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Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Construction workers address mental health, drug abuse, suicides
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Lone Tree breaks ground on new justice center as population grows
The City of Lone Tree broke ground on a new justice center in an area that's seeing a lot of new development.
Shipping unit apartments at heart of affordable housing fight in Buena Vista
In the ever-growing challenge to make homes in the mountains affordable for our Coloradans, one couple set out to make a place for Buena Vista residents to live affordably.
Governor unveils plans for walkway in honor of the state's 150th birthday
On Thursday, Gov. Polis unveiled renderings for a walkway that will commemorate the state's 150th birthday.
Traveler with measles was at DIA last week, health officials issue warning
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
Independence Pass opens for the 2025 summer season
Independence Pass is now open for the 2025 summer travel season.
Ducklings rescued from storm drain in Colorado Springs
A feathered family was reunited Thursday thanks to a special rescue by the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
CBS Colorado's Michelle Griego fulfills dream of anchoring network news
CBS Colorado anchor Michelle Griego joined "CBS Mornings" to fulfill her childhood goal of anchoring a network news show, showing it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
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Summer-like Friday before weekend with showers and storms starts up
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Rockies record worst 50-game start in the modern era of professional baseball
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
Buffs men's golfers ready to shine at nationals, playing at "incredibly high level"
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
Denver Nuggets officially name David Adelman head coach
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
"Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean" returns in August
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes remain among the biggest stories of the college football universe as they get ready to compete in the Big 12 Conference once again this season.
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Areas of extreme drought are getting larger and more widespread in parts of Colorado
The western and southern parts of Colorado are seeing areas of extreme drought which are getting worse.
Mother helps construction workers address mental health, drug abuse and suicides
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Lone Tree breaks ground on new justice center
The Colorado city's justice center will be located east of Interstate 25 off of RidgeGate Parkway.
Denver Public Library's interim director apologizes after removal of replica of prop desk
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb says more communication needs to happen to avoid a situation like the one that came up this month.
Two mountain passes in Colorado are now open for the summer travel season
Independence Pass and Guanella Pass will both be open for Memorial Day Weekend road trippers.
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First Alert Weather Spring Special
Watch CBS News Colorado's First Alert Weather Spring Special.
Colorado physician chases storms and trains hospitals for disaster
Dr. Jason Persoff has spent more than 15 years chasing storms across Colorado and the Midwest. From tornadoes to tennis ball-sized hail, he's seen it all. Now he helps hospitals prepare for disasters.
Severe Weather Watch vs. Warning: What's the Difference?
A watch means to be ready, while a warning means act now.
What weather to expect for the remainder of spring in Colorado
The Climate Prediction Center anticipates a hot and dry remainder of spring and start to summer.
What Is Graupel? Understanding this unique snow pellet in weather
Graupel is a unique type of precipitation, also referred to as soft hail or snow pellets.
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Judge stops DHS from terminating international students' legal status
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
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Democrats push to strip Trump of power over U.S. Marshals as judges face threats
Congressional Democrats are pushing to shift the U.S. Marshals Service — which protects federal judges — away from the Trump administration's control.
House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in razor-thin vote
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
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Construction workers address mental health, drug abuse, suicides
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Traveler with measles was at DIA last week, health officials issue warning
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
Deaths from alcohol-related cancers doubled from 1990 to 2021, study finds
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much its impacted cancer mortality rates in the past three decades.
Guests at Pueblo hotel may have been exposed to measles
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said recent guests of a hotel in Pueblo may have been exposed to measles.
FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about possible side effect
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
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Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
DIA employees question CEO about $19,000 business class flights
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
State error impacting more than 3,000 Colorado electric vehicle owners
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
New rock throwing incident prompts felony investigation
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.
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Storm outbreak May 18, 2025
On May 18, 2025, a strong storm system moved through Colorado, causing damage and triggering multiple tornado warnings.
Colorado agencies celebrate Star Wars Day 2025
Public agencies across Colorado played along, posting photos celebrating Star Wars Day.
