Wheat Ridge Woman Needs Help Sending 18,000 Holiday Cards To Military Members Overseas
With help from some friends, a Wheat Ridge woman has amassed 18,000 holiday cards intended for active-duty military overseas.
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Baby Goats Born At Farm Where 5 Goats Went Missing Earlier This Year
Two baby goats were born at 5 Fridges Farm, the same farm where five goats went missing earlier this year.
Bodybuilder With Cystic Fibrosis Uses Lifting to Inspire Others
Jared Wells, a 22-year-old with cystic fibrosis, competes in bodybuilding competitions, but a year ago you would have never guess it by looking at him.
Wheat Ridge Police 'Instill Some Good,' Hand Out Special Coins To Lawful Citizens
The hobby of coin collecting has taken on a new meaning in the City of Wheat Ridge.
Nonprofit Brings Music To Those Who Can't Hear It
It's hard to imagine never hearing the beat of a drum or sound of a piano key, but for some it's a reality.
Reward Offered In Search For Missing Goats
A reward is being offered to find five goats that have been missing since Sunday night.
First Colorado Baby Of 2019 Born 4 Minutes Into The New Year
A hospital in Colorado Springs appears to be the site of the first baby born in Colorado in 2019.
Have You Seen These Goats?
Police officers in Wheat Ridge are teaming up with farmers to search for five goats that are missing.
Small Corner Of Church Is Big Window Of Opportunity For Artists
In a small corner of a church in Wheat Ridge is a grand collection of special creations. It's called "Miracle Street Gallery" and it features art made by people you may not expect.
Driver Faces Judge After Car Lands Sideways Into Home
A man accused of driving his vehicle into a home in Edgewater faced a judge on Friday.
Woman 'Wouldn't Have Made It' If Car Crashed Horizontally Into Home
At first it seemed like a bad dream -- car crashing into a house, but waking up would not make it go away.
Car Flies Into Home Narrowly Missing Sleeping Woman Inside
West Metro firefighters responded to a home on West 26th Avenue early Sunday morning after a car plowed into it.
Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Shooting A Service Dog
The woman who shot a service dog was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday.
Fire-Breathing Dragon Lights Up Wheat Ridge Sky
It's not clear who has more fun on Halloween, Mike Boyd or the kids who come to see his contraption.
Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Arvada
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Arvada on Thursday night. The suspect was killed.
Coors Founder's Gravesite Desecrated As Family Mourns Another Patriarch
The same day of his passing, the family was made aware of vandalism on the gravesite of another patriarch -- Adolph Coors.
Overwhelming Gas Smell Closes Everitt Middle School In Wheat Ridge
An overwhelming smell of gas closed Everitt Middle School in Wheat Ridge on Tuesday.
The HUB Reopens After Closure, Community Rejoices
The HUB at Stevens Elementary School has been closed this summer for an upgrade. But now it's back and better than ever!
'Labor Of Love' Helps Those In Need Of Dental Care
Hundreds of people lined up before sunrise on Labor Day morning, for a chance to get free dental work.
Man Drowns At Tabor Lake
Investigators say a man was pulled from Tabor Lake Monday evening. The victim later succumbed to his injuries.
Lucky's Market Expands To Wheat Ridge
A Boulder-based supermarket chain is expanding to Wheat Ridge. Another Lucky's Market is now at 35th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
10-Year Prison Sentence For Woman Who Set Car On Fire With Husband Inside
A judge in Jefferson County sentenced a woman to 10 years in prison after jurors found her guilty of setting fire to a car while her husband was sleeping inside.
Search For Missing Girl Over After 7-Year-Old Found Safe
The search for a girl who has been missing since Monday morning is over.
Vehicle Found, Search For Missing Girl, Mother Continues
Wheat Ridge police say they have found the vehicle wanted in the search for a 7-year-old girl reportedly taken by her non-custodial mother, but the child and woman remain missing.
Police Search For Missing Girl Possibly With Non-Custodial Mom
Wheat Ridge police are looking for a 7-year-old girl reportedly taken by her non-custodial mother.
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Fire destroys home located west of Jamestown
Firefighters rushed to the home on Tilghman Road west of Jamestown at 7:40 a.m.
Jackson to meet with Roger Goodell after second suspension this season
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is flying to New York to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to seek further explanation regarding his latest suspension.
Tickets for Ice Castles in Colorado now on sale
Tickets for the upcoming attraction Ice Castles in southern Colorado went on sale on Wednesday.
Police search for thief believed to have targeted multiple homes
Police are investigating several home break-ins and attempted burglaries that have occurred over recent weeks.
