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Colorado's Woodward Barn lets skiers, riders train all summer long
A Colorado terrain park is keeping skiers and riders who "send it" flying through the summer.
Historic Colorado flume collapses, causes landslide
Crews have begun clean-up operations in southwestern Colorado where a 102-year-old wooden flume broke open last month, causing a landslide and forest closure.
Traffic changes near Denver International Airport moved up after crash involving parking lot shuttle
Planned changes near the Denver International Airport have been moved up after a fatal crash involving a parking service shuttle earlier this month.
Colorado State Patrol says multiple fatal crashes on C-470 involve wildlife
In Colorado, we're used to seeing wildlife, but sometimes a moose or a deer on the road can be deadly. Colorado State Patrol said two people were killed on C-470 this month after coming in contact with wildlife.
U.S. Highway 50 reopened in western Colorado as wildfire mop up continues
Fire officials are calling this new fire the Kinikin Fire, and it closed U.S. 50 at Mile Marker 102, about 8 miles east of the center of the city of Montrose, for several hours on Sunday.
A historic merger in Denver's art scene: The Kirkland joins the Denver Art Museum
On Sunday, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art commemorated their official merger with a vibrant Block Party celebration marking a new era of creativity, accessibility, and community engagement.
Four people injured in overnight shooting in downtown Denver
The Denver Police Department is investigating after four people were injured, one critically, in a shooting downtown.
Brush fire on Lookout Mountain caused by fireworks, officials say
The fire was reported Friday near the Tiers of Zion trailhead on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Foothills Fire and Rescue said on Sunday.
Colorado heat wave expected for several more days before cooldown
Sunday will top out in the upper 90s across the Front Range. The record for the day is 98 degrees, set back in 1964. Monday could be another day of record-tying or breaking heat.
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Near-record heat scorches Denver Monday, monsoon downpours hit midweek
Denver is heating up with near-record temps Monday—but a major pattern shift brings monsoon downpours by Wednesday. Here's when relief arrives.
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What to know if you plan to attend the Denver Broncos training camp
Football season is just weeks away, with the Denver Broncos' first preseason game on Aug. 9. Training camp, which is open to the public but requires tickets, starts on Friday. Here's what you need to know if you plan to attend.
5 ex-players of Canada's junior hockey team acquitted in sex assault case
When the former Canadian junior hockey players were charged in early 2024, four of them played in the NHL.
Ultimate Frisbee team gives blessing to naming of Denver Summit FC
Denver Summit FC had to receive the blessing of another Colorado pro team before officially assuming the name of the new women's soccer club.
Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level match
Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
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Near-record heat scorches Denver Monday, monsoon downpours hit midweek
Denver is heating up with near-record temps Monday—but a major pattern shift brings monsoon downpours by Wednesday. Here's when relief arrives.
A historic merger in Denver's art scene: The Kirkland joins the Denver Art Museum
On Sunday, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art commemorated their official merger with a vibrant Block Party celebration marking a new era of creativity, accessibility, and community engagement.
Brush fire on Lookout Mountain caused by fireworks, officials say
The fire was reported Friday near the Tiers of Zion trailhead on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Foothills Fire and Rescue said on Sunday.
Highway 50 closed near Montrose as new wildfire sparks; Fire crews make gains containing others
Fire officials are calling this new fire the Kinikin Fire and it has closed U.S. 50 at Mile Marker 102, about 8 miles east of the center of the city of Montrose.
Indoor trampoline and winter sport park keeps Colorado kids active year-round
Part trampoline park, part skate park, part ski jump, the Woodward Barn at Copper offers opportunities for skaters, skiers, and riders of all ages to hone their craft without relying on snow.
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds ready for Cheyenne Frontier Days performance
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to Cheyenne Frontier Days after a one-year sabbatical.
Cheyenne Frontier Days gets started with food, fun and country music
The gates are open for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ten days of rodeos, concerts, food, rides and shopping kicked off on Friday.
