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Hot spell and gusty storms create fire danger across Colorado
The combination of near record heat, extremely low humidity and dry, gusty thunderstorms will create a fire danger situation for more than half of the state on Thursday.
Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Thousands of Colorado teachers begin careers without debt thanks to education grant
The Education Retention and Recruitment Grant, created more than two years ago, helps Colorado create an expedited path to a career in teaching through grants to cover the costs of schooling.
Coloradans' best chance to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower is right now
Coloradans looking to catch a show, look no further than the night sky this Thursday evening as the Perseid Meteor Shower rains down across our atmosphere
Polis says cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose $280 million
Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.
Children's Hospital Colorado launches first-of-its-kind program for female athletes
Athletes are known for pushing themselves to perform at their best. But for young girls, the physical demands of competition can take a toll, especially during critical years of growth and development.
South metro area firefighters warn of dangers after multiple vegetation fires break out
South Metro Fire Rescue has had to be vigilant about fighting this week's small vegetation fires to prevent a bigger disaster.
Glider crash in Northern Colorado prompts concerns over oversight, regulation
Glider Crash Outside Berthoud Prompts Concerns Over Oversight, Regulation"
Mesa Co. sheriff sues Polis, AG after ICE detainment following traffic stop
The sheriff of Mesa County in Western Colorado has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainment following a traffic stop earlier this summer.
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Hot temps and gusty t-storms will strengthen the Fire Danger over most of the state on Thursday
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Don't miss Girls in the Game on Saturday, Aug. 16
The second annual Girls in the Game will take place on Saturday, August 16th from 9am - 1pm at the University of Denver's Hamilton Gymnasium.
Women reshape ski patrol in Colorado high country
An A-basin ski patroller speaks about the changes she has experienced personally, along with those in the landscape of the ski industry.
Growth of women's hockey gives girls more opportunities to get in the game
With the expansion of the Professional Women's Hockey League and other women's leagues, some girls are seeing more opportunities to get on the ice.
Colorado ultimate frisbee team shows off how to embrace spirit of the game
Across Colorado, girls are getting involved in all kinds of sports. Some are more mainstream – like football or basketball – while others are lesser-known but growing in popularity like ultimate frisbee.
One woman in DPS paving the way for women and young girls in sports
Female leadership in school sports has been on the decline in recent years, according to Beth Hulac, a Denver Public Schools Athletics Operations Manager. She is determined to reverse that trend through new events.
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Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
CU Boulder's Chancellor highlights university's response to challenges in coming school year
As University of Colorado Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz enters his second year, he sat down with CBS Colorado to share what challenges and changes the university expects to see this school year.
Passenger arrested in Colorado after flight diverted due to disturbance, police say
A plane was diverted to Grand Junction, Colo., on Wednesday after a passenger reportedly became drunk and unruly. According to the Grand Junction Police Department, a drunk passenger began yelling racist slurs at airline staff and waving a skateboard around.
Former mascot says firing by Denver Nuggets ownership was disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
Thousands of Colorado teachers begin careers without debt thanks to education grant
Thousands of educators in Colorado are starting their careers as teachers thanks to a relatively new grant. The Education Retention and Recruitment Grant, created more than two years ago, helps Colorado create an expedited path to a career in teaching through grants to cover the costs of schooling.
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Former Nuggets mascot sues ownership group for disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
Windsor looks to build baseball fields after Future Legends shutters complex
The Town of Windsor used the complex for years, allowing youth and adult leagues to host baseball, softball, and football games. That relationship appears to have fallen through after the town pulled critical occupancy permits.
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
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Polis says cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose $280 million
Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
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Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
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Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Plan to limit lanes on East Alameda Avenue in Denver triggers opposition
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
New Denver City Attorney is former trial attorney, corporate lawyer
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.
Denver shuts down property owner renting RVs, trailers to homeless
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
Denver Board Of Ethics investigating DIA flight prices
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.
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Donor Dash 2025
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
Fan Expo Denver 2025
Fans of anime, comic books, sci-fi, horror, and other pop culture filled the Colorado Convention Center for Fan Expo Denver 2025.
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Hot spell and gusty storms create fire danger across Colorado
The combination of near record heat, extremely low humidity and dry, gusty thunderstorms will create a fire danger situation for more than half of the state on Thursday.
Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Thousands of Colorado teachers begin careers without debt thanks to education grant
The Education Retention and Recruitment Grant, created more than two years ago, helps Colorado create an expedited path to a career in teaching through grants to cover the costs of schooling.
Coloradans' best chance to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower is right now
Coloradans looking to catch a show, look no further than the night sky this Thursday evening as the Perseid Meteor Shower rains down across our atmosphere
Polis says cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose $280 million
Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.
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Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
CU Boulder's Chancellor highlights university's response to challenges in coming school year
As University of Colorado Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz enters his second year, he sat down with CBS Colorado to share what challenges and changes the university expects to see this school year.
Passenger arrested in Colorado after flight diverted due to disturbance, police say
A plane was diverted to Grand Junction, Colo., on Wednesday after a passenger reportedly became drunk and unruly. According to the Grand Junction Police Department, a drunk passenger began yelling racist slurs at airline staff and waving a skateboard around.
Former mascot says firing by Denver Nuggets ownership was disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
Thousands of Colorado teachers begin careers without debt thanks to education grant
Thousands of educators in Colorado are starting their careers as teachers thanks to a relatively new grant. The Education Retention and Recruitment Grant, created more than two years ago, helps Colorado create an expedited path to a career in teaching through grants to cover the costs of schooling.
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Former Nuggets mascot sues ownership group for disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
Windsor looks to build baseball fields after Future Legends shutters complex
The Town of Windsor used the complex for years, allowing youth and adult leagues to host baseball, softball, and football games. That relationship appears to have fallen through after the town pulled critical occupancy permits.
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
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Taylor Swift joins Kelce brothers on "New Heights" podcast
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
Latest Political Updates
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Polis says cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose $280 million
Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
Health News
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Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
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GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
Colorado mayors, business leaders warn of dangers if Xcel expansion is denied
Xcel Energy filed a proposal for approval with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission last year. Following protests in opposition to the plan, dozens of community and business leaders have gathered in support of it.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
U.S. stocks rally toward record highs after better-than-expected inflation data
The U.S. stock market on Tuesday rose toward records after data suggested inflation in July was a touch better than economists expected.
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Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Plan to limit lanes on East Alameda Avenue in Denver triggers opposition
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
New Denver City Attorney is former trial attorney, corporate lawyer
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.
Denver shuts down property owner renting RVs, trailers to homeless
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
Denver Board Of Ethics investigating DIA flight prices
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.