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Scammers target drivers using interstate Express Lanes A scam targeting Colorado drivers is now catching the attention of federal investigators. 1H ago
Denver celebrating 50 years of LGBTQ Pride, expecting 550,000+ attendees The City of Denver is one month away from celebrating one of the biggest festivities in Colorado: Denver Pride. 1H ago
Issue on aircraft forces plane that left from DEN to divert to COS An issue on a passenger plane in Colorado led to a flight diversion overnight. 3H ago
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera released from hospital Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has been released from the hospital after she was treated for an infection in her arm. 2H ago
More than 100 pools inspected in Arapahoe County before summer Many public pools opened this weekend for the summer season. But before the start of pool season and Memorial Day weekend, inspectors with Arapahoe County Public Health were busy inspecting more than 100 pools and facilities. 2H ago
How one school district is turning to AI to solve its bus driver shortage A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution. 4H ago
North Texas tornado survivors shed tears, call the experience "traumatic" Jeff Collinsworth said he can still hear Saturday's tornado in Valley View and his neighbor's piercing cries for help. 14H ago
Community mourns rancher killed in lightning strike Mike Morgan, a 51-year-old rancher, died on Saturday after being struck by lightning while feeding his cows in Colorado's mountains. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says a single strike killed Morgan and 34 of his cattle. 16H ago
Chinese, Japanese communities have seen struggle, success in Colorado Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made vital contributions to our state's history, infrastructure and culture, however, much of that history has been overlooked or forgotten, so we're shining a light on a lost history. 3H ago
First Alert Weather Denver weather: Warm with isolated showers Tuesday afternoon Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast. 4H ago 02:47 Denver weather: Warm with isolated showers Tuesday afternoon
Late Bill Walton was "loved in Boulder" You might be familiar with the late Bill Walton's basketball accomplishments and commentary. But Jay Elowsky, owner of Pasta Jay's, knew Walton as a family man above all. 4H ago
Civil suit filed against Brandon McManus after alleged sexual assault on plane Two women have filed a lawsuit against the former Denver Broncos kicker accusing him of sexual assault, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. 21H ago
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71 "Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. 17H ago
Josef Newgarden wins second straight Indianapolis 500 Josef Newgarden won the 2024 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first back-to-back winner in more than 20 years. May 26
Pro golfer Grayson Murray, 30, died by suicide, family says The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now. May 26
Latest Videos Volunteers plant flowers in Denver's Civic Center Park Volunteers and Bayaud Enterprises employees planted flowers in Civic Center Park in downtown Denver for the Beautification Project. 1H ago 00:52 Volunteers plant flowers in Denver's Civic Center Park
Arapahoe County inspecting more than 100 pools & facilities before summer swimming season Many public pools opened this weekend for the summer season. But before the start of pool season and Memorial Day weekend, inspectors with Arapahoe County Public Health were busy inspecting more than 100 pools and facilities. 2H ago 01:29
Scammers exploit Denver mayor's virtual summer job fair Scammers exploited Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's virtual summer job fair youth initiative. 2H ago 01:43
Plane that left Denver International Airport diverted to Colorado Springs An issue on a passenger plane in Colorado led to a flight diversion overnight. 2H ago 00:31
Denver police investigate shooting near Target store at 1st and Girard Police in Denver investigated a shooting near the Target store located at 1st and Girard. 2H ago 00:15
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera released from hospital Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has been released from the hospital after she was treated for an infection in her arm. 2H ago
Libertarians pick Chase Oliver as presidential nominee, rejecting Trump, RFK Jr. The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination. May 27
Biden honors fallen U.S. troops on Memorial Day President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address. May 27
Congress fails to install promised plaque to honor Jan. 6 police officers Several House Democrats are wondering why a plaque to honor police officers who saved the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wasn't installed by the deadline required by law. May 27
What happens if Trump is convicted in New York? No one can really say Trump is being tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor. updated 53M ago
