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Westminster claims its annual Independence Day fireworks show is the best fireworks display in the northern part of the Denver metro area.
People who are interested in watching an Independence Day fireworks show in the southwestern part of the Denver metro area on July 4 can do so in Highlands Ranch at Highland Heritage Park.
People in the northeastern part of the Denver metro area who are hoping to see a big fireworks display can do so at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
Aurora's "4th of July Spectacular" will be taking place at the center and will feature bands, food vendors, fireworks and lots of parking.
The Town of Castle Rock will be holding an Independence Day fireworks show this year after going with a coordinated drone display in 2023.
City officials in Broomfield are encouraging people to come out to Broomfield County Commons Park on the 4th of July for an Independence Day celebration.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has located the white 2022 GMC Sierra in a Medina Alert after a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist with serious injuries.
The Fourth of July is less than a day away but experts with AAA are telling CBS Colorado that the Wednesday before the holiday is the busiest day for travel.
It has been nearly a week since apparently random shootings sent three people to the hospital. Now, one of those victims is speaking out about the crime.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is begging people to wear life jackets while on the water, especially with the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up.
"The Lincoln at Speer" apartment complex is located on Galapago St. in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The residents report a lack of air conditioning in the building, the inconsistency of elevators working, and even bats.
Jon and Carie Hallford are facing hundreds of charges in Colorado including abuse of a corpse, forgery and money laundering.
Two of the four suspects arrested in connection with Ma Kaing's murder nearly two years ago have pleaded guilty.
The two men were found submerged in water last Thursday morning in Greeley.
Denver International Airport is improving the passenger experience as more people travel in and out of one of the busiest airports in the country.
The Daniels Fund and Project Play Colorado, in collaboration with hundreds of nonprofits in the state, announced the inaugural Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day that begins on Sept. 4 and lasts a month to raise money to help more kids participate in sports.
A Colorado Springs police officer shot and killed a suspect in a stolen car investigation in a Walmart parking lot.
Erma Bombeck- At Wit's End on stage at the Denver Center for Performing Arts from Sept. 4-22.
One person was killed and seven others hurt after a rafting shuttle and SUV crashed near Buena Vista on the last official day of rafting season.
Douglas County Sheriff's deputy hospitalized after a patrol car was struck by a burglary suspect on Wednesday morning.
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at https://www.raisethefuture.org/.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at https://www.raisethefuture.org/.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
One Evergreen woman is shocked that she fell for a scam and wants to help others avoid being advantage of by thieves.
A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy was injured when a burglary suspect allegedly rammed the patrol car in an attempt to get away.
Residents of an Aurora apartment complex with reported gang activity say the property owner is to blame for the deterioration of their building.
Denver Broncos Patrick Surtain II became the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history on Wednesday with a 4-year, $96 million extension.
With the help of their counterparts at Johns Hopkins University, researchers found lots of different chemicals ranging from personal products like sunscreens and makeup to pharmaceuticals like antidepressants and birth control. Even cocaine.
A Colorado Springs police officer shot and killed a suspect in a stolen car investigation in a Walmart parking lot.
Erma Bombeck- At Wit's End on stage at the Denver Center for Performing Arts from Sept. 4-22.
One person was killed and seven others hurt after a rafting shuttle and SUV crashed near Buena Vista on the last official day of rafting season.
Douglas County Sheriff's deputy hospitalized after a patrol car was struck by a burglary suspect on Wednesday morning.
In Colorado, Youth Sports Day is a collaborative effort between Project Play, The Daniels Fund and hundreds of other nonprofits to get more kids on the field.
Denver Broncos Patrick Surtain II became the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history on Wednesday with a 4-year, $96 million extension.
A competition is on this football season to determine the best stadium and stadium food. Empower Field at Mile High -- home of the Denver Broncos -- is in the running and now you can vote to help decide the winners.
A warrant filed by university police says Watkins assaulted the victim by "forcefully grabbing her face, pulling her arms and pushing."
CSU quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi completed 10 out of 18 passes for 59 yards, while running back Justin Marshall ended the game with 25 carries for 106 yards as the Rams lost to the No. 4 ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday.
Bret McGatlin, third-year head coach of the Eagles, said he learned from his father, Don McGatlin, a former high school football coach for more than 40 years, that who you are off the field is even more important than who you are on the gridiron.
One suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
With two months until Election Day, neither major candidate has released the results of a recent physical exam.
A blackmail email scam relies on public information, using a person's name, address and even a street view image of where they live.
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
Solid August job numbers when DOL releases its monthly employment data on Friday should allay any fears of hard landing amid September volatility, analysts say.
With two months until Election Day, neither major candidate has released the results of a recent physical exam.
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
As climate change brings more extreme weather, farmworkers who pick California grapes say they need more protections from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
As climate change brings more extreme weather, farmworkers who pick California grapes say they need more protections from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Typically, ear tube procedures happen in an operating room with the child under anesthesia but now there's a new device that can be used in a doctor's office.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Castle Rock is making moves for youth mental health after the town council voted to rezone a former assisted living facility to a mental health center for teens. But some neighbors are worried about safety.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
A blackmail email scam relies on public information, using a person's name, address and even a street view image of where they live.
Solid August job numbers when DOL releases its monthly employment data on Friday should allay any fears of hard landing amid September volatility, analysts say.
Beginning Friday, food trucks will no longer be allowed to park in Denver's LoDo neighborhood on late-night weekends. The restrictions aim to reduce "bump into" fights, according to Denver police.
The festival features some of the state's top chefs and finest wines, but it's also an opportunity for up-and-coming restaurants and their owners to have a platform to let others know about their food.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.