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Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
Makar won't skate for Avalanche to start Western Conference Final
The Colorado Avalanche will begin the Western Conference final Wednesday night without star defenseman Cale Makar on the ice.
Trail Ridge Road Memorial Day Weekend opening uncertain due to snowstorm
This week's snowstorm in Rocky Mountain National Park has put the Memorial Day Weekend target date of opening for Trail Ridge Road up in the air.
Everyone inside burning home escapes unharmed, fire reignites hours later
What started as a garage fire spread to a house in unincorporated Arapahoe County on Tuesday night before it reignited early Wednesday.
Colorado's farmers working to plan and plant amid dry winter, rainy spring
As Colorado experiences drought conditions and spring rain, farmers in Boulder County say they're working harder than ever to plan and plant accordingly.
Highway 85 reopens in Denver metro area after deadly 5-car crash
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City on Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles.
Southbound lanes of I-25 reopen near Castle Rock after crash
The southbound lanes of I-25 reopened Wednesday morning near Castle Rock after a crash.
Aurora foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service
During Foster Care Awareness Month, the Colorado Department of Human Services honored foster parents who are making a huge difference.
Berthoud firefighter in ICU after being hit by wrong-way driver on I-25
A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
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Staying cooler and active across Colorado with afternoon showers and storms on Wednesday
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Watkins stained glass has window on Colorado history
The Watkins family of stained glass artists arrived in Colorado in the 1860s, where five generations of artisans have created beautiful stained glass windows for buildings across the state.
New mural celebrates history of Castle Rock
A new mural in downtown Castle Rock celebrates the history of the growing town.
"We're still here": A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples
The one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit will crisscross the state, featuring the work of Native youth.
The Wonder View Tower reopens in Colorado after renovation
The claim that one could see six states from the top of the tower - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico - was published by Ripley's Believe it or Not in 1933.
Leadville was going the way of the ghost towns, until Ken Chlouber's big idea
Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.
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Colorado's Trail Ridge Road Memorial Day Weekend opening uncertain due to snowstorm
This week's snowstorm in Rocky Mountain National Park has put the Memorial Day Weekend target date of opening for Trail Ridge Road up in the air.
Denver mayor talks about progress to address homelessness
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about recent progress to address homelessness as it reaches a nine-year low.
Highway 85 reopens in Commerce City after deadly 5-car crash
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City on Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles.
Colorado's Front Range saw more rain in last 2 weeks than previous 8 months combined
Parts of Colorado's Front Range saw more rain in the last two weeks than the previous eight months combined, but a dry start to summer could still be ahead.
New video shows school security tackling student who had a gun inside Overland High School
New video shows the moment staff and school security tackled a student who had a gun inside Overland High School.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Congressional candidate Wanda James suing fellow CU Regents
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
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Chinese companies probed over cuts to shipping container production before pandemic
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
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Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
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Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
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Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
Changes to federal registration system aim to prevent fraud in trucking industry
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale rejects Colorado Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit plan
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
Man who sued Parker police detective awarded $24 million
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
Denver judge jails police critic for doxing officer's home address
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
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Colorado 70-car pileup on snowy I-70
Colorado highway officials closed eastbound Interstate 70 for 5 hours on April 14 after a major pileup involving dozens and dozens of crashed vehicles.
Colorado Rockies Home Opener
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
Makar won't skate for Avalanche to start Western Conference Final
The Colorado Avalanche will begin the Western Conference final Wednesday night without star defenseman Cale Makar on the ice.
Trail Ridge Road Memorial Day Weekend opening uncertain due to snowstorm
This week's snowstorm in Rocky Mountain National Park has put the Memorial Day Weekend target date of opening for Trail Ridge Road up in the air.
Everyone inside burning home escapes unharmed, fire reignites hours later
What started as a garage fire spread to a house in unincorporated Arapahoe County on Tuesday night before it reignited early Wednesday.
Colorado's farmers working to plan and plant amid dry winter, rainy spring
As Colorado experiences drought conditions and spring rain, farmers in Boulder County say they're working harder than ever to plan and plant accordingly.
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Colorado's Trail Ridge Road Memorial Day Weekend opening uncertain due to snowstorm
This week's snowstorm in Rocky Mountain National Park has put the Memorial Day Weekend target date of opening for Trail Ridge Road up in the air.
Denver mayor talks about progress to address homelessness
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about recent progress to address homelessness as it reaches a nine-year low.
Highway 85 reopens in Commerce City after deadly 5-car crash
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City on Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles.
Colorado's Front Range saw more rain in last 2 weeks than previous 8 months combined
Parts of Colorado's Front Range saw more rain in the last two weeks than the previous eight months combined, but a dry start to summer could still be ahead.
New video shows school security tackling student who had a gun inside Overland High School
New video shows the moment staff and school security tackled a student who had a gun inside Overland High School.
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Makar won't skate for Avalanche to start Western Conference Final
The Colorado Avalanche will begin the Western Conference final Wednesday night without star defenseman Cale Makar on the ice.
Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano seconds into joint comeback match
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Meet the horses who ran in the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Broncos 2026 full regular season schedule is out
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
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Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
As gas prices surge, consumers search for other savings
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Congressional candidate Wanda James suing fellow CU Regents
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Exclusive
Chinese companies probed over cuts to shipping container production before pandemic
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Exclusive
Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Health News
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Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
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Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
As gas prices surge, consumers search for other savings
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.
Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
AI sparks backlash from new graduates. How deep does the disapproval go?
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
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Denver, Denver Post parent company reach tentative deal to end lease dispute
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
Changes to federal registration system aim to prevent fraud in trucking industry
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale rejects Colorado Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit plan
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
Man who sued Parker police detective awarded $24 million
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
Denver judge jails police critic for doxing officer's home address
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.