Barb Kirkmeyer shakes up race for governor in Colorado
Colorado's race for governor just got a little more crowded. Republican State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer launched her campaign from Fort Lupton Tuesday evening.
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Colorado's race for governor just got a little more crowded. Republican State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer launched her campaign from Fort Lupton Tuesday evening.
Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams has announced his plans to run for a new office following the conclusion of his final term as sheriff.
The Denver City Council unanimously approved the proposal that allocates that money to 60 projects throughout the city.
Vowing to keep Colorado's elections fair, accessible and secure, Democratic State Sen. Jessie Danielson announced she's running to be the state's top election official.
Colorado voters will now get a say over the controversial ban on flavored tobacco products in Denver.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced her campaign for attorney general on Monday.
Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty announces his run for Colorado Attorney General.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that he's running for governor. Colorado's gubernatorial election will take place in 2026.
Polls show affordable housing is one of the issues Coloradans care about most. Voters in Denver and Adams County shot down measures that would have raised sales taxes to fund affordable housing.
Coloradans in the 2024 general election rejected Proposition 131. The ballot measure that would have given Coloradans more choices in candidates had opposition from both major political parties, although certain politicians were in favor of it.
Voters have rejected Amendment 80, which would have guaranteed the right to school choice in Colorado's constitution, including the right to private and homeschool options.
Colorado voters passed Proposition 130 in the 2024 general election.
A ballot measure that will transform veterinary care in Colorado has been approved by Colorado voters in the 2024 general election.
Jeff Crank has defeated Democrat River Gassen in Colorado's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects. The Republican is poised to serve his first term in Congress and succeed Rep. Doug Lamborn.
Democrat Adam Frisch conceded to Jeff Hurd in the race to fill the seat of outgoing Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.
The hunting of big cats in Colorado will remain legal after the rejection of Proposition 127 by voters in the 2024 general election.
Colorado voters have approved a ballot measure that imposes a new tax on firearm sales. The revenue generated from Proposition KK will go toward victims' services.
CBS News projects a section will be added to Colorado's state constitution recognizing the right to abortion.
Voters have approved Proposition 128, which will change how offenders' parole eligibility works in Colorado.
Amendment J removes old language in Colorado's constitution regarding the definition of marriage.
Amendment I, which was passed by voters on election night, will give judges a power they are lacking when it comes to denying bail.
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert claimed victory on election night in Colorado.
See a county-by-county breakdown of which Colorado counties are going to Trump and which are going to Harris.
Gov. Jared Polis is appreciative that Coloradans care about democracy as he makes his final push to get voters to the polls.
An unprecedented statewide ballot measure -- Proposition 129 -- would transform veterinary care in Colorado if it is passed on Election Day.
Thursday was the warmest Christmas in Denver history as temperatures reached 70°, shattering the previous heat record of 69° for Dec. 25, 2005.
A police officer with the Ault Police Department in Northern Colorado was injured in a crash between the patrol vehicle and a semi truck.
According to investigators, the officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on Tuesday just after 5 p.m.
A skier died after a collision with a tree on Aspen Mountain.
Police in Aurora investigated a deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex on Christmas Eve.
Thursday was the warmest Christmas in Denver history as temperatures reached 70°, shattering the previous heat record of 69° for Dec. 25, 2005.
A police officer with the Ault Police Department in Northern Colorado was injured in a crash between the patrol vehicle and a semi truck.
According to investigators, the officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on Tuesday just after 5 p.m.
A skier died after a collision with a tree on Aspen Mountain.
Police in Aurora investigated a deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex on Christmas Eve.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver members enjoyed a big holiday party with gifts thanks the Together for Colorado Toy Drive.
Two people killed and 3 others were injured in an apartment complex shooting on Wednesday night in Aurora.
Aurora police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and three others injured.
Denver broke a heat record for Christmas Eve on Wednesday with a high of 71 degrees at Denver International Airport. While some were concerned by the warmth, others embraced the outdoor recreation opportunities.
Gas prices are the gift that keeps on giving, with some gas stations selling regular gas for under $2 a gallon and one station in Denver selling regular for $1.77 per gallon — over $1 per gallon less than the national average.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
This time of year, Interstate 70 through the mountains is usually slick, snowy, and packed with travelers heading to ski resorts. But on Christmas Eve, the road to the high country was sunny, dry, and noticeably quieter.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.