Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
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Chinese fighter jet harassed U.S. Air Force spy plane
The pilot of the Chinese jet performed an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane May 26, the Pentagon said.
Space Command Base Change Process Was Flawed, Report Says
Colorado lawmakers had requested the review from the congressional investigative arm after the Trump administration, in the waning days of the former president's term, moved the agency from its provisional headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs.
'I Wanted To Be That Top Gun Guy': Colorado Pilots Tell How '80s Movie Inspired Their Careers
As Paramount Pictures prepares for the release of their new movie, Top Gun Maverick, some local Top Gun graduates are reflecting on how the original movie influenced their career paths.
Discovery Of More Asbestos At United States Air Force Academy Chapel Means Delays In Renovation Project
More asbestos has been found inside the Air Force Academy chapel, and now crews will not be able to meet the targeted 2023 completion date.
Rollover Crash In Colorado Springs Kills Active Duty Air Force Airman
A crash on Interstate 25 over the weekend killed an active duty airman.
Air Force Colonel From Denver Reflects On 9/11 Mission: 'My Legs Were Shaking'
As the country and world remember 9/11 twenty years later, an Air Force colonel who grew up in Denver reflected on his work at the Pentagon that day.
An Infant Girl And Her Older Sister Were In The Pentagon Day Care Center On 9/11. Today They're In The U.S. Military
Hanna Born was 3 years old, and her sister Heather was 4 months old, when a plane struck the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Air Force Academy Vaccinates Cadets To Meet Guidance From Secretary Of Defense
The Air Force Academy is vaccinating cadets to make sure the academy is in line with new guidance from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Air Force Exploring Plans To Lay New Infrastructure Lines From Cheyenne Base To Colorado Missile Silos
The U.S. Department of Defense is in the process of replacing its 400 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles as part of an upgrade to the country's defense system.
The Future Is Now With Space Force Name Change For 3 Air Force Bases In Colorado
Three of the most prominent Air Force Bases in Colorado will now go by different names.
Three Colorado Air Force Bases Will Change Their Names Next Week
Three prominent Air Force bases in Colorado will go by new names starting on Monday.
Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley Will Deliver Air Force Academy Graduation Address
Air Force cadets will receive their official Academy sendoff from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff next month.
Buckley Air Force Base Played Key Role Warning U.S. Troops In Iraq About Incoming Missiles
Early missile warning crew at Buckley Air Force Base played a critical role - and saved hundreds of American lives - last year after an Iranian missile attack at a U.S. air base in Iraq.
Air Force Thunderbirds Join Blue Angels In New Formation Above The National Memorial Day Parade
The Air Force Thunderbirds will join the Blue Angels in a new formation over the National Memorial Day Parade. The new formation is called the "Super Delta."
Colorado's Congressional Delegation Hopes To Urge President Joe Biden To Stop Move Of Space Command
The group is urging Pres. Joe Biden to stop the move of Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Ala.
Pilot & Air Force Academy Grad Christy Wise Makes History: First Female Amputee To Return To Flying
A 2009 Air Force Academy graduate is the first female amputee in the Air Force to return to flying duty after a devastating accident.
Battle Over Space Command: How Did Huntsville Beat Colorado Springs?
Political leaders from all over Colorado were surprised and angered this week when it was announced that Space Command will leave Colorado Springs.
Move Of Space Command Out Of Colorado Considered Shocking
Leaders in the metro area business community said Thursday they were shocked to learn this week that the military wanted to move U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, when the Space Force was already headquartered in our state and the aerospace industry has such a prominent presence in the region.
Local & State Leaders Believe Decision To Move Space Command Out Of Colorado Was Political
Political leaders in Colorado on both sides of the aisle are slamming a decision by the Air Force to move Space Command out of the state.
2021 Navy-Air Force Football Game To Be Held On 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks
The Navy-Air Force football game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium would be moved from Oct. 2, 2021 to Sept. 11, 2021 to honor the lives lost on that day.
Trump Appoints Former Aide Kellyanne Conway To Air Force Academy Board Of Visitors
President Donald Trump has appointed his former aide and advisor Kellyanne Conway to the Board of Visitors for the United States Air Force Academy. The president's appointment is his second to the board in the last week.
Buckley Air Force Base Spouses' Group Opens Food Pantry For Families In Need
The Buckley Spouses' Group converted a portion of their resource center into Gretel's Pantry to help service members and families in need.
Frank Macon, Former Tuskegee Airman, Passes Away At 97
The State of Colorado has lost a hero. Former Tuskegee Airman and Colorado Springs resident Frank Macon has died.
Westminster High School Hosts Free COVID Testing As Students Prepare To Return To In-Person Learning
Westminster Public Schools hosted free testing for students on Thursday at its high school campus to help families prepare for the return to in-person learning next week.
