What we know about the Nashville school shooting
Police have said that the shooter was extremely prepared for the killings, but no motive has been determined.
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Nashville school shooter legally bought 7 firearms from 5 stores, police chief says
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
Nashville school shooting was apparently a targeted attack, police say
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
Alabama husband wouldn't answer this question when calling 911
When Jason Crawford called 911 to report that his wife Tiffiney had been shot, there was one question that he repeatedly refused to answer, "Who's she been shot by?"
Could this doorbell video help solve a murder?
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Terrell Abernathy had no idea when he rang Georgia Police Officer Seth Perrault's doorbell that the officer's wife was lying dead in the couple's bed from a gunshot wound, prosecutors say.
Over 60 people have been killed in 39 U.S. mass shootings this month
Americans hold nearly half of all civilian-owned guns worldwide, research shows.
Alec Baldwin plans to fight charges in "Rust" shooting, his lawyer says
"(Baldwin) relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win," Baldwin's lawyer said.
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Benemann retires as longtime mentor to CBS Colorado colleagues and students at CSU
Ever since Benemann graduated from Colorado State University in the late 1970s, he has been an outspoken alumni and supporter of young journalists following in his footsteps.
Truck theft suspect fatally shot by owner who tracked him using AirTag, police say
"If you are to get your vehicle stolen, I know it's frustrating, but please do not take matters in your own hands like this," a police spokesperson said.
Business owner hopes politicians see marketing benefits from TikTok ahead of ban ruling
Small businesses like, Combicafe in Littleton located, inside the Broadstone Olivine apartment complex, rely on apps like TikTok to bring in revenue and traffic to their business.
Vitalant offers $10,000 incentive to Colorado blood donors to help critical shortage
Colorado is currently experiencing a critical need for blood donations. Type O blood is particularly in demand, the blood type of nearly half the U.S. population.
Colorado Stem Academy students learn public policies through classroom pet lizard
Class pets typically teach students responsibility and how to take care of animals, but in Westminster, a lizard named "Noodle" taught them a lesson in public policy.
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Benemann retires as longtime mentor to CBS Colorado colleagues and students at CSU
Ever since Benemann graduated from Colorado State University in the late 1970s, he has been an outspoken alumni and supporter of young journalists following in his footsteps.
Business owner hopes politicians see marketing benefits from TikTok ahead of ban ruling
Small businesses like, Combicafe in Littleton located, inside the Broadstone Olivine apartment complex, rely on apps like TikTok to bring in revenue and traffic to their business.
Vitalant offers $10,000 incentive to Colorado blood donors to help critical shortage
Colorado is currently experiencing a critical need for blood donations. Type O blood is particularly in demand, the blood type of nearly half the U.S. population.
Colorado Stem Academy students learn public policies through classroom pet lizard
Class pets typically teach students responsibility and how to take care of animals, but in Westminster, a lizard named "Noodle" taught them a lesson in public policy.
Heavy winds to come as fire danger reminds high
We will end the week with terrible wind for much of Colorado, which means high fire danger in many areas including Denver.
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Rockies announce 30th anniversary celebration plans
2023 marks 30 years that the Rockies have played Major League Baseball in Denver, and on Wednesday, the team announced plans to honor that milestone throughout the season.
Coors Field will debut new food, new checkout experience this season
Several new items are coming to the menu at Coors Field this year, and a concession stand will feature Amazon technology to cut down on wait times.
Jokic leads Nuggets past 76ers 116-111
Nikola Jokic posted his 29th triple-double of the season, as the Nuggets beat a shorthanded 76ers team.
MacKinnon propels Avalanche to 5-1 victory over Ducks
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game, as the Avs notched a third straight win.
UNC's Andrew Alirez relishes national title for wrestling
Greeley's Andrew Alirez became the first Northern Colorado wrestler to win a National Title this season
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Data: decline in crimes in Denver public high schools reported to police
Despite the recent tragic crimes at East High School, crimes reported to Denver Police are down significantly at the school in comparison to pre-pandemic years.
Leading critic of DPD officers in schools now calls for officers in schools
Denver school board member Tay Anderson, who led the movement to remove Denver police officers from Denver Public Schools in 2020, is now calling for reinstating DPD officers in schools.
