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New Colorado Flood Recovery Chief Named
Gov. John Hickenlooper has named a new recovery chief to continue Colorado's rebuilding efforts after September's historic floods.
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Gov. John Hickenlooper has named a new recovery chief to continue Colorado's rebuilding efforts after September's historic floods.
The newest member of the Colorado Supreme Court is being sworn into office.
Every year Colorado's legislative session starts with promises of bipartisanship and a commitment to work towards common goals for all of Colorado. But often it's the day the state really starts to see how the parties are divided.
Gov. John Hickenlooper harkened back to a year of tragedy, massive wildfires and historic floods during his annual State of the State address Thursday.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff at all public buildings in the state on Wednesday to honor an Air Force captain who was killed in Afghanistan.
Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday recognized state employees for their help in the process of recovering from the September flooding.
A weekly look at what's coming up at the Colorado Legislature.
One of the country's largest producers of ammunition magazines for guns is leaving Colorado and moving operations to Wyoming and Texas because of new state laws that include restrictions on how many cartridges a magazine can hold.
One of the country's largest producers of gun magazines is leaving Colorado and moving operations to Wyoming and Texas because of new gun laws.
A large memorial for Arapahoe High School shooting victim Claire Davis was held at the National Western Events Complex on Wednesday.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is ordering state flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of a suburban Denver high school student who was shot to death by a classmate.
At least 24 marijuana shops in eight Colorado towns are scrambling to get ready for the opening of the nation's first legal pot industry.
As Colorado prepares to be the first in the nation to allow recreational pot sales, opening Jan. 1, hopeful retailers like Andy Williams are investing their fortunes into the legal recreational pot world.
The Republican leader in the Colorado House says his party will try to overturn or change the gun restrictions Democrats passed earlier this year.
Colorado's economy should continue to strengthen next year, boosting tax coffers and helping school funding.
A year after saying "the time is right" for a gun-control debate, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is laying out a much more modest agenda for 2014.
Colorado's governor asked the nation Sunday for prayers for the 17-year-old girl who was critically wounded by a classmate at her suburban Denver high school.
Gov. John Hickenlooper has had to help Coloradans affected by several different tragedies since he entered office in 2011, and on Friday he was out at the scene of a school shooting in Centennial to offer his support.
Governors from several Western states told federal officials on Thursday they are prepared to take on more responsibility for fighting wildfires.
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Leaders from around the West convened a two-day meeting on Wednesday in Las Vegas to discuss land use, wildfires and environmental conservation.
An expansion of Interstate 70's Twin Tunnels that's intended to make the drive from the mountains to the Front Range much easier will be complete next week.
Votes in 11 rural counties on whether to secede from Colorado sparked debates that ultimately will strengthen the state, Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper told local government officials Tuesday.
Some flood victims who got shut out of federal recovery efforts are hoping a visit by the governor will help them recover.
The last highway closed in Colorado after September's historic floods is back open.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office says a woman was taken into custody after being shot and injured following a police pursuit westbound, east of the intersection of Colorado State Highway 402 and I-25 in Loveland.
Colorado Republicans have voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams on Saturday. More than 100 Republican leaders across Colorado had previously signed a petition to remove Williams from his position.
The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office says deputies are conducting a suspicious death investigation in the in the 1000 block of Two Brothers Rd in Idaho Springs.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
The Denver Police Department posted a message early Saturday morning that officers were investigating a fatal crash that involved two motorists on I-25 southbound.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office says a woman was taken into custody after being shot and injured following a police pursuit westbound, east of the intersection of Colorado State Highway 402 and I-25 in Loveland.
Colorado Republicans have voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams on Saturday. More than 100 Republican leaders across Colorado had previously signed a petition to remove Williams from his position.
The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office says deputies are conducting a suspicious death investigation in the in the 1000 block of Two Brothers Rd in Idaho Springs.
The Denver Police Department posted a message early Saturday morning that officers were investigating a fatal crash that involved two motorists on I-25 southbound.
South Adams Fire posted a message on X that crews responded to a large warehouse fire that happened in the 4300 block of 60th Avenue.
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CBS News Colorado Sports spoke to a young fan who explained how Colorado Avalanche's victories helped them through the darkest times of their lives.
A suspect who was killed after shooting a police officer this summer is now being linked to a 2019 cold case murder in the state.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Michael Abeyta checked out a reunion event for West African tribes in Aurora that was open to the community to join.
More than 100 Republican leaders across Colorado had previously signed a petition aimed at removing their state party chairman from his position.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton named first round draft pick Bo Nix as the starting quarterback.
United announced a special schedule that adds flights to the biggest college football matchups of the season.
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March.
Years of work have gone into preparing Castle Pines to host over 100,000 people. This week, it's finally showtime, when 50 top golfers face off in the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club.
It's called the Denver Polo Club, but it's nestled in a rural part of Douglas County, and it's working to make an old-world sport accessible to everyone.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office in Georgia announced that Investigator Taylor Bristow died from his injuries from the shooting that happened on Tuesday.
Colorado Republicans have voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams on Saturday. More than 100 Republican leaders across Colorado had previously signed a petition to remove Williams from his position.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
More than 75% of woman experience menopause-related hot flashes during their lives.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Around 1.7% of women have tried artificial insemination to have a baby.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
The deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell, speaking at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, said the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on economic data.
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.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
The information is used to implement new restrictions to improve safety and will continue to be analyzed as officials consider adding a reservation system.