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Severe storms and flash flooding possible Wednesday across Denver and eastern Colorado
A second round of storms on Wednesday could bring significant rainfall, large hail, and damaging winds to the I-25 corridor and eastern plains. Flash flooding will be a key concern.
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale July 31
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale on Thursday for the 2025 season at Empower Field at Mile High.
Denver's Historic Elitch Theatre targeted in several break-ins over 3 months
The 134-year-old theatre has become a gathering place for fans of live theatre, movies, and memories. Now it's become a target for teens who break into the building.
Fishing line by ponds in Longmont piles up and tangles wildlife
Fishing line around ponds in Colorado can pose a risk to wildlife, such as the case of Percy, a pelican who recently got tangled up in the line and was unable to recover.
How the Boulder County Sheriff's Office hopes to contain lithium battery fires
The FAA says it's happening on planes every week, and tech company Lithium Fire Guard is working to stop it.
Aurora makes road repairs after deadly crash involving pedestrian
There has been no shortage of tragedy on Aurora's roads recently. The latest crash involved a 72-year-old woman who was crossing Jewell Avenue with a walker.
Denver was more humid than Dallas on Tuesday. Find out why.
Denver and the Front Range definitely felt muggy and humid all day Tuesday. The reason? Increased monsoon flow from the south and a humid cold front from the north teaming up across the Eastern Plains of Colorado.
Fake QR code scams target Denver drivers
A new scam is tricking drivers across Denver into thinking they're paying for parking when in fact they're handing over personal information to scammers.
CSU to install 12 billboards, ignoring ordinance that prohibits such signs in Fort Collins
Colorado State University is moving forward with erecting electronic billboards around its Fort Collins campus, something that would otherwise be against City of Fort Collins ordinances anywhere else in the community.
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Colorado weather: Flash flood watch, strong storms, and cooler temps
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale July 31
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale on Thursday for the 2025 season at Empower Field at Mile High.
Colorado makes moves to sell historic Denver railyard
Burnham Yard is a historic railyard in Denver that was in operation for over a century. It shut down in 2016 and was purchased by the state in 2021. Now, CDOT is tearing down some buildings that some believe should be preserved.
Deion Sanders: "Let's stop being ashamed" about bladder cancer struggles
From dealing with a catheter to using adult diapers, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is willing to speak out about his cancer recovery.
Broncos extend Courtland Sutton's contract
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the Broncos have agreed to a four-year extension that's going to keep him under contract until 2029.
Sanders' "cancer-free" announcement draws reactions across the sports world
Figures from around the sports world expressed a range of reactions from relief that Coach Prime was now cancer-free to gratitude for his urging of others to be proactive about their health.
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August is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month and Dr. Olukemi Akinrinola from AdventHealth talks about the importance of vaccines as children head back to school.
Colorado weather: Flash flood watch, strong storms, and cooler temps
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Arapahoe County jury deliberates fate of dentist accused of murdering his wife
Arapahoe County jury deliberates fate of dentist James Craig who has been on trial, accused of murdering his wife.
Denver police issue crime alerts for a shooting and another for unlawful sexual contact
Police in Denver have issued crime alerts for a shooting and another for unlawful sexual contact.
Fishing line by ponds in Colorado city piles up and tangles wildlife, park rangers and neighbors ste
Longmont Park Rangers say they are seeing more birds than usual getting tangled this time of year.
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RFK Jr.'s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues
In their zeal to "Make America Healthy Again," top Trump administration officials depict patients and the doctors who treat them as partly responsible for whatever ails them.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
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Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals new discrepancies
A CBS News investigation found discrepancies between the government's description of the Jeffrey Epstein jail video and what the video shows.
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire with Ukraine
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
EPA to revoke its landmark finding on regulating greenhouse gases
The EPA has decided to revoke a key scientific finding it published 16 years ago that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health.
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Meet Turquoise
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RFK Jr.'s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues
In their zeal to "Make America Healthy Again," top Trump administration officials depict patients and the doctors who treat them as partly responsible for whatever ails them.
Disability advocates urge RTD to keep Access-on-Demand
The Regional Transportation District board is scheduled to vote on changes to its paratransit program, which includes Access-a-Ride and Access-on-Demand, on which thousands of Coloradans with disabilities rely.
Deion Sanders' doctor in cancer treatment also helped Vail's police chief
Vail Police Chief Ryan Kenney survived an aggressive form of bladder cancer whose experience mirrors that of University of Colorado Buffaloes' Coach Prime.
Deion Sanders: "Let's stop being ashamed" about bladder cancer struggles
From dealing with a catheter to using adult diapers, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is willing to speak out about his cancer recovery.
Sanders' "cancer-free" announcement draws reactions across the sports world
Figures from around the sports world expressed a range of reactions from relief that Coach Prime was now cancer-free to gratitude for his urging of others to be proactive about their health.
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More passengers join lawsuit after American Airlines plane fire at DIA
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire in March is now at 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas.
Hundrends of tiles in Denver International Airport's Great Hall cracked, missing grout
If you've been to Denver International Airport lately, you might have noticed the brand-new tiling that's part of the Great Hall Project is cracked in many places, and some tiles are held together with nothing but tape.
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.
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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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Severe storms and flash flooding possible Wednesday across Denver and eastern Colorado
A second round of storms on Wednesday could bring significant rainfall, large hail, and damaging winds to the I-25 corridor and eastern plains. Flash flooding will be a key concern.
