Sen. Michael Bennet Teams Up With Other Lawmakers To Keep Oil Companies From Exploiting Consumers
Sen. Michael Bennet wants to make sure that large oil companies aren't exploiting consumers.
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Sen. Michael Bennet Locates The Only Copy Of Colorado Woman's Immigration Papers -- In A Cave
Imma Ferrer applied for citizenship last year only to discover the lone copy of her immigration papers was locked in a cave.
Blood Shortage Has Sen. Michael Bennet, 21 Other Senators Urging FDA To Lift Restrictions On Who Can Donate Blood
An unprecedented blood shortage has Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat representing Colorado, and many other lawmakers urging the FDA to lift restrictions on who can donate blood.
'It Just Disappeared': Afghan Interpreter Tells Chilling Story of Escape, Thanks Broomfield Couple For Not Giving Up
An Afghan interpreter says a Broomfield couple pulled off a miracle that helped him and his family escape Afghanistan.
Sen. Michael Bennet Proposes Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act In Proactive Approach To Environmental Issues
Sen. Michael Bennet is talking about possible solutions for the West's wildfire and water supply concerns.
Coloradans Trying To Help Afghan Interpreter Who Aided Army Veteran From Broomfield
Army veteran Scott Henkel says he took an oath to leave no man behind, and he is now fighting against all odds to uphold it.
Sen. Michael Bennet Hosts Roundtable With Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman To Discuss New Child Tax Credit
Sen. Michael Bennet wants to ensure every parent in Colorado knows about the new child tax credit.
Senators John Hickenlooper & Michael Bennet Push For Sweeping Public Lands Bill
A sweeping bill to protect 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado could soon become law.
4 Congressmen Join Colorado Teacher And Students To Make Camp Amache, A Japanese Internment Camp, A National Historic Site
More than 70 years after a Japanese internment camp in Colorado closed, it could become a national historic site and part of the National Park System.
Sen. Michael Bennet Announces Re-Election Campaign With Support Of Gov. Jared Polis, Sen. John Hickenlooper
Sen. Michael Bennet announced his re-election campaign for U.S. Senate on Monday.
Colorado Congressmen Introduce Bill To Add Amache Historic Site To National Park System
Four Colorado congressmen introduced legislation this month to add a former Japanese internment camp to the National Park System.
Sen. Michael Bennet Meets With Coloradans To Discuss Child Tax Credits
Sen. Michael Bennet hosted a virtual town hall on Friday to discuss the Child Tax Credit expansion included in the American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden.
Sen. Michael Bennet Helps Efforts To Get More Veterans Vaccinated For COVID
The VA is stepping up efforts to get all veterans vaccinated for COVID-19. Some of that help is coming from Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat representing Colorado.
Sen. Michael Bennet Secures $100 Billion In Child Tax Credits To Help Lift Families Out Of Poverty
Starting this summer, almost every family in Colorado will receive monthly checks of at least $250 for a year. You can thank Sen. Michael Bennet and his child tax credit bill included in the American Recovery Act.
Sen. Michael Bennet COVID Relief Priorities Informed By Visits To Each Of Colorado's 64 Counties
Sen. Michael Bennet took a trip to all 64 counties in Colorado within the past year.
Sen. Michael Bennet Introduces Public Health Insurance Option Medicare-X
Sen. Michael Bennet is leading the drive for a public health insurance option in the U.S.
Senators Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper Thank Colorado National Guard Troops Deployed To Washington DC
Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper took to Twitter to thank the National Guard members standing guard on Inauguration Day.
Sen. Michael Bennet's Plan To Reduce Childhood Poverty To Be Included In Next Stimulus Package
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says he has a plan to cut childhood poverty by 45%.
Sen. Michael Bennet Assured Inauguration Will Be Safe Amid Unprecedented Security
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says he is confident the inauguration will proceed without incident.
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet Applauds Amazon's Decision To Remove Parler
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) praised Amazon's decision to remove the social media platform Parler from its services Sunday night.
Colorado's Senators, Representatives Condemn Violence After Being Evacuated From Capitol
Both senators and all representatives from Colorado's seven Congressional Districts all tweeted that they and their staff were safely evacuated. All called for an end to the violence.
U.S. Senate Passes Bill To Install Loveland Suffrage Sculpture In Washington
The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation on Thursday to install a Loveland artist's sculpture in Washington, D.C.
Campaign 2020: Onetime Presidential Candidate Sen. Michael Bennet Drops Off His Ballot
Sen. Michael Bennet dropped off his ballot, saying he hopes Colorado has the highest turnout in the nation for this election.
'Loss Of A Titan': Colorado Lawmakers Reflect On Passing Of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"Today Coloradans and our nation mourn the loss of a titan. We have lost a fearless advocate for women and families," Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement.
Colorado's Top Democrats Denounce Efforts To Hamper Mail-In Voting During November Election
A new week of politics in Colorado is beginning with more defense of Colorado's mail-in voting system.
