Ski Resort Settles Lawsuit Involving Fatal Lift Accident
The family of a Texas woman who died after falling from a chairlift at a small Colorado ski resort as she was riding up with her two young daughters has settled a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Loveland Ski Area Hosts Lottery For Chairlift Sale
Loveland Ski Area is replacing their chairlift this summer and that means they're getting rid of some of the old chairlifts.
Winter Park & Arapahoe Basin Relish In Late May Snowstorm
A late May snowstorm came just in time for the last day of the season at Winter Park. Mary Jane will close on Saturday, May 21.
Total U.S. Skier Visits Hits Record In 2021-2022 Season
The 2021-2022 ski season was record-breaking in the total number of skier visits to resorts around the country.
Crews At Winter Park Resort Use Chainsaws To Clear Trees Blown Down By High Winds
Strong winds knocked down trees at Winter Park ski resort on Tuesday.
Hurricane-Force Wind Gusts Close Some Colorado Ski Areas
Strong winds are expected to last through the day, and at least two Colorado ski areas have announced they are closed for the day.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad To Pay $20 Million For Damages In 416 Fire
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has agreed to pay for damages during the massive 416 Fire in 2018.
Backcountry Skier Killed In Avalanche Northeast Of Steamboat Springs Identified As Andrew Hyde
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says a second skier was able to reach his companion Andrew Hyde, who had been swept up against a tree and wasn't breathing.
Backcountry Skier Killed In Routt County Avalanche; 1 Other Rescued Via Helicopter
An avalanche killed one man near the Buffalo Pass area on Saturday.
Skiers Evade Washout In 1 Of 2 Summit County Avalanches
Two skiers skied out of one of two backcountry avalanches in Summit County on Saturday.
29-Year-Old Telluride Man Caught, Killed In Avalanche
An avalanche in Telluride caught and killed a 29-year-old man on March 17, San Miguel Sheriff's officials say.
Vail Resorts To Increase Minimum Wage To $20/Hour At All Colorado Locations
Vail Resorts is planning to increase the minimum wage for employees.
Ski Season On Aspen Mountain Extended Through April 24 Thanks To Recent Cold And Snow
Aspen Snowmass announced the extension of the season for Aspen Mountain on Thursday.
Vail Police: Avoid Temptation To Break Law By Borrowing Ski Passes
The public is being warned not to borrow someone else's ski pass to cut costs at the ski lift. Vail Police Department says it has seen an increase in ski pass fraud this season.
Vail Extends Ski Season Until May 1
Vail Mountain is making history this year by extending the skiing and boarding season until May 1.
Summit County Rescue Group Responds To Avalanche; Riders Escape
Summit County Rescue Group crews tell CBS4 they responded to an avalanche in Summit County on Sunday.
Ruby Hill Rail Yard Open To Skiers, Boarders For The Season
The free urban ski and snowboard park creatures 10 rails and boxes for varying configurations and skill levels.
The Loveland Ridge Cat Is Back After 2-Year Hiatus
The Loveland Ridge Cat is officially open after a two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions.
National Brotherhood Of Skiers Hopes To Attract More Black Skiers, Snowboarders
The National Brotherhood of Skiers is a group with a mission "To Identify, develop and support athletes of color" in winter sports, and support bids for global competitions. This year, the group is meeting up where the mission started back in 1973.
Coroner IDs Skier Who Died In Crash At Copper Mountain As Nicholas Vigil Of Lakewood
Authorities have released the name of a 24-year-old Lakewood man who died in a ski crash at Copper Mountain ski resort.
Summit County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Ski Patrol Impersonator
The Summit County Sheriff's Office has released new information on a man who is impersonating a ski patrol employee. He recently followed an underage girl.
Good News For Cross Country Skiers: Mueller State Park Got Some Fresh Powder
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ranger Dale posted the photo from Mueller State Park in Teller County saying that Wednesday would be a powder day.
Ski Resorts Aim For More Efficient Snowmaking Amid Drought
Snowpack in the U.S. West has decreased by about 20% in the last century, making man-made snow more vital each year to opening ski resorts and fueling ski town economies as they head into an uncertain future.
Colorado Skier Who Died Of Hypothermia Identified As William Benjamin "Ben" Brown
Officials in western Montana have released the name of a Colorado skier who died last week while skiing outside the boundary of the Lost Trail Ski Area on the Montana-Idaho border.
Snowboarder Who Died In Crash At Aspen Highlands Identified As 42-Year-Old Denver Man
A snowboarder who died after crashing into a tree at Colorado's Aspen Highlands Ski Area has been identified as 42-year-old Trevor Crandall of Denver.
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Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rozy, the dog
Rozy, 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.
Denver firefighters respond to house fire, 1 crew member hurt
A Denver firefighter had minor injuries after a partial collapse inside a home during the response to a house fire Sunday afternoon.
Emotions running high one week after Roe v. Wade overturned
Colorado abortion rights supporters want to make sure that women from other states can get abortion services here.
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Rozy, 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.
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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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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Bringing In Much Needed Rain
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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.
Man Dies In Aurora Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting at an Aurora shopping mall that killed one man.
Police Shoot Suspect In a Domestic Violence Call
Police say that officers shot a man who was about to cut a woman's neck.