Ban on gas grills rolling through Colorado mountain HOAs More and more homeowners associations in Colorado's mountain communities are rewriting their policies to ban the use of gas grills by residents as more insurance companies say they won't insure HOAs that allow them. 19H ago
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. May 24
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. May 23
South Adco Fire changing policy after CBS News Colorado investigation South Adams County Fire Chief Ken Koger says his department is revamping some of its expense and travel policies after a CBS News Colorado investigation reported the department spent thousands of taxpayer dollars to feed and facilitate spouses of department administrators and board members traveling to in-state and out-of-state conferences in recent years. May 22
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. May 21
More than 100 pools inspected in Arapahoe County before summer Many public pools opened this weekend for the summer season. But before the start of pool season and Memorial Day weekend, inspectors with Arapahoe County Public Health were busy inspecting more than 100 pools and facilities. 2H ago
Why psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are having a moment Drugs such as LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD, mounting evidence suggests — but not everyone is convinced. 9H ago
Rodeo star Spencer Wright's son opens eyes days after river accident Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said. May 27
Vail Health's crisis care center provides relief for mental health desert The 28-bed inpatient facility is designed to provide swift help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, residents in the high country must travel to bigger city hubs for inpatient care, often waiting for available beds to open up. May 24
Bird flu detected in beef tissue for first time, USDA says Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys. May 24
McMeen in the Middle McMeen Elementary welcomes children who recently arrived in the country with fashion show Generous Coloradans have donated shirts, sweaters, jackets and shoes to schools such as McMeen, which then donated them to migrant children who recently arrived in the U.S. May 21 02:22
McMeen students benefit from DPS Bare Necessities clothing drive, Xcel donation The Denver Public Schools Family & Community Engagement team wants to make it easy for businesses and organizations to help. May 8
Subaru volunteers donate charging stations to McMeen Elementary students Volunteers with Subaru donated 24 charging stations so students will have a place to charge their tablets and other electronic devices. May 6
Migrant family on verge of eviction, but has potential lifeline in sight Just four months into the year, more than 7,400 people have applied for Denver's rental assistance program, TRUA. Apr 12
Food for Thought delivers food each week to McMeen Elementary students Many families who are newcomers to Denver are still struggling to find stability with housing and food. Apr 8
See the Northern Lights' over Colorado from Saturday morning The rare geomagnetic storm cast Aurora Borealis' power over much of the northern U.S. late Friday night into Saturday morning. Check out CBS News Colorado's viewers' and staff's photos. May 11 13 photos
Scammers target drivers using interstate Express Lanes A scam targeting Colorado drivers is now catching the attention of federal investigators. 1H ago
Denver celebrating 50 years of LGBTQ Pride, expecting 550,000+ attendees The City of Denver is one month away from celebrating one of the biggest festivities in Colorado: Denver Pride. 1H ago
Issue on aircraft forces plane that left from DEN to divert to COS An issue on a passenger plane in Colorado led to a flight diversion overnight. 3H ago
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera released from hospital Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has been released from the hospital after she was treated for an infection in her arm. 2H ago
More than 100 pools inspected in Arapahoe County before summer Many public pools opened this weekend for the summer season. But before the start of pool season and Memorial Day weekend, inspectors with Arapahoe County Public Health were busy inspecting more than 100 pools and facilities. 2H ago
Latest Videos Volunteers plant flowers in Denver's Civic Center Park Volunteers and Bayaud Enterprises employees planted flowers in Civic Center Park in downtown Denver for the Beautification Project. 1H ago 00:52
Arapahoe County inspecting more than 100 pools & facilities before summer swimming season Many public pools opened this weekend for the summer season. But before the start of pool season and Memorial Day weekend, inspectors with Arapahoe County Public Health were busy inspecting more than 100 pools and facilities. 2H ago 01:29
Scammers exploit Denver mayor's virtual summer job fair Scammers exploited Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's virtual summer job fair youth initiative. 2H ago 01:43
Plane that left Denver International Airport diverted to Colorado Springs An issue on a passenger plane in Colorado led to a flight diversion overnight. 2H ago 00:31
Denver police investigate shooting near Target store at 1st and Girard Police in Denver investigated a shooting near the Target store located at 1st and Girard. 2H ago 00:15
