Leadville
"When you run Leadville, you just might run into a bear!" Stephen Peterson wrote on Facebook.
Students Climb Wall Face As They Meet Challenge Of College, Graduation
A challenge course is part of a program designed to get some students into, and then graduated from, college.
Former Undersheriff Sentenced To Jail, Sex Offender Treatment
At one time the second in command at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Fernando Mendoza, 49, was fired after complaints were filed by several female employees of the department. The ensuing sexual harassment investigation led to discovery of Mendoza's manipulation of his teenage step-daughter in 2012.
Tabor Opera House To Undergo Emergency Repairs, Upgrade
After a strong winter battered the old Tabor Opera House, emergency repairs are set to begin. That's in part thanks to grant funding and a committed community
Preschool Teacher In Leadville Charged With Sexual Assault On A Child
A teacher at the Center Early Childhood Programs in Lake County faces charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust.
Roof Of Old Bowling Alley Collapses Under Heavy Snow
The roof of the Kristi Lanes bowling alley collapsed under heavy snow in Leadville.
Avalanche Closes Highway 24 Between Minturn, Leadville
A large avalanche has forced Highway 24 to close between Minturn and Leadville. The avalanche hit on Friday night.
Ski Joring Organizers: Please, Leave The Drones (& Dogs) At Home
Organizers are asking drone owners to leave their aircraft at home this weekend if they plan on attending the popular Leadville Ski Joring Race.
Colorado Teenager Becomes Junior Snowshoeing Champion Of The World
Summit County is home to a handful of champions, and they're about to add another one.
High School Snowshoe Champion Headed To Italy For World Championships
Jeremiah Vaille from Dillon recently brought home the High School National Snowshoe Championship.
Leadville Man Wounded By Officer Responding To Domestic Call
A 32-year-old man has been wounded by an officer responding to a domestic dispute call in western Colorado.
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2 dead in shooting at Parker Holiday Inn
Officers rushed to the Parker Holiday Inn at 19308 Cottonwood Drive about 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday.
Global Conference for Israel starts Thursday in Denver with tight security
One group calling for the conference, hosted by the Jewish National Fund, to be shut down is the Colorado Palestine Coalition.
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard returns to department after acquittal
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard will return to the department after he was acquitted in the death of Elijah McClain earlier this month.
State Medicaid system problems leaving some without benefits
Thousands of Coloradans may not be receiving the health care benefits they desperately need to live this Thanksgiving, because of backlogs and technological issues within the state's Medicaid verification systems.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
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2 dead in shooting at Parker Holiday Inn
Officers rushed to the Parker Holiday Inn at 19308 Cottonwood Drive about 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday.
Global Conference for Israel starts Thursday in Denver with tight security
One group calling for the conference, hosted by the Jewish National Fund, to be shut down is the Colorado Palestine Coalition.
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard returns to department after acquittal
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard will return to the department after he was acquitted in the death of Elijah McClain earlier this month.
State Medicaid system problems leaving some without benefits
Thousands of Coloradans may not be receiving the health care benefits they desperately need to live this Thanksgiving, because of backlogs and technological issues within the state's Medicaid verification systems.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
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Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard reinstated to the department after acquittal
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard has been reinstated to the department after his acquittal in the death of Elijah McClain.
Jury selection underway for man charged with killing an Arvada police officer
Jury selection is underway for a man charged with killing an Arvada police officer while he was responding to a domestic violence call.
Pro-Palestinian speakers disrupt Denver City Council meeting, force it to adjourn early
Denver City Council adjourned its meeting early on Monday night after pro-Palestinian speakers took over the chamber floor.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind the scenes look of the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
Jewish National Fund responds to calls for protest of its upcoming Denver conference
The Colorado Palestinian Coalition is planning to protest outside the Jewish National Fund's Global Conference for Israel, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 30 in Denver.
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Despite being without starters, Nuggets use Clippers as their punching bag again
The Nuggets haven't stopped embarrassing the Clippers since the bubble. But what happened on Monday? That might be the new low.
How Broncos have turned it around; can it continue?
The Broncos are the NFL's hottest team, a sentence that over a month ago would've been describing the heat of the flame inside the dumpster fire in Denver.
Defense forces more turnovers as Broncos defeat Browns
The red-hot Denver Broncos won their fifth straight game on Sunday, defeating the Cleveland Browns 29-12.
D.J. Jones records first fumble recovery of his career
Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones has been in the NFL for 7 years, but until Sunday's game he had never recorded a fumble recovery.
Russell Wilson yells out "Pizza pizza pizza" before QB sneak
Before hiking the football in the first half at Empower Field At Mile High, Russell Wilson yelled out "Pizza pizza pizza."
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Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
Woman falls 48 feet to her death down well shaft hidden in her home
It took rescuers nearly four hours to get the woman's body out of the 48-foot deep hole, authorities said.
Hamas says it's open to a longer cease-fire and more hostage releases
With Israel and Hamas extending their truce to facilitate more hostage and prisoner releases, there's joy for dozens of families – and calls for a longer cease-fire.
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Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
Retirements mount in Congress, with some frustrated by "chaos"
"People are lying a lot," says Rep. Ken Buck, a Colorado Republican. "And when you call out the lies, you're the bad guy."
Rosalynn Carter lies in repose in Atlanta as mourners pay their respects
A tribute service will be held on Tuesday, and her husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter, is expected to attend.
President Joe Biden set to visit Colorado this week
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Colorado this week for two different stops. The plans come after a visit to Pueblo were canceled last month.
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New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado
The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence in Colorado.
Larimer Couty sheriff teams up with UCHealth for search & rescue missions
LCSO's search and rescue team has been conducting training with UCHealth's Lifeline helicopter team to make sure they can respond to emergencies in remote areas quickly and safely.
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Researchers consider possibility of a reliable marijuana breathalyzer
While there are technically marijuana breathalyzers on the market right now, neither researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder nor officials with the Colorado State Patrol believe they are good enough tools to actually help law enforcement determine if someone is under the influence and therefore not able to drive.
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UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Café Momentum to dish out hope for Denver teens exiting justice system
Café Momentum is an award-winning nonprofit restaurant that employs youth exiting the juvenile justice system. The restaurant will begin dishing out food and hope in the Mile High City next year.
How to turn off iPhone's iOS 17 NameDrop feature
How to turn off Apple's new NameDrop feature in iPhones with iOS 17 that lets users share information when devices are in close proximity.
Cyber Monday remains the biggest online shopping day of the year
Stressed consumers faced with pressure from inflation and credit card debt are relying on the lure of big deals to fuel their shopping.
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.
Colorado's SecureSavings program continues to meet urgent need for retirement savings
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.