Parents fight to grow American Indian Academy
American Indian Academy parents say Indigenous students in DPS deserve a new and different path forward.
Veteran Vera Shoemaker reflects on service as U.S. Army nurse
Serving in Army field hospitals in the Korean and Vietnam wars, Vera Shoemaker saw the cost of war up close.
A Colorado soldier's WWII story brings closure and new friendships
It took more than 75 years for a Colorado family to learn what happened to a beloved uncle and brother during World War II.
Denver Public Schools superintendent revises school closure plan
The DPS Superintendent will ask school board next week to prioritize closing five schools instead of ten.
Divided state school board adopts new social studies standards
Legislation passed in 2019 requires civics lessons to include the contributions of all of Colorado's ethnic groups and of people who identify as LGBTQ.
CO saw 33% increase in abortions, demand driven by out-of-state patients
A study by the Society of Family Planning found that Colorado saw a 33% increase in abortions - landing behind North Carolina and Kansas for the largest percent increases in abortions.
How mill levy overrrides and school bond measures work
For voters wondering about the distinction between key measures, CBS News Colorado offers a brief explainer.
Coloradans anticipate landmark ruling on affirmative action
Coloradans are weighing in as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on two key affirmative action cases.
Unlocking college aid: making the FAFSA less daunting
College attendance rates have been down in Colorado and across the country, but one organization is successfully bucking those odds. The Denver Scholarship Foundation this year awarded the most scholarships ever - sending more than 1900 Denver Public School graduates to college.
988 crisis line expanding access to mental health supports
Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners which manages the 988 call response program in Colorado wants to expand its mission to support anyone experiencing mental health distress.
Brighton 27J students, alums seek school funding measure
Rocky Mountain Partnership is engaging students and alums of school district 27J to educate the community about the impact of school funding, to mobilize them to take action this November.
'Send me': Coloradans helping with Ian disaster recovery
Coloradans witnessing the historic damage in Florida from Hurricane Ian are stepping up to help.
New show recreates key moments in Chicano movement
The multi-media production "What We Lived Here: The Movimiento Years" challenges audiences to see history from new perspectives.
Food author raves about Den-Mex cuisine
Coloradans have plenty to be proud of with delicious interpretations of Mexican dishes, made special by all the creative entrepreneurs here.
Dreams fulfilled at Tonantzin Casa de Cafe
Mi Casa's Business Pathways program supports entrepreneurs through all stages of business development.