See highlights of CBS Colorado's coverage of Day 1 of the "Daddy of 'em All"
Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming runs through July 27.
Stunning work goes up for auction at Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show
Artists from around the country are featured at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum this year.
Priscilla Block excited to be performing at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Priscilla Block will be opening for Luke Bryan in Cheyenne this summer.
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DOJ shuts down dark web child abuse sites that had 120,000 members
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
Preparations under way for Qatari jet that will be used as Air Force One
Earlier this year, President Trump confirmed that the Qatari royal family was donating a Boeing 747-8 for his use.
Senate Democrats have "grave concerns" about U.S. support for GHF Gaza aid efforts
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
House Democrats seek access to Jeffrey Epstein's "birthday book"
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, a "birthday book" compiled for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 included a "bawdy" letter from President Trump.
Maxwell's lawyer says DOJ asked her about roughly "100 different people"
The Epstein accomplice met with a top Justice Department official and answered "every single question," her lawyer said.
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Lafayette adult is first human death of West Nile virus in Colorado this year
An adult in Lafayette is the first human death of West Nile virus in Colorado this year, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
U.S. fertility rate hits all-time low, CDC data shows
The birth rate in the U.S. dropped to a record low in 2024 with fewer than 1.6 children per woman, newly-released federal data shows.
COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
CDOT, Bicycle Colorado launch summer safety campaign amid rising fatalities
A passionate group placed dozens of brightly colored signs all around Denver's Washington Park. They want them to be visible, much like their cause: putting an end to bicycle fatalities.
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Coloradans sound alarm on sauna builder who abandoned projects
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
South Metro Fire forecasts $500 million shortfall over next decade
South Metro Fire Rescue, which serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties, is forecasting a $20 to $30 million shortfall next year, followed by significant yearly budget shortfalls.
Motorcycle deaths increase in months following lane filtering legalization
Across Colorado, motorcycle deaths are surging. In 2024, 165 riders died -- the most ever in the state.
Former owner of Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver accused of fraud
Just months after employees at AJ's Pit BBQ walked off the job, concerned about restaurant owner Jared Leonard's financial practices, Leonard has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.
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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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Colorado's Woodward Barn lets skiers, riders train all summer long
A Colorado terrain park is keeping skiers and riders who "send it" flying through the summer.
Historic Colorado flume collapses, causes landslide
Crews have begun clean-up operations in southwestern Colorado where a 102-year-old wooden flume broke open last month, causing a landslide and forest closure.
Traffic changes near Denver International Airport moved up after crash involving parking lot shuttle
Planned changes near the Denver International Airport have been moved up after a fatal crash involving a parking service shuttle earlier this month.
Colorado State Patrol says multiple fatal crashes on C-470 involve wildlife
In Colorado, we're used to seeing wildlife, but sometimes a moose or a deer on the road can be deadly. Colorado State Patrol said two people were killed on C-470 this month after coming in contact with wildlife.
U.S. Highway 50 reopened in western Colorado as wildfire mop up continues
Fire officials are calling this new fire the Kinikin Fire, and it closed U.S. 50 at Mile Marker 102, about 8 miles east of the center of the city of Montrose, for several hours on Sunday.
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Near-record heat scorches Denver Monday, monsoon downpours hit midweek
Denver is heating up with near-record temps Monday—but a major pattern shift brings monsoon downpours by Wednesday. Here's when relief arrives.
A historic merger in Denver's art scene: The Kirkland joins the Denver Art Museum
On Sunday, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art commemorated their official merger with a vibrant Block Party celebration marking a new era of creativity, accessibility, and community engagement.
Brush fire on Lookout Mountain caused by fireworks, officials say
The fire was reported Friday near the Tiers of Zion trailhead on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Foothills Fire and Rescue said on Sunday.
Highway 50 closed near Montrose as new wildfire sparks; Fire crews make gains containing others
Fire officials are calling this new fire the Kinikin Fire and it has closed U.S. 50 at Mile Marker 102, about 8 miles east of the center of the city of Montrose.
