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Could Sundance's move mean more films shot in Colorado?
As Colorado celebrated the coming move of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado film industry leaders were looking ahead at what seemed like potential for more production.
Gun found in Colorado elementary school student's backpack; lockdown lifted
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
CSP launching new campaign to ticket teens for not wearing seat belts
Troopers say that in March 2024, they investigated more than 300 crashes involving drivers between the ages of 16 and 21. In each of these crashes, this age group was at fault.
One more warm day in Denver before big changes this weekend
Friday will again bring another above average afternoon, however, today will come with more clouds across our sky. If you're looking to spend ample amounts of time outside, today would be the day to do so.
Boulder couple keeps their daughter's memory alive by spreading kindness
A Boulder couple is on a mission to keep their daughter's memory alive while spreading kindness the way she did.
Westbound I-70 closed near Copper Mountain due double semi-truck crash
The Colorado Department of Transportation is telling drivers to anticipate an additional hour to their drive times due to the crash.
Adams 12 to cut 150 jobs as Colorado schools face funding challenges
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
Proposed bill would require age verification for adult websites
A proposed bill that aims to protect minors in Colorado from accessing adult content is moving forward.
Two crashes in Northern Colorado cause I-25 closure, pedestrian killed
One person is dead after leaving their vehicle following a crash and running into oncoming traffic on I-25 in Northern Colorado.
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One more warm day across Colorado before rain and snow arrive by the weekend
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CSU replaces Niko Medved with top assistant Ali Farokhmanesh
Colorado State hired Niko Medved's top assistant to replace him as basketball coach following a quick 24-hour search. Ali Farokhmanesh, 36, was promoted Wednesday evening after Medved left earlier this week.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
Snowboarder Kimmy Fasani on breast cancer journey, motherhood
Professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani shares her journey through breast cancer, motherhood and advocacy in her new documentary, "Butterfly in a Blizzard."
CBS Sports: CSU coach Niko Medved returns home to Minneapolis
Colorado State University men's basketball coach Niko Medved is leaving CSU to be the next coach of the Golden Gophers, sources told CBS Sports.
CSU men's basketball falls to Maryland in second round of NCAA Tournament
CSU Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday.
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Gun found in elementary school student's backpack in Aurora; lockdown lifted
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
One more warm day across Colorado before rain and snow arrive by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Adams 12 Five Star Schools to cut 150 jobs as Colorado schools face funding challenges
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
Federal judge to consider legality of Jeanette Vizguerra's detention in Denver Friday
The high-profile immigrant rights activist was arrested by ICE last week after immigration officials say she's been living in the country illegally for years.
Colorado State audit finds mishandled leave and insurance payments
Colorado employers paid $5 million more than they owed in unemployment insurance last year, according to a newly released audit.
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Adams 12 to cut 150 jobs as Colorado schools face funding challenges
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
New state law makes it easier for undocumented people to obtain driver's license
A new state law in Colorado will go into effect next week, minimizing requirements for undocumented people in the state to get a driver's license. Supporters say this new law will help keep Colorado roads safer.
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Colorado senator calls Trump administration's group chat controversy "an embarrassment"
In a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday, Democratic senators questioned Trump administration intelligence officials after a journalist was added to a group chat of administration officials appearing to discuss war plans in Yemen.
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Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Health officials confirm measles case in person who rode Amtrak to D.C.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Teacher offers take-home meals for Yale Elementary students during Ramadan
While Muslims in Colorado and around the world continue to observe Ramadan, one teacher in Aurora is offering meals for students who are fasting to take home and eat after sundown.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
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Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
Trump Group says "no coincidence" Denver mayor used Signal to talk about migrants
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
Dad who uncovered child custody expert's faked degree concerned for others
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Johnston and staff used encryption app to discuss migrant crisis
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
State documents & a parent reveal concerns about child care program
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.
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Could Sundance's move mean more films shot in Colorado?
As Colorado celebrated the coming move of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado film industry leaders were looking ahead at what seemed like potential for more production.
Gun found in Colorado elementary school student's backpack; lockdown lifted
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
CSP launching new campaign to ticket teens for not wearing seat belts
Troopers say that in March 2024, they investigated more than 300 crashes involving drivers between the ages of 16 and 21. In each of these crashes, this age group was at fault.
One more warm day in Denver before big changes this weekend
Friday will again bring another above average afternoon, however, today will come with more clouds across our sky. If you're looking to spend ample amounts of time outside, today would be the day to do so.
Boulder couple keeps their daughter's memory alive by spreading kindness
A Boulder couple is on a mission to keep their daughter's memory alive while spreading kindness the way she did.
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Gun found in elementary school student's backpack in Aurora; lockdown lifted
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
One more warm day across Colorado before rain and snow arrive by the weekend
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Adams 12 Five Star Schools to cut 150 jobs as Colorado schools face funding challenges
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
Federal judge to consider legality of Jeanette Vizguerra's detention in Denver Friday
The high-profile immigrant rights activist was arrested by ICE last week after immigration officials say she's been living in the country illegally for years.
Colorado State audit finds mishandled leave and insurance payments
Colorado employers paid $5 million more than they owed in unemployment insurance last year, according to a newly released audit.
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CSU replaces Niko Medved with top assistant Ali Farokhmanesh
Colorado State hired Niko Medved's top assistant to replace him as basketball coach following a quick 24-hour search. Ali Farokhmanesh, 36, was promoted Wednesday evening after Medved left earlier this week.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
Snowboarder Kimmy Fasani on breast cancer journey, motherhood
Professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani shares her journey through breast cancer, motherhood and advocacy in her new documentary, "Butterfly in a Blizzard."
CBS Sports: CSU coach Niko Medved returns home to Minneapolis
Colorado State University men's basketball coach Niko Medved is leaving CSU to be the next coach of the Golden Gophers, sources told CBS Sports.
CSU men's basketball falls to Maryland in second round of NCAA Tournament
CSU Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday.
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More than 150 killed as powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Latest Political Updates
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Adams 12 to cut 150 jobs as Colorado schools face funding challenges
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
New state law makes it easier for undocumented people to obtain driver's license
A new state law in Colorado will go into effect next week, minimizing requirements for undocumented people in the state to get a driver's license. Supporters say this new law will help keep Colorado roads safer.
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Colorado senator calls Trump administration's group chat controversy "an embarrassment"
In a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday, Democratic senators questioned Trump administration intelligence officials after a journalist was added to a group chat of administration officials appearing to discuss war plans in Yemen.
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Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Health officials confirm measles case in person who rode Amtrak to D.C.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Teacher offers take-home meals for Yale Elementary students during Ramadan
While Muslims in Colorado and around the world continue to observe Ramadan, one teacher in Aurora is offering meals for students who are fasting to take home and eat after sundown.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
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Could Sundance's move mean more films shot in Colorado?
As Colorado celebrated the coming move of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado film industry leaders were looking ahead at what seemed like potential for more production.
Adams 12 to cut 150 jobs as Colorado schools face funding challenges
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
23andMe files for bankruptcy and will try to find a buyer
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
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Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
Trump Group says "no coincidence" Denver mayor used Signal to talk about migrants
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
Dad who uncovered child custody expert's faked degree concerned for others
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Johnston and staff used encryption app to discuss migrant crisis
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
State documents & a parent reveal concerns about child care program
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.