East High shooting suspect was on probation for 'ghost gun' incident
CBS News Colorado has learned via multiple law enforcement sources that the suspect in the shooting of two East High School administrators was arrested in 2021 for possession of a so-called "ghost gun" and possessing an extended gun magazine.
Apartment residents raise alarms over rats, roaches, mice and mold
Residents of the Mosaic Apartments say management has not done enough to rid the complex of a myriad of issues.
Colorado prison inmates now ordering from Amazon, Walmart
The Colorado Department of Corrections says it's contributing to a safer prison environment to allow some inmates to be allowed to order items while incarcerated.
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Truck theft suspect fatally shot by owner who tracked him using AirTag, police say
"If you are to get your vehicle stolen, I know it's frustrating, but please do not take matters in your own hands like this," a police spokesperson said.
Congress approves measure to reverse Biden's water protections
Congress on Wednesday approved a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways.
Ariz. governor's aide resigns after tweeting meme of guns threatening "transphobes"
"The governor does not condone violence in any form," Gov. Katie Hobbs' office said in a statement.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
What we know about the Nashville school shooting
Police have said that the shooter was extremely prepared for the killings, but no motive has been determined.
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Denver area renters turn to roommates amid steep prices
A 22-year veteran of the real estate industry recounted her firsthand experience as rents continue to climb in Colorado.
State rolls out new SecureSavings program
In Colorado, nearly 940,000 workers do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. That's more than 40% of our private-sector workforce.
SNAP reduction causing surges at mobile food market
Most SNAP households are seeing at least a $95 reduction. This means hunger-focused nonprofits are seeing the demand for help firsthand.
Smaller tax refund this year? You're not alone
Tax season is upon us, and experts are urging you to be aware of the possibility of a smaller refund. One spoke to CBS News Colorado about how to do the best you can with whatever refund you might get.
SNAP benefits changing for some families in Colorado
Come Wednesday, families will be receiving their SNAP benefits without the additional emergency allotments they've been getting for the last three years. Food Bank of the Rockies says statewide, that's about $53 million to $55 million less per month.
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Vitalant offers $10,000 incentive to Colorado blood donors to help critical shortage
Colorado is currently experiencing a critical need for blood donations. Type O blood is particularly in demand, the blood type of nearly half the U.S. population.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
Pharmacy 'resolves allegations' of unlawfully filling opioid prescriptions
A Lakewood pharmacy and its pharmacist owner, accused by federal investigators of illegally filling prescriptions with "exceptionally high opioid dosages and dangerous drug combinations" for more than six years and contributing to the opioid epidemic, recently avoided criminal prosecution.
Ag Secretary Vilsack comes away impressed with school lunches in Greeley
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the seventh person in the line of succession to the president and the second longest serving USDA secretary ever, visited Greeley Evans School District 6 this week.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
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Colorado weather: High fire danger Thursday prompts First Alert Weather Day
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day in the Denver area due to gusty southwest winds driving up fire danger. The wind will relax in the evening.
Cold temperatures to start Tuesday with a gradual warmup
March hasn't been very snowy, but it has been cold. To date we have had 18 days with below normal temperatures and it's the fifth month in a row with temperatures running below normal.
Snow shifts onto the eastern plains on Monday as temperatures stay far below normal
After snow during the morning commute along the Front Range Monday morning, the focus for additional snow in the afternoon will be on Colorado's Eastern Plains.
Avalanche expert: keep an eye on each other
An avalanche expert urges us to all look out for each other in the backcountry.
Sunday sunshine to start the day with snow later tonight
Happy Sunday! Our Colorado day will see increasing clouds with less wind before another little blast of snow moves into the state late in the day.
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Association working to preserve Chicana and Chicano studies visits Denver
On Wednesday was the first day of the annual conference for the 2023 National Association for Chicana and Chicano studies.
Community mourns family members killed and dismembered by Englewood man
A community is stepped in to mourn the family members who were killed and dismembered by an Englewood man.
Security technology company under fire for system as Colorado school adapts program
A Colorado school is set to install a security technology system that received countless backlash on its ability to not be fully secure.
Colorado State University colleagues and students recall Jim Benemann pathway to success
Colleagues, students and co-workers recall Jim Benemann's successful pathway as he's set to retire from KCNC-TV.
Colorado Stem Academy students learn public policies through classroom pet lizard
Class pets typically teach students responsibility and how to take care of animals, but in Westminster, a lizard named "Noodle" taught them a lesson in public policy.