Winter storm causes over 1 million power outages and major travel disruptions
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
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Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual prediction
Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction as a deadly storm wreaked havoc in the South and the Northeast was bracing for a dangerous Arctic blast.
Southwest says holiday debacle will cost it $800 million
Losses from refunds and cancellations exceed net profit Southwest made in first nine months of year.
Both Directions Of I-70 Closed At Vail Pass Due To Crashes & Hazmat Situation
Several crashes closed a stretch of westbound and eastbound Interstate70 at Vail Pass on Friday night. One crash closed a 10-mile stretch of I-70 from exit 180 East Vail to exit 190 Vail Pass Summit.
CDOT Ready For Weekend Winter Blast, But Advises Travelers To Be Ready
The Colorado Department of Transportation says if you are headed up to the mountains this weekend, you may want to account for weather.
A Man And His Snowblower: A Journey During The Winter Storm
Snow covered much of Colorado on Wednesday as a winter storm moved in, bringing not only snow but frigid temperatures. It was a complication for those who hadn't started their snowblowers yet this season.
Drivers Stuck In Snow Spend Night In Cars: CBS4 Helps Them Escape
Heavy snow and sheets of ice along roadways created hazardous and at times impassable driving conditions in northern Colorado on Tuesday.
Snow Creates Chaos For Drivers Across Colorado
Slick conditions made for a tricky commute most of the day, even for those who are used to the state's winter weather.
Northbound I-25 Reopens After Closure At Castle Rock Parkway Due To Multiple Crashes
Northbound lanes of I-25 were closed at the Castle Rock Parkway due to multiple crashes on Tuesday afternoon.
First Alert: Winter Storm Causing I-70, Highway Closures In The Mountains On Christmas Eve
Interstate 70 has closed, and reopened, in multiple locations in the high country on Friday morning -- and the situation was changing every few minutes.
Denver Parks & Recreation Warns Of More Tree Damage With Back-To-Back Winter Storms
As Denver and the Front Range expect another round of snow Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning, Denver Parks and Recreation is reminding residents that trees may be prone to more damage after Friday's storm.
Foothills Animal Shelter Owes $21,135 For February Natural Gas Bill, 7 Times More Than Typical Bill
Among those customers hard hit in Colorado in the aftermath of February's winter storm is the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden.
Historic Repeat: Like 2003, March Blizzard Of 2021 Helps Ease Drought On Colorado's Front Range
While the drought isn't over, the blizzard did put a large dent in the dry conditions along and east of the Continental Divide.
Denver Weather: More Snow Is Likely Later Today. Really!
After the biggest snowstorm in 18 years slammed the Front Range on Sunday, another winter storm crossing Colorado on Tuesday will bring more snow to the region.
Blizzard Drops 1 To 4 feet Of Snow Across Colorado's Front Range
The blizzard that hit Colorado over the weekend was a historic storm that brought Denver's biggest snow in 18 years.
Postal Service Workers Take Rare Snow Day After Colorado Blizzard
Delivery to mail boxes was sparse if at all in most areas.
After The Blizzard, Neighbors Pitch In To Dig Out
The day after the Blizzard of 2021, the snow piled up even higher as people made an effort to move it out, so they could get out.
DIA Reopens Some Runways After Blizzard
After closing all runways and then eventually ceasing all operations for the day during the blizzard on Sunday, Denver International Airport reopened some of the runways about 2 p.m. Monday.
Colorado State Patrol Gives Advice On Where To Find Your Towed Vehicle After Blizzard
The Colorado State Patrol is towing abandoned vehicles so snowplow crews can clear the roadways. They're asking for patience from drivers as they try to retrieve their vehicles.
I-70 Fully Reopened Between Airpark Road & Kansas After Blizzard
All lanes of Interstate 70 reopened between Airpark Road and the Kansas state line at around 2:50p.m. on Monday.
I-25 Remains Closed From Wellington To Wyoming After Blizzard
Interstate 25 remained closed on Monday from Wellington to the Wyoming State Line after the blizzard.
Mail Delays Possible As Postal Carriers Try To Make It Through The Snow
The Post Office said road closures and unsafe driving conditions have prevented many locations across Colorado from opening and operating on Monday.
I-25 Reopens From Castle Rock To Colorado Springs After Blizzard
All lanes of Interstate 25 reopened from Castle Rock To Colorado Springs on Monday morning after being closed Sunday afternoon due to adverse winter driving conditions.
