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Colorado prepares for spring storm
Perhaps the most impressive statistic is the 50 inches of snow expected to fall atop Pikes Peak by Thursday morning.
How Boulder police is changing how officers respond to traffic stops
Earlier this year, Boulder police launched a new Blue Envelope Program aimed at improving interactions between police and community members.
Bill would upend Colorado's 80-year-old Labor Peace Act
The state legislature in Colorado is on the verge of passing a bill that upends the 80-year-old Colorado Labor Peace Act.
Colorado signs 25-year deal for Moffat Tunnel
State officials finalized a landmark agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that modernizes a century-old lease for the Moffat Tunnel, setting the stage for expanded mountain passenger rail service through the Rocky Mountains.
Former teacher shares story after being found not guilty
A former teacher is sharing his gratitude for a jury of his peers after they found him not guilty of strangling an elementary school student in 2024.
Jeffco work-based learning culminates with simulated fire investigation project
Student took part in an immersive experience in Jefferson County as a building was lit up in flames.
Rockfall potential increases during spring storms
The Colorado Department of Transportation says springtime in Colorado is especially problematic when it comes to rock slides and rockfalls along roadways in the mountain corridor.
Steamboat Springs home destroyed in fire, fire department says
A home was completely destroyed, aside from its garage, in a remote area of Steamboat Springs, requiring fire crews to bring in their own water to extinguish the blaze. No one was injured in the fire, and a cat escaped safely.
Denver increases police presence downtown with Mounted Patrol
The mayor's office is touting a 63% reduction in firearm-related homicides and a 56% drop in homicides overall.
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Heavy rain and heavy mountain snow set to soak Colorado and the Front Range
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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.
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
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David Carle signs multi-year extension as head coach of Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team
Head coach David Carle is continuing his commitment to the University of Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team.
Bill would upend Colorado Labor Peace Act
The state legislature is on the verge of passing a bill that upends the 80-year-old Colorado Labor Peace Act.
Steamboat Springs home destroyed in fire
A home was completely destroyed, aside from its garage, in a remote area of Steamboat Springs, requiring fire crews to bring in their own water to extinguish the blaze.
Former Lakewood 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.
Colorado signs new deal for Moffat Tunnel, setting stage for expanded mountain train service
Colorado has finalized a landmark agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that modernizes a century-old lease for the Moffat Tunnel, setting the stage for expanded mountain passenger rail service and long-term freight access through the Rocky Mountains.
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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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Bill would upend Colorado's 80-year-old Labor Peace Act
The state legislature in Colorado is on the verge of passing a bill that upends the 80-year-old Colorado Labor Peace Act.
National Endowment for the Arts sending grant terminations
President Trump's proposed budget, released last week, calls for shutting down the agency, which was founded in 1965.
Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi speaks out after release: "You will not silence me"
Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained when he went for a citizenship interview last month, called his detention a "red flag for everybody" in a CBS News interview.
IRS has lost 31% of its auditors after DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Trump administration urges judge to toss states' lawsuit over abortion pill
The Trump administration said a lawsuit involving the abortion pill mifepristone that was brought by three GOP-led states should be dismissed.
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Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, examined more than 1 million people aged 50 or older with data from 2012 onward.
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.
Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff
Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.
Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s
There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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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.
Charges filed against 2 Colorado Department of Corrections employees
Charges have been filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees.
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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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Colorado prepares for spring storm
Perhaps the most impressive statistic is the 50 inches of snow expected to fall atop Pikes Peak by Thursday morning.
How Boulder police is changing how officers respond to traffic stops
Earlier this year, Boulder police launched a new Blue Envelope Program aimed at improving interactions between police and community members.
Bill would upend Colorado's 80-year-old Labor Peace Act
The state legislature in Colorado is on the verge of passing a bill that upends the 80-year-old Colorado Labor Peace Act.
Colorado signs 25-year deal for Moffat Tunnel
State officials finalized a landmark agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that modernizes a century-old lease for the Moffat Tunnel, setting the stage for expanded mountain passenger rail service through the Rocky Mountains.
Former teacher shares story after being found not guilty
A former teacher is sharing his gratitude for a jury of his peers after they found him not guilty of strangling an elementary school student in 2024.
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David Carle signs multi-year extension as head coach of Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team
Head coach David Carle is continuing his commitment to the University of Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team.
Bill would upend Colorado Labor Peace Act
The state legislature is on the verge of passing a bill that upends the 80-year-old Colorado Labor Peace Act.
Steamboat Springs home destroyed in fire
A home was completely destroyed, aside from its garage, in a remote area of Steamboat Springs, requiring fire crews to bring in their own water to extinguish the blaze.
Former Lakewood 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.
Colorado signs new deal for Moffat Tunnel, setting stage for expanded mountain train service
Colorado has finalized a landmark agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that modernizes a century-old lease for the Moffat Tunnel, setting the stage for expanded mountain passenger rail service and long-term freight access through the Rocky Mountains.
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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.
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
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IRS has lost 31% of its auditors after DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Trump administration urges judge to toss states' lawsuit over abortion pill
The Trump administration said a lawsuit involving the abortion pill mifepristone that was brought by three GOP-led states should be dismissed.
Trump administration to cut off new research grants to Harvard
The move is the latest escalation of the Trump administration's battle with Harvard.
Hegseth orders 20% reduction of four-star generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the reduction of generals, admirals and officers to reduce "excess general and flag officer positions," he said in a memo.
Social Security to cut overpayment clawbacks to 50%, down from 100%
The Social Security Administration said it will now seek to recoup less money from beneficiaries. Advocates say the revised policy is still burdensome.
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Bill would upend Colorado's 80-year-old Labor Peace Act
The state legislature in Colorado is on the verge of passing a bill that upends the 80-year-old Colorado Labor Peace Act.
National Endowment for the Arts sending grant terminations
President Trump's proposed budget, released last week, calls for shutting down the agency, which was founded in 1965.
Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi speaks out after release: "You will not silence me"
Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained when he went for a citizenship interview last month, called his detention a "red flag for everybody" in a CBS News interview.
IRS has lost 31% of its auditors after DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Trump administration urges judge to toss states' lawsuit over abortion pill
The Trump administration said a lawsuit involving the abortion pill mifepristone that was brought by three GOP-led states should be dismissed.
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Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, examined more than 1 million people aged 50 or older with data from 2012 onward.
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.
Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff
Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.
Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s
There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Colorado signs 25-year deal for Moffat Tunnel
State officials finalized a landmark agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that modernizes a century-old lease for the Moffat Tunnel, setting the stage for expanded mountain passenger rail service through the Rocky Mountains.
IRS has lost 31% of its auditors after DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Social Security to cut overpayment clawbacks to 50%, down from 100%
The Social Security Administration said it will now seek to recoup less money from beneficiaries. Advocates say the revised policy is still burdensome.
Tariffs could put them under, some small business owners say
President Trump's tariffs could be "the nail in the coffin for many of us," the owner of a Portland, Oregon, clothing store said.
Student loan borrower says "we're kind of drowning" as collections begin
Jana Heartwood owes more than $40,000 in student loan debt. She says when payments resumed last year, she was not notified and is now struggling to get answers from her loan servicer.
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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.
Charges filed against 2 Colorado Department of Corrections employees
Charges have been filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees.