Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Detected In Thornton
The Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in Thornton.
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3 Colorado Men Arrested In Connection To Thwarted Riot At Idaho Pride Rally, Authorities Say
Three Colorado men were arrested in connection to the thwarted riot, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
Moose Found Wandering Around Todd Creek Golf Course Relocated To National Forest
Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated a moose that was found wandering around the Todd Creek Golf Course.
Job Offers Pour In For Some Thornton Grads
Imagine graduating high school with multiple job offers. It is happening for students in Adams County.
'No Dye Packs, No Tracers, No Games': Bank Robber Sentenced To 72 Months In Prison
A Thornton man was sentenced to federal prison for 72 months this week for his role in a robbery of Bank of the West.
Colorado Pop-Up Prom Shop Welcomes Girls For The First Time Since Pandemic
Saturday, dozens of Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school girls sifted through racks of prom dresses, tried them on, and finally decided on their perfect dress.
Thornton Police Catch Man Suspected Of Robbing One Woman, Hitting Another With Stolen Car
After a short chase, Thornton police caught a man suspected of robbing one woman and hitting another with a stolen car.
Man Rushed To Hospital After SWAT Incident In Thornton
A man was rushed to the hospital after turning a weapon on himself in Thornton on Thursday evening.
3 Juveniles & Man In Custody Following Armed Carjacking & Police Chase
Thornton police say they took four people into custody after an armed carjacking and a police chase on Monday evening.
New In-N-Out Burger Opens in Thornton
The newest In-N-Out location in Colorado is located in Thornton at 111 East 136th Avenue.
New In-N-Out Burger Opening in Thornton On Thursday
In-N-Out is opening its newest Colorado location in Thornton on Thursday.
2 Charged With Murder In Fernando Perez Deadly Shooting
Two men have been charged in the shooting death of Fernando Perez in December.
Neighbor's Doorbell Camera Records Sound Of Shots Fired In Thornton
Thornton Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in a neighborhood, where a neighbor's doorbell camera captured a portion of the incident.
Aurora Firefighter Helps Brighten Family's Holiday Season
A firefighter from Aurora made sure one Thornton family wasn't forgotten this holiday season.
'This Is What We Call Santa's Workshop': Teamwork In Full Effect At Amazon Warehouse In Thornton During Holiday Rush
With Christmas around the corner, the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Thornton is experiencing one of its busiest times of the year.
'This Was Pretty Stupid': Colorado Suspect James Harrelson Confesses to Keying Tesla, Car's Cameras Captured Vandalism
One of two suspects suspected of "keying" a Tesla in September and causing $7,000 damage confessed Tuesday to CBS4.
Thornton Families Celebrate Holiday Season With Ugly Sweater Fun Run At Winterfest
Families in Thornton dressed up in their wildest Christmas attire on Saturday for the city's first-ever Ugly Sweater Family Fun Run. The event was part of Thornton's Winterfest at Carpenter Park.
18-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Thornton
Thornton police say 18-year-old man was shot and killed on Friday night. Offices responded to the area near 101st Avenue and Clayton Street at around 8:15 p.m.
'This Organization Was Preparing For Battle': Colorado Authorities & DEA Thwart Major Drug Ring
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a "major investigation" involving the seizure of 110,000 fentanyl-laced pills in the Denver area.
Thornton Man Suing Travis Scott After Deadly Astroworld Festival, Citing Collapsed Lung And Other Injuries
An 18-year-old man from Thornton is suing performer Travis Scott and the concert promoters of the fatal Astroworld festival for at least $1 million.
Coloradans Rally To Support Thornton Families Affected By House Fire: 'We're Very Close Knit'
A group of volunteers at Tarver Elementary in Thornton spent Sunday afternoon collecting gift cards for three families who are suddenly homeless because of a recent house fire.
Thornton Community Helping Families Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire Ahead Of Holidays
Ornaments and Christmas lights are still hanging outside the homes on Columbine Circle in Thornton. The homes were damaged by a large fire on Friday night.
Young Thornton Neighbor Hands Out Water To Neighbors & Firefighters At 3-Alarm Fire
The American Red Cross deployed to help families whose homes were burned late Friday night in Thornton.
Thornton Firefighters Rush To Burning Home
Firefighters in Thornton rushed to a burning home at 13283 Columbine Circle on Friday night.
'I Lost My Truest Love': Colorado Mother Grieves Loss Of Son During Tragic Shooting
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend in Aurora, and his family told CBS4 it was a tragic accident.
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Broncos ask selected fans for opinions on future of stadium
The Denver Broncos are looking for feedback on the future of Empower Field at Mile High.
East High student finds a love of STEM through robotics
Joining the East High School robotics team changed Melissa Hermosillo-Nava's life.
