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Denver firefighter sues department for unpaid overtime
The lawsuit claims trainees worked well over 40 hours per week, but were not paid any overtime.
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The lawsuit claims trainees worked well over 40 hours per week, but were not paid any overtime.
Testimony began Monday in the trial of Dr. Stephen Matthews, charged with drugging and sexually assaulting nine women he met on dating apps between 2019 and 2023.
Jury selection in the case of Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews concluded Friday afternoon without a jury seated, but the judge overseeing the case anticipates having one in place by mid-morning Monday.
The Colorado Medical Board has once again suspended the medical license of prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Kim in an "emergency action," following a second breast augmentation surgery that resulted in a patient suffering cardiac arrest.
The District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, and many other DAs across Colorado, have sent letters to dozens of prison inmates about potential issues with DNA evidence in their cases, and their right to obtain protected documents that could help them challenge their convictions.
A civil service hearing officer has rejected an appeal by a former Denver Fire Department lieutenant who was fired after repeated instances of disparaging racial remarks on the job.
Earlier this year, a series of CBS News Colorado investigations revealed the Denver Fire Chief and executive staff were tracking comp time hours for attending everything from memorial services for firefighters to community events. Now a new Denver firefighter is asking for compensation.
Jefferson County has agreed to pay a former inmate $500,000 for a 2022 use of force incident that appeared to show jail deputies dropping the handcuffed prisoner on his face.
Some people are calling for a complete overhaul of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation following an internal affairs report illuminating alleged mishandling of DNA evidence.
The top safety official at DIA said he's "alarmed" by two separate airfield incidents, nine months apart. Both incidents saw a man get hit by trucks as they were doing their jobs on the ground at the airport.
The new law will affect all kinds of things Coloradans buy and use every day, that are made using something called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
Denver community members have a lot of questions after an ice cream truck driver offered a 12-year-old girl and her friends a ride home. That girl's mother discovered that the driver was convicted of a sex crime involving minors.
In eight of the last 10 years, Colorado has been listed as a state where homeowners insurance has been unprofitable for the insurance industry, leading insurers to pull out of the state.
Colorado lawmakers have given the green light on a statewide free recycling program that will increase recycling access to hundreds of thousands of people.
After three DUI arrests within 18 months, a Colorado lawyer agreed to plead guilty to all three cases and be sentenced in Arapahoe County court earlier this year.
Crews in Aurora are working to restore power to a Colorado apartment complex after a single car crash overnight.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
Crews in Aurora are working to restore power to a Colorado apartment complex after a single car crash overnight.
It's a desperate call for those in need as Vitalant asks for blood donations during an emergency shortage.
Police in Westminster have issued a crime alert in the search for an indecent exposure suspect wanted in incidents behind the McDonald's and Vasa Fitness near 129th and Harmony Parkway.
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It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for Celiac Disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Aurora got a massive economic boost when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.