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Controversial pay raise proposal goes to vote by full Denver City Council
A Denver City Council committee on Tuesday moved to send a controversial pay raise proposal for a dozen mayoral appointees to a vote by the full Denver City Council.
Four suspected in Colorado fentanyl distribution network arrested
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a fentanyl distribution network in Colorado believed to have ties with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Aurora, FBI strike agreement on drone enforcement with Buckley Space Force Base
The Aurora City Council voted Monday to approve an agreement with the FBI and the U.S. military to address unmanned aircraft systems, including drones, illegally operating over Buckley Space Force Base.
Record-breaking rain for some across Colorado, was it enough to erase drought deficits?
How many times over the past 3 days have you heard, "We need to moisturize!"? Well, they weren't wrong, and many locations finally received the desperately needed rain and snow.
Man charged with 1st-degree murder after woman shot near Union Station dies
Jakiem Whitham was arrested a day after police say he shot Ileana Hernandez near 16th Street and Chestnut Place. Hernandez died of her injuries days later, according to the Denver District Attorney's Office.
Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy
Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.
550 guns stolen out of unattended vehicles in Colorado last year
Denver police want to remind everyone to never leave handguns inside their vehicles unattended. Not only is this dangerous, but illegal.
Slow-moving storm continues to bring rain and snow to Colorado
After several hours of consistent rain, the slow-moving storm system gradually winds down across Colorado.
2 dead in early morning house fire in Denver
Two people died in an early morning house fire in Denver on Wednesday.
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Rain slowly tapering, but not done yet for Denver and Colorado
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Acclaimed Colorado skier Mikaela Shiffrin signs on as Denver NWSL investor
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the future Denver National Women's Soccer League team's ownership group, the club announced on Tuesday.
Carle signs multi-year extension as head coach of Denver Pios men's ice hockey
Head coach David Carle is continuing his commitment to the University of Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team.
Katie Ledecky breaks her own world record in the 800-meter freestyle
Katie Ledecky now has the top 10 performances all-time in the event, according to USA Swimming.
Colorado Avalanche lose to Dallas Stars, eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday.
Sovereignty wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty defeated a field of 18 challengers to win the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Controversial pay raise proposal goes to vote by full Denver City Council
A Denver City Council committee on Tuesday moved to send a controversial pay raise proposal for a dozen mayoral appointees to a vote by the full Denver City Council.
Denver Nuggets fans compete to see Game 2 of Western Conference Semifinals in Oklahoma City
Denver Nuggets fans compete at Pop-A-Shot for a chance to see Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals in Oklahoma City.
550 guns stolen out of unattended vehicles in Colorado last year, new law hopes to reduce that
Denver police want to remind everyone to never leave handguns inside their vehicles unattended. Not only is this dangerous, but illegal.
Rain slowly tapering, but not done yet for Denver and Colorado
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Health care is a big focus during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Health care is a big focus during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Dr. Ming Wu with AdventHealth Littleton talks about evolving strategies.
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First Alert Weather Spring Special
Are you ready for severe weather season? Watch CBS News Colorado's First Alert Weather Spring Special so you can be prepared.
Colorado physician chases storms and trains hospitals for disaster
Dr. Jason Persoff has spent more than 15 years chasing storms across Colorado and the Midwest. From tornadoes to tennis ball-sized hail, he's seen it all. Now he helps hospitals prepare for disasters.
Severe Weather Watch vs. Warning: What's the Difference?
A watch means to be ready, while a warning means act now.
What weather to expect for the remainder of spring in Colorado
The Climate Prediction Center anticipates a hot and dry remainder of spring and start to summer.
What Is Graupel? Understanding this unique snow pellet in weather
Graupel is a unique type of precipitation, also referred to as soft hail or snow pellets.
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Bondi is pressed to spare civil rights-era "peacemakers" program from closure
An internal Justice Department memo said President Trump's appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
Lawmakers debate transgender rights, rideshare regulation, deepfake porn
Colorado lawmakers were debating bills regarding transgender rights, rideshare regulation and deepfake porn ahead of the final hours of legislative session.
Polis asks lawmakers to delay implementation of first-in-the-nation AI law
The governor, attorney general, Denver's mayor, and members of Colorado's congressional delegation all say stakeholders need more time to develop a framework that protects people's rights without driving away business.
More than 100 National Renewable Energy Lab employees laid off in Golden
The federal government has laid off 114 employees at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Golden lab, as well as remote employees, an agency spokesperson confirmed.
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Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
NIH lays off hundreds more staff, including at cancer research institute
The cuts at the National Institutes of Health blindsided staff, after reassurances that no further layoffs were planned.
At Social Security, these are the days of the living dead
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
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Survivor, former police officer detail sex trafficking in Northglenn home
A woman, who says she was held as a "sex slave" for years, and a former police investigator involved in the case, say a convicted human trafficker held as many as 20 women in his basement over the last five years.
Former Lakeside town clerk gets probation for embezzlement
A judge sentenced former Lakeside Town Clerk Brenda Hamilton to three years of probation and ordered her to repay the town $26,000 for her part in buying and selling town-owned cars after being convicted of embezzlement.
Denver mayor proposes hefty raises for appointees amid bleak economic forecast
Just days after city economists and finance personnel warned of recession-like conditions, CBS Colorado has learned that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is seeking double-digit raises for some of his appointees.
Denver city council members raise concerns with new budget projections
Denver's top finance administrators told city council members that the next several months will be "very very uncomfortable" and will feel like a recession with soft revenue projections.
Alleged Washington Park shooter faces new charges
Ryan Egelston is facing two new criminal charges stemming from a jailhouse altercation. Ben Varga, the victim, is now enjoying solid food.
