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Denver police searching for suspect who reportedly hit pedestrian on a scooter
The Denver Police Department is looking for a suspect they said was involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last week.
Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road opens for the season
The popular, highest continuous paved road in North America has opened for the summer season.
RTD adds 27,000 hours to bus, rail services, hosts career fair
Riders who use RTD's public transportation services now have an easier way of traveling around the Denver metro area.
AdCo undersheriff placed on leave due to "incident" at home
An undersheriff in Colorado has been placed on leave and is under investigation.
Attorneys scramble to help migrants detained outside Denver immigration court
Immigration advocates learned a family was detained by immigration agents after the family attended their scheduled immigration hearing in Denver.
Supreme Court rules in favor of project to move crude oil through Colorado
The Supreme Court has overruled a lower court in favor of a plan to ship crude oil through Colorado to the Gulf Coast.
Special district oversight legislation fails, advocates still want metro district reform
A bill that some hoped would create more oversight for Colorado special districts has failed, but its supporters aren't done.
Ready to Work program and navigation center opens in Englewood
A new facility just opened in Englewood to help unhoused people in Arapahoe County. It's a collaborative effort between the county, Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan to address homelessness.
Lakewood nonprofit gives a helping hand to older residents
A nonprofit that helps older residents with free home repairs is seeing more and more requests coming in.
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Announcer said he was hit with a chair during Colorado Eagles hockey game
American Hockey League announcer Brandon Astle said he was hit with a chair by a fan while calling the Colorado Eagles playoff game in Loveland.
MLB enters women's sports with new professional softball league
MLB announces its first major investment in women's sports with the launch of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Sumo wrestling gets its first Japanese grand champion in 7 years
Onosato, 24, is the first Japanese sumo wrestler to achieve the rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, in years, and he's vowed not to "disgrace the title."
Demaryius Thomas selected for Ring of Fame
The Broncos announced that the late Demaryius Thomas has been elected to the team's Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
19-year-old's death draws warnings over viral "RUNIT" sports trend
New Zealand police are warning people of the inherent dangers of the viral "RUNIT" collision sports trend after the death of a young man from a severe head injury.
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Trail Ridge Road now open in Colorado's high country
The road in Rocky Mountain National Park runs from Grand Lake in Grand County to Estes Park in Larimer County.
RTD adds 27,000 hours to bus, rail services, hosts Denver career fair
Riders who use the Regional Transportation District's, also known as RTD, public transportation services now have an easier way of traveling around the Denver metro area.
Warmer and drier heading into the weekend
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Colorado wolves reportedly kill two calves, injure other cows
In Pitkin County, the Cattlemen's Association said two calves were killed over Memorial Day weekend by wolves.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescue family dog trapped in pipe
A dog named Finley is back with his family after being rescued from a pipe by the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
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Special district oversight legislation fails, advocates still want metro district reform
A bill that some hoped would create more oversight for Colorado special districts has failed, but its supporters aren't done.
Protesters try to disrupt Evans and Boebert press conference
Hecklers crashed a press conference hosted by Republicans Rep. Gabe Evans and Rep. Lauren Boebert and accused them of cutting health care for the poor to finance tax breaks for the rich.
Trump's pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters
President Trump has handed out pardons to convicted fraudsters who he argued have been unfairly targeted, including a number of his supporters.
State Department planning to shrink U.S. staff by 3,400 in massive reorganization
The Trump administration plans to eliminate thousands of State Department jobs and close or merge hundreds of domestic divisions — while adding a new office focused on "Democracy & Western Values."
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's 10% tariff assessed on nearly every U.S. trading partner and duties on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
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CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sen. Michael Bennet listens to Medicaid patients amid possible cuts
Sen. Michael Bennet returned to Colorado and listened to patients describe the impact Medicaid has made on them and their families.
Unvaccinated Aurora child tests positive for measles after travel
A child visited several locations in Aurora before testing positive for measles, but while infectious, according to public health officials. They're now urging people who were in those places at those times to monitor for symptoms.
Changes to COVID vaccine immunization schedule met with some concern
S Denver Health physician said there are "concerning dimensions" about the announcement from Health and Human Services Secretary that the HHS will no longer recommend that healthy children and healthy pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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New Thornton police chief accidentally fired gun 2 weeks ago
The City of Thornton will swear in a new police chief Tuesday evening, but prior to that, CBS News Colorado has learned that Jim Baird accidentally fired a new gun at his apartment on May 14, something the City of Thornton had not previously disclosed.
Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
DIA employees question CEO about $19,000 business class flights
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
State error impacting more than 3,000 Colorado electric vehicle owners
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
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Storm outbreak May 18, 2025
On May 18, 2025, a strong storm system moved through Colorado, causing damage and triggering multiple tornado warnings.
Colorado agencies celebrate Star Wars Day 2025
Public agencies across Colorado played along, posting photos celebrating Star Wars Day.
