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Truck driver hospitalized after crash with train in Gilpin County, CSP says
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. west of Pinecliff at South Beaver Creek Road and Pactolus Lake Road, officials said. CSP says its HAZMAT team was responding to the crash and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Arrest made in Archuleta County election equipment firebombing
Colorado election officials on Monday are praising the work of law enforcement in making an arrest in connection with a firebombing attack that targeted election equipment last month.
Victims of shuttle crash near DIA loses grandfather, other family injured
It was supposed to be a reunion trip to Colorado, but that all came to a devastating halt for Ian Hughes' family, following a crash that killed his grandfather and injured several others.
Arapahoe County reverend, veteran does CPR on teen after deadly shooting
Saturday evening into Sunday morning was a violent night for an otherwise quiet Arapahoe County neighborhood. Just before midnight Saturday evening, Rev. Michael Greenwood says he heard gunshots next door to his home, then chaos.
'Prolific' Colorado drug dealer returned to prison after more arrests
A Colorado man with previous drug-related convictions was recently sentenced to 40 more years in prison for his continued dealings while on parole.
Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Evacuation orders in Louviers lifted after two-alarm vegetation fire
A two-alarm vegetation fire in unincorporated Douglas County prompted an evacuation alert being sent to residents in the Colorado town of Louviers on Sunday afternoon. By Sunday evening, that order had been lifted.
Polis issues disaster declaration due to Western Slope fires
The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and the Deer Creek Fire near the Utah state line has already destroyed at least five buildings.
Deer Creek Fire, at almost 9,000 acres, nearing Colorado-Utah state line
A rapidly growing and still-uncontained fire that's already destroyed five buildings in eastern Utah is fast approaching the state line with Colorado.
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Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
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Truck driver hospitalized after crash with Amtrak train in Gilpin County, Colorado State Patrol says
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. west of Pinecliff at South Beaver Creek Road and Pactolus Lake Road, officials said. CSP says its HAZMAT team was responding to the crash and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Aurora Police Department handing out free wheel locks as car thefts continue to decline
The giveaway runs through 2 p.m. on Monday and will continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, or until the remaining 80 or so locks have been given out.
Officials in Douglas County provide updates on fires that prompted evacuations of Louviers
Officials with the county, South Metro Fire Rescue, and Douglas County Sheriff's Office spoke on Monday about the response and ongoing efforts to fully contain the fire that prompted the evacuation of the small town on Sunday.
Wildlife officials ask anglers to 'fish out' Colorado lake before broken dam drains all water
A leaky outlet on a dam is causing the water level at a southwestern Colorado reservoir to drop quickly. In response, wildlife officials are inviting the public to harvest as many fish as possible before the lake runs dry.
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
Courage Classic in Colorado is physical challenge & celebration of survival
Thousands of cyclists are training for the Courage Classic, and CBS News Colorado anchor Michelle Griego is among them.
Colorado mental health program to close due to funding shortages, residents in need of shelter
A mental health program in Colorado that helps our most vulnerable is closing down due to funding shortages, leaving residents without a clear path forward.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Doctor warns about the dangers of burns as some surfaces heat up
When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very dangerous, but so are burns.
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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.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.
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Truck driver hospitalized after crash with train in Gilpin County, CSP says
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. west of Pinecliff at South Beaver Creek Road and Pactolus Lake Road, officials said. CSP says its HAZMAT team was responding to the crash and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Arrest made in Archuleta County election equipment firebombing
Colorado election officials on Monday are praising the work of law enforcement in making an arrest in connection with a firebombing attack that targeted election equipment last month.
Victims of shuttle crash near DIA loses grandfather, other family injured
It was supposed to be a reunion trip to Colorado, but that all came to a devastating halt for Ian Hughes' family, following a crash that killed his grandfather and injured several others.
Arapahoe County reverend, veteran does CPR on teen after deadly shooting
Saturday evening into Sunday morning was a violent night for an otherwise quiet Arapahoe County neighborhood. Just before midnight Saturday evening, Rev. Michael Greenwood says he heard gunshots next door to his home, then chaos.
'Prolific' Colorado drug dealer returned to prison after more arrests
A Colorado man with previous drug-related convictions was recently sentenced to 40 more years in prison for his continued dealings while on parole.
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Truck driver hospitalized after crash with Amtrak train in Gilpin County, Colorado State Patrol says
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. west of Pinecliff at South Beaver Creek Road and Pactolus Lake Road, officials said. CSP says its HAZMAT team was responding to the crash and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Aurora Police Department handing out free wheel locks as car thefts continue to decline
The giveaway runs through 2 p.m. on Monday and will continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, or until the remaining 80 or so locks have been given out.
Officials in Douglas County provide updates on fires that prompted evacuations of Louviers
Officials with the county, South Metro Fire Rescue, and Douglas County Sheriff's Office spoke on Monday about the response and ongoing efforts to fully contain the fire that prompted the evacuation of the small town on Sunday.
Wildlife officials ask anglers to 'fish out' Colorado lake before broken dam drains all water
A leaky outlet on a dam is causing the water level at a southwestern Colorado reservoir to drop quickly. In response, wildlife officials are inviting the public to harvest as many fish as possible before the lake runs dry.
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Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Nuggets former president indicted by federal grand jury in bid rigging
In the indictment, former president of the Denver Nuggets Timothy Leiweke has been accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.
CU coach Deion Sanders unsure who primary Buffs QB will be
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders appeared on the main stage at Big 12 football media days on Wednesday and opted to talk about football, not his health.
Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape by Oregon jury
Ben McLemore was found guilty by a Portland-area jury of raping a woman at a party attended by many of his then-Portland Trail Blazer teammates.
Pro golf's longest hole set to challenge PGA Tour hopefuls
When the Korn Ferry tour stops in Colorado next week, PGA Tour hopefuls will be greeted by the longest course they'll play.
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Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching deal
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
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Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
Courage Classic in Colorado is physical challenge & celebration of survival
Thousands of cyclists are training for the Courage Classic, and CBS News Colorado anchor Michelle Griego is among them.
Colorado mental health program to close due to funding shortages, residents in need of shelter
A mental health program in Colorado that helps our most vulnerable is closing down due to funding shortages, leaving residents without a clear path forward.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Doctor warns about the dangers of burns as some surfaces heat up
When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very dangerous, but so are burns.
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U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching deal
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
Rebates are pushing some Coloradans to switch to heat pumps
In a push to cut carbon emissions, Xcel Energy has increased its 2025 rebate program for homeowners. The changes are part of the Clean Heat Plan, which encourages the adoption of electric heat pump systems over traditional HVAC units.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
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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.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.