Colorado Medicaid's tech problems delay critical money for thousands
Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
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Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
Two more family members have been arrested and charged with abuse of a developmentally disabled man in their care. Witnesses say they beat, choked, kicked and punched a relative who functions at the level of a 5- to 8-year-old.
A 65-year-old Colorado woman appears to be the latest victim of a widespread romance scam known as the "Keanu Reeves Scam."
When Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, 42, died on duty on September 20, 2021, he was remembered as a man who began working in the fire service while still in high school and was devoted to service for his professional career.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Wednesday called for a review of the Denver Fire Department's use of comp time by top commanders, less than 24 hours after a CBS News Colorado investigation aired.
Denver's municipal code appears to explicitly forbid the department's executive staff from accruing comp time, but the chief billed $42,000 in comp time in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for funerals, retirement parties, the MLB All-Star Game and more.
About 2.5% of Colorado's unemployment claims are currently held up on program integrity holds. The state says that's 1,208 claims out of 47,981 active unemployment claims in the state.
Hyundai owners have endured significant challenges in recent years, with some becoming victims of auto theft at least once.
The Investigators with CBS News Colorado have obtained new data showing just how many threats were in Denver Public Schools this year.
Mail theft complaints are on the rise in Colorado, in part, because of the key system used by the U.S. Postal Service. A closer look at the numbers revealed a widespread problem that federal officials believe is also leading to an increase in check fraud.
The former DoubleTree hotel at 4040 Quebec Street was converted to a shelter for the homeless in December 2023.
Some families of people killed in the Boulder grocery store shooting say this week, they've received more money that was donated to them three years ago, and they're questioning plans for handing more out to a resource center that provides acupuncture and massages to people impacted by the shooting.
Years after receiving promotions and a pay increase, some Department of Corrections employees are now being told a mistake was made. Not only are they now having their pay reduced, but they say the state is demanding they repay that money; nearly $8,000 each.
Saying constant crime, homelessness, and drugs are pushing businesses to the brink of closing, merchants along Denver's South Broadway corridor have begun the process of establishing a business improvement district.
The four-page report, obtained by CBS News Colorado, suggests Nuggets superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray should not have been placed on the last vehicle in the procession, larger barricades were needed for crowd control, and barricades were taken down too quickly.
As Windsor continues to rapidly grow in population, town officials are spending millions of dollars to save millions in the future.
A big change is coming for two notable Colorado breweries.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced Wednesday a new downtown safety plan.
In Aurora, code enforcement officers respond to single-family housing rentals on a complaint basis, keeping track of all properties that are in violation of the city's housing code and issuing re-inspection fines based on how many times officers respond.
The Denver City Council has approved a resolution to enact a $15 million study on the future of Peña Boulevard, the 11-mile corridor connecting Interstate 70 with Denver International Airport.
Some owners of businesses downtown shared their reaction to the mayor's plan to address violence.
Two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media have divided Colorado's attorney general and the governor.
Some local food prices in Colorado could be impacted by the tariffs.
Some Colorado leaders like Sen. John Hickenlooper say the tariffs will cost American jobs.
The Blue Bench annual survivor art show is all about believing survivors of sexual assault.
Less than 48 hours before Danny O'Shea was set to head to the World Figure Skating Championships with his partner Ellie Kam, he was unable to skate.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston painted a purple stripe along Blake Street leading up to the Colorado Rockies' Home Opener.
The 29-page contract calls for Sanders to make an average of $10.8 million per year and includes a slew of incentives and allowances.
Nearly $150 billion in online wagers were placed last year alone. With one in five problem gamblers attempting suicide, experts say the ease of access and number of betting opportunities on one's phone represent a growing public health crisis.
Colorado State University formally welcomed Ali Farokhmanesh as the 21st head men's basketball coach of the CSU Rams.
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Colorado State University said on Wednesday that an additional student had their visa revoked after several were revoked a day earlier. The Department of State acknowledged the move but won't say why they were revoked.
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment led the meeting, emphasizing the importance of early treatment and vaccination to prevent further spread.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
The most transmissible infectious disease is now in Colorado. The first case of measles has been confirmed in Pueblo.
A big change is coming for two notable Colorado breweries.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced Wednesday a new downtown safety plan.
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.
