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When David Johnson got an alert on his phone that there was someone at his door on June 14, just before midnight, he suspected it might be trouble. But when he checked his cameras, he didn't see anyone, so he opened the door.
The shooting happened after midnight at the Sailboard Beach area of the north shore of the lake not far from the dam.
The tubing ban on Boulder Creek will be lifted on Friday evening, according to city officials. On June 12, the Boulder County Sheriff, in conjunction with the City of Boulder, closed a portion of Boulder Creek to tubing and single-chamber flotation devices in the interest of public safety following reports of high water flow as a result of melting snow.
Authorities in Adams County are investigating a possible arson situation after a burning car was found near Interstate 25.
The Denver Fire Department says crews responded to a house fire that left one dog dead while another is receiving treatment from animal protection.
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who stole a 12-year-old's bike that was locked outside of a Walmart store.
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.
Another round of thunderstorms is expected to fire up in the afternoon on Colorado's Front Range. Some of the storms will possibly be severe, and as a result Friday is a First Alert Weather Day.
The Interlaken Fire burning in southwestern Colorado was 95% contained on Friday morning after burning a total of 698 acres.
Denver is gearing up to celebrate its 50th year of Pride. There will be some road closures surrounding Pridefest and the Pride parade this weekend.
The search for the three missing children was called off on Friday morning after they were located.
A former middle school teacher and Boy Scout leader will spend the next 16 years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing multiple children in his past.
An armed, uniformed security officer working at the U.S. Mint is accused of restraining and raping a nurse after using the building's security cameras to track her location, a lawsuit filed in federal court claims.
The family of an unarmed man shot by an Aurora SWAT officer is demanding justice. The Aurora Police Department released body camera footage of the fatal shooting Thursday morning.
Over 2,400 janitors, some of whom clean the biggest buildings in the Denver metro area, are asking for better pay and benefits, including better treatment from the cleaning companies that employ them.
Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is opening two new locations in the Denver metro area. That brings the number of locations in Colorado to 11.
Neighbors in Commerce City spoke to CBS News Colorado Reporter Gabriela Vidal who voiced their concerns over the expansion of a gasoline storage facility.
Investigators say at this point they do not believe the driver was impaired. But the investigation will continue. They will look at why the driver strayed off the road surface, including considering whether he may have been distracted.
Aurora police announced on Wednesday that a suspect was taken into custody following an hours-long stand off with authorities.
CBS News Colorado Reporter in Arapahoe County Ashley Portillo spoke to members inside an election office who hope to have more citizens sign up for vital positions.
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TDA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
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.
Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is opening two new locations in the Denver metro area. That brings the number of locations in Colorado to 11.
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TDA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
Save The Aurora Reservoir or "STAR" a neighborhood group has a new mission after the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission voted last month to allow an oil and gas project near the Aurora Reservoir to continue.
A jury has been seated in the Boulder grocery store shooting trial after more than a week of jury selection.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a property tax bill into law after it was passed by Colorado lawmakers during last month's Special Session.
Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is opening two new locations in the Denver metro area. That brings the number of locations in Colorado to 11.
Neighbors in Commerce City spoke to CBS News Colorado Reporter Gabriela Vidal who voiced their concerns over the expansion of a gasoline storage facility.
Investigators say at this point they do not believe the driver was impaired. But the investigation will continue. They will look at why the driver strayed off the road surface, including considering whether he may have been distracted.
Aurora police announced on Wednesday that a suspect was taken into custody following an hours-long stand off with authorities.
CBS News Colorado Reporter in Arapahoe County Ashley Portillo spoke to members inside an election office who hope to have more citizens sign up for vital positions.
Denver Broncos Patrick Surtain II became the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history on Wednesday with a 4-year, $96 million extension.
Rebecca Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze during an argument, police said.
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.
"This is remarkable, in color, and you can feel the 80 mph," said the executive vice president of the auction house.
A candidate's microphone will be muted when it's their opponent's turn to answer a question.
TikTok content creator Jools Lebron is working to trademark uses of her now-viral words for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products.
A 32-year-old woman, a 4-year-old boy, a 2-year-old girl and a 1-year-old girl were found dead inside the car, the Weber County sheriff said.
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
A candidate's microphone will be muted when it's their opponent's turn to answer a question.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a property tax bill into law after it was passed by Colorado lawmakers during last month's Special Session.
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.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
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.
Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is opening two new locations in the Denver metro area. That brings the number of locations in Colorado to 11.
TikTok content creator Jools Lebron is working to trademark uses of her now-viral words for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products.
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.
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TDA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
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.