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Colorado Symphony creating holiday traditions
The Colorado Symphony has a whole line up of amazing holiday concerts with a little something for everyone
Boys & Girls Clubs second home to members, families
CBS Colorado's Together for Colorado Toy Drive benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
Program at MSU Denver aims to add more teachers of color in Colorado classrooms
Data from the Department of Education shows less than two percent of educators in Colorado are black. A mentorship program at MSU Denver aims to change that by preparing students of color for a career in education.
Reservoir empty, farm wells retired amid high demand for water
While the dwindling Colorado River is a focus for conservation now, the Republican River Basin in eastern Colorado is a potential roadmap for what's to come.
Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
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Colorado Symphony creating holiday traditions
The Colorado Symphony has a whole line up of amazing holiday concerts with a little something for everyone
Boys & Girls Clubs second home to members, families
CBS Colorado's Together for Colorado Toy Drive benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
Program at MSU Denver aims to add more teachers of color in Colorado classrooms
Data from the Department of Education shows less than two percent of educators in Colorado are black. A mentorship program at MSU Denver aims to change that by preparing students of color for a career in education.
Reservoir empty, farm wells retired amid high demand for water
While the dwindling Colorado River is a focus for conservation now, the Republican River Basin in eastern Colorado is a potential roadmap for what's to come.
I-70 closed as vehicles struggle to climb steep hill west of Denver
Trucks failing to gain traction on the snow-covered lanes of Interstate 70 west of Denver clogged traffic to the point that highway officials closed the highway Friday night.
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23 arrested after being accused of robbing marijuana dispensaries
The Denver District Attorney says teamwork led to the arrest of 23 people who are accused of robbing marijuana dispensaries.
Suspected drunk driver hits 4 first responders
It came during a news conference about four first responders who were hit by a car on Interstate 76 Thursday that was driven by a person who is believed to have been under the influence.
Staying chilly on Saturday while intense wind returns to some areas
Watch Meteolrogist Ashton Altieri's forecast.
Colorado reservoir empty, farm wells retired amid high demand for water
While the dwindling Colorado River is a focus for conservation now, the Republican River Basin in eastern Colorado is a potential roadmap for what's to come.
Aurora considering getting rid of public defenders
Aurora City Council exploring whether the city should contract with outside attorneys to provide public defense services instead of having an office of dedicated attorneys and staff.
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Broncos hope Krull can be aerial threat at TE like injured Greg Dulcich
The lack of a consistent pass-catching threat at tight end has hampered Coach Sean Payton's play-calling.
MacKinnon moves to third place in Avs franchise history for multi-point games
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in the Colorado Avalanche's 4-2 home loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Coach Prime lands nation's top lineman for CU Boulder
On Thursday morning, Offensive lineman Jordan Seaton gave Deion Sanders his biggest commitment in this year's recruiting cycle.
Colorado AG files suit with other states against NCAA
Colorado AG Phil Weiser is among a group of state attorneys general across the country who are filing a lawsuit against the NCAA for their one-year waiting period rule that gets applied to some college athletes who enter the transfer portal.
Rams have a 9-0 record for second time in 3 seasons
The Colorado State Rams men's basketball team is 9-0 for the second time in three seasons. On Wednesday night the No. 13 ranked Rams rallied for a 90-80 win over the Denver Pioneers in Fort Collins.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
CDC warns travelers to Mexico of exposure to Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include fever, headache, and rash, the CDC said.
Judge approves settlement barring revival of family separation policy
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Judge approves settlement barring revival of family separation policy
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
Nikki Haley features husband in campaign ad
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
Judge seems set to bar separating migrant families at U.S. border for 8 years
The move would preemptively block resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that he hasn't ruled out if voters return him to the White House next year.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Family says criminal justice system is best option for daughter struggling with mental health
Olivia Schack is being held at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo. She's getting needed treatment and supervision. But soon there may no longer be a court order that's holding her there.
CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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New Buc-ee's opening in Johnstown in 2024 to hold hiring event next month
Job seekers in Northern Colorado who are interested in working at the Buc-ee's that will be opening sometime soon along Interstate 25 can attend a hiring event next month.
McDonald's is opening a new chain called CosMc's. Here's what to know.
CosMc's is "what would happen if a McDonald's character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot" opened a restaurant, its CEO said.
Senators probe private equity hospital deals following CBS News investigation
The top Democrat and Republican on a powerful Senate committee launched a wide-ranging investigation into private equity's impact on the U.S. health care system.
Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
The state's suit cited multiple recent criminal cases in New Mexico, including one perpetrator accused of recruiting more than 100 minor victims through Facebook.
McDonald's plans to add about 10,000 new stores worldwide by 2027
The company announced it will work with Google Cloud on automation innovation to lead to "hotter, fresher food."
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New 529 plans make tax-free college saving easier than ever
Saving for college is something you can never start thinking about too early. And now, with new rules for 529 Plans, it's even easier.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.