Mayors From Colorado's 2 Largest Cities Call For Changes To Proposed Fentanyl Bill
Fentanyl is now showing up in nearly every community in Colorado and is responsible for hundreds of deaths in the past year.
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Fentanyl is now showing up in nearly every community in Colorado and is responsible for hundreds of deaths in the past year.
Mayor Michael Hancock recently unveiled an aggressive new crime-fighting plan, and this week he talked with CBS4 about convincing people not to abandon downtown.
Following a weekend crime spree in Denver, Mayor Michael Hancock joined other city leaders to announce a comprehensive strategy to fight back against rising crime in Denver.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced he tested positive for COVID-19. He shared the note on Jan. 1.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday vetoed the ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock hit the streets on Friday morning to encourage people to get out and vote.
Mayors and lawmakers from around the country converged on Denver to take a stand against a wave of new laws that make it harder to vote.
Denver's two deputy managers in the Parks and Recreation Department, who were appointees of Mayor Michael Hancock, saw their job classifications changed last month to a status that provides hefty protections from removal.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock visited the CCC camp at Katherine Craig Park on Monday. He visited during the inaugural workforce session to see the efforts to help restore the park with a lot of history.
Go big or go home. That was Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's motto for his State of the City address on Monday.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock delivered the State of the City address on Monday morning. He said the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is underway and is providing new opportunities.
A hotel in northeast Denver is a step closer to becoming housing for people struggling with homelessness.
For the first time since landing baseball's All-Star Game, Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock are sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how it all came together.
Unsanctioned camps are not the answer for homelessness, that's the message from Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced a housing and homelessness recovery strategy on Wednesday.
A new Safe Outdoor Space for people experiencing homeless is now open at Regis University in Denver. It's the third one to open in the city.
Many Denver Nuggets fans weren't able to see the Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers in a 120-115 thriller in Game 3 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, including Denver Mayor Michael Hancock who took to Twitter.
Mayor Michael Hancock updated and extended Denver's COVID-19 mask order to better align with the state's mask order.
Mayor Michael Hancock announced Wednesday he wants voters to approve a $400 million bond package in November to help fund his pandemic recovery plan in addition to any federal funding the city receives this year.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has released a statement regarding the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd.
The city of Denver and the Australian State of New South Wales signed an agreement on Tuesday establishing a City2State Business Welcome Program.
Mayor Michael Hancock said everyone needs to stay vigilant because cases have been inching up over the last several weeks.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock got his shot in the arm on Friday morning at Denver Health.
An ethics complaint against Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has been dismissed. The complaint was filed after his out-of-town trip last Thanksgiving while he urged residents to "stay home."
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has told the city's Board of Ethics his out-of-town trip last Thanksgiving was "a mistake" but not a violation of the city ethics code.
Colorado's governor says his top priority for his final year in office is to make things more affordable. Gov. Jared Polis is set to speak about that goal in his final State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol.
For nearly a decade, Denver's Regis University has been planning a mixed-use redevelopment project.
We have launched a First Alert Weather Day for both Thursday and Friday in anticipation of strong winds and very low humidity levels.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
The Denver Broncos nominated a high school coach for an NFL honor after his program's historic season, and the team's success in the face of great loss.
We have launched a First Alert Weather Day for both Thursday and Friday in anticipation of strong winds and very low humidity levels.
Colorado's governor says his top priority for his final year in office is to make things more affordable. Gov. Jared Polis is set to speak about that goal in his final State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol.
Officials with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said that HF Sinclair will reimburse customers for damage to their vehicles as a result of contaminated fuel.
For nearly a decade, Denver's Regis University has been planning a mixed-use redevelopment project.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
A Colorado appeals panel seemed skeptical that a judge could use former county clerk Tina Peters' insistence on spreading election conspiracy theories as part of the reason to sentence her to nine years in prison for orchestrating a data breach of election equipment.
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch visited kindergarteners at Horizons K-8 School in Boulder.
For nearly a decade, Denver's Regis University has been planning a mixed-use redevelopment project.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
Next time recreators visit Chatfield Reservoir, most of those trees in the flooded forest area will be gone.
The Denver Broncos nominated a high school coach for an NFL honor after his program's historic season, and the team's success in the face of great loss.
Denver Summit FC will play National Women's Soccer League matches across three venues for the club's inaugural 2026 season.
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
A figure skating duo based in Colorado Springs — Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea — has been selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next month.
Lindsey Heaps (formerly Lindsey Horan) will be playing for her home team in Colorado.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Colorado's governor says his top priority for his final year in office is to make things more affordable. Gov. Jared Polis is set to speak about that goal in his final State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.