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Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
Construction workers address mental health, drug abuse, suicides
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Lone Tree breaks ground on new justice center as population grows
The City of Lone Tree broke ground on a new justice center in an area that's seeing a lot of new development.
Shipping unit apartments at heart of affordable housing fight in Buena Vista
In the ever-growing challenge to make homes in the mountains affordable for our Coloradans, one couple set out to make a place for Buena Vista residents to live affordably.
Governor unveils plans for walkway in honor of the state's 150th birthday
On Thursday, Gov. Polis unveiled renderings for a walkway that will commemorate the state's 150th birthday.
Latest Videos
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Areas of extreme drought are getting larger and more widespread in parts of Colorado
The western and southern parts of Colorado are seeing areas of extreme drought which are getting worse.
Mother helps construction workers address mental health, drug abuse and suicides
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Lone Tree breaks ground on new justice center
The Colorado city's justice center will be located east of Interstate 25 off of RidgeGate Parkway.
Denver Public Library's interim director apologizes after removal of replica of prop desk
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb says more communication needs to happen to avoid a situation like the one that came up this month.
Two mountain passes in Colorado are now open for the summer travel season
Independence Pass and Guanella Pass will both be open for Memorial Day Weekend road trippers.
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Rockies record worst 50-game start in the modern era of professional baseball
The Rockies have made history, and not in a good way. With Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado fell to 8-42. That's the worst 50-game start in the modern era (since 1901).
Buffs men's golfers ready to shine at nationals, playing at "incredibly high level"
For only the sixth time in the last 36 years, the Buffs men's golf team has reached the final stage of the NCAA championships.
Denver Nuggets officially name David Adelman head coach
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
"Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean" returns in August
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes remain among the biggest stories of the college football universe as they get ready to compete in the Big 12 Conference once again this season.
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Judge stops DHS from terminating international students' legal status
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
"Never Too Late": Local news anchor fulfills dream of anchoring network news
CBS Colorado anchor Michelle Griego joined "CBS Mornings" to fulfill her childhood goal of anchoring a network news show, showing it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
What we know about suspect in shooting of 2 Israeli Embassy employees
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago.
House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in razor-thin vote
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Latest Political Updates
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Judge stops DHS from terminating international students' legal status
The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Exclusive
Democrats push to strip Trump of power over U.S. Marshals as judges face threats
Congressional Democrats are pushing to shift the U.S. Marshals Service — which protects federal judges — away from the Trump administration's control.
House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in razor-thin vote
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Health News
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Construction workers address mental health, drug abuse, suicides
Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide.
Traveler with measles was at DIA last week, health officials issue warning
A flyer who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week.
Deaths from alcohol-related cancers doubled from 1990 to 2021, study finds
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much its impacted cancer mortality rates in the past three decades.
Guests at Pueblo hotel may have been exposed to measles
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said recent guests of a hotel in Pueblo may have been exposed to measles.
FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about possible side effect
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
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Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Jobs program for the formerly incarcerated tackles trucking industry shortage
The industry is facing a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.
DIA employees question CEO about $19,000 business class flights
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Judge scraps rules requiring employers to offer time off for abortions
Federal judge strikes down government regulations requiring most U.S. employers to accommodate workers for abortions.
What is AI Mode, Google's new artificial intelligence search tech?
Google is making more upgrades to its search engine with the addition of the AI Mode feature.
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Mayor Johnston warns "tough times ahead," announces furloughs, layoffs
Denver's mayor is blaming slow revenue growth and "unsustainable" city expenses for a $50 million budget shortfall for the remainder of 2025 and a projected $200 million budget shortfall for 2026 which he called "a profound challenge."
DIA employees question CEO about $19,000 business class flights
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington is again being pressed for answers about costly business class tickets that he approved for his executive staff.
Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
State error impacting more than 3,000 Colorado electric vehicle owners
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
New rock throwing incident prompts felony investigation
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.