Indoor trampoline and winter sport park keeps Colorado kids active year-round
Part trampoline park, part skate park, part ski jump, the Woodward Barn at Copper offers opportunities for skaters, skiers, and riders of all ages to hone their craft without relying on snow.
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What to know if you plan to attend the Denver Broncos training camp
Football season is just weeks away, with the Denver Broncos' first preseason game on Aug. 9. Training camp, which is open to the public but requires tickets, starts on Friday. Here's what you need to know if you plan to attend.
5 ex-players of Canada's junior hockey team acquitted in sex assault case
When the former Canadian junior hockey players were charged in early 2024, four of them played in the NHL.
Ultimate Frisbee team gives blessing to naming of Denver Summit FC
Denver Summit FC had to receive the blessing of another Colorado pro team before officially assuming the name of the new women's soccer club.
Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level match
Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
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DOJ shuts down dark web child abuse sites that had 120,000 members
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
Senate Democrats have "grave concerns" about U.S. support for GHF Gaza aid efforts
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
Israel commits to pause in fighting in parts of Gaza amid starvation outrage
The local pause in fighting came days after ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appeared to be in doubt.
Passenger describes when Denver-to-Miami flight's landing gear malfunctions
According to the Denver Fire Department, the problem occurred on board American Airlines Flight AA3023 from Denver International Airport to Miami International Airport while the plane was still on the runway, CBS News Colorado reported.
Allianz Life data breach affects majority of 1.4 million U.S. customers
Hackers gained access to personal data on the majority of the 1.4 million customers of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, the company confirmed Saturday.
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DOJ shuts down dark web child abuse sites that had 120,000 members
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
Preparations under way for Qatari jet that will be used as Air Force One
Earlier this year, President Trump confirmed that the Qatari royal family was donating a Boeing 747-8 for his use.
Senate Democrats have "grave concerns" about U.S. support for GHF Gaza aid efforts
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
House Democrats seek access to Jeffrey Epstein's "birthday book"
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, a "birthday book" compiled for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 included a "bawdy" letter from President Trump.
Maxwell's lawyer says DOJ asked her about roughly "100 different people"
The Epstein accomplice met with a top Justice Department official and answered "every single question," her lawyer said.
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Lafayette adult is first human death of West Nile virus in Colorado this year
An adult in Lafayette is the first human death of West Nile virus in Colorado this year, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
U.S. fertility rate hits all-time low, CDC data shows
The birth rate in the U.S. dropped to a record low in 2024 with fewer than 1.6 children per woman, newly-released federal data shows.
COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
CDOT, Bicycle Colorado launch summer safety campaign amid rising fatalities
A passionate group placed dozens of brightly colored signs all around Denver's Washington Park. They want them to be visible, much like their cause: putting an end to bicycle fatalities.
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Forget ChatGPT. Tea is the most downloaded app on Apple's App Store.
A dating advice app that lets women anonymously review their dates and compare notes has surged in popularity.
Trump says he's considering rebate checks for Americans based on tariffs
President Trump said he's considering using money generated by U.S. tariffs to offer a "little rebate" to Americans.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
More than 120,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled over faulty headrests
Faulty second-row headrests may not lock in the upright position, increasing the risk of injury to passengers, according to federal safety regulators.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
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Coloradans sound alarm on sauna builder who abandoned projects
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
South Metro Fire forecasts $500 million shortfall over next decade
South Metro Fire Rescue, which serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties, is forecasting a $20 to $30 million shortfall next year, followed by significant yearly budget shortfalls.
Motorcycle deaths increase in months following lane filtering legalization
Across Colorado, motorcycle deaths are surging. In 2024, 165 riders died -- the most ever in the state.
Former owner of Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver accused of fraud
Just months after employees at AJ's Pit BBQ walked off the job, concerned about restaurant owner Jared Leonard's financial practices, Leonard has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.