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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Mayor Michael Hancock's Message To Everyone: Don't Abandon Downtown Denver
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.
'Not Going To Allow This To Continue To Happen On My Watch': Denver Mayor Releases Sweeping Plan To Address Rising Crime
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.
COVID In Colorado: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Tests Positive For COVID-19
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced he tested positive for COVID-19. He shared the note on Jan. 1.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Vetoes Ban On Flavored Tobacco
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday vetoed the ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city.
Mayor Michael Hancock Drums Up Support On Bond Measure
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock hit the streets on Friday morning to encourage people to get out and vote.
National Voting Rights Leaders Converge On Denver for First-Of-Its-Kind Event To Combat Voter Suppression
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.
'Shady... Cronyism' At Denver Parks And Rec Says City Council Member
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 Visits CCC Camp During Inaugural Workforce Session
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': Mayor Michael Hancock Tells Denver In State Of The City Address
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 Focuses On COVID Vaccine, Homelessness In State Of The City
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.
Denver Closer To Transforming Hotel Into Housing For Homeless
A hotel in northeast Denver is a step closer to becoming housing for people struggling with homelessness.
The Backstory Of How Baseball's All-Star Game Came To Colorado
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.
Denver Mayor Announces Permanent Solutions To Those Experiencing Homelessness
Unsanctioned camps are not the answer for homelessness, that's the message from Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's Plan For Homeless Includes Rehabilitated Motels For Housing
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced a housing and homelessness recovery strategy on Wednesday.
'Safe Outdoor Space' Opens At Regis University For Those Experiencing Homelessness
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.
'Something Has to Give': Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Upset He Wasn't Able To Watch Nuggets Playoff Game Due To Dispute
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.
COVID Restrictions In Denver: Mayor Hancock Revises Mask Order To Better Align With State
Mayor Michael Hancock updated and extended Denver's COVID-19 mask order to better align with the state's mask order.
'Seize The Opportunity': Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Outlines Economic Recovery Plan
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.
'The Correct Verdict': Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Reacts To Guilty Verdict For Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Murder
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has released a statement regarding the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd.
Denver Signs Agreement With New South Wales To Promote International Trade & Investment
The city of Denver and the Australian State of New South Wales signed an agreement on Tuesday establishing a City2State Business Welcome Program.
COVID In Denver: Mask Mandate Will Stay Until May, Mayor Michael Hancock Says
Mayor Michael Hancock said everyone needs to stay vigilant because cases have been inching up over the last several weeks.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Gets His COVID Vaccination
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock got his shot in the arm on Friday morning at Denver Health.
Ethics Board Dismisses Complaint Against Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Over Thanksgiving Travel During COVID
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."
Mayor Michael Hancock Rejects Ethics Complaint Over Thanksgiving Travel
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.
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Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Douglas County heads back to school, first year under a new superintendent
Most students in Douglas County returned to class Monday. This will be the first year for the district's new superintendent.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Central 70 project manager: I-70 flooding issues were due to drain pump error
The project manager on the Central 70 project says they regret that so many drivers were stranded during Sunday's flash flooding.
Decorated El Paso deputy killed in the line of duty, 2 others also dead
A highly decorated El Paso County deputy sheriff died over the weekend after being shot in the line of duty at a home in the Widefield-Security area.
LoDo plaque removed, Denver makes amends for history of anti-Chinese violence
Members of Denver's historic Chinese families helped removed an anti-Chinese historical marker off a building in the LoDo neighborhood.
DPD asks for help finding driver in hit-and-run at Platte &15th
Denver police are asking for help catching the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Platte Street and 15th Street.
New sign at intersection honors life of Ethan Small, victim in DUI crash
A new sign is honoring the life of a Colorado man killed by a repeat drunk driver in 2019.
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Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Douglas County heads back to school, first year under a new superintendent
Most students in Douglas County returned to class Monday. This will be the first year for the district's new superintendent.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Decorated El Paso deputy killed in the line of duty, 2 others also dead
A highly decorated El Paso County deputy sheriff died over the weekend after being shot in the line of duty at a home in the Widefield-Security area.
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Georgia Tech declares Aug. 8 'Demaryius Thomas Day'
Georgia Tech honored the legacy of late Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas on Monday.
Bustang releases its 2022 Broncos game transportation schedule
Broncos Country is preparing for the upcoming NFL season and so are the Bustang buses.
Brandon McManus goes shopping for snacks with Denver-area students in need
Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus came through with a big win for some students in need in Highlands Ranch.
Colorado man helps youth refs deal with negativity
As the numbers of officials participating in youth sports dwindles, some of the top professionals in hockey are trying to reverse the trend.
Pro Football Hall of Fame highlights women's impact on the sport
The "Women's Impact on Football" exhibit debuted ahead of this week's enshrinement festivities.
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
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.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Denver's weather balloon remains grounded due to a global helium shortage
Weather balloons have been launched twice a day from Denver since 1956.
Denver Animal Shelter adoptions at half price through August
Are you looking for a new four-legged best friend?
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
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Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
Local groups hope to ease pocketbook pain with shopping for school supplies
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
Project Angel Heart delivers 9 millionth meal
After 31 years of delivering medically tailored meals to Coloradans dealing with illness, the organization's volunteers made and dropped off its nine millionth meal.
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Dozens take advantage of monkeypox vaccinations
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Tips for battling back-to-school butterflies
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
Colorado doctors hope for more testing, vaccines as monkeypox outbreak is declared a public health emergency
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
Pediatrician offers back-to-school sleep tips
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
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Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Water World rides damaged by weekend heavy rain
Weekend heavy rain shut down some water rides at Water World on Monday
Officially no rain on Sunday even after parts of the city flooded
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
Flooding rains blast the Denver metro area, I-70 was closed due to high water
Slow moving storms Sunday created flooding across many areas of Colorado including the Denver metro area, where Interstate 70 was closed for a short time due to high water.
Cars get stuck on I-70 in Denver after tunnel floods
Heavy rains caused flooding issues in Denver on Sunday.
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DPD asks for help finding driver in hit-and-run that happened at Platte &15th
Denver police are asking for help catching the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Platte Street and 15th Street.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25 in northern Colorado, 1 dead
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25 in northern Colorado
A serious crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed Interstate 25 in northern Colorado.