Mark Madera In Critical Condition After Confrontation With Jefferson County Deputy At Bowles Crossing Shopping Center
A man is in the hospital after a shooting involving a Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy.
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Westminster Police: Suspect Fires At Officer Following Crash, Dies At Hospital
Westminster police officials say one of their officers was involved in a fatal shooting on Sunday in which a suspect was killed.
Wheat Ridge Begins 2-Year Wadsworth Boulevard Improvement Project
The City of Wheat Ridge is breaking ground on a big improvement project on Wadsworth Boulevard. The new turn lanes may not be what drivers are used to.
William Massey Arrested, Found With Long Gun After Reports Of Shots Fired Outside Apartment Complex
Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrested William Massey, who was found with a long gun after reports of shots fired on Monday morning.
Overnight Semi Truck Fire Leads To I-70 Lane Closures In Denver Area, Big Cleanup Effort
Some lanes of eastbound Interstate 70 are closed from Kipling Street to Wadsworth Boulevard because of an overnight semi truck fire.
Suspected DUI Crash Causes Massive Backup On U.S. 6 At Wadsworth
A suspected DUI crash closed all but one eastbound lane on U.S. 6 near Wadsworth Boulevard on Wednesday evening.
Arvada Police Join Effort To Curb Street Racing, Break Up Gathering In Costco Parking Lot
Arvada police sealed off the entrances to the Costco store parking lot at 51st and Wadsworth Wednesday night. The store was closing but cars were gathering.
Driver In Minor Crash On 6th Avenue Killed After Getting Out To Check Damage
The driver hit the center median on 6th Avenue -- and was hit by another car after getting out to check the damage.
3 Hospitalized In Wadsworth Boulevard Rollover Crash, Including 2 Young Children
Two young children and a driver were badly hurt in a rollover crash on Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood.
After Fatal Shooting In Walmart Parking Lot, Lakewood Officers Kill Gunman Nearby
Lakewood police officers shot and killed a man who fatally shot a person in a car in a Walmart parking lot.
Wadsworth Boulevard Reopened In Arvada Following Crash
A fatal crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle shut down part of Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada Sunday morning.
Shelter In Place Lifted For Area Near Southwest Plaza
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies say a shelter in place order for an area near Wadsworth Boulevard and Bowles Avenue has been lifted.
Tesla Helps Solve Hit-And-Run Mystery In Olive Garden Parking Lot
A woman in Littleton says video captured by a Tesla helped to solve a hit-and-run accident that caused more than $2,000 worth of damage to her car.
Nicholas Kassera Dies In Lakewood Crash Between Truck & Geo Metro
Lakewood police say the driver of a Ford F-350 died after colliding with a Geo Metro early Sunday morning.
'The Neighborhood Basically Rioted': Family Farm Going Strong Thanks To Community
For 30 years, a two acre plot of land near Wadsworth Boulevard and Jewell Avenue in Lakewood sat undeveloped.
Teenager Dies While Crossing Lakewood Crosswalk
Lakewood police are trying to determine what exactly happened before a 13-year-old girl was killed in an intersection Sunday night.
Men Help Woman In Wheelchair Stuck In Dirt
A woman in Lakewood caught three men coming together to help a woman in a wheelchair.
I-70 Closed For Close To 2 Hours After 3 Vehicle Crash
Arvada and Wheat Ridge police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 near Interstate 76 Tuesday night.
Motorcycle Officer Seriously Hurt In Crash Released From Hospital
The Lakewood Police Department says Agent Mark O'Donnell still has a long recovery ahead.
Lakewood Police Officer Seriously Injured In Crash Identified
A Lakewood police officer seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Thursday afternoon has been identified.
Motorcycle Cop Remains Hospitalized After Crash
A Lakewood police officer is still recovering in the hospital after a motorcycle crash.
Lakewood Police Officer Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
A Lakewood police officer was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Thursday afternoon.
High School Theater Students Fundraise For Teenager's Family
Students in Lakewood High School's theater program are coming together for the family of a 16-year-old boy who recently died.
King Soopers Is Recalling Packaged Products After Refrigerator Issue
King Soopers officials are recalling an unknown amount of packaged meat from their store at 8126 South Wadsworth Boulevard near Chatfield Avenue in Littleton.
Driver Hurt In SUV Crash Into Apartment Building
A driver was hurt after crashing an SUV into an apartment building in Littleton.
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Denver changes length of stay policy for shelters amid migrant surge
Beginning Wednesday, any new adult migrant arriving in Denver will only be given shelter for 14 days, instead of 21. Migrant families with children, however, will have 37 days; seven more than previously allotted.
Vail Police recognizes trend of thieves targeting town to commit crimes
Vail Police Department knows a pattern exists within the criminal cases he sees within Vail city limits.
Fingerprint on ransom note led police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Strike looms for thousands of Colorado health care workers
Kaiser Permanente received a strike notice from the union representing about 3,000 employees in Colorado. If the company and union negotiators don't reach an agreement, more than 75,000 workers nationwide will walk out.
Melinda Moorman Balzer shares statement about late sister Suzanne Morphew
Suzanne Morphew's sister shared a new statement with CBS News Colorado since the discovery of her remains in Saguache County.
