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The Douglas County School District has announced which Highlands Ranch elementary schools will be consolidated. The decision comes after two years of planning, policy recommendations, and meetings with parents.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Colorado doctors are warning the deadly disease is on the rise among young people.
A bill in front of the state House could create an avenue for Coloradans to file ethics complaints about elected leaders of special districts.
Commissioners in Colorado's Douglas County will discuss plans for a mega sports complex in a work session on Tuesday morning.
Homeowners in Castle Rock are making progress in a fight to take over metro district leadership from a developer in Colorado, after $70 million in metro district bond debt from the 1980s, intended to pay off infrastructure for the Meadows neighborhood, has now ballooned sixfold.
Wildlife officers in Colorado say some bears are waking up from their winter slumber. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said human and bear habitats have never overlapped as much as they do today.
A proposal to alleviate congestion and improve safety along Colorado's treacherous I-70 mountain corridor is gaining traction.
The couple who owns the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center near Leadville are looking to retire and want to make sure whoever buys the property is community-minded.
Full Ikon Pass holders will have unlimited access to A-Basin for the 2025-2026. It's a big change for the "local's mountain."
Colorado's Copper Mountain has outlined an expansion plan that would add to the skiable areas, build new lifts, and upgrade some existing lifts.
Inside the training room of an Arvada fire house, crews hurdle together, watching, reacting, and planning their response ahead of Colorado's upcoming wildfire season.
The curve along the West 6th Avenue frontage road near the Sheridan exit is no stranger to crashes, some of them deadly. Now the Colorado Department of Transportation is addressing concerns about this dangerous stretch of road.
A suspected DUI driver accused of killing a young mother in a crash along I-70 in Colorado will be in court this week.
Great Arvada Chamber of Commerce spearheaded a small business employee pipeline with city grants that have positively impacted the lives of mentors and interns alike.
A criminal investigation was launched at Columbine High School after school officials falsely claimed a student was homeless so she could move in with a teacher.
Rocky Mountain High School coaches have been removed from the track and field program, effective immediately. According to a notice given to parents and students, the coaches were removed for violating school district policies.
In a primarily red county, thousands stood in a line that wrapped all through the University of Northern Colorado campus to hear a message different from the one they've been hearing from the Trump administration.
The Colorado State University Rams will represent the Centennial State in the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Sen. Michael Bennet hosted a town hall at the University of Northern Colorado, bringing in hundreds of people for the 90-minute session.
Rep. Gabe Evans spent a day this week touring energy production facilities across Weld County. The Northern Colorado county is the fourth largest producer of energy in the United States.
Teachers in Colorado are fighting back against proposed cuts to education funding and some are planning to rally at the state Capitol this week.
In Reunion, a community located northeast of the Denver metro area in Adams County, there are growing concerns over a metropolitan district that was supposed to help the community grow.
As egg prices continue to rise in Colorado and across the country, some people have decided to raise their own chickens and produce their own egg supply. One animal sanctuary is offering a warning to those who take on such a responsibility.
Police in Commerce City say they're still trying to learn more information about a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a teenager, including where the gun came from. One Colorado is hoping someone will be held accountable for taking their son's life.
Neither the DEA nor ICE have filed any state level referrals for prosecution in Adams County since recent operations began in the state.
The City of Boulder is looking for the public's help to create a community project recognizing a big part of Colorado history, the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864.
Emergency crews remained at the scene for hours, as the Boulder County Sheriff's Office noted that the property has long been a nuisance. Officials said they have responded to the site 388 times in the past five years.
Over the past several years, sports betting across the country and in Colorado has exploded in popularity, especially with March Madness.
There's much speculation about the possibility of the Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder.
A new exhibit at the Museum of Boulder called "Bending the Arc" is honoring LGBTQ+ history in Boulder.
Students of East High School in Denver marked the second year since a shooting that injured two people during a walkathon Friday to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Thousands of college basketball fans from around the country descended on Denver for the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Despite strong support from advocates and politicians calling for Jeanette Vizguerra's release, a former Denver ICE official sees it differently.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
Often, Coloradans pay top dollar for child care but a Denver nonprofit is offering help to families in need.
A Colorado boy is now recovering from his seventh surgery. Over eight years ago, his father tried to kill both of them by crashing a car in Centennial.
When Tate Anderson's daughter needed a loan for a couple thousand dollars to help buy a car in February, the Englewood woman went online and stumbled on a loan that her father couldn't believe.
Investigators said a Colorado dog rescue failed to isolate sick and possibly rabid puppies, but the organization's owner says that's not true.
Cherry Creek Schools has figured out a way to cut down on the costs of expensive musical instrument repairs; bring everything in-house.
A small business in Colorado has been repeatedly targeted by burglars crashing into the building.
A family of six was trapped inside their car after a fiery crash Monday when a speeding Tesla ran a red light and slammed into them, police said. That family is now speaking about their experience and recovery.
The Tesla went up in flames after the driver ran a red light at around 100 mph, meaning fire crews had to be cautious in their suppression efforts due to the unique dangers posed by electric vehicle fires and their large lithium-ion batteries.
The 12-year-old at Aurora Quest K-8, a gifted and talented magnet school in Aurora Public Schools, said he loves words. That includes the tricky, long ones that many people may not even be able to pronounce.
Aurora Public Schools is partnering with Community College of Aurora to launch the state's first health science high school.
While Muslims in Colorado and around the world continue to observe Ramadan, one teacher in Aurora is offering meals for students who are fasting to take home and eat after sundown.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
One person is dead after leaving their vehicle following a crash and running into oncoming traffic on I-25 in Northern Colorado.
After months of crunching numbers and making cuts, Colorado state lawmakers have a balanced budget.
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
Bob Fuchigami, who was imprisoned in the Amache incarceration camp in Colorado during WWII and spent much of his life advocating for Japanese-Americans, has died at the age of 94.
Two people have died and at least four others were injured in a fire that broke out at an assisted living facility in Centennial, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.
A year ago Michael Burch was arrested on menacing and harassment charges in Huerfano County and walked into the county jail. He never walked out. His death in the jail, which his lawyers described as "torture" and excruciating, has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
After months of crunching numbers and making cuts, Colorado lawmakers on the state's Joint Budget Committee have closed a $1.2 billion shortfall. The committee, made up of four democrats and two republicans, voted unanimously on a budget proposal.
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The congresswoman's team said about 7,700 people were present on the call Wednesday evening.
Colorado State hired Niko Medved's top assistant to replace him as basketball coach following a quick 24-hour search. Ali Farokhmanesh, 36, was promoted Wednesday evening after Medved left earlier this week.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
Professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani shares her journey through breast cancer, motherhood and advocacy in her new documentary, "Butterfly in a Blizzard."
Colorado State University men's basketball coach Niko Medved is leaving CSU to be the next coach of the Golden Gophers, sources told CBS Sports.
CSU Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
A new state law in Colorado will go into effect next week, minimizing requirements for undocumented people in the state to get a driver's license. Supporters say this new law will help keep Colorado roads safer.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
In a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday, Democratic senators questioned Trump administration intelligence officials after a journalist was added to a group chat of administration officials appearing to discuss war plans in Yemen.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
While Muslims in Colorado and around the world continue to observe Ramadan, one teacher in Aurora is offering meals for students who are fasting to take home and eat after sundown.
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Hundreds of diehard Colorado State basketball fans packed into several restaurants and bars in Fort Collins Friday, as the Rams took on the Memphis Tigers in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.