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Hot spell and gusty storms create fire danger across Colorado
The combination of near record heat, extremely low humidity and dry, gusty thunderstorms will create a fire danger situation for more than half of the state on Thursday.
Arapahoe County resumes program giving financial support to nonprofits
A program helping nonprofit organizations in Arapahoe County is resuming after being put on pause for a year.
Sterling Ranch offers "sensory swim" events as part of inclusive programming
Sterling Ranch recently opened an inclusive park, which they say attracts families from across the Denver metro area.
Unruly passenger facing charges after disruption causes flight to divert to Colorado, FBI says
A man is facing federal charges after he allegedly became unruly on a flight, causing the aircraft to divert to Colorado.
Residents frustrated as Colorado city suffers frequent power outages
Residents are voicing their frustration after a city in Colorado has suffered weeks of frequent and prolonged power outages.
National park to partially reopen, repairs underway after fire burns over 4,000 acres
Staff will reopen part of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado as cleanup efforts continue following a large wildfire that scorched over 4,000 acres.
Colorado retailer, designer promoting sustainability in fashion
The fashion industry takes a big toll on the environment, and a trend toward sustainability is working to change that.
Salvation Army to end program operations at 3 hotel shelters in Denver
The Salvation Army will end its program operations at three hotel shelters in Denver at the end of the year. The current contracts at the locations, The Aspen, Stone Creek, and Tamarac shelters, end on Dec. 31, 2025.
Northern Colorado thrift store looking for rightful owner after valuables accidentally donated
A thrift store in northern Colorado is hoping to find a woman they say accidentally donated highly valuable items earlier this year.
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Don't miss Girls in the Game on Saturday, Aug. 16
The second annual Girls in the Game will take place on Saturday, August 16th from 9am - 1pm at the University of Denver's Hamilton Gymnasium.
Women reshape ski patrol in Colorado high country
An A-basin ski patroller speaks about the changes she has experienced personally, along with those in the landscape of the ski industry.
Growth of women's hockey gives girls more opportunities to get in the game
With the expansion of the Professional Women's Hockey League and other women's leagues, some girls are seeing more opportunities to get on the ice.
Colorado ultimate frisbee team shows off how to embrace spirit of the game
Across Colorado, girls are getting involved in all kinds of sports. Some are more mainstream – like football or basketball – while others are lesser-known but growing in popularity like ultimate frisbee.
One woman in DPS paving the way for women and young girls in sports
Female leadership in school sports has been on the decline in recent years, according to Beth Hulac, a Denver Public Schools Athletics Operations Manager. She is determined to reverse that trend through new events.
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Victims sue county over sexual exploitation case at Colorado jail
Victims in a case involving a former jail commander in Colorado who allegedly watched strip search videos of female inmates for personal use are taking legal action against the county.
Young child in Colorado contracts measles after trip to Mexico
An unvaccinated young child from Adams County is in the hospital after getting sick with measles following a family trip to Chihuahua, Mexico. CDPHE warns that those in the emergency room of Children's Hospital Colorado on Tuesday night may have been exposed.
Unruly passenger facing charges after disruption causes flight to divert to Colorado, FBI says
A man is facing federal charges after he allegedly became unruly on a flight, causing the aircraft to divert to Colorado.
Colorado park offers "sensory swim" events as it aims to be safe space for those with special needs
One community in Douglas County is working to be a safe space for those with special needs. Sterling Ranch recently opened an inclusive park, which they say attracts families from across the Denver metro area.
Northern Colorado thrift store looking for rightful owner after valuables accidentally donated
A thrift store in northern Colorado is hoping to find a woman they say accidentally donated highly valuable items earlier this year.
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Appeals court agrees Brian Flores' discrimination suit can go to trial
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Former Nuggets mascot sues ownership group for disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
Windsor looks to build baseball fields after Future Legends shutters complex
The Town of Windsor used the complex for years, allowing youth and adult leagues to host baseball, softball, and football games. That relationship appears to have fallen through after the town pulled critical occupancy permits.
