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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Making Ends Meets - King Soopers Gift Card Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a $150 gift card to King Soopers. You don't want to miss it!
4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Independence Eve: Things to know about Sunday's celebration at Civic Center Park
The Civic Center Conservancy is once again hosting the free concert and fireworks show at Civic Center Park. If you're not going in person, you can watch it on CBS News Colorado.
Furry Friends Need Extra Special Care During Fourth of July
Experts say making your pets feel safe is the best care you can give them during the Fourth of July.
Fight between woman's boyfriends ends in another man's death
A 47-year-old man suffered fatal gunshot wounds as a result of a fight between a woman's boyfriends in Aurora last month.
Denver driver dies in head-on collision
One person died in a three vehicle collision in Jefferson County.
Man wearing construction vest wanted for bank robbery
FBI, Denver Police, & Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force looking for bank robbery suspect.
Unknown suspect wanted for June robbery at Key Bank in Lakewood
An unknown male suspect is wanted for a bank robbery in Lakewood back in June.
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4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Independence Eve: Things to know about Sunday's celebration at Civic Center Park
The Civic Center Conservancy is once again hosting the free concert and fireworks show at Civic Center Park. If you're not going in person, you can watch it on CBS News Colorado.
Furry Friends Need Extra Special Care During Fourth of July
Experts say making your pets feel safe is the best care you can give them during the Fourth of July.
Fight between woman's boyfriends ends in another man's death
A 47-year-old man suffered fatal gunshot wounds as a result of a fight between a woman's boyfriends in Aurora last month.
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Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
Diesel repair shops sentenced for altering emissions
Two out-of-state diesel repair facilities were sentenced this month, and a third will be next month, for conspiring with a Colorado shop to illegally alter the emission controls on more than 100 heavy duty trucks and semis.
Power play: Gabriel Landeskog slings chicken at Raising Cane's
Colorado Avalanche fans got a special treat with their drive-thru lunch order on Wednesday.
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Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
Scattered afternoon storms expected this weekend in Colorado
First Alert Meteorologist Chris Spears says it will be a pretty typical weekend of weather for early July.
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Another Afternoon With Scattered Storms Around Colorado
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
What's Next For CU Football?
With USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, University of Colorado fans are wondering what's next for the Buffs. Adam Munsterteiger joined CBS 4 sports anchor Michael Spencer to discuss the changing landscape in college football and what it might mean for the Buffs and their future.
Early Sun With Afternoon And Evening Storms For The 4th
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CBS4's Michelle Griego & Dominic Garcia Are Hosting Independence Eve
Independence Eve celebrations are back for the first time since 2019, and there's a lot to look forward to.
Denver Driver Killed in Head-On Crash
Police say a Denver driver died when he tried to pass another vehicle on a double yellow line.