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Shelter Dogs, Cats Now Colorado's Official State Pet
Shelter dogs and cats are now Colorado's official state pet.
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Shelter dogs and cats are now Colorado's official state pet.
New training for Colorado law enforcement in the aftermath of deadly dog shootings will be a requirement under a bill signed into law.
In a moving tribute the state of Colorado honored men and women who risk their lives every day.
Britain's Prince Harry charmed dozens of dignitaries, British expatriates and students and military officers at a cocktail party welcoming him to Colorado on Friday.
Britain's Prince Harry will mingle with Olympians including Missy Franklin as well as British business executives, students and military officers living in Colorado before cheering on wounded servicemen and women at the Warrior Games on Saturday.
The district attorney of the office that prosecuted a man on death row is asking Gov. John Hickenlooper not to grant him clemency.
A Colorado elections overhaul that includes same-day voter registration and mailing ballots to all voters has been signed into law.
Charles Schwab is breaking ground on a new Denver-area campus that's expected to create some new jobs.
They packed committee hearings, waved signs and even publicly heckled Colorado's governor. But oil and gas drilling critics saw one political failure after another in the legislative session that ended this week.
Gov. John Hickenlooper gave his annual wildfire briefing with state and federal officials at Centennial Airport Thursday. It was also the time to ask questions about whether the protocol for wildfire resources had changed.
As Gov. John Hickenlooper says goodbye to lawmakers for the year, he might want to send some of them thank-you cards — both for giving him what he wanted and for backing off from what he didn't.
The governor is expected to sign a measure into law that would redefine how Colorado elections are run, allowing same-day voter registration and having ballots mailed to all registered voters.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is about to get his annual briefing about the risk of wildfires this summer in Colorado.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is directing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to review its system of penalties and fines, to make sure public health, safety and the environment are protected.
Colorado lawmakers concluded a historic session Wednesday that saw ruling Democrats exert their power to pass sweeping gun laws, same-sex civil unions, and in-state tuition for immigrants in the country illegally.
Colorado lawmakers were closing a contentious and weighty term Wednesday with big decisions settled on gun control to immigration to marijuana. But the 120-day session didn't end without a dose of partisan sniping and a few big ideas left on the table.
Driver's licenses for immigrants living in Colorado illegally barely passed the state House.
A plan to turn a former prison in southeast Colorado into a treatment center for the homeless appears to have cleared a final hurdle.
A man convicted of ambushing and killing four employees at a Colorado pizza restaurant in 1993 had undiagnosed bipolar disorder at the time and should not be executed, his lawyers argued Monday.
Familiar faces helped kick off the start of the summer tourism season in Colorado on Monday.
Employees at smaller Colorado businesses will have more legal remedies for discrimination cases under a bill Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law amid strong opposition from business groups worried about litigation.
A stoned-driving debate that has divided Colorado lawmakers for years is poised to go down to the final hours in this year's Legislature.
A proposal to expand mental health services in Colorado by establishing a crisis response system passed the state House and heads to the governor's desk.
A man convicted of ambushing and killing four employees at a Colorado pizza restaurant in 1993 had undiagnosed bipolar disorder at the time and should not be executed, his lawyers argued Monday.
Talks are under way that could decide if a man convicted of murdering four people inside a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant nearly 20 years ago will suffer the fate of the death penalty.
Longtime CBS News correspondent Phil Jones has died at the age of 87. He was well known for his tenacious political reporting.
BMW Championship spectators broke attendance records, and Saturday and Sunday tickets sold out in record time. In the crowds, both locals and visitors enjoyed the tournament at the Castle Pines Golf Club.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials, along with search and rescue teams, located and recovered a body from the Rampart Reservoir Sunday morning. The man hasn't been identified, but officials say his dog swam safely to shore.
Animal welfare organization partnered with a local shelter in Chattanooga to rescue more than 100 rabbits from the home of an overwhelmed caregiver.
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
BMW Championship spectators broke attendance records, and Saturday and Sunday tickets sold out in record time. In the crowds, both locals and visitors enjoyed the tournament at the Castle Pines Golf Club.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials, along with search and rescue teams, located and recovered a body from the Rampart Reservoir Sunday morning. The man hasn't been identified, but officials say his dog swam safely to shore.
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 investigating a death in Idaho Springs they're calling "suspicious." Saturday night, the coroner's office identified the man as 60-year-old Paul Peavey.
On Friday, BMW Championship spectators broke attendance records, and Saturday and Sunday tickets sold out in record time.
Chance for storms to move over the Denver Broncos game this afternoon. Meteorologist Dayle Cedars has your forecast.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
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.
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
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.
Longtime CBS News correspondent Phil Jones has died at the age of 87. He was well known for his tenacious political reporting.
Animal welfare organization partnered with a local shelter in Chattanooga to rescue more than 100 rabbits from the home of an overwhelmed caregiver.
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
In a deeply divided country, high school students from all walks of life attend the week-long Girls State for an exercise in democracy. Jane Pauley (a veteran of Hoosier Girls State) talks to young women engaging in mock political campaigns.
The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention.
The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention.
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.
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.