Cripple Creek Faces Uncertain Gaming Future
Cripple Creek marked 20 years of legal gambling last month, but the anniversary was muted. The historic mining town doesn't have much to celebrate as its gaming industry faces an uncertain future.
Cripple Creek marked 20 years of legal gambling last month, but the anniversary was muted. The historic mining town doesn't have much to celebrate as its gaming industry faces an uncertain future.
Gov. John Hickenlooper has chosen a panel to review the proposed privatization of the state-chartered workers' compensation insurer, Pinnacol Assurance.
Gov. John Hickenlooper's budget plan for next year includes more cuts to education, but they are not as deep as previous years.
A big blast of snow pounded Colorado's Front Range on Wednesday, closing schools and making driving conditions and visibility very poor in many areas.
Colorado voters overwhelmingly rejected the only statewide tax increase on ballots this November — a "no" vote on education funding that revealed the sour mood of voters in this swing state.
Denver voters have rejected a proposal to require businesses to provide paid sick leave.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is pitching more cuts to education to balance next year's budget but the reductions aren't as dramatic as previous years.
The nation's only statewide tax vote on the November ballot asks Colorado voters whether they want to temporarily raise taxes to generate $3 billion for classrooms and colleges.
A Denver ballot initiative on requiring employers to offer paid sick leave has drawn a painful divide between small-business owners and their own employees.
Colorado officials say a new law may block Cotter Corp.'s plan to restart a uranium mill near Canon City.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is making major changes to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
Gov. John Hickenlooper has picked Brian Boatright to join the Colorado Supreme Court.
Political specialist Shaun Boyd sat down with the governor on Wednesday to talk about the Occupy Denver protest.
Representatives of Occupy Denver left Civic Center Park on Tuesday to meet with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. They asked him for permission to stay in the park overnight.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says he has heard from other states about how Colorado has handled the "Occupy" movement. Overall he's is pleased with how Thursday night went.
A much smaller and quieter crowd were all that remained of the Occupy Denver protesters in downtown Denver Friday night. They spent much of their evening plotting their next move.
Police in riot gear cleared out Occupy Denver protesters from the park across from the state Capitol at about 6:30 a.m. Some protesters who refused to leave were taken away in what appeared to be handcuffs. More than 20 people were arrested.
Hundreds of new jobs are on their way to Colorado with GE's new solar plant opening in the Denver metro area.
Demonstrations by Occupy Denver protesters continued Thursday night outside the state Capitol.
The Colorado Department of Labor said it overpaid $305 million in unemployment benefits over the past three years.
Protesters demonstrating near the state Capitol are allowed to congregate during the day, but when night falls, they need to disperse.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is considering three nominations to replace retiring Justice Alex Martinez on the Colorado Supreme Court.
Gov. John Hickenlooper said Thursday that participants in the Occupy Denver rally in Civic Center Park need to stop camping out overnight.
Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to announce -- possibly as soon as Friday -- that Colorado has landed General Electric's manufacturing plant for thin-film solar panels, sources tell CBS4 partner the Denver Business Journal.
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at reducing the $160 million in erroneous payments that were made from the state's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund last year to residents who were ineligible for the money or who were not applying for enough jobs.
What was previously considered a catastrophic elimination of a senior living and skilled nursing care facility in Steamboat Springs has now turned into a massive community lift to save the location for years to come.
One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.
The driver of an electric vehicle died in a fiery crash on I-25 in Lone Tree on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed.
As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces.
Deputies were called to the scene at South Holly Street between East Arapahoe Road and East Weaver Avenue after a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
What was previously considered a catastrophic elimination of a senior living and skilled nursing care facility in Steamboat Springs has now turned into a massive community lift to save the location for years to come.
One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.
The driver of an electric vehicle died in a fiery crash on I-25 in Lone Tree on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed.
As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces.
Deputies were called to the scene at South Holly Street between East Arapahoe Road and East Weaver Avenue after a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Voters will decide in November whether or not to let the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District access more funds to improve water quality in Commerce City.
One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.
Todd Chamberlain, who boasts years of experience in law enforcement, is the latest in a long line of police chiefs in just a few years in Aurora.
Former University of Colorado quarterback Charles Johnson talks Buffs' season opener and explains why he "hates games like this" in A Few More Minutes.
As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces.
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.
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.
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.
Seafood chain declared bankruptcy in May after struggling with slowing growth and mounting competition.
Two of the biggest U.S. grocery chains want to merge. The feds are determined to block the deal, saying it would harm consumers.
A federal indictment charged the men with one count of injury and depredation of government property and one count of aiding and abetting.
Britpop icons Liam and Noel Gallagher are teasing Oasis fans with strong hints of a possible reunion after 30 years of bitter separation.
The Gulfstream's ownership remains a mystery. The barge that had been towing it vanished, along with the crew.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, announced on Monday that she has begun treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his third-party presidential bid last week.
The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention.
Colorado Republicans voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams on Aug. 24.
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.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, announced on Monday that she has begun treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus, here's what to know about the illness, including how it's contracted, its symptoms and how to avoid getting it.
As of Aug. 3, Colorado has had 333 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
Seafood chain declared bankruptcy in May after struggling with slowing growth and mounting competition.
Two of the biggest U.S. grocery chains want to merge. The feds are determined to block the deal, saying it would harm consumers.
The goal is to protect The Fort and its surrounding property from future development.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
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.