3 firefighters killed, 2 injured fighting wildfires near Colorado-Utah border

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service said the firefighters had been part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border.

• Jun 28

Utah declares emergency, limits fireworks as crews battle largest U.S. wildfire

Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.

• Jun 27

Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian

The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.

• May 9

Grandpa finishes the world's largest puzzle

In retirement, Lou Salas decided to take on a 29-foot puzzle, a map of the globe and its wonders. After over four years, he got to the end. Tony Dokoupil speaks with him about the lesson he's learned.

• Apr 29

Videos show 75-car pileup in Colorado

Over 75 vehicles in Colorado were involved in a major pileup on Tuesday afternoon. At least 19 people were injured, and police have reported no fatalities. Heavy snow and strong winds created winter-like conditions at the time of the crash. Some footage does not have sound.

• Apr 14

Breaking down ruling in conversion therapy case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, siding with a counselor who argued the law violated her First Amendment rights. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.

• Mar 31

SCOTUS decision on conversion therapy case

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in the case of a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter. CBS News' Jan Crawford has more.

• Mar 31

Latest on Colorado conversion therapy case

The Supreme Court sided with a Colorado counselor in a challenge to the state's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Katrina Kaufman have more.

• Mar 31

The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires

The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.

• Mar 21

Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide

Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

• Mar 5

California avalanche near Lake Tahoe is among the deadliest in U.S. history

An avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe​ has become the fourth deadliest in U.S. history. Here's what we know about the six deadliest slides.

• Feb 19

Deadly pileup on Colorado highway

A blinding dust storm is being blamed for a massive, multi-vehicle pileup on an interstate in Colorado that left four people dead. Matt Gutman reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

• Feb 17

States and hometowns with the most 2026 Winter Olympic athletes

Explore which states have the highest number of athletes competing for the U.S. Olympic team at the 2026 Winter Games, and search for your own hometown.

• Feb 5

Snow drought reaches record levels in West

While some parts of the U.S. have received unusually high levels of snow this season, certain western states like Colorado are seeing record lows. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins with more.

• Feb 3

Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah

After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.

• Jan 25

Judge says feds must fund child care subsidies in 5 states for now

A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.

• Jan 23

Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years

The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.

• Jan 16

Polis on Tina Peters case: "You can't give the president the headspace on this"

Gov. Polis said he will make a clemency decision based on the facts of Tina Peters' election interference case, "and there's some that work in her favor, some that work against her."

• Jan 13

Colorado Gov. Polis on "pro-freedom" vaccine stance, fraud claims from Trump

"We have rights. Fundamental rights," Polis said. "When you're minding your business and doing your own thing, really, the government shouldn't interfere."

• Jan 13

Extended Interview: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis

In an expanded interview following Monday night's broadcast of the "CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil," Colorado Governor Jared Polis discusses how Democrats could better handle health care reform, growing concerns about affordability and more.

• Jan 12

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on vaccines and more

"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil speaks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis about vaccine mandates, fraud, the Tina Peters case and more.

• Jan 12

Judge blocks HHS from freezing $10 billion in social services funding to 5 states

A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.

• Jan 12

The Setup Murder of Kristil Krug

A stalker sends menacing messages to a young mother before she is murdered. The investigation reveals a sinister setup. "48 Hour" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

• Nov 29, 2025

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack

A woman hiking on a trail in Colorado was found dead after a suspected mountain lion attack, authorities said. Carter Evans reports.

• Jan 2

Trump issues his first vetoes of this term

President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.

• Jan 1

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