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A Castle Rock restaurant has experienced two fires in two days.
A new mural in downtown Castle Rock celebrates the history of the growing town.
A Parker man has been sentenced to decades behind bars for raping multiple women. Prosecutors say David Kats used drugs, deception and manipulation to prey on women for nearly a decade.
The Force was strong with a Coloradan in Castle Rock on Star Wars Day in 2026!
The rain made a much-needed splash in parts of Douglas County on Thursday.
A Northern Colorado man says he is lucky to be alive after being bitten by a rattlesnake west of Fort Collins.
The City of Greeley's utilities department is telling its Northern Colorado consumers they are free to use water at a normal rate this summer, bypassing the restrictions some other Colorado communities are already enforcing.
Nursery and irrigation experts with SiteOne Landscape Supply in Windsor say there are some things you can do to try and prevent damage to some plants and pipes.
For the first time since 2021, the City of Fort Collins is asking residents to begin conserving water.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has continued its mission of providing access to the arts to young individuals during its recent visit by Alicia Keys' "Hell's Kitchen."
Aurora Public Schools currently has 16 teachers working on J-1 visas, 11 of them at Aurora Central.
Grandview High School has produced many professional athletes, including professional baseball players. This year, the school has a pitcher who is gaining a lot of national attention, named Ethan Wachsmann.
Two future WNBA players have played at Grandview High School in Aurora over the past ten years, and the school has won 5 CHSAA State titles.
One of Aurora's fastest-growing areas is running into an unexpected and confusing obstacle: uncertainty over whether natural gas service will be available for thousands of new homes and a school already under construction.
The Gateway High School senior is about to graduate near the top of his class, and as one of a select group of students statewide to earn the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship, which covers the full cost of attending a four-year college in Colorado.
Survivors of last summer's deadly terror attack on a largely Jewish crowd marching for the release of Israeli hostages in Boulder described the lasting trauma at the sentencing hearing after the defendant pleaded guilty.
The North Metro Fire Department began using new technology this week to help monitor patients treated during emergency calls, which gives real-time feedback.
Each day, the Mighty Argo Cable Car project in Colorado's foothills inches closer to a big opening to the public.
State leaders joined firefighters to deliver the 2026 Wildfire Outlook and Preparedness Plan for Colorado Thursday.
More than 20,000 Coloradans got a discount on buying an e-bike but some shops say they're still on the hook for that credit from last year and waiting for the state to pay them back.
A Girl Scout troop in Jefferson County is tackling conflict resolution with a project designed to help classmates settle arguments on their own.
Parents in Jefferson County are raising serious questions about a student safety audit that was never shared with them.
After helping resolve more than 750 low-level warrants since 2021, Jefferson County's Fresh Start program isn't slowing down.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
A man in Westminster spoke to CBS Colorado this month about the deaths of his husband and son in a house fire.
A new community building in Breckenridge is trying to make life a little easier for locals struggling to survive in one of Colorado's most expensive mountain communities.
Water service has now been restored to the historic mountain city of Victor after nearly a week of outages tied to catastrophic failures in the city's aging water system.
The decision is now official; Summit School District will close Breckenridge Elementary School and consolidate students into Upper Blue Elementary beginning in the 2027 school year.
A possible closure of Summit School District's oldest elementary school is sparking concern among parents and community members.
As the Colorado ski season comes to a close, a pair of high country resorts are still squeezing in some final turns.
In Colorado, childcare is often the highest household expense, costing families between an average of $1200 to $1800 per child per month.
An Aurora man whose dog was stolen while he was on military deployment is now grieving the loss of his furry friend.
Hundreds of pieces of pottery outside a house in the Denver metro area need to disappear in a little over two weeks, or the owners will be arrested.
It's been nearly a year and a half since a man attending his own son's birthday northeast of Denver was gunned down by a former anti-gun violence activist, in what the victim's family calls a senseless act of violence.
Two Adams County deputies fired their weapons after giving commands to Jesse Klopfenstein, according to the sheriff's office. His girlfriend disputes that claim.
A high school student in Aurora is facing charges after he was accused of bringing a loaded gun into Overland High School.
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.
The thefts come at a time when many are already struggling to keep up with rising gas prices. The average price for gas in Colorado is $4.40 a gallon — up about 15 cents in just the past week, and 60 cents in the past month.
A free event hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department is giving motorcycle riders the chance to improve their skills.
Arapahoe County is proposing new regulations for short-term rentals, including those on popular apps like Airbnb and Vrbo.
In 20 years, Gil Boggs has turned Colorado Ballet into a top ten company in the country.
The Community College of Denver ceremonies marked the first college graduation ever held at Coors Field.
Federal investigators and Denver police are continuing to piece together what led up to a deadly runway incident at Denver International Airport in which a trespasser was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane.
Moving forward, the focus will be on safety and security.
A new video from the Denver International Airport shows a person walking onto a runway before being struck by a plane. The security breach is something a retired Denver police officer who worked at the airport says they raised concerns about for years.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has 30 days to address a stack of bills on his desk with a signature or veto. But he wasted no time signing two important bills with broad bipartisan support Thursday.
In 20 years, Gil Boggs has turned Colorado Ballet into a top ten company in the country.
A Girl Scout troop in Jefferson County is tackling conflict resolution with a project designed to help classmates settle arguments on their own.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
Antero Reservoir is being drained almost completely dry this spring, as Denver Water moves roughly 18,000 acre feet of water downstream to Cheesman Reservoir in an effort to preserve water during one of the driest years Colorado has seen in decades.
Lisa Parker started the Orchestra Academy nearly seven years ago in 27J Schools in Colorado's Adams County. And the program has trickled down to Denver.
The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a construction site in Denver earlier this year has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial, court records show.
Colorado's recent storm helped chip away at the ongoing moisture deficit, but much of the state remains in drought conditions heading into the warmer months.
Colorado Ballet is celebrating some major milestones. The company recently achieved Tier 1 status in the ballet world mostly due to the leadership of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary with the company.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
The Broncos are kicking off the season in primetime. Denver will travel to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in Week 1 on Monday Night Football.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has 30 days to address a stack of bills on his desk with a signature or veto. But he wasted no time signing two important bills with broad bipartisan support Thursday.
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Twenty-four out of Colorado's nearly 180 school districts have earned special recognition for asthma preparation and education.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has 30 days to address a stack of bills on his desk with a signature or veto. But he wasted no time signing two important bills with broad bipartisan support Thursday.
In 20 years, Gil Boggs has turned Colorado Ballet into a top ten company in the country.
Parisi, a popular Italian restaurant in Denver, is closed until further notice after a kitchen fire damaged the interior of the Berkeley neighborhood restaurant.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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.
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.
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.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.