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Denver Zoo Says Elderly Elephant In Poor Health
A 53-year-old elephant who's been at the Denver Zoo since 1961 is in poor health and is going in what zookeepers are calling "hospice care."
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A 53-year-old elephant who's been at the Denver Zoo since 1961 is in poor health and is going in what zookeepers are calling "hospice care."
A sea lion at the Denver Zoo that attracted a lot of attention has died.
Visitors to the Denver Zoo can see a brand new species to the zoo. Somali wild asses have just arrived from the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
The kids are out of school for the summer, and it's time to arrange those all-important playdates. Get the kids together to explore and play, entirely entertained by someone who isn't tired momma. Playdates today don't have to be the same boring activities either. Check out some of these great options for special days out that both kids and their parents will love.
A legal battle is ramping up after an incident at the Denver Zoo where a man died one year ago after being tased by police.
The Denver Zoo is showing off two very special spotted twins.
Rollin Michael Oliver, the 21-year-old Denver man suspected in a Sunday night shooting that left a Denver police officer dead, acknowledged being a gang member when he was booked into the Denver Jail.
Denver police are searching for evidence as they investigate the fatal shooting of a policewoman at a city park where families had gathered for a free weekly jazz concert.
It's a big baby celebration at the Denver Zoo as it welcomes the birth of a critically endangered species.
The Denver Zoo is reporting it has a record 68,450 member households.
People visiting the Denver Zoo on Wednesday were kept out of the Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit after a tapir escaped.
Four elephants have a very posh new home at the Denver Zoo. Friday is the grand opening of Toyota Elephant Passage.
Colorado health officials are warning visitors to the Denver Zoo that a rabid bat was found outside the bird exhibit on Sunday.
Come June 1 the best place to see Asian elephants, Malayan tapirs and greater one-horned rhinos will be in a new and special place at the Denver Zoo. It's called "Toyota Elephant Passage."
The wait is almost over. In a few weeks the brand new "Elephant Passage" exhibit at the Denver Zoo will be open to the public.
The Denver Zoo now has two new residents living in Toyota Elephant Passage.
After more than 17 years together, Denver's favorite polar bears will be split up.
No criminal charges will be filed against eight Denver police officers after an altercation at the Denver Zoo.
An elephant new to the Denver Zoo got to check out his new digs. Groucho just arrived from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas.
It's not just elephants moving into the Denver Zoo's new Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit. Four clouded leopards are also settling in.
Elephants Mimi and Dolly are getting used to their new home. They moved into the Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit on Thursday.
The Denver Zoo may raise admission prices at the first of the year.
The Toyota dealers are lending a hand to the Denver Zoo.
Elephants were treated to large pumpkins at the Denver Zoo on Friday.
A new polar bear has arrived at the Denver Zoo.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a Colorado church that sued the town of Castle Rock after it was barred from sheltering the homeless.
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
An Aurora man who blamed some his illegal firearms sales on employee's mistakes and pressure from his wife was sentenced to federal prison last week.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband, who was killed five years ago. On Sunday, she was in Parker along with firefighters, police officers and high school students advocating for driving and biking safely.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a Colorado church that sued the town of Castle Rock after it was barred from sheltering the homeless.
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
An Aurora man who blamed some his illegal firearms sales on employee's mistakes and pressure from his wife was sentenced to federal prison last week.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband, who was killed five years ago. On Sunday, she was in Parker along with firefighters, police officers and high school students advocating for driving and biking safely.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
A 12-foot sinkhole near Denver was caused by a water main break, according to the Arapahoe Sheriff's Office. Now Denver Water is working to patch a line, but officials are telling nearby residents and motorists the work could take hours.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a Colorado church that sued the town of Castle Rock after it was barred from sheltering the homeless.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Andrew Haubner explains how a group of volunteer firefighters help stopped the spread of the Twin Forks Fire that led to US 285 being shut down both lanes.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
CBS News Colorado Anchor and Reporter Kennedy Cook went and checked out the Denver Mobile Learning bus that is showing everyone that knowledge has no limitations.
After being bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers following a trade with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook is officially a Denver Nugget after signing a deal worth two years at $6.8 million.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Nikola Jokic's older brother has been formerly charged for an assault at an April Nuggets game.
The Denver Nuggets and about a dozen other NBA teams have been sued in federal court by music publishers who allege the teams used songs by Drake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and others without the publishers' consent.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Another day with "unhealthy" air quality rankings passed as Coloradans with respiratory issues huddled indoors to keep from breathing the smoke and ozone-laden air.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
A new study has found tiny pieces of plastic we use everyday can find its way into the plaques of clogged coronary arteries. We asked a Colorado physician for tips on how to protect our health, despite these tiny particles being practically unavoidable.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Southwest is undoing its trademark open seating policy, introducing more seats with extra legroom.
The Colorado Attorney General's office is applauding a ruling that puts the plans for a proposed merger between two of the country's largest grocery store chains temporarily on hold.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.