Denver Zoo, Denver Art Museum, Botanic Gardens Remain Closed Monday To Dig Out From Blizzard
The Denver Zoo will remain closed on Monday so they can dig out from under the more than two feet of snow from the weekend blizzard. The zoo was closed all weekend due to the winter storm.
All Safety Closures Due To Snowstorm Lifted On Interstate 70 From Golden Through The High Country
The Colorado Department of Transportation late Sunday night lifted all safety closures along Interstate 70 in both directions from Golden through the high country.
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Bodycam footage of Elijah McClain's death presented in officers' trial
Testimony has begun in the trial of two police officers over the death of Elijah McClain. The 23-year-old Black man, along with others, was raised up by protesters as a searing example of excessive police force.
2 children die in Aurora house fire, several others hurt
Two children died in a house fire that started late Wednesday night in Aurora.
Denver International Airport ax-wielding pilot case settled
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Coach Prime: Walk-on Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
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Bodycam footage of Elijah McClain's death presented in officers' trial
Testimony has begun in the trial of two police officers over the death of Elijah McClain. The 23-year-old Black man, along with others, was raised up by protesters as a searing example of excessive police force.
2 children die in Aurora house fire, several others hurt
Two children died in a house fire that started late Wednesday night in Aurora.
Denver International Airport ax-wielding pilot case settled
A United Airlines pilot caught on tape in a bizarre ax attack on a parking gate has settled his criminal case, agreeing to enter a diversion program lasting 12 months.
Good drives in Colorado to see the beautiful fall leaves
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Energy Academy students in Colorado bring lessons in energy to Energy Day
Among the 40 presenters at Energy Day will be high school students who've chosen energy as their special field of study.
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Colorado's connection to Mexican sport "Charreria"
CBS News Colorado anchor Michelle Griego was at Rancho Las Delicias in Lakewood to see what the connection was between Colorado and the Mexican sport "Charreria."
Denver sculptor's work at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center reminds us all to smile
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Police lieutenant testifies in officers' trial about body cam footage Elijah McClain's death
A police lieutenant testified Thursday on how body cameras collect "digital evidence" as prosecutors called their first witness in the trial of two Denver-area police officers over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who alongside George Floyd and others was raised up by protesters as a searing example of excessive force used against people of color.
Denver set to receive more than $2.5M to address youth homelessness
The city of Denver is set to receive more than $2.5 million to address youth homelessness.
JCSO arrests suspect for alleged human trafficking operation out of massage parlor
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that its Special Investigations Unit arrested a suspect accused of human trafficking out of a massage parlor.
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Coach Prime: Walk-on Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.
Broncos out to fix Jekyll & Hyde offense
The Denver Broncos have failed to follow up strong starts with solid second halves in their two losses to open the season.
Landeskog continues recovery from knee surgery
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he's not expected to play this season. That's how encouraged he is 4 1/2 months removed from cartilage replacement surgery on his right knee.
Shilo Sanders leads Colorado defense into game at Oregon
Safety Shilo Sanders is leading the Colorado defense and may just be leading the ranking among his siblings.
Tom Brady crushes Shedeur Sanders' dream of a Rolls-Royce at CU
Car aside, Tom Brady is a big fan of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Border crossings soar to near-record levels, testing Biden strategy
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3 crocodiles use snouts to nudge stray dog to safety from river
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Ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Giuliani groped her on Jan. 6
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FEMA funding could halt to places in need as government shutdown looms
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Administrators of Universal Pre-School program on the hot seat
State lawmakers grilled administrators of Colorado's Universal Pre-School program at a hearing at the State capitol.
Border crossings soar to near-record levels, testing Biden strategy
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Ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Giuliani groped her on Jan. 6
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FEMA funding could halt to places in need as government shutdown looms
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U.S. offers thousands of Venezuelan migrants legal status, work permits
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
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Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
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New Cherry Creek mental health facility preparing for students
First-in-the-nation day treatment program built and operated by a school district.
People with substance use disorders fight to "recover out loud"
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FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
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Flight attendants spread awareness about unruly passengers
Flight attendants greeted passengers outside of Denver International Airport. They are working to teach passengers about the rising number of assaults that have been happening on commercial flights.
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Portillo's could soon open a restaurant in Colorado
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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
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Legacy program aims to keep longtime Denver businesses open
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Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
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Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
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How to navigate interest rates: Colorado financial professional weighs in
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Applying to CSU is now free for potential college students
Executive director of admissions, Heather Daniels, tells CBS News Colorado that she hopes that "ramily" continues to grow, especially with new incentives.