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Poudre School District agrees to $16 million settlement in child abuse lawsuit
A Colorado school district has settled with the families of ten students after a paraprofessional was convicted of abusing autistic children.
Denver International Airport parking fees change this week
Parking fees at some facilities at the Denver International Airport will increase starting Wednesday, while others will decrease.
Civic Center EATS helps women-owned businesses and those owned by people of color
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch.
High school psychologist arrested in Colorado, accused of sexual assault
A psychologist at Green Mountain High School has been arrested in Colorado and accused of sexual assault.
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
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Afternoon storms return to the forecast for Denver
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
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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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Afternoon storms return to the forecast for Denver
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Son of fallen deputy bids for father's patrol car, auction ends in tears
The patrol car of Deputy Sam Brownlee, killed in the line of duty in 2010, was to be auctioned off outside the Weld County Sheriff's Office on May 14, 2015.
Civic Center EATS helps women-owned businesses and those owned by people of color
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch.
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.
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First Alert Weather Spring Special
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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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Sen. Klobuchar to accuse Trump of "unprecedented overreach" in speech
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to argue President Trump is "disregard[ing] the rule of law" and his tariff policies will leave small businesses as "roadkill," according to excerpts obtained by CBS News.
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
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.
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Men more likely to die of "broken heart syndrome," study finds
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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.
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Meet Tristin
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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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Poudre School District agrees to $16 million settlement in child abuse lawsuit
A Colorado school district has settled with the families of ten students after a paraprofessional was convicted of abusing autistic children.
Denver International Airport parking fees change this week
Parking fees at some facilities at the Denver International Airport will increase starting Wednesday, while others will decrease.
Civic Center EATS helps women-owned businesses and those owned by people of color
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch.
High school psychologist arrested in Colorado, accused of sexual assault
A psychologist at Green Mountain High School has been arrested in Colorado and accused of sexual assault.
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.
Latest Videos
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Latest Videos
Afternoon storms return to the forecast for Denver
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Son of fallen deputy bids for father's patrol car, auction ends in tears
The patrol car of Deputy Sam Brownlee, killed in the line of duty in 2010, was to be auctioned off outside the Weld County Sheriff's Office on May 14, 2015.
Civic Center EATS helps women-owned businesses and those owned by people of color
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch.
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.
Sports
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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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GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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.
Latest Political Updates
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Exclusive
Sen. Klobuchar to accuse Trump of "unprecedented overreach" in speech
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to argue President Trump is "disregard[ing] the rule of law" and his tariff policies will leave small businesses as "roadkill," according to excerpts obtained by CBS News.
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
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.
Health News
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Men more likely to die of "broken heart syndrome," study finds
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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.
Business News
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GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
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.
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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.