DPS security officers were at East High School when shooting happened
When a student gunman opened fire Wednesday morning, injuring two administrators at East High School, there were two unarmed Denver Public Schools security officers inside the building at the time.
Winter Park to keep Mary Jane open for late season skiing in May
Thanks to consistent recent snowfall, Winter Park says they'll keep the Mary Jane side of the mountain open for skiing into May and possibly beyond.
Teachers and students rally at Colorado capitol on DPS mental health day
Hundreds of people gathered in Denver at the Colorado State Capitol as teachers organized a rally to express their concerns about safety after this week's shooting at East High School.
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East High student finds a love of STEM through robotics
Joining the East High School robotics team changed Melissa Hermosillo-Nava's life.
DPS security officers were at East High School when shooting happened
When a student gunman opened fire Wednesday morning, injuring two administrators at East High School, there were two unarmed Denver Public Schools security officers inside the building at the time.
Winter Park to keep Mary Jane open for late season skiing in May
Thanks to consistent recent snowfall, Winter Park says they'll keep the Mary Jane side of the mountain open for skiing into May and possibly beyond.
Teachers and students rally at Colorado capitol on DPS mental health day
Hundreds of people gathered in Denver at the Colorado State Capitol as teachers organized a rally to express their concerns about safety after this week's shooting at East High School.
Denver wants volunteers to serve on "sidewalk ordinance task force"
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is searching for people to serve on the task force that will meet every week for the next five months.
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Broncos ask selected fans for opinions on future of stadium
The Denver Broncos are looking for feedback on the future of Empower Field at Mile High.
Player charged after throwing punch following Bowling Green-Memphis game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
March Madness: Colorado's resurgence relies on grit, no fear buffs
The 61-53 overtime win over third-seeded Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium this week vaulted Colorado to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 20 years, giving the Buffaloes a matchup against second-seeded Iowa and Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark on Friday in Seattle.
Track and field's governing body excludes transgender women from female events
The ruling will go into effect on March 31, which is also the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Avs fall to Penguins 5-2 at Ball Arena
It was a missed opportunity for Colorado, which could've pulled into a three-way tie with Dallas and Minnesota in the Central Division with a victory.
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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.
EPA to regulate toxic PFAS "forever chemicals," CO water systems affected
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing national legal limits on PFAS in public water supplies. The proposed changes could affect dozens of public water utilities across the state.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Trump 2020 press communications director to join pro-DeSantis super PAC
Erin Perrine is joining the "Never Back Down" super PAC supporting a DeSantis 2024 run, CBS News is first to report.
Player charged after throwing punch following Bowling Green-Memphis game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
Trump attorney testifies before federal grand jury in documents probe
Evan Corcoran's appearance comes a day after another attorney for the former president confirmed he, too, testified in the special counsel's investigation.
Biden and Trudeau vow cooperation on trade, security after talks in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament and at a press conference.
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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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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.
Banner Health North Colorado Medical Center ICU staff receives lifesaving award
After three years of combating the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines in northern Colorado, the ICU staff at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley has been recognized with the American Red Cross's Life Saving Organization Hero of the Year award.
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 gets "C+" for clean water in schools
Colorado received a C+ when it comes to clean water in schools, up from 2019 when Colorado earned an "F."
Rep. Diana DeGette introduces bill to improve air quality in underserved areas
One week after visiting the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood in Denver, Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 1st Congressional District, has introduced legislation aimed at environmental justice.
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Winter Park to keep Mary Jane open for late season skiing in May
Thanks to consistent recent snowfall, Winter Park says they'll keep the Mary Jane side of the mountain open for skiing into May and possibly beyond.
Snow Friday night into Saturday morning plus cold all weekend
A chilly early spring storm system will bring snow back to the mountains on Friday and eventually snow to Denver and the Front Range late Friday night.
This month is on track to be Denver's least snowiest March in 6 years
While record snow has fallen in some mountain areas this month, Denver and Colorado's Front Range has experienced the least amount of March snow since 2017.
Snow causes winter driving conditions in the mountains, rain possible in the metro area
A complex storm system coming from California will continue causing snow in the mountains through Wednesday night.
Very active weather Wednesday coming for Colorado
Snow will really ramp up in the high country and stick around through most of Wednesday before tapering in the late evening.
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Celebrate Denver's first-ever Black Restaurant Week
Denver's first-ever Black Restaurant Week continues through Sunday.
Denver Broncos ask selected fans for opinions on future of Empower Field at Mile High
The Denver Broncos are looking for feedback on the future of Empower Field at Mile High.
Woman confined to wheelchair after being shot by 12-year-old suspect
A woman in Pueblo has been confined to a wheelchair after she was shot in the back. Police say the suspect is 12 years old.
East High student finds a love of STEM through robotics
The East High School team spent Friday competing in the Colorado First Robotics competition.
Chance For Quick Snow Early Saturday Morning
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