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DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Polis says cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose $280 million
Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police
President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
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Colorado health officials confirm another case of measles
The CDPHE and the Adams County Health Department have confirmed the case of measles in a child under 5 years from Adams County.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
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Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Plan to limit lanes on East Alameda Avenue in Denver triggers opposition
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
New Denver City Attorney is former trial attorney, corporate lawyer
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.
Denver shuts down property owner renting RVs, trailers to homeless
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
Denver Board Of Ethics investigating DIA flight prices
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.
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Donor Dash 2025
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
Fan Expo Denver 2025
Fans of anime, comic books, sci-fi, horror, and other pop culture filled the Colorado Convention Center for Fan Expo Denver 2025.
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Hot spell and gusty storms create fire danger across Colorado
The combination of near record heat, extremely low humidity and dry, gusty thunderstorms will create a fire danger situation for more than half of the state on Thursday.
Arapahoe County resumes program giving financial support to nonprofits
A program helping nonprofit organizations in Arapahoe County is resuming after being put on pause for a year.
Sterling Ranch offers "sensory swim" events as part of inclusive programming
Sterling Ranch recently opened an inclusive park, which they say attracts families from across the Denver metro area.
Unruly passenger facing charges after disruption causes flight to divert to Colorado, FBI says
A man is facing federal charges after he allegedly became unruly on a flight, causing the aircraft to divert to Colorado.
Residents frustrated as Colorado city suffers frequent power outages
Residents are voicing their frustration after a city in Colorado has suffered weeks of frequent and prolonged power outages.
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Victims sue county over sexual exploitation case at Colorado jail
Victims in a case involving a former jail commander in Colorado who allegedly watched strip search videos of female inmates for personal use are taking legal action against the county.
Young child in Colorado contracts measles after trip to Mexico
An unvaccinated young child from Adams County is in the hospital after getting sick with measles following a family trip to Chihuahua, Mexico. CDPHE warns that those in the emergency room of Children's Hospital Colorado on Tuesday night may have been exposed.
Unruly passenger facing charges after disruption causes flight to divert to Colorado, FBI says
A man is facing federal charges after he allegedly became unruly on a flight, causing the aircraft to divert to Colorado.
Colorado park offers "sensory swim" events as it aims to be safe space for those with special needs
One community in Douglas County is working to be a safe space for those with special needs. Sterling Ranch recently opened an inclusive park, which they say attracts families from across the Denver metro area.
Northern Colorado thrift store looking for rightful owner after valuables accidentally donated
A thrift store in northern Colorado is hoping to find a woman they say accidentally donated highly valuable items earlier this year.
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Appeals court agrees Brian Flores' discrimination suit can go to trial
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Former Nuggets mascot sues ownership group for disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
Windsor looks to build baseball fields after Future Legends shutters complex
The Town of Windsor used the complex for years, allowing youth and adult leagues to host baseball, softball, and football games. That relationship appears to have fallen through after the town pulled critical occupancy permits.
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Deepfake videos impersonating real doctors push false medical advice and treatments
AI-generated, deepfake videos that appear to show real physicians are being used to push false medical advice and questionable products.
DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Appeals court agrees Brian Flores' discrimination suit can go to trial
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
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DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Polis says cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose $280 million
Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police
President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
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Colorado health officials confirm another case of measles
The CDPHE and the Adams County Health Department have confirmed the case of measles in a child under 5 years from Adams County.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
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AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
Air Canada begins canceling flights ahead of possible strike
A complete shutdown of the country's largest airline threatens to impact about 130,000 people a day.
New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging lack of fraud safeguards
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
Mousse sunscreen products might not work, FDA warns
Mousse sunscreens made by Supergoop!, Vacation and others pose risk to consumers, FDA says.
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Stalled renovation on Denver landmark home leads to "poop protest"
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
Plan to limit lanes on East Alameda Avenue in Denver triggers opposition
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
New Denver City Attorney is former trial attorney, corporate lawyer
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.
Denver shuts down property owner renting RVs, trailers to homeless
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
Denver Board Of Ethics investigating DIA flight prices
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.