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Colorado's taste of Summer comes to end as a cold front sweeps across state
After a stretch of warm, summer-like days, a cold front is moving in, changing Colorado's weather forecast.
Lyft joins Uber in request for Colorado governor to veto rideshare bill
Lyft has joined Uber in requesting that Gov. Jared Polis veto the rideshare bill passed by the Colorado Legislature.
Colorado combat Army major pushes to keep serving amid transgender ban
A combat Army major who now calls Colorado home is pushing to keep serving after the Supreme Court ruling on transgender people in the military.
Neighbors demand action after nuisance home catches fire twice
Neighbors in Lakewood are demanding the Colorado city take action after a home on their street caught fire twice over the weekend.
Art program installs sculpture "Liberty" in Aurora neighborhood
A towering sculpture beloved by many has arrived in Aurora
Prosecutor offers unlicensed, undocumented teen probation after deadly crash
The Arapahoe District Attorney's Office is defending its decision to give probation and community service to a teenager who was driving illegally and, in the country illegally, when he killed a woman.
Denver City Council postpones vote on new National Western development
Denver City Council was at max capacity Monday night for a wide range of agenda items. Still, many stayed through the 6 hour meeting to discuss the home of the National Western Complex.
Proposed Fort Collins ballot measure might impact funding for natural area properties
Residents in Fort Collins could soon be voting on the future of the former Hughes Stadium property, the second time such a decision would be made in the last five years.
Colorado park damaged by Quarry Fire set for partial reopening
Deer Creek Canyon Park is scheduled to have a partial reopening May 15 after it was damaged in the Quarry Fire last year.
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Cold front brings cooler temperatures and storm chances to Colorado
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What to know about the release of the full Denver Broncos NFL schedule
The release of the full Denver Broncos 2025 schedule will take place on Wednesday evening.
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson reinstated by MLB
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Broncos will take on the Jets in London: "Broncos Country has no borders"
The Denver Broncos are going overseas this season to take on the NY Jets in London.
Rockies interim manager Schaeffer brings energy, exuberance to clubhouse
Warren Schaeffer is taking over as the interim manager of the Colorado Rockies.
First piece of Broncos 2025 schedule puzzle revealed
The full Broncos 2025 schedule won't be announced until Wednesday night, but the team revealed the details for one of their games two days early.
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Cold front brings cooler temperatures and storm chances to Colorado
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Burglary leads to shelter-in-place for one Denver neighborhood
The search for a burglary suspect leads to a shelter-in-place for one Denver neighborhood.
Civil rights leader from Denver Rev. Dr. James D. Peters has died
A civil rights leader from Denver, the Rev. Dr. James D. Peters has died.
Never Say Never: CBS Colorado Mornings heads to the zoo with First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert
Never Say Never: CBS Colorado Mornings heads to the zoo with First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert where she feeds the elephants.
Civic Center Eats spring series kicks off on Wednesday
Food trucks return to Civic Center Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays as Civic Center Eats spring series kicks off.
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First Alert Weather Spring Special
Watch CBS News Colorado's First Alert Weather Spring Special.
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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EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
State Supreme Court rules Boulder can sue Exxon, Suncor in state court
The State Supreme Court has cleared the way for a high-profile lawsuit, years in the making, to move forward in state court. The suit, filed by the City of Boulder and Boulder County, goes after Exxon Mobil and Suncor.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
DOGE publishes more misleading or inaccurate claims on its "Wall of Receipts"
Many of DOGE's claimed cuts appear to be misleading, and the potential for actual savings continues to be uncertain.
Evans, DeGette at center of debate over Medicaid work requirements
Two members of Congress from Colorado will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of Medicaid, a program that provides health care for one in five Coloradans.
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EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Manitou Springs faces water crisis after storms clog main source with debris
Manitou Springs city leaders have issued an emergency order prohibiting any nonessential water use due to a critical water supply emergency, including laundry, showering and bathing, outdoor sprinklers, and car washing.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
FDA seeks to remove ingestible fluoride products for kids' teeth from market
The FDA says it will conduct a scientific review of children's ingestible fluoride prescription drug products by Oct. 31 with the aim of removing them from the market.
Inside the first U.S. medical school incorporating AI into its program
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
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Meet Turquoise
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Meet Tristin
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Meet Zach
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Meet Michael
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Dozens of Colorado drivers take concerns for express lane citations to court
A number of drivers in the state are now raising concerns over express lane citations issued in the state in court.
