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Xcel Energy offering tips for saving money on summertime electric bills
As temperatures heat up over the next couple of days, many Coloradans will be escaping the hot weather outside and staying cool inside. Xcel Energy is offering tips for customers to save money on their summertime electric bills.
Speed enforcement cameras to be deployed around highway construction sites
Colorado highways and interstates will soon feature speed enforcement cameras.
Colorado nurse joins 5K in honor of organ donor who saved her life
For the past 26 years, hundreds of people have gathered in Denver for the annual Donor Dash. The 5K run/walk is dedicated to honoring, celebrating and recognizing those whose lives have been impacted by organ and tissue donation.
Colorado officials investigate cause of Louviers fire, thank county helitack team
Colorado officials are thanking firefighters for their quick action after multiple fires threatened nearby homes.
Colorado State Patrol investigating fatal rollover crash on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash on Monday that claimed the life of one person.
Poet Laureate of Colorado Andrea Gibson passes away at 49
The award-winning Poet Laureate of Colorado, Andrea Gibson, died Monday morning at the age of 49.
Landspout damages 7 Franktown businesses' roofs, fire department says
A landspout that formed in Franktown damaged at least seven businesses Monday afternoon. No one has been reported injured, but photos from the area show significant damage to at least some of those businesses' roofs.
Truck driver hospitalized after crash with train in Gilpin County, CSP says
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. west of Pinecliff at South Beaver Creek Road and Pactolus Lake Road, officials said. CSP says its HAZMAT team was responding to the crash and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Arrest made in Archuleta County election equipment firebombing
Colorado election officials on Monday are praising the work of law enforcement in making an arrest in connection with a firebombing attack that targeted election equipment last month.
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What caused this landspout tornado near Denver? The setup explained
A rare landspout tornado briefly touched down in Franktown, Colorado, catching many off guard. But what exactly is a landspout, and how is it different from a typical tornado? CBS Colorado meteorologist Joe explains the atmospheric setup that allowed this unique phenomenon to form along the Palmer Divide.
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Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
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Colorado first responders help with Texas flood recovery efforts
More first responders from Colorado are on their way to help support the community after another round of flooding in Kerr County.
Colorado man accused of attacking wife with an axe
A woman is fighting for her life after police say her husband attacked her with an axe outside of her workplace.
Opening statements begin Tuesday in murder trial of Colorado dentist
Opening statements are expected tomorrow in the trial of an Aurora dentist accused of murdering his wife.
Speed enforcement cameras to be deployed around Colorado highway construction sites
Colorado highways and interstates will soon feature speed enforcement cameras.
What caused this landspout tornado near Denver? The setup explained
A rare landspout tornado briefly touched down in Franktown, Colorado, catching many off guard. But what exactly is a landspout, and how is it different from a typical tornado? CBS Colorado meteorologist Joe explains the atmospheric setup that allowed this unique phenomenon to form along the Palmer Divide.
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
Courage Classic in Colorado is physical challenge & celebration of survival
Thousands of cyclists are training for the Courage Classic, and CBS News Colorado anchor Michelle Griego is among them.
Colorado mental health program to close due to funding shortages, residents in need of shelter
A mental health program in Colorado that helps our most vulnerable is closing down due to funding shortages, leaving residents without a clear path forward.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Doctor warns about the dangers of burns as some surfaces heat up
When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very dangerous, but so are burns.
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An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.
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Xcel Energy offering tips for saving money on summertime electric bills
As temperatures heat up over the next couple of days, many Coloradans will be escaping the hot weather outside and staying cool inside. Xcel Energy is offering tips for customers to save money on their summertime electric bills.
Speed enforcement cameras to be deployed around highway construction sites
Colorado highways and interstates will soon feature speed enforcement cameras.
Colorado nurse joins 5K in honor of organ donor who saved her life
For the past 26 years, hundreds of people have gathered in Denver for the annual Donor Dash. The 5K run/walk is dedicated to honoring, celebrating and recognizing those whose lives have been impacted by organ and tissue donation.
Colorado officials investigate cause of Louviers fire, thank county helitack team
Colorado officials are thanking firefighters for their quick action after multiple fires threatened nearby homes.
Colorado State Patrol investigating fatal rollover crash on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash on Monday that claimed the life of one person.
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Colorado first responders help with Texas flood recovery efforts
More first responders from Colorado are on their way to help support the community after another round of flooding in Kerr County.
Colorado man accused of attacking wife with an axe
A woman is fighting for her life after police say her husband attacked her with an axe outside of her workplace.
Opening statements begin Tuesday in murder trial of Colorado dentist
Opening statements are expected tomorrow in the trial of an Aurora dentist accused of murdering his wife.
Speed enforcement cameras to be deployed around Colorado highway construction sites
Colorado highways and interstates will soon feature speed enforcement cameras.
What caused this landspout tornado near Denver? The setup explained
A rare landspout tornado briefly touched down in Franktown, Colorado, catching many off guard. But what exactly is a landspout, and how is it different from a typical tornado? CBS Colorado meteorologist Joe explains the atmospheric setup that allowed this unique phenomenon to form along the Palmer Divide.
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Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Nuggets former president indicted by federal grand jury in bid rigging
In the indictment, former president of the Denver Nuggets Timothy Leiweke has been accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.
CU coach Deion Sanders unsure who primary Buffs QB will be
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders appeared on the main stage at Big 12 football media days on Wednesday and opted to talk about football, not his health.
Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape by Oregon jury
Ben McLemore was found guilty by a Portland-area jury of raping a woman at a party attended by many of his then-Portland Trail Blazer teammates.
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Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Ex-Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified war info on dating site
In exchange for David Slater's guilty plea in conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform, two other counts were dropped.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Latest Political Updates
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Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Health News
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
Courage Classic in Colorado is physical challenge & celebration of survival
Thousands of cyclists are training for the Courage Classic, and CBS News Colorado anchor Michelle Griego is among them.
Colorado mental health program to close due to funding shortages, residents in need of shelter
A mental health program in Colorado that helps our most vulnerable is closing down due to funding shortages, leaving residents without a clear path forward.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Doctor warns about the dangers of burns as some surfaces heat up
When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very dangerous, but so are burns.
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U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching deal
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
Rebates are pushing some Coloradans to switch to heat pumps
In a push to cut carbon emissions, Xcel Energy has increased its 2025 rebate program for homeowners. The changes are part of the Clean Heat Plan, which encourages the adoption of electric heat pump systems over traditional HVAC units.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
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An All-American comeback: Former car thief now helping cops
Hondo Underwood has gone from running away from police in Colorado to running towards them.
Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.