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.
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.
Denver Public Schools now has a new set of student discipline policies following a year of criticisms that the district's policies were too lenient. Writers of the new policies say they provide more clarity to ensure proper discipline consequences.
Can a firefighting foam free of durable, but toxic, "forever chemicals" adequately fight a jet fuel blaze? One Colorado fire department says "yes," but it takes "twice as much foam."
The parents accused of abandoning their 6-week-old baby on a median on Christmas appeared in court.
The case of a baby left at an intersection has captured the attention of Coloradans, and struggling families should know there are resources available to lend a helping hand.
Colorado is offering new tax credits that help small retailers offer healthy foods for sale.
A backcountry skier is recovering after getting hurt at 11,000 feet in the Cameron Pass area of western Larimer County.
Beloved boutique Angel Concept in downtown Littleton announced on Thursday it will close in a few months.
CBS Colorado Anchors Karen Leigh and Michael Spencer showcase some of the most impactful work of your reporters in 2024.
Colorado is offering new tax credits that help small retailers offer healthy foods for sale.
A backcountry skier is recovering after getting hurt at 11,000 feet in the Cameron Pass area of western Larimer County.
I-70 will be a mess as heavy snow blankets the mountains of Colorado.
One person died and four people were hurt in a crash in the Grand County town of Fraser.
Cornerback Riley Moss is "good to go" for the Denver Broncos' crucial game at Cincinnati on Saturday.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
A Colorado State University alum will accomplish a bucket list dream this weekend when he attends the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, achieving his goal of attending every CSU football game this season.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
After announcing that Children's Hospital Colorado would become a non-network provider, the hospital has reached a new agreement with the TRICARE military health insurance program.
It was a very special holiday season for an Aurora resident recovering after a unique surgery.
After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Colorado is offering new tax credits that help small retailers offer healthy foods for sale.
Beloved boutique Angel Concept in downtown Littleton announced on Thursday it will close in a few months.
Amid a nationwide pilot shortage, a program started by a Castle Rock mom called Summit Homeschool Academy is helping train the next generation of fliers.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.