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Man Dies While Being Taken Into Custody In Conifer
A man has died after being taken into custody by Jefferson County deputies Sunday morning.
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A man has died after being taken into custody by Jefferson County deputies Sunday morning.
Colorado's newest state park- Staunton State Park- is open to the public.
Colorado's newest state park is being dedicated Friday.
A woman is facing first-degree murder charges, accused of stabbing her husband to death and then slashing herself.
A couple who drained their grandparents' bank account and got caught were sentenced in a Jefferson County courtroom on Monday.
A double stabbing at a home in Jefferson County had seven schools on lockdown for a brief time Monday morning.
Police in Jefferson County have arrested 10 people in an identity theft ring, but they are still looking for one of the alleged ringleaders and three other suspects.
Investigators are looking for the suspected ringleader of an identity theft ring that targeted dozens of victims in Jefferson County.
A former bank officer who stole from the bank will spend the next five years in community corrections.
The Jefferson County district attorney says he wants to prosecute a teen as an adult in the death of a man in Lakewood.
The light rail line from Union Station to the Jefferson County government buildings will begin carrying passengers on Friday.
Authorities in Jefferson County say they are searching for a suspected credit card thief.
Last year's deadly fire season in Colorado prompted a real-life fire drill in Jefferson County on Saturday.
Parents say they are concerned to learn the suspect in a violent attack last week that left a teen with a severe head injury has spent a lot of time around young people.
A judge on Monday set a $1 million bond for a man accused of attacking a teenage girl in Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies arrested an assault suspect on Saturday after a two-day search.
Investigators say they believe they have located the suspect who walked into an unlocked apartment in Jefferson County and attacked a teenage girl.
A 62-year-old man died on Saturday after climbing in Clear Creek Canyon west of Golden.
Authorities in Jefferson County say human remains found by a hiker on Monday evening were likely there for a long time.
A man accused of killing the suburban Denver attorney whose body was found by a cleaning crew in her office was indicted Monday on charges including murder and sexual assault.
A plan that could dramatically improve wildfire fights in colorado calls for the state to have its own fleet of air tankers.
Police have released more information about a sexual assault suspect in Jefferson County.
A Jefferson County jury has convicted a man in the shooting death of his father in 2010.
Police say a burglar in Jefferson County who has struck several homes in the past week has hopped fences to get into houses, and struck sometimes while residents are home.
Authorities in Jefferson County tested a new emergency alert system on Wednesday to make sure it works.
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
The South Adams County Fire Department revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation showing thousands of taxpayer dollars used for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says if you notice a growth or something painful, it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms because there is no screening protocol for sarcomas.
Aurora Police Interim Chief Heather Morris said she would not seek a permanent position at the department after less than a year. Community members and leaders of local organizations, including the NAACP, say stability and consistency among police leadership is paramount to public safety and stability within the community.
While Colorado already has some of the harshest penalties for animal fighting in the country, state lawmakers and animal rights activists want to crack down on the sale and shipment -- both interstate and between the U.S. and Mexico -- of fighting roosters.
Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say Monday was one of the worst air pollution days Colorado has seen this summer.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
The South Adams County Fire Department revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation showing thousands of taxpayer dollars used for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.
The Broncos officially announced on Monday that they signed offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz to a four-year contract extension.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and thanked the fans in his speech.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The virtual world is no exception — when there's a national spotlight to be snagged in collegiate sports, Colorado football always seems to be, quite literally, front and center.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says if you notice a growth or something painful, it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms because there is no screening protocol for sarcomas.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
Owners of the Clocktower Cabaret in Denver say a 16th Street Mall construction mishap sent raw sewage into their building and now they're out thousands of dollars from lost shows.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
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.