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Pueblo Man Plans To Keep Working After Winning $2 Million Powerball
The winner of a $2 million Powerball prize says he carried the lottery ticket around for a week until he realized he won.
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The winner of a $2 million Powerball prize says he carried the lottery ticket around for a week until he realized he won.
Lottery officials say the Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $750 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in the most recent drawing.
For all the anticipation about whether someone will finally snag the gigantic Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, the games come down to two things: simple math — and very long odds.
No one won the $548 million jackpot in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $570 million and the Mega Millions jackpot is about $450 million.
It's rare for the jackpots in both games to get so big.
Both of the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are now more than $300 million.
Grand Junction is on a winning streak!
A woman from Clifton is celebrating her win of the $133 million Powerball jackpot.
A Powerball ticket sold in Grand Junction won the $133.2 million jackpot in Saturday's drawing.
Three lottery tickets sold in Grand Junction rolled in big bucks for their owners Saturday night.
A 53-year-old Massachusetts hospital worker stepped forward Thursday to claim the biggest undivided lottery jackpot in U.S. history — a $758.7 million Powerball prize — after breaking the news to her employer the way the rest of us only dream of: "I called and told them I will not be coming back."
The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night's Powerball lottery game has climbed to $700 million, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.
Powerball officials say there was no grand prize winner in the latest drawing, meaning one of the nation's largest lottery jackpots will continue growing.
For the first time ever, both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are at more than $300 million.
"Pokemon Go," the iPhone7 and Donald Trump are among Google's top trending searches globally of 2016. But, in the U.S., no subject ranked higher than Powerball.
Even a jackpot isn't enough to buy anonymity for many lottery winners, whose names are often made public by state law. But now it's becoming increasingly possible for big winners to hide their identity.
Excitement is building along with the jackpot for Wednesday night's massive Powerball drawing. The jackpot is an estimated $1.5 billion and CBS4's Matt Kroschel found a surprising group of people buying Powerball tickets in Frisco.
With the Powerball jackpot reaching $1.5 billion, most people are buying tickets and thinking about winning the money -- even a Bronco.
The estimated Powerball jackpot jumped to at least $1.5 billion. Win or lose, the money collected during ticket sales helps the outdoor lifestyle in Colorado.
The Powerball jackpot is now $1.4 billion. From now until Wednesday the lottery machines are bound to be humming. There seems to be no end to the interest in people wanting to win the latest Powerball jackpot.
Lottery fever is growing nationwide as the Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $1.3 billion.
The Powerball jackpot jumped to $900 million on Saturday, hours before the drawing for the record jackpot. The previous record was $564.1 million.
If you're dreaming of becoming a Powerball millionaire-- beware. CBS4 found some who say money can cause misery.
Okay, you've heard the odds of winning: something like one in 292 million. So CBS4's Dr. Dave Hnida would like to know why people waste their hard earned cash on a ticket that's not worth the paper it's printed on? He's got the psychology behind Powerball.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year.
Shine Music Festival strives to break down barrier that prevent music lovers from enjoying a festival.
When crews arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming from the west and south sides of a two-story, multi-unit manufactured home.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year.
Shine Music Festival strives to break down barrier that prevent music lovers from enjoying a festival.
When crews arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming from the west and south sides of a two-story, multi-unit manufactured home.
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
The University of Denver has been pioneering path for women in sports organizations for decades as the university gears up for Girls in the Game.
Montbello High School campus celebrates $139.5 million in renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
As students prepare to head back to class, Denver Public Schools want to make tracking students on school buses easier for parents.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
The basketball season is right around the corner again and Nuggets fans can mark their calendars for nationally televised games this year after the team's official full schedule was released on Thursday with tickets set to go on sale on Saturday.
Breanna Berry is a trailblazer who has made a name for herself by transforming professional players' shoes and cleats into masterpieces.
A historic Babe Ruth jersey, worn during his legendary "Called Shot" in the 1932 World Series, is expected to become one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever as it heads to auction.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The session follows a compromise reached between proponents and opponents of two property tax ballot measures, which would provide an estimated $270 million a year in tax relief.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
New research shows just how successful uterus transplants can be for patients who otherwise wouldn't be able to carry their own biological child.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
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.