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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver, to the surprise of no one
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Aurora teen takeover leads to damages at local businesses
Community leaders in Aurora are reflecting on what went right and what went wrong during recent youth basketball tournaments.
Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
Denver businesses now legally have to compost and recycle
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
Birth center owner and certified professional midwife appear in court
The owner of a wellness and birth center and a certified professional midwife made their first appearance in court following their arrests this week.
Prosecutors seek tougher bond restrictions for Barry Morphew
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Denver's Sloans Lake to get $50M investment in popular neighborhood park
City officials said some parts of the lake that should measure 12 feet deep are only four feet deep.
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Monsoon moisture will start to trickle back in for the Labor Day Weekend
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Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
The legacy of Colorado's earliest inhabitants dates back thousands of years
The program manager for visitor services at Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and a Southern Ute tribal elder spoke about the descendants of the ancient people who lived in the area 1,000 years ago.
Boulder's Folsom Field enters new era in music history
When Mumford & Sons took the stage at Folsom Field this summer, it meant more to the band than a typical show- it was about becoming part of Colorado music history.
Historic Maroon Creek Bridge stands more than a century after construction
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time, and working with Colorado Preservation, Inc. to help preserve the past.
Montezuma County orchard serves up century-old varieties of apples
The orchard has grown to nearly 400 trees, all growing varieties of apples that were thought lost to history.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver after fans lined up in heat; some needed medical help
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Watch Coach Deion Sanders talk about Colorado Buffaloes Week 1 win over Georgia Tech
See highlights from big 14-13 win on the road to start the season for the Buffs football team, and watch some of Coach Prime's postgame comments.
Prosecutors seek tougher bond restrictions for Barry Morphew after alleged Denver hit-and-run
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast in Colorado's mountains
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
Leon Black defies House subpoena, sues committee over Epstein probe
Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
81% of Coloradans live in ozone polluted areas, advocates asking for change
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Rep. Pettersen wants to update Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Health officials confirm first West Nile Virus case in Weld County
On Monday, health officials confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus found in Weld County this year.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Denver mayor on knife incident: "Over in a matter of seconds," office says
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver city attorney faces second ethics complaint, this time over airport legal work
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
Ethics complaint filed against Denver city attorney over hiring of former law firm
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Paying $800 an hour for four lawyers sends Denver legal bills soaring
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Company watching closely as Congress considers delay to federal hemp ban
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver, to the surprise of no one
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Aurora teen takeover leads to damages at local businesses
Community leaders in Aurora are reflecting on what went right and what went wrong during recent youth basketball tournaments.
Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Garth Brooks plays surprise show in Denver after fans lined up in heat; some needed medical help
After days of speculation in the country music scene in Denver, the truth is out. Yukon Jack, the performer allegedly slated for a show at the Grizzly Rose Thursday, is actually country megastar Garth Brooks.
Watch Coach Deion Sanders talk about Colorado Buffaloes Week 1 win over Georgia Tech
See highlights from big 14-13 win on the road to start the season for the Buffs football team, and watch some of Coach Prime's postgame comments.
Prosecutors seek tougher bond restrictions for Barry Morphew after alleged Denver hit-and-run
Prosecutors are asking a judge to further tighten Barry Morphew's bond conditions following an alleged hit-and-run in Denver that was first reported by CBS Colorado.
Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast in Colorado's mountains
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
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Deion Sanders welcomes Buffs Week 1 challenge
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Denver Broncos Foundation helps launch student attendance program
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams owner Stan Kroenke
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Deion Sanders says subpoena in son Shilo's bankruptcy case not distraction
The legal wrangling comes with the clock ticking toward Colorado's season opener at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.
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American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
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Colorado voters face lengthy November ballot with 14 statewide measures
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
Leon Black defies House subpoena, sues committee over Epstein probe
Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
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Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
81% of Coloradans live in ozone polluted areas, advocates asking for change
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
Rep. Pettersen wants to update Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Health officials confirm first West Nile Virus case in Weld County
On Monday, health officials confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus found in Weld County this year.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Denver businesses now legally have to compost and recycle
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
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Denver mayor on knife incident: "Over in a matter of seconds," office says
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver city attorney faces second ethics complaint, this time over airport legal work
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
Ethics complaint filed against Denver city attorney over hiring of former law firm
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Paying $800 an hour for four lawyers sends Denver legal bills soaring
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Company watching closely as Congress considers delay to federal hemp ban
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.