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Residents escape early morning house fire in Commerce City
Firefighters with South Adams County Fire Department rushed to a burning home early Monday morning.
Man convicted in fatal Colorado crash to be deported, ICE says
A man convicted of a fatal crash in Conifer, Colo., has been taken into ICE custody and is pending removal to Mexico, according to ICE Denver.
Aurora viral video shows alleged landlord harassment
A viral video making the rounds on social media in Colorado shows what appears to be a dramatic confrontation between a landlord and her tenant in Aurora.
Boulder Canyon rockslide damages Colorado Highway 119
A rockslide Saturday night damaged Colorado Highway 119, causing CDOT to temporarily close the highway while cleanup and repair operations were underway.
Social media post about missing police officer "in extreme danger" is fake
A post circulating on social media about a missing female police officer from a local department being "in extreme danger" is not true. It is in fact a scam, according to police.
Colorado family fights to keep Denver detective's killer behind bars
A man sentenced in the 2005 murder of Denver Police Detective Donald Young is now trying to use a Colorado law to apply for early parole. The detective's daughters are trying to make sure that doesn't happen.
Colorado authorities arrest Iowa convict after ranch burglary
A 43-year-old man who allegedly stole firearms and a pickup truck from a ranch was captured Friday night after a day-long manhunt in northwestern Colorado.
Couple arrested after chase, hit-and-run, barricade near Aurora, police say
Law enforcement agencies from several jurisdictions in the Denver metro area took a man into custody after a car chase turned into a barricaded suspect situation.
Officials warn to check parking signs as street sweeping starts
As street sweeping season begins, drivers will need to check the parking restriction signs on each block or possibly face a fine.
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Mild start to the week across Colorado before unsettled weather brings rain/snow this week
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CSU's new coach remembered for iconic NCAA tourney shot vs. Jayhawks
Colorado State University formally welcomed Ali Farokhmanesh as the 21st head men's basketball coach of the CSU Rams.
CU extends Coach Prime's contract, increasing salary to $10M
Sanders will now be making $10 million, making him the highest-paid football coach in the Big 12 and among the top 10 highest-paid head football coaches in the country, the school said.
Creators of DRAFTED focused on changing narrative for Latina women in sports
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
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.
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Mild start to the week across Colorado before unsettled weather brings rain/snow this week
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Firefighters rush to burning home in Commerce City
South Adams firefighters rush to burning home in Commerce City.
Making Ends Meet: No Spend Challenge focuses on nonessential purchases
Making Ends Meet takes a closer look at the No Spend Challenge that focuses on nonessential purchases to help consumers save money.
Trial begins for driver accused of striking, killing teen cyclist
The trial is scheduled to begin for a driver accused of striking and killing teen cyclist Magnus White.
Aurora viral video shows alleged landlord harassment, tenant shares her story
A viral video making the rounds on social media in Colorado shows what appears to be a dramatic confrontation between a landlord and her tenant in Aurora.
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Trump targeting students' visas, green cards sets up free speech showdown
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
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FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Rep. Gabe Evans seeks to stop identity theft of Medicaid and Medicare doctors
Republican Rep. Gabe Evans of Colorado is leading a bi-partisan effort to close a loophole in Medicare and Medicaid that he says is leading to identity theft.
Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials. Ohio has reported 10 cases.
YMCA of Metro Denver changing lives with health classes
YMCA of Metro Denver offers a blood pressure monitoring class and a diabetes prevention program.
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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.
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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Residents escape early morning house fire in Commerce City
Firefighters with South Adams County Fire Department rushed to a burning home early Monday morning.
Man convicted in fatal Colorado crash to be deported, ICE says
A man convicted of a fatal crash in Conifer, Colo., has been taken into ICE custody and is pending removal to Mexico, according to ICE Denver.
Aurora viral video shows alleged landlord harassment
A viral video making the rounds on social media in Colorado shows what appears to be a dramatic confrontation between a landlord and her tenant in Aurora.
Boulder Canyon rockslide damages Colorado Highway 119
A rockslide Saturday night damaged Colorado Highway 119, causing CDOT to temporarily close the highway while cleanup and repair operations were underway.
Social media post about missing police officer "in extreme danger" is fake
A post circulating on social media about a missing female police officer from a local department being "in extreme danger" is not true. It is in fact a scam, according to police.
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Mild start to the week across Colorado before unsettled weather brings rain/snow this week
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Firefighters rush to burning home in Commerce City
South Adams firefighters rush to burning home in Commerce City.
Making Ends Meet: No Spend Challenge focuses on nonessential purchases
Making Ends Meet takes a closer look at the No Spend Challenge that focuses on nonessential purchases to help consumers save money.
Trial begins for driver accused of striking, killing teen cyclist
The trial is scheduled to begin for a driver accused of striking and killing teen cyclist Magnus White.
Aurora viral video shows alleged landlord harassment, tenant shares her story
A viral video making the rounds on social media in Colorado shows what appears to be a dramatic confrontation between a landlord and her tenant in Aurora.
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CSU's new coach remembered for iconic NCAA tourney shot vs. Jayhawks
Colorado State University formally welcomed Ali Farokhmanesh as the 21st head men's basketball coach of the CSU Rams.
CU extends Coach Prime's contract, increasing salary to $10M
Sanders will now be making $10 million, making him the highest-paid football coach in the Big 12 and among the top 10 highest-paid head football coaches in the country, the school said.
Creators of DRAFTED focused on changing narrative for Latina women in sports
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
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.
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Trump targeting students' visas, green cards sets up free speech showdown
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
American woman, detained in February by Taliban, released, source says
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. envoy to Kabul who is working on Taliban hostage releases, posted a picture of Faye Hall smiling with Qatar representatives ahead of her departure from Afghanistan on Saturday.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
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Trump targeting students' visas, green cards sets up free speech showdown
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
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FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Rep. Gabe Evans seeks to stop identity theft of Medicaid and Medicare doctors
Republican Rep. Gabe Evans of Colorado is leading a bi-partisan effort to close a loophole in Medicare and Medicaid that he says is leading to identity theft.
Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials. Ohio has reported 10 cases.
YMCA of Metro Denver changing lives with health classes
YMCA of Metro Denver offers a blood pressure monitoring class and a diabetes prevention program.
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CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed
The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.
Audit finds Colorado Department of Labor over-collected millions of dollars
The Office of the State Auditor says a programming error in the Department of Labor and Employment's system for unemployment benefits led to some employers overpaying and others underpaying.
CU extends Coach Prime's contract, increasing salary to $10M
Sanders will now be making $10 million, making him the highest-paid football coach in the Big 12 and among the top 10 highest-paid head football coaches in the country, the school said.
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.
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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.
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.