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Denver changes length of stay policy for shelters amid migrant surge
Beginning Wednesday, any new adult migrant arriving in Denver will only be given shelter for 14 days, instead of 21. Migrant families with children, however, will have 37 days; seven more than previously allotted.
Vail Police recognizes trend of thieves targeting town to commit crimes
Vail Police Department knows a pattern exists within the criminal cases he sees within Vail city limits.
Fingerprint on ransom note led police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Strike looms for thousands of Colorado health care workers
Kaiser Permanente received a strike notice from the union representing about 3,000 employees in Colorado. If the company and union negotiators don't reach an agreement, more than 75,000 workers nationwide will walk out.
Melinda Moorman Balzer shares statement about late sister Suzanne Morphew
Suzanne Morphew's sister shared a new statement with CBS News Colorado since the discovery of her remains in Saguache County.
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Arapahoe Cafe, "soul of Dillon," closing doors this month
The cafe dubbed "A Cafe" isn't closing because they don't have the business to stay open. The land owner told the cafe owner that they won't be able to rent there any longer. Now they're exploring options to move the cafe or build a replica.
Want to buy a gun in Colorado? You'll now have to wait 3 days
At Colorado gun stores and in private purchases, you can buy a firearm but have to wait three days to receive it.
Chilly Overnight Temperatures Coming With Cooler Daytime Highs
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Denver Nuggets players have big expectations after winning the NBA Championship
During media day, the Denver Nuggets players say they have big expectations after winning the NBA Championship.
New gun laws go into effect in Colorado
Two new gun laws now in effect in Colorado.
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Nikola Jokic's "quiet, boring" summer in Serbia comes to an end
Nikola Jokic spoke to the media on Monday wearing his Denver jersey for the first time since the Nuggets won an NBA Championship a little over three months ago.
Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the Chicago Bears 31-28 on Sunday.
Damar Hamlin plays in first regular-season NFL game since cardiac arrest
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
Williams ties career high with 6 TD passes, No. 8 USC withstands late Colorado rally for 48-41 win
It didn't take long for Caleb Williams to realize this wasn't the same Colorado team. That Deion Sanders has brought a different vibe to the sideline, along with a host of celebrity friends.
Folsom Field makes changes to student section amid concerns of fraud
The stadium is expected to be packed on Saturday since the game is sold out, but things will look different for students attending the game.
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How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
Passport processing times drop by 2 weeks
Your regular passport applications should be processed in 8-11 weeks rather than taking up to 13 weeks.
Trump's civil fraud trial begins in New York as both sides lay out case
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
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Want to buy a gun in Colorado? You'll have to wait 3 days
At Colorado gun stores and in private purchases, you can buy a firearm but have to wait three days to receive it.
Trump's civil fraud trial begins in New York as both sides lay out case
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Food banks ready for anything as government shutdown is averted
As Congress passes legislation to avoid a government shutdown, organizations that rely on federal aid are breathing a temporary sigh of relief. But they still have to wonder what will happen in 45 days.
Supreme Court begins new term with battles over agency power, guns and online speech
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
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Strike looms for thousands of Colorado health care workers
Kaiser Permanente received a strike notice from the union representing about 3,000 employees in Colorado. If the company and union negotiators don't reach an agreement, more than 75,000 workers nationwide will walk out.
State health officials focus on food poisoning prevention for Food Safety Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million people — or one of every six — get food poisoning each year.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
How your favorite restaurants are held to safe standards
Inspectors with Arapahoe County's new health department are giving CBS News Colorado an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at how they make sure the restaurants serving up your favorite dishes aren't putting you at risk.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
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Many Colorado power grids aren't ready for EV charging surge
CBS News Colorado has learned many power grids in Colorado aren't ready to handle increased energy demands to charge all of the electric vehicles expected in Colorado in the coming years. One expert says upgrading grids will be "challenging, to say the least."
Jumbo Sports Bar and Grill gets liquor license reinstated
The bar had its liquor license suspended over allegations it was serving to minors, but a judge found there was no evidence and ordered the license be reinstated. But three months without it has led to financial hardship for owner Tanesha Howard.
Dining Out With Larry takes visit to Foraged for inside look
Every Friday, restaurant promoter Larry Herz joins First at 4 in the studio to share his favorite hidden gems around the Denver metro area. This week, CBS News Colorado anchor Mekialaya White joined him downtown for a special meal at Foraged.
Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
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Food banks ready for anything as government shutdown is averted
As Congress passes legislation to avoid a government shutdown, organizations that rely on federal aid are breathing a temporary sigh of relief. But they still have to wonder what will happen in 45 days.
Potential government shutdown has food pantries preparing for increased need
Across Colorado, food banks many of which are already helping more people in need than ever are preparing for a potential government shutdown and the impact it could have on them.
Legacy program aims to keep longtime Denver businesses open
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the city's first-ever Legacy Business program. It's designed to protect and strengthen small, locally owned businesses that've been in Denver for a decade or more.
Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
Amid soaring need for donations, the nonprofit is now asking for even more help after its box truck containing food was stolen on Friday.