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale July 31
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale on Thursday for the 2025 season at Empower Field at Mile High.
Denver's Historic Elitch Theatre targeted in several break-ins over 3 months
The 134-year-old theatre has become a gathering place for fans of live theatre, movies, and memories. Now it's become a target for teens who break into the building.
Fishing line by ponds in Longmont piles up and tangles wildlife
Fishing line around ponds in Colorado can pose a risk to wildlife, such as the case of Percy, a pelican who recently got tangled up in the line and was unable to recover.
How the Boulder County Sheriff's Office hopes to contain lithium battery fires
The FAA says it's happening on planes every week, and tech company Lithium Fire Guard is working to stop it.
Latest Videos
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Latest Videos
August is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month and Dr. Olukemi Akinrinola from AdventHealth talks about the importance of vaccines as children head back to school.
Colorado weather: Flash flood watch, strong storms, and cooler temps
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Arapahoe County jury deliberates fate of dentist accused of murdering his wife
Arapahoe County jury deliberates fate of dentist James Craig who has been on trial, accused of murdering his wife.
Denver police issue crime alerts for a shooting and another for unlawful sexual contact
Police in Denver have issued crime alerts for a shooting and another for unlawful sexual contact.
Fishing line by ponds in Colorado city piles up and tangles wildlife, park rangers and neighbors ste
Longmont Park Rangers say they are seeing more birds than usual getting tangled this time of year.
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Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale July 31
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale on Thursday for the 2025 season at Empower Field at Mile High.
Colorado makes moves to sell historic Denver railyard
Burnham Yard is a historic railyard in Denver that was in operation for over a century. It shut down in 2016 and was purchased by the state in 2021. Now, CDOT is tearing down some buildings that some believe should be preserved.
Deion Sanders: "Let's stop being ashamed" about bladder cancer struggles
From dealing with a catheter to using adult diapers, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is willing to speak out about his cancer recovery.
Broncos extend Courtland Sutton's contract
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the Broncos have agreed to a four-year extension that's going to keep him under contract until 2029.
Sanders' "cancer-free" announcement draws reactions across the sports world
Figures from around the sports world expressed a range of reactions from relief that Coach Prime was now cancer-free to gratitude for his urging of others to be proactive about their health.
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GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year
The country's GDP increased at an annual rate of 3%, a sharp turnaround from earlier this year when it fell 0.5%.
Even households earning $150,000 a year are struggling to pay their loans
More high-income Americans are falling behind on their loan payments as the market for white-collar jobs cools.
8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for parts of Pacific
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
YouTube to roll out AI-powered age-detection technology
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
Latest Political Updates
More Latest Political Updates
RFK Jr.'s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues
In their zeal to "Make America Healthy Again," top Trump administration officials depict patients and the doctors who treat them as partly responsible for whatever ails them.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Exclusive
Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals new discrepancies
A CBS News investigation found discrepancies between the government's description of the Jeffrey Epstein jail video and what the video shows.
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire with Ukraine
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
EPA to revoke its landmark finding on regulating greenhouse gases
The EPA has decided to revoke a key scientific finding it published 16 years ago that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health.
Health News
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RFK Jr.'s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues
In their zeal to "Make America Healthy Again," top Trump administration officials depict patients and the doctors who treat them as partly responsible for whatever ails them.
Disability advocates urge RTD to keep Access-on-Demand
The Regional Transportation District board is scheduled to vote on changes to its paratransit program, which includes Access-a-Ride and Access-on-Demand, on which thousands of Coloradans with disabilities rely.
Deion Sanders' doctor in cancer treatment also helped Vail's police chief
Vail Police Chief Ryan Kenney survived an aggressive form of bladder cancer whose experience mirrors that of University of Colorado Buffaloes' Coach Prime.
Deion Sanders: "Let's stop being ashamed" about bladder cancer struggles
From dealing with a catheter to using adult diapers, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is willing to speak out about his cancer recovery.
Sanders' "cancer-free" announcement draws reactions across the sports world
Figures from around the sports world expressed a range of reactions from relief that Coach Prime was now cancer-free to gratitude for his urging of others to be proactive about their health.
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GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year
The country's GDP increased at an annual rate of 3%, a sharp turnaround from earlier this year when it fell 0.5%.
Even households earning $150,000 a year are struggling to pay their loans
More high-income Americans are falling behind on their loan payments as the market for white-collar jobs cools.
Colorado makes moves to sell historic Denver railyard
Burnham Yard is a historic railyard in Denver that was in operation for over a century. It shut down in 2016 and was purchased by the state in 2021. Now, CDOT is tearing down some buildings that some believe should be preserved.
Parking at DIA to be impacted by new security camera installation
The installations will start on Thursday and are expected to go through the end of October and will result in 40 new cameras in the West Economy Lot, "as part of ongoing security enhancements," airport officials said.
YouTube to roll out AI-powered age-detection technology
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
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More passengers join lawsuit after American Airlines plane fire at DIA
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire in March is now at 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas.
Hundrends of tiles in Denver International Airport's Great Hall cracked, missing grout
If you've been to Denver International Airport lately, you might have noticed the brand-new tiling that's part of the Great Hall Project is cracked in many places, and some tiles are held together with nothing but tape.
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.