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Denver prepares for Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park
Cinco de Mayo is just days away and preparations are already underway at Civic Center Park for one of Denver's most anticipated cultural events -- a weekend celebration before the big day.
Legislature will not vote to overturn Polis's veto of an open records bill
The bill created different rules for open records requests depending on who's requesting them. The rules for journalists would have remained unchanged, but the public would have had to wait longer and pay more for their records.
24 people displaced after apartment fire in Aurora
An apartment fire in Aurora Friday night has displaced two dozen people -- including five children. Two people were evaluated for smoke inhalation but there were otherwise no injuries, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.
Colorado storm to bring rain, mountain snow next week
Dry and warm weather continues across Colorado today and most of Sunday, but a major spring storm is set to bring a big change early next week.
Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Teacher killed after woman evading deputies drives into traffic
A 57-year-old teacher in Weld County was killed after being struck head-on by a vehicle that was being pursued by law enforcement, according to Colorado State Patrol.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
City threatens to shut down business and food bank to acquire land, owner says
The owner of a recycling facility and food bank says Denver's move to acquire a portion of his land would put him out of business.
New mural is lasting reminder for Colorado students of organ donation
Students at Cimarron Middle School got a weeklong lesson in gratitude and organ donation.
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Warm weekend across Colorado ahead before spring storm moves in
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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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.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby will start the 2025 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown with a field of 19 horses set to race in the annual Run for the Roses.
Mansion in Texas that once belonged to Coach Deion Sanders for sale
A mansion in Texas that Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders built and owned for many years is on the market. The home is for sale for $5.5 million.
John Elway's longtime NFL agent Jeffrey Sperbeck dies at 62 after fall from golf cart in California
John Elway's former NFL agent and longtime friend, Jeffrey Sperbeck, has died at 62 after falling from a golf cart in California.
NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich over Shedeur Sanders call
The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.
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Warm weekend across Colorado ahead before spring storm moves in
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Cinco de Mayo celebration part of busy weekend in Denver
There's a festival taking place on Saturday in Civic Center Park to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Safety still a concern in area where Denver activist was killed
A Denver judge sentenced Lu Reh to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was convicted in the shooting death of Ma Kaing.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
Preparations are underway in Denver for city's Cinco de Mayo celebration
The celebration takes place at Civic Center Park.
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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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Legislature will not vote to overturn Polis's veto of an open records bill
The bill created different rules for open records requests depending on who's requesting them. The rules for journalists would have remained unchanged, but the public would have had to wait longer and pay more for their records.
Warren Buffett says U.S. shouldn't use "trade as a weapon"
Warren Buffett said trade should be balanced between countries and said Trump's widespread tariffs are not the right answer.
Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
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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.
Seasonal allergies are in full force. Why are they so bad right now?
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
EPIC Diabetes Conference addresses unique needs of women with diabetes
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is hosting its annual EPIC Diabetes Conference, which is a one-stop resource for all the latest diabetes information.
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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.
Former Denver school, church worker sentenced to sex offender probation
A Denver judge has sentenced Diego Marroquin, a former worker at St. John's school and church in southeast Denver, to four years of sex offender intensive supervised probation stemming from accusations by a teenage girl that Marroquin raped her at the church.
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Denver prepares for Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park
Cinco de Mayo is just days away and preparations are already underway at Civic Center Park for one of Denver's most anticipated cultural events -- a weekend celebration before the big day.
Legislature will not vote to overturn Polis's veto of an open records bill
The bill created different rules for open records requests depending on who's requesting them. The rules for journalists would have remained unchanged, but the public would have had to wait longer and pay more for their records.
24 people displaced after apartment fire in Aurora
An apartment fire in Aurora Friday night has displaced two dozen people -- including five children. Two people were evaluated for smoke inhalation but there were otherwise no injuries, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.
Colorado storm to bring rain, mountain snow next week
Dry and warm weather continues across Colorado today and most of Sunday, but a major spring storm is set to bring a big change early next week.
Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
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Warm weekend across Colorado ahead before spring storm moves in
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Cinco de Mayo celebration part of busy weekend in Denver
There's a festival taking place on Saturday in Civic Center Park to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Safety still a concern in area where Denver activist was killed
A Denver judge sentenced Lu Reh to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was convicted in the shooting death of Ma Kaing.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
Preparations are underway in Denver for city's Cinco de Mayo celebration
The celebration takes place at Civic Center Park.
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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.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby will start the 2025 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown with a field of 19 horses set to race in the annual Run for the Roses.
Mansion in Texas that once belonged to Coach Deion Sanders for sale
A mansion in Texas that Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders built and owned for many years is on the market. The home is for sale for $5.5 million.
John Elway's longtime NFL agent Jeffrey Sperbeck dies at 62 after fall from golf cart in California
John Elway's former NFL agent and longtime friend, Jeffrey Sperbeck, has died at 62 after falling from a golf cart in California.
NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich over Shedeur Sanders call
The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.
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Warren Buffett says U.S. shouldn't use "trade as a weapon"
Warren Buffett said trade should be balanced between countries and said Trump's widespread tariffs are not the right answer.
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.
2 groups plan to publish climate research after Trump dismisses scientists
The American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society plan to publish a special collection of work on climate change impacts in the U.S.
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.
Trump administration in talks with Rwanda to take deportees from U.S.
Officials said there are active discussions about sending third country deportees from U.S. soil to the east African nation.
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Legislature will not vote to overturn Polis's veto of an open records bill
The bill created different rules for open records requests depending on who's requesting them. The rules for journalists would have remained unchanged, but the public would have had to wait longer and pay more for their records.
Warren Buffett says U.S. shouldn't use "trade as a weapon"
Warren Buffett said trade should be balanced between countries and said Trump's widespread tariffs are not the right answer.
Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
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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.
Seasonal allergies are in full force. Why are they so bad right now?
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
EPIC Diabetes Conference addresses unique needs of women with diabetes
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is hosting its annual EPIC Diabetes Conference, which is a one-stop resource for all the latest diabetes information.
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Warren Buffett says U.S. shouldn't use "trade as a weapon"
Warren Buffett said trade should be balanced between countries and said Trump's widespread tariffs are not the right answer.
City threatens to shut down business and food bank to acquire land, owner says
The owner of a recycling facility and food bank says Denver's move to acquire a portion of his land would put him out of business.
Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning Orb wants to verify you're human
Altman's World venture wants to convince people to scan their eyeballs to prove they're human amidst a proliferation of AIs and bots.
Trump's budget would cut some discretionary spending, increase defense spending
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 would cut spending at the majority of departments and agencies.
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
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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.
Former Denver school, church worker sentenced to sex offender probation
A Denver judge has sentenced Diego Marroquin, a former worker at St. John's school and church in southeast Denver, to four years of sex offender intensive supervised probation stemming from accusations by a teenage girl that Marroquin raped her at the church.