Caraveo, Evans explain why they want to be CD8 representative
In less than five weeks, Colorado voters will decide who they want to represent them in Congress, and one of the most contested Congressional races in the country is in District 8.
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In less than five weeks, Colorado voters will decide who they want to represent them in Congress, and one of the most contested Congressional races in the country is in District 8.
In November Denver voters will be asked whether or not to ban slaughterhouses in the city.
The City of Littleton is leaving it up to voters to decide whether or not to raise a marijuana sales tax. Money collected from the tax will go toward funding public safety needs.
The launch of a campaign called Healing Denver this week will emphasize the vital role of Denver Health in providing accessible health care to residents, regardless of their ability to pay.
Cities and counties across the Denver metro area are going to voters asking to remove revenue limits set by the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights.
One measure will ask families in the district to approve an $830 million bond without raising property owners' taxes. This will be used by the district to fund investments in facilities across the district.
The Douglas County School Board will vote to refer a $490 million bond to voters. The district hasn't passed a bond since 2018 or built a new school since 2010. Since then, the county's population has increased by around 90,000.
A water district in Adams County is the latest governing agency to ask its residents to consider a ballot measure that would exempt them from revenue collection limits imposed by Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights.
In November Denver voters will decide on whether or not to increase the city's sales tax in an action aimed at growing affordable housing in the city.
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb says now isn't the time to ask voters to approve a sales tax hike for affordable housing. Webb says the measure, pushed by Mayor Mike Johnston, will jeopardize a tax measure by Denver Health.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert declared victory on Tuesday night in the primary election in her new Colorado district.
John Walsh, a career federal prosecutor and private practice attorney, will be Denver's next district attorney after winning Tuesday's election. Walsh won about 58% of the vote, beating Leora Joseph by about 11,000 votes.
Jeff Hurd won the Republican primary election in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District and will move on to face Democratic candidate Adam Frisch in the general election in November.
Trisha Calvarese was victorious in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
The news broke early at a gathering of supporters of Deborah Flora in Parker, shortly after the polls closed. It was not going her way.
Democratic state Reps. Elisabeth Epps and Tim Hernández, who both represent west and east Denver, respectively, in Colorado's General Assembly, were defeated in their primary bids for re-election Tuesday night.
Republican activist Jeff Crank defeated Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams in Tuesday's GOP primary election in the 5th Congressional District.
Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans has won his primary race in CD8, the Associated Press projects, meaning he'll challenge Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo in November. Evans was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
A new political ad claims lawmakers at the Colorado State Capitol slipped a secret ingredient into a bill when no one was watching, and it has left them with a bad taste.
The candidates mostly saw eye-to-eye on former President Donald Trump, immigration, climate change and federal spending, but broke from one another on foreign policy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent, and other unaffiliated presidential candidates began gathering signatures to make the November ballot in Colorado.
In addition to bills imposing fees on phones, alcohol and tires, state Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill increasing the fee on car and truck rentals to just over $5 a day.
Earlier this week, the Denver Public Schools Community Planning Advisory Committee revealed a proposed $975 million bond and mill levy package that could impact Denver voters in November.
Adam Frisch, running for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District finds himself in a new race after former opponent Lauren Boebert officially made the move to campaign in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting over the weekend in Westminster that was followed days later by a pursuit and shootout with deputies that spurred a massive manhunt for one of the suspects.
There are concerns about the conditions inside Aurora's Regional Navigation Campus, located at 15500 E. 40th Avenue.
Colorado's governor says his top priority for his final year in office is to make things more affordable. Gov. Jared Polis is set to speak about that goal in his final State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol.
For nearly a decade, Denver's Regis University has been planning a mixed-use redevelopment project.
We have launched a First Alert Weather Day for both Thursday and Friday in anticipation of strong winds and very low humidity levels.
We have launched a First Alert Weather Day for both Thursday and Friday in anticipation of strong winds and very low humidity levels.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting over the weekend in Westminster that was followed days later by a pursuit and shootout with deputies that spurred a massive manhunt for one of the suspects.
Officials with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said that HF Sinclair will reimburse customers for damage to their vehicles as a result of contaminated fuel.
There are concerns about the conditions inside Aurora's Regional Navigation Campus, located at 15500 E. 40th Avenue.
Colorado's governor says his top priority for his final year in office is to make things more affordable. Gov. Jared Polis is set to speak about that goal in his final State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting over the weekend in Westminster that was followed days later by a pursuit and shootout with deputies that spurred a massive manhunt for one of the suspects.
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera previews Thursday's State of the State Address at the Colorado State Capitol.
Overnight West Metro Fire Rescue firefighters rushed to put out a fence fire that had spread to a garage.
Xcel Energy is preparing for strong winds and high fire danger with the potential for power shut offs in Northern Colorado.
The campus is roughly two months into operations and the operator is still staffing up and putting procedures in place.
The Denver Broncos nominated a high school coach for an NFL honor after his program's historic season, and the team's success in the face of great loss.
Denver Summit FC will play National Women's Soccer League matches across three venues for the club's inaugural 2026 season.
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
A figure skating duo based in Colorado Springs — Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea — has been selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next month.
Lindsey Heaps (formerly Lindsey Horan) will be playing for her home team in Colorado.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Colorado's governor says his top priority for his final year in office is to make things more affordable. Gov. Jared Polis is set to speak about that goal in his final State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
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.