DIA flew 9 execs to Madrid 1st class, business class; one ticket was over $19k
Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington and his top executives recently flew round-trip to Madrid for a three-day airport conference for a total cost of about $165,000, records show -- far more than the cost for similarly-sized airports.
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.
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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's taste of Summer comes to end as a cold front sweeps across state
After a stretch of warm, summer-like days, a cold front is moving in, changing Colorado's weather forecast.
Lyft joins Uber in request for Colorado governor to veto rideshare bill
Lyft has joined Uber in requesting that Gov. Jared Polis veto the rideshare bill passed by the Colorado Legislature.
Colorado combat Army major pushes to keep serving amid transgender ban
A combat Army major who now calls Colorado home is pushing to keep serving after the Supreme Court ruling on transgender people in the military.
Neighbors demand action after nuisance home catches fire twice
Neighbors in Lakewood are demanding the Colorado city take action after a home on their street caught fire twice over the weekend.
Prosecutor offers unlicensed, undocumented teen probation after deadly crash
The Arapahoe District Attorney's Office is defending its decision to give probation and community service to a teenager who was driving illegally and, in the country illegally, when he killed a woman.
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Cold front brings cooler temperatures and storm chances to Colorado
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Burglary leads to shelter-in-place for one Denver neighborhood
The search for a burglary suspect leads to a shelter-in-place for one Denver neighborhood.
Civil rights leader from Denver Rev. Dr. James D. Peters has died
A civil rights leader from Denver, the Rev. Dr. James D. Peters has died.
Never Say Never: CBS Colorado Mornings heads to the zoo with First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert
Never Say Never: CBS Colorado Mornings heads to the zoo with First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert where she feeds the elephants.
Civic Center Eats spring series kicks off on Wednesday
Food trucks return to Civic Center Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays as Civic Center Eats spring series kicks off.
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What to know about the release of the full Denver Broncos NFL schedule
The release of the full Denver Broncos 2025 schedule will take place on Wednesday evening.
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson reinstated by MLB
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Broncos will take on the Jets in London: "Broncos Country has no borders"
The Denver Broncos are going overseas this season to take on the NY Jets in London.
Rockies interim manager Schaeffer brings energy, exuberance to clubhouse
Warren Schaeffer is taking over as the interim manager of the Colorado Rockies.
First piece of Broncos 2025 schedule puzzle revealed
The full Broncos 2025 schedule won't be announced until Wednesday night, but the team revealed the details for one of their games two days early.
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EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
$TRUMP coin buyers spent $140 million to secure Trump dinner invite
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson reinstated by MLB
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Latest Political Updates
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EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
State Supreme Court rules Boulder can sue Exxon, Suncor in state court
The State Supreme Court has cleared the way for a high-profile lawsuit, years in the making, to move forward in state court. The suit, filed by the City of Boulder and Boulder County, goes after Exxon Mobil and Suncor.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
DOGE publishes more misleading or inaccurate claims on its "Wall of Receipts"
Many of DOGE's claimed cuts appear to be misleading, and the potential for actual savings continues to be uncertain.
Evans, DeGette at center of debate over Medicaid work requirements
Two members of Congress from Colorado will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of Medicaid, a program that provides health care for one in five Coloradans.
Health News
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EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Manitou Springs faces water crisis after storms clog main source with debris
Manitou Springs city leaders have issued an emergency order prohibiting any nonessential water use due to a critical water supply emergency, including laundry, showering and bathing, outdoor sprinklers, and car washing.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
FDA seeks to remove ingestible fluoride products for kids' teeth from market
The FDA says it will conduct a scientific review of children's ingestible fluoride prescription drug products by Oct. 31 with the aim of removing them from the market.
Inside the first U.S. medical school incorporating AI into its program
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
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State Supreme Court rules Boulder can sue Exxon, Suncor in state court
The State Supreme Court has cleared the way for a high-profile lawsuit, years in the making, to move forward in state court. The suit, filed by the City of Boulder and Boulder County, goes after Exxon Mobil and Suncor.
$TRUMP coin buyers spent $140 million to secure Trump dinner invite
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Skincare kits and ottomans: A look at United's new premium suites
United Airlines is adding premium seating and other interior upgrades to its fleet of Boeing 787-9 planes. Here's what it looks like.
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Dozens of Colorado drivers take concerns for express lane citations to court
A number of drivers in the state are now raising concerns over express lane citations issued in the state in court.
DIA flew 9 execs to Madrid 1st class, business class; one ticket was over $19k
Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington and his top executives recently flew round-trip to Madrid for a three-day airport conference for a total cost of about $165,000, records show -- far more than the cost for similarly-sized airports.
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.