The wait for federal tax refunds comes with conflicting information
Some Coloradans are still waiting on their federal tax refunds.
CBI forensic scientist omitted facts, altered DNA, investigators say
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation released its internal affairs report into Yvonne "Missy" Woods, the former forensic scientist analyst accused of omitting facts and altering DNA.
The Colorado communities testing for toxic "forever chemicals" in water
About 300 water districts still haven't started testing for PFAS, although the state says they have until 2026 to start testing, and 2029 to begin implementing solutions, many other utilities have already started working to get into compliance for the sake of public health.
Lawsuit claiming wrongful imprisonment of elephants heading to supreme court
The lawsuit, which claims five elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs are being held against their will, and are subsequently suffering undue stress and brain damage, seeks for the elephants to be placed at a wildlife sanctuary, where they can have more room to roam comfortably.
New laws protecting public health may lead to higher water bills
New federal laws requiring low levels of PFAS – also called "forever chemicals" – in public drinking water are creating major financial burdens for many water districts nationwide, which experts say will ultimately lead to higher water bills for customers in many areas.
Internal emails show unemployment hold ups for desperate Coloradans
As more desperate people slam the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for delays in unemployment payments, CBS News Colorado has obtained internal department emails exposing some of the reasons for the dysfunction.
Irritable bowel disease cases surging in children and adults
Researchers are finding environmental factors are becoming increasingly more common causes of IBD, but doctors are still trying to figure out exactly what those factors could be, whether it's things in the diet, in processed foods, use of antibiotics, or something else.
Larimer County reluctantly approves controversial water pipeline
Larimer County Commissioners unanimously approved a hotly contested water pipeline proposal that will deliver drinking water to residents of the city of Thornton.
Here's what experts say before you buy Xcel's protection plan for home
CBS News Colorado wanted to know – what is the protection offering and is it really necessary? So, we reached out to experts to break it down, so you can decide what's best for your home, and pocketbook.
Colorado group giving women $10,000 to buy their first home
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Colorado Medicaid's tech problems delay critical money for thousands
Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
Thousands waiting on Colorado unemployment money due to "integrity holds"
About 2.5% of Colorado's unemployment claims are currently held up on program integrity holds. The state says that's 1,208 claims out of 47,981 active unemployment claims in the state.
144 high-level threats flagged in Denver schools this year
The Investigators with CBS News Colorado have obtained new data showing just how many threats were in Denver Public Schools this year.
Three years after Boulder shooting, victims' families receive more money
Some families of people killed in the Boulder grocery store shooting say this week, they've received more money that was donated to them three years ago, and they're questioning plans for handing more out to a resource center that provides acupuncture and massages to people impacted by the shooting.
Criminals sell fake ID documents to Colorado migrants desperate to get work
Criminals are printing and selling fake identification documents – like social security and permanent resident cards – to migrants who are desperate for documentation, so they are able to find work.