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During a study session held in early June, city officials estimated there are nearly 300 licensed short-term rentals in Wheat Ridge. However, they acknowledge that some operate without a license and others violate regulations. The council is now looking to implement a fine schedule.
Disney's hit animated movie Frozen has once again come to life in Denver, as Frozen the Musical is now playing at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The return of the musical marks the first stop in Denver since the show launched in 2017 out of the Buell Theatre.
South Metro Fire Rescue posted a message on X, saying that a total of eight people and two dogs were rescued at Chatfield Reservoir after strong winds were reported in the area.
Weld County residents recently pitched in to purchase a $20,000 drone, which officials say will help combat invasive species of weeds more efficiently than ever before.
The RTD Board approved entering exclusive negotiations with Ulysses Development Group to create a complex that offers up to 900 affordable units at a park-n-ride lot on the west side of the station area.
Full service has returned to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad since heavy rain brought rock and mud off a hillside and across the tracks late last week, essentially cutting the scenic rail tour's route in half.
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.
If you're looking to celebrate the 4th of July before July even starts, you can do so in a city in the western part of the Denver metro area.
Senate Bill 24-115, now a law, is expected to address the hiring crisis in the mental health and social work fields. The bill's sponsors and advocates say that it can be a game changer for filling open positions, combatting burnout, and addressing the mental health crisis in Colorado.
The head of Raptors Baseball in Castle Rock said the organization has had to turn away 100 kids from playing baseball this season. If the proposed Douglas County expansion plan goes through, it would leave them with only one lit baseball field.
A Colorado pediatric doctor says it's children who could endure the worst from heatstroke.
State troopers tell CBS Colorado that car thefts are down 20% but they want to see it non-existent so they are providing a free steering wheel lock for anyone who needs one.
The Oak Ridge Fire burning in southern Colorado has grown to 1,156 acres with 0% containment.
A small plane that was attempting an emergency landing earlier this month in an Arvada neighborhood clipped a tree and slid hundreds of feet down a road before it struck a car and burst into flames.
Some good news for country fans. Morgan Wallen will be performing at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday and Friday night. To help avoid getting stuck in traffic, the Regional Transportation District is providing services to get you to the concert.
A Boulder man is behind bars following a grand jury investigation into his alleged sales of drugs to underage users.
Rain and snow showers will be possible in Denver on Tuesday.
On the Town of Erie's 150th anniversary, officials launched applications for its first median affordable housing program. Within minutes of applications opening, they already saw more applicants than available homes.
The Knights will now play the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles, the state's second-highest-ranked team, in the CHSAA playoffs.
The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.
On the Town of Erie's 150th anniversary, officials launched applications for its first median affordable housing program. Within minutes of applications opening, they already saw more applicants than available homes.
A 25-year-old man whom police believe oversaw the theft of dozens of vehicles from the parking lots at Denver International Airport recently pleaded guilty and received a 20-year prison sentence.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
A Boulder man is behind bars following a grand jury investigation into his alleged sales of drugs to underage users.
More than 100 passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane feared for their lives on Friday at Denver International Airport after a cellphone battery caught fire inside the cabin
A Boulder man is behind bars following a grand jury investigation into his alleged sales of drugs to underage users.
Rain and snow showers will be possible in Denver on Tuesday.
On the Town of Erie's 150th anniversary, officials launched applications for its first median affordable housing program. Within minutes of applications opening, they already saw more applicants than available homes.
The Knights will now play the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles, the state's second-highest-ranked team, in the CHSAA playoffs.
The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.
Shedeur Sanders overcame a shaky start to throw three touchdown passes, LaJohntay Wester returned a punt 76 yards for a score and No. 18 Colorado pulled away late to beat Utah 49-24 on Saturday.
The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.
The Denver Nuggets will be without their MVP on Friday night in New Orleans. They face the Pelicans in their first Emirates NBA Cup game.
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said slivered onions on the McDonald's Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Polls show affordable housing is one of the issues Coloradans care about most. Voters in Denver and Adams County shot down measures that would have raised sales taxes to fund affordable housing.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Thanks to the living donor program at Children's Hospital Colorado, a Texas girl found a match for a new liver.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
At the start of the new year, some Colorado workers will get a bump in pay as Denver's minimum wage will go up 52 cents, from $18.29 to $18.81.
The plan for an oil and gas extraction project under Erie neighborhoods has been postponed indefinitely.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.