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High Wind Warning for Northern Front Range foothills and mountains
As our latest bout of chilly weather moves eastward we have a pattern setting up for Sunday that may produce up to hurricane force wind for some of our northern Front Range mountains and foothills.
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Our end of week storm system buried parts of the northern Front Range foothills and mountains Friday night in more than a foot of snow for some.
United Airlines flies Colorado kids to "The North Pole" for Christmas
The airline worked with local charities to give some Colorado kids who have been through a lot lately the time of their lives for the holidays.
Five Colorado men arrested for targeting teen girls in sex-for-drugs schemes
Five men in their 20's have been jailed on allegations they dealt drugs to juvenile girls as young as 12 years old, often exchanging sex acts for the contraband.
Colorado Symphony creating holiday traditions
The Colorado Symphony has a whole line up of amazing holiday concerts with a little something for everyone
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High Wind Warning for Northern Front Range foothills and mountains
As our latest bout of chilly weather moves eastward we have a pattern setting up for Sunday that may produce up to hurricane force wind for some of our northern Front Range mountains and foothills.
How much snow fell on the Front Range
Our end of week storm system buried parts of the northern Front Range foothills and mountains Friday night in more than a foot of snow for some.
United Airlines flies Colorado kids to "The North Pole" for Christmas
The airline worked with local charities to give some Colorado kids who have been through a lot lately the time of their lives for the holidays.
Five Colorado men arrested for targeting teen girls in sex-for-drugs schemes
Five men in their 20's have been jailed on allegations they dealt drugs to juvenile girls as young as 12 years old, often exchanging sex acts for the contraband.
Colorado Symphony creating holiday traditions
The Colorado Symphony has a whole line up of amazing holiday concerts with a little something for everyone
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High Wind Warning for Front Range foothills and mountains for Sunday
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United Airlines flies Colorado kids to "The North Pole" for Christmas
Saturday was United's Fantasy Flight to the North Pole. The airline worked with local charities to give some Colorado kids who have been through a lot lately the time of their lives for the holidays.
Former paraprofessional accused of sexual exploitation of child
A former Colorado paraprofessional was taken into custody by authorities on Thursday after being accused of sexual exploitation of a child.
DU cheer team helps CBS News Colorado kick off annual toy drive
This holiday season, CBS Colorado is teaming up with King Soopers and 97.3 KBCO to collect new toys and cash donations for children and youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
Man sentenced to 40 years behind bars for death of baby girl
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for the death of his baby girl, while the mother is due for trial in February.
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Broncos hope Krull can be aerial threat at TE like injured Greg Dulcich
The lack of a consistent pass-catching threat at tight end has hampered Coach Sean Payton's play-calling.
MacKinnon moves to third place in Avs franchise history for multi-point games
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in the Colorado Avalanche's 4-2 home loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Coach Prime lands nation's top lineman for CU Boulder
On Thursday morning, Offensive lineman Jordan Seaton gave Deion Sanders his biggest commitment in this year's recruiting cycle.
Colorado AG files suit with other states against NCAA
Colorado AG Phil Weiser is among a group of state attorneys general across the country who are filing a lawsuit against the NCAA for their one-year waiting period rule that gets applied to some college athletes who enter the transfer portal.
Rams have a 9-0 record for second time in 3 seasons
The Colorado State Rams men's basketball team is 9-0 for the second time in three seasons. On Wednesday night the No. 13 ranked Rams rallied for a 90-80 win over the Denver Pioneers in Fort Collins.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
CDC warns travelers to Mexico of exposure to Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include fever, headache, and rash, the CDC said.
Judge approves settlement barring revival of family separation policy
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Judge approves settlement barring revival of family separation policy
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
Nikki Haley features husband in campaign ad
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
Judge seems set to bar separating migrant families at U.S. border for 8 years
The move would preemptively block resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that he hasn't ruled out if voters return him to the White House next year.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Family says criminal justice system is best option for daughter struggling with mental health
Olivia Schack is being held at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo. She's getting needed treatment and supervision. But soon there may no longer be a court order that's holding her there.
CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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New Buc-ee's opening in Johnstown in 2024 to hold hiring event next month
Job seekers in Northern Colorado who are interested in working at the Buc-ee's that will be opening sometime soon along Interstate 25 can attend a hiring event next month.
McDonald's is opening a new chain called CosMc's. Here's what to know.
CosMc's is "what would happen if a McDonald's character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot" opened a restaurant, its CEO said.
Senators probe private equity hospital deals following CBS News investigation
The top Democrat and Republican on a powerful Senate committee launched a wide-ranging investigation into private equity's impact on the U.S. health care system.
Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
The state's suit cited multiple recent criminal cases in New Mexico, including one perpetrator accused of recruiting more than 100 minor victims through Facebook.
McDonald's plans to add about 10,000 new stores worldwide by 2027
The company announced it will work with Google Cloud on automation innovation to lead to "hotter, fresher food."
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New 529 plans make tax-free college saving easier than ever
Saving for college is something you can never start thinking about too early. And now, with new rules for 529 Plans, it's even easier.
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.