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Colorado agencies celebrate Star Wars Day 2025
Public agencies across Colorado played along, posting photos celebrating Star Wars Day.
Star Wars Day at Denver International Airport 2025
Every year, the Denver International Airport celebrates Star Wars Day, May 4, to the delight of those arriving at the airport.
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Controversial pay raise proposal goes to vote by full Denver City Council
A Denver City Council committee on Tuesday moved to send a controversial pay raise proposal for a dozen mayoral appointees to a vote by the full Denver City Council.
Four suspected in Colorado fentanyl distribution network arrested
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a fentanyl distribution network in Colorado believed to have ties with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Aurora, FBI strike agreement on drone enforcement with Buckley Space Force Base
The Aurora City Council voted Monday to approve an agreement with the FBI and the U.S. military to address unmanned aircraft systems, including drones, illegally operating over Buckley Space Force Base.
Record-breaking rain for some across Colorado, was it enough to erase drought deficits?
How many times over the past 3 days have you heard, "We need to moisturize!"? Well, they weren't wrong, and many locations finally received the desperately needed rain and snow.
Man charged with 1st-degree murder after woman shot near Union Station dies
Jakiem Whitham was arrested a day after police say he shot Ileana Hernandez near 16th Street and Chestnut Place. Hernandez died of her injuries days later, according to the Denver District Attorney's Office.
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Controversial pay raise proposal goes to vote by full Denver City Council
A Denver City Council committee on Tuesday moved to send a controversial pay raise proposal for a dozen mayoral appointees to a vote by the full Denver City Council.
Denver Nuggets fans compete to see Game 2 of Western Conference Semifinals in Oklahoma City
Denver Nuggets fans compete at Pop-A-Shot for a chance to see Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals in Oklahoma City.
550 guns stolen out of unattended vehicles in Colorado last year, new law hopes to reduce that
Denver police want to remind everyone to never leave handguns inside their vehicles unattended. Not only is this dangerous, but illegal.
Rain slowly tapering, but not done yet for Denver and Colorado
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Health care is a big focus during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Health care is a big focus during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Dr. Ming Wu with AdventHealth Littleton talks about evolving strategies.
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Acclaimed Colorado skier Mikaela Shiffrin signs on as Denver NWSL investor
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the future Denver National Women's Soccer League team's ownership group, the club announced on Tuesday.
Carle signs multi-year extension as head coach of Denver Pios men's ice hockey
Head coach David Carle is continuing his commitment to the University of Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team.
Katie Ledecky breaks her own world record in the 800-meter freestyle
Katie Ledecky now has the top 10 performances all-time in the event, according to USA Swimming.
Colorado Avalanche lose to Dallas Stars, eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday.
Sovereignty wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty defeated a field of 18 challengers to win the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport
The TSA said that starting today, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.
Supreme Court lets Trump enforce transgender military ban for now
President Trump issued an executive order in January that targeted active-duty and prospective service members with gender dysphoria.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
2 more judges block Trump administration's use of Alien Enemies Act
Federal judges in New York and Colorado ruled against President Trump's administration over his invoking of the Alien Enemies Act.
Department of Transportation is latest federal agency expecting layoffs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed DOT employees during a town hall that the layoffs are expected soon.
Latest Political Updates
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Bondi is pressed to spare civil rights-era "peacemakers" program from closure
An internal Justice Department memo said President Trump's appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
Lawmakers debate transgender rights, rideshare regulation, deepfake porn
Colorado lawmakers were debating bills regarding transgender rights, rideshare regulation and deepfake porn ahead of the final hours of legislative session.
Polis asks lawmakers to delay implementation of first-in-the-nation AI law
The governor, attorney general, Denver's mayor, and members of Colorado's congressional delegation all say stakeholders need more time to develop a framework that protects people's rights without driving away business.
More than 100 National Renewable Energy Lab employees laid off in Golden
The federal government has laid off 114 employees at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Golden lab, as well as remote employees, an agency spokesperson confirmed.
Health News
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Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
NIH lays off hundreds more staff, including at cancer research institute
The cuts at the National Institutes of Health blindsided staff, after reassurances that no further layoffs were planned.
At Social Security, these are the days of the living dead
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
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Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy
Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.
Polis asks lawmakers to delay implementation of first-in-the-nation AI law
The governor, attorney general, Denver's mayor, and members of Colorado's congressional delegation all say stakeholders need more time to develop a framework that protects people's rights without driving away business.
Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport
The TSA said that starting today, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.
Acclaimed Colorado skier Mikaela Shiffrin signs on as Denver NWSL investor
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the future Denver National Women's Soccer League team's ownership group, the club announced on Tuesday.
Grand Theft Auto 6 drops a surprise second trailer. Here are all the details.
The release of a second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 comes just days after Rockstar Games pushed back its release.
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Survivor, former police officer detail sex trafficking in Northglenn home
A woman, who says she was held as a "sex slave" for years, and a former police investigator involved in the case, say a convicted human trafficker held as many as 20 women in his basement over the last five years.
Former Lakeside town clerk gets probation for embezzlement
A judge sentenced former Lakeside Town Clerk Brenda Hamilton to three years of probation and ordered her to repay the town $26,000 for her part in buying and selling town-owned cars after being convicted of embezzlement.
Denver mayor proposes hefty raises for appointees amid bleak economic forecast
Just days after city economists and finance personnel warned of recession-like conditions, CBS Colorado has learned that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is seeking double-digit raises for some of his appointees.
Denver city council members raise concerns with new budget projections
Denver's top finance administrators told city council members that the next several months will be "very very uncomfortable" and will feel like a recession with soft revenue projections.
Alleged Washington Park shooter faces new charges
Ryan Egelston is facing two new criminal charges stemming from a jailhouse altercation. Ben Varga, the victim, is now enjoying solid food.