Biden in Colorado, set to speak in Pueblo
President Joe Biden is heading to southern Colorado and is set to speak in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. Watch his speech on CBS News Colorado's 24/7 streaming service.
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Biden in Colorado, set to speak in Pueblo
The president will deliver a speech this afternoon at CS Wind. Watch it on CBS News Colorado's 24/7 streaming service.
Fire destroys home located west of Jamestown
Firefighters rushed to the home on Tilghman Road west of Jamestown at 7:40 a.m.
Tickets for Ice Castles in Colorado now on sale
Tickets for the upcoming attraction Ice Castles in southern Colorado went on sale on Wednesday.
Police search for thief believed to have targeted multiple homes
Police are investigating several home break-ins and attempted burglaries that have occurred over recent weeks.
New incidents of alleged retail theft have police seeking suspects
Police are trying to track down at least four thieves they believe are part of an organized retail theft ring after they struck three Ulta Beauty stores within an hour and a half.
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Your Reporter: Behind the Story with Kati Weis, Austen Erblat
Some of the survivors of mass tragedies are struggling to receive money that was donated to them. How can you make sure your donations are going to the right organization?
Fire destroys home west of Jamestown early Wednesday morning
A fire destroyed a home in unincorporated Boulder County west of Jamestown early Wednesday morning.
President Biden wraps up visit to Colorado with stop in Pueblo on Wednesday
President Biden wraps up his visit to Colorado with a stop in Pueblo on Wednesday.
Opening statements begin in trial for paramedics accused in death of Elijah McClain
Opening statements begin Wednesday in the trial for two paramedics accused in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Colorado neurologist shares advice during Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in adults. Dr. Ira Chang did an interview with CBS News Colorado and spoke about the disease.
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Jackson to meet with Roger Goodell after second suspension this season
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is flying to New York to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to seek further explanation regarding his latest suspension.
Makar has chance to break Avs record for assists in a single month
It's early in the regular season, and the Colorado Avalanche already have another chance to see a record broken.
Newly-ranked CSU Rams men's hoops team set for matchup with CU
Ranked NCAA men's baseball programs have some new competition.
Sports Illustrated owner denies using AI, fake writers to produce stories
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
Despite being without starters, Nuggets use Clippers as their punching bag again
The Nuggets haven't stopped embarrassing the Clippers since the bubble. But what happened on Monday? That might be the new low.
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U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
Pastor disciplined after NYC church used for provocative music video
In the video for "Feather," Sabrina Carpenter is in several scenarios with men who behave badly, and then die in grisly ways.
Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
1 confirmed dead in U.S. military aircraft crash off Japanese island
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people onboard, and at least 1 was killed.
National Christmas Tree toppled by strong winds near White House
Heavy winds on Tuesday afternoon knocked down the National Christmas Tree outside the White House. It was upright again a few hours later, the National Park Service said.
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Biden in Colorado, set to speak in Pueblo
President Joe Biden is heading to southern Colorado and is set to speak in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. Watch his speech on CBS News Colorado's 24/7 streaming service.
Colorado Jewish Democrats call for an end to "dangerous" rhetoric
Headed into an election year you expect animosity between Democrats and Republicans. You don't expect Democrats to turn on each other. But that is exactly what is happening as the war in Gaza divides the Colorado Democratic Party.
Colorado congresswoman introduces street racing prevention bill
It's an issue that's prompted local law enforcement to form street racing units and make changes to city ordinances allowing for vehicle seizures.
President Joe Biden lands in Colorado, met by Gov. Polis, Denver's mayor
President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado on Tuesday for a visit that includes two different stops.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments to clarify abortion ban
Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby said the job of the court is to "decide cases," and not to "elaborate and expand laws in order to make them easier to understand or enforce."
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New advanced treatment in Denver helping men with enlarged prostates
Aquablation was first used in 2017 but wasn't used in the Denver metro area until January of this year. The procedure takes an average of 45 minutes, and most patients go home the same day.
New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado
The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence in Colorado.
Larimer Couty sheriff teams up with UCHealth for search & rescue missions
LCSO's search and rescue team has been conducting training with UCHealth's LifeLine helicopter team to make sure they can respond to emergencies in remote areas quickly and safely.
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
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Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
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.
Sports Illustrated owner denies using AI, fake writers to produce stories
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
Tesla releases the Cybertruck this week. Here's what to know.
The Cybertruck arrives at a time when automakers are lowering the price of their EVs to appeal to more buyers.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
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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.
Colorado's SecureSavings program continues to meet urgent need for retirement savings
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.