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Denver police searching for suspect who reportedly hit pedestrian on a scooter
The Denver Police Department is looking for a suspect they said was involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last week.
Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road opens for the season
The popular, highest continuous paved road in North America has opened for the summer season.
RTD adds 27,000 hours to bus, rail services, hosts career fair
Riders who use RTD's public transportation services now have an easier way of traveling around the Denver metro area.
AdCo undersheriff placed on leave due to "incident" at home
An undersheriff in Colorado has been placed on leave and is under investigation.
Attorneys scramble to help migrants detained outside Denver immigration court
Immigration advocates learned a family was detained by immigration agents after the family attended their scheduled immigration hearing in Denver.
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Trail Ridge Road now open in Colorado's high country
The road in Rocky Mountain National Park runs from Grand Lake in Grand County to Estes Park in Larimer County.
RTD adds 27,000 hours to bus, rail services, hosts Denver career fair
Riders who use the Regional Transportation District's, also known as RTD, public transportation services now have an easier way of traveling around the Denver metro area.
Warmer and drier heading into the weekend
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Colorado wolves reportedly kill two calves, injure other cows
In Pitkin County, the Cattlemen's Association said two calves were killed over Memorial Day weekend by wolves.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescue family dog trapped in pipe
A dog named Finley is back with his family after being rescued from a pipe by the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
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Announcer said he was hit with a chair during Colorado Eagles hockey game
American Hockey League announcer Brandon Astle said he was hit with a chair by a fan while calling the Colorado Eagles playoff game in Loveland.
MLB enters women's sports with new professional softball league
MLB announces its first major investment in women's sports with the launch of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Sumo wrestling gets its first Japanese grand champion in 7 years
Onosato, 24, is the first Japanese sumo wrestler to achieve the rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, in years, and he's vowed not to "disgrace the title."
Demaryius Thomas selected for Ring of Fame
The Broncos announced that the late Demaryius Thomas has been elected to the team's Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
19-year-old's death draws warnings over viral "RUNIT" sports trend
New Zealand police are warning people of the inherent dangers of the viral "RUNIT" collision sports trend after the death of a young man from a severe head injury.
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Dog attacks on USPS workers rose last year. See cities with most attacks.
Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year, the USPS said.
CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
Taylor Swift buys back masters, shares new info about "Reputation"
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Trump says China is violating its trade agreement with the U.S.
President Trump said on Friday that China is violating the "fast deal" it made with the nation to pare back tariffs during negotiations.
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Special district oversight legislation fails, advocates still want metro district reform
A bill that some hoped would create more oversight for Colorado special districts has failed, but its supporters aren't done.
Protesters try to disrupt Evans and Boebert press conference
Hecklers crashed a press conference hosted by Republicans Rep. Gabe Evans and Rep. Lauren Boebert and accused them of cutting health care for the poor to finance tax breaks for the rich.
Trump's pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters
President Trump has handed out pardons to convicted fraudsters who he argued have been unfairly targeted, including a number of his supporters.
State Department planning to shrink U.S. staff by 3,400 in massive reorganization
The Trump administration plans to eliminate thousands of State Department jobs and close or merge hundreds of domestic divisions — while adding a new office focused on "Democracy & Western Values."
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's 10% tariff assessed on nearly every U.S. trading partner and duties on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
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CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sen. Michael Bennet listens to Medicaid patients amid possible cuts
Sen. Michael Bennet returned to Colorado and listened to patients describe the impact Medicaid has made on them and their families.
Unvaccinated Aurora child tests positive for measles after travel
A child visited several locations in Aurora before testing positive for measles, but while infectious, according to public health officials. They're now urging people who were in those places at those times to monitor for symptoms.
Changes to COVID vaccine immunization schedule met with some concern
S Denver Health physician said there are "concerning dimensions" about the announcement from Health and Human Services Secretary that the HHS will no longer recommend that healthy children and healthy pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Dog attacks on USPS workers rose last year. See cities with most attacks.
Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year, the USPS said.
Trump says China is violating its trade agreement with the U.S.
President Trump said on Friday that China is violating the "fast deal" it made with the nation to pare back tariffs during negotiations.
Meta to help develop new AI-powered military products
Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's 10% tariff assessed on nearly every U.S. trading partner and duties on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
Stocks rise after U.S. trade court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs
Gains after a court blocked President Trump's emergency tariffs got less strong, however, as trading progressed.
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New Thornton police chief accidentally fired gun 2 weeks ago
The City of Thornton will swear in a new police chief Tuesday evening, but prior to that, CBS News Colorado has learned that Jim Baird accidentally fired a new gun at his apartment on May 14, something the City of Thornton had not previously disclosed.
Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
DIA employees question CEO about $19,000 business class flights
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
State error impacting more than 3,000 Colorado electric vehicle owners
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.