Colorado Names Interim Prisons Chief After Clements Murder
Colorado has tapped a retired prisons chief from Kansas to lead the Department of Corrections on an interim basis after last month's killing of prisons chief Tom Clements.
Colorado has tapped a retired prisons chief from Kansas to lead the Department of Corrections on an interim basis after last month's killing of prisons chief Tom Clements.
A dispute over what to do with a former prison in rural southeast Colorado is dividing the state Legislature.
Colorado is closer to expanding Medicaid for needy adults as part of the federal health care overhaul.
Michelle Peterson's son is subject to strict rules about his interaction with adults, especially those who are entrusted to coach or teach him.
An ambitious plan to make Colorado the first state with universal health care was spiked Friday by its Democratic sponsor.
An ambitious plan to make Colorado the first state with universal health care has been spiked by its Democratic sponsor.
Colorado prison officials said Wednesday they're ramping up efforts to monitor parolees and respond to problems with their electronic monitoring equipment following the slaying of the state's corrections chief.
A labor question that threatens to fracture Colorado Democrats moved closer to a possible collision Monday, when a Democratic House committee voted to move ahead with a measure to expand labor rights for firefighters.
Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday announced an audit to ensure the state's prisoners are serving their correct sentences, two weeks after a parolee who was mistakenly released four years early was identified as a suspect in the killing of Colorado's prisons chief.
In danger of losing congressional momentum, President Barack Obama is drawing attention to Colorado's newly passed gun control laws as he applies public pressure on Congress to pass similar federal measures.
A long-simmering marijuana driving debate in Colorado appears to be nearing an end. The state House gave unanimous approval Tuesday to a bill setting pot blood limits for drivers.
Boulder County Commissioner Elise Jones says communities should be able to enact local rules for oil and gas drilling, on top of state rules.
Colorado court officials have vowed to review procedures to ensure that a clerical mistake that allowed the early release of a prisoner — who then went on to allegedly shoot the state's corrections director last month — doesn't happen again.
Alaska is making its pitch to woo a Colorado company that has threatened to leave that state over new restrictions on firearms.
Illegal immigrants would be eligible to get Colorado driver's licenses under a bill Democrats plan to introduce Monday, the third substantial piece of immigration legislation this year for a party that a few years ago joined Republicans in passing strict enforcement laws.
Within a day of arriving at his first permanent prison, Evan Spencer Ebel, the suspect in last week's slaying of Colorado's prisons chief, got into a fight.
President Obama is coming to Colorado to highlight the state's gun control push as he tries to convince Congress to tackle the issue.
A Denver-area pizza delivery driver whose killing may be linked to the slaying of the state's prisons chief is being remembered by loved ones as selfless and compassionate, with a love of music and snowboarding.
The death penalty is staying in Colorado at least for another year. That's after a state House committee shelved the lone remaining bill that could lead to repealing the punishment.
A Democrat proposal to repeal the death penalty in Colorado failed amid uncertainty about whether Gov. John Hickenlooper would support the bill.
A battle over oil and gas regulations is heating up at the Capitol as some lawmakers say more must be done to hold the industry accountable.
As lawmakers nationwide debate arming teachers and administrators to prevent another school shooting, one Colorado school district has already voted to allow its superintendent and a principal to carry guns on campus.
The improving economy and increasing tax receipts are allowing Colorado lawmakers to fund more programs as they prepare to vote on next year's budget.
This week the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether two laws banning same sex marriage are legal. It comes less than a week after Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a civil unions bill in Colorado.
Investigators say gun evidence links a Colorado parolee fatally shot in Texas with the death of Colorado's corrections' chief.
Zach Wilson got his most extensive action yet for the Broncos on Sunday when he led Denver to a 38-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason finale.
As far as the results of the season are concerned, Sunday's game doesn't count, but if you thought it was unimportant to fans, you don't know Broncos Country.
Check out some photos from the Denver Broncos final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.
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.
As far as the results of the season are concerned, Sunday's game doesn't count, but if you thought it was unimportant to fans, you don't know Broncos Country.
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.
As far as the results of the season are concerned, Sunday's game doesn't count, but if you thought it was unimportant to fans, you don't know Broncos Country.
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.
Zach Wilson got his most extensive action yet for the Broncos on Sunday when he led Denver to a 38-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason finale.
As far as the results of the season are concerned, Sunday's game doesn't count, but if you thought it was unimportant to fans, you don't know Broncos Country.
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.
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.