Late Bill Walton was "loved in Boulder" You might be familiar with the late Bill Walton's basketball accomplishments and commentary. But Jay Elowsky, owner of Pasta Jay's, knew Walton as a family man above all. 4H ago
Civil suit filed against Brandon McManus after alleged sexual assault on plane Two women have filed a lawsuit against the former Denver Broncos kicker accusing him of sexual assault, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. 21H ago
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71 "Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. 17H ago
Josef Newgarden wins second straight Indianapolis 500 Josef Newgarden won the 2024 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first back-to-back winner in more than 20 years. May 26
Pro golfer Grayson Murray, 30, died by suicide, family says The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now. May 26
How one school district is turning to AI to solve its bus driver shortage A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution. 4H ago
Teen rescued after 400-foot fall down canyon at bridge outside Seattle A teenager was rescued after falling some 400 feet down the side of a canyon at the High Steel Bridge, some 98 miles southeast of Seattle, authorities say. 6H ago
How food swaps can help lower your carbon footprint Nearly a third of carbon emissions come from the food and agriculture sector, but switching what foods you buy could cut your household's contribution by a quarter. 9H ago
Elon Musk's xAI says it raised $6 billion to develop AI A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI. 21H ago
Libertarians pick Chase Oliver as presidential nominee, rejecting Trump, RFK Jr. The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination. May 27
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera released from hospital Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has been released from the hospital after she was treated for an infection in her arm. 2H ago
Libertarians pick Chase Oliver as presidential nominee, rejecting Trump, RFK Jr. The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination. May 27
Biden honors fallen U.S. troops on Memorial Day President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address. May 27
Congress fails to install promised plaque to honor Jan. 6 police officers Several House Democrats are wondering why a plaque to honor police officers who saved the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wasn't installed by the deadline required by law. May 27
What happens if Trump is convicted in New York? No one can really say Trump is being tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor. updated 53M ago
More than 100 pools inspected in Arapahoe County before summer Many public pools opened this weekend for the summer season. But before the start of pool season and Memorial Day weekend, inspectors with Arapahoe County Public Health were busy inspecting more than 100 pools and facilities. 2H ago
Why psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are having a moment Drugs such as LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD, mounting evidence suggests — but not everyone is convinced. 9H ago
Rodeo star Spencer Wright's son opens eyes days after river accident Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said. May 27
Vail Health's crisis care center provides relief for mental health desert The 28-bed inpatient facility is designed to provide swift help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, residents in the high country must travel to bigger city hubs for inpatient care, often waiting for available beds to open up. May 24
Bird flu detected in beef tissue for first time, USDA says Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys. May 24
Elon Musk's xAI says it raised $6 billion to develop AI A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI. 21H ago
Belmar in Lakewood celebrates a big milestone It has been 20 years since Lakewood officials aimed to change the struggling Villa Italia mall into something more. May 27
Best Buy is the most impersonated company by scammers, FTC says Here are tips for avoiding getting duped by a scammer trying to separate you from your money. May 27
Stores are cutting prices for inflation-weary shoppers. Here's where. Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather. May 27
Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One: What to know The partnership between the two companies has ended, but card-holders can still use their Capital One Walmart Rewards cards. May 25
Residents line up for "Dress for Success" event From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover. May 12
Denver celebrates the opening of 49 new affordable condos in Five Points This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood. May 10
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." May 6
Professor explains impacts on investments, portfolios during Iran-Israel conflict Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments. Apr 29
Looking to eat healthy on a budget? Here's advice from a Colorado expert Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%. Apr 22