Colorado governor gives update on COVID-19 variant case

Colorado identified the first case of the variant in the United States on Tuesday.

• Dec 30, 2020

First case of U.K. COVID variant in U.S.

Health officials in Colorado have confirmed the first known case of a more infectious strain of COVID-19 first seen in the U.K. The patient is currently in isolation and he has no travel history. POLITICO health care reporter Dan Diamond joined CBSN's Omar Villafranca to discuss that and more.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 07:47

U.K. COVID-19 strain found in U.S.

Health officials in Colorado have identified the first case of a new coronavirus variant first detected in the U.K. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on the surge in infections already happening across the country, and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, internal medicine physician at California Pacific Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss what we know about the new variant and the challenges hospitals are facing.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 10:33

New variant of COVID-19 found in the U.S.

The United States has confirmed there is a case of the new strain of COVID-19 first seen in the United Kingdom. This comes as hospitalizations are at a record high in the nation. Meg Oliver reports.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 03:00

First case of fast-moving U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

The strain, which is believed to be more contagious, has been linked to a surge in cases in the United Kingdom.

• Dec 30, 2020

Couple works to help COVID-19 patients

Grover Street is a traveling nurse from Colorado who has traveled to several hot spots during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wife, Dr. Sandra Guidry, MD, works to ensure rural hospitals in the small towns you don't always hear about have enough resources to treat patients. They talked to Tom Hanson on CBSN about their experiences from the front lines.

• Dec 26, 2020
• 09:44

Two sentenced for selling alcohol to woman who caused fatal crash

Colorado State Patrol estimated Lindsey Ward's blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.

• Dec 26, 2020

Warning issued after three killed in Colorado avalanches

Colorado's snowpack is the weakest it has been since 2012.

• Dec 22, 2020

Time's first-ever "Kid of the Year" hopes to inspire diversity in STEM

Colorado teenager Gitanjali Rao​ was honored for her impressive work, which includes innovations that tackle water pollution and cyberbullying.

• Dec 7, 2020

Colorado Governor announces he has tested positive for COVID-19

"I urge every Coloradan to practice caution, limit public interactions, wear a mask in public, stay six feet away from others, and wash your hands regularly," Polis said.

• Nov 29, 2020

Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home

On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."

• Nov 25, 2020

Reconsidering a Colorado mountain's controversial name

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names is considering changing the name of Mt. Evans, along with the names of other Colorado sites: Negro Creek, Chinaman Gulch and Squaw Mountain.

• Nov 21, 2020

Reconsidering a Colorado mountain's controversial name

Just over five years ago, then-President Barack Obama changed the name of the tallest peak in North America from Mt. McKinley to Denali, its original, Native Alaskan name. Today, as our nation wrestles with its past and with questions about those we've chosen to honor, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names is considering changing the name of Mt. Evans and other sites in Colorado. Correspondent Barry Petersen reports.

• Nov 21, 2020
• 05:19

Denver mayor pleads with residents: "Please stay home"

Fifteen Colorado counties have now moved to "Level Red" due to a surge of COVID-19 cases.

• Nov 20, 2020

Abortion ballot measure results show stark divide

Colorado voters protected access to abortion later in pregnancy, while Louisiana paved the way to prohibit the procedure entirely.

• Nov 4, 2020

Abortion on the ballot in Colorado and Louisiana

Choosing a president won't be the only decision voters in Colorado and Louisiana will make on Tuesday.

• Nov 3, 2020

Voters to decide ballot initiatives

Washington Post political reporter Dave Weigel spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about some of the initiatives on state ballots this year, including potential new rules for gig economy workers, legalizing marijuana and psychedelic drugs, and removing clauses about slavery and indentured servitude from state constitutions.

• Oct 29, 2020
• 06:09

Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner

A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.

• Oct 27, 2020

Firefighters save man's home and leave note

A Colorado man, who thought his home would be ravaged by the East Troublesome Fire, found his house still standing — and a special message from firefighters. Jamie Yuccas has the story.

• Oct 27, 2020
• 01:27

What makes a Guinness World Record?

For adjudicators from Guinness World Records, it takes some record-setting nerves to judge a world-record attempt as successful. Guinness may get a thousand applications every week to break a world record, and during a time of pandemic, when social distancing prevents mass-participation records, they have even set up weekly at-home challenges. But you have to go outdoors to pursue what one team in Colorado recently attempted: the world's largest fireworks shell ever launched. Lee Cowan reports.

• Oct 25, 2020
• 07:48

Wildfire threat & tropical storm forecast

Fierce winds are raising concerns about wildfires in California. Meanwhile in the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Zeta continues to strengthen. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with details.

• Oct 26, 2020
• 08:30

Colorado wildfires continue to devastate the region

The second largest wildfire in Colorado history has burned through nearly 300 square miles, larger than the city of Chicago. The fire is less than 10% contained. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Oct 24, 2020
• 01:39

Hurricane force gusts prompt extremely critical fire risk in California

Meanwhile, record shattering cold brings heavy snow and wind chills below zero to Colorado.

• Oct 25, 2020

Extreme weather slams the West

Powerful winds are expected to hit parts of California, and could lead to hundreds of thousands without power. Meanwhile, Colorado continues to battle ferocious wildfires that have scorched some 300 square miles. CBS News' meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.

• Oct 25, 2020
• 01:43

Colorado firefighters battle the state's largest wildfires in history

More than 700 firefighters are now battling the East Troublesome Fire, which has already burned an area larger than the city of Chicago.

• Oct 24, 2020

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