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Colorado responded to four subpoenas by Department of Homeland Security
The state has received nine subpoenas to date from the Department of Homeland Security and provided documents for criminal investigations or enforcement purposes, with one exception.
Wheat Ridge welcomes new housing development thanks to 2021 ordinance
The American Motel in the Denver metro area is boarded up and ready for demolition as the City of Wheat Ridge prepares for something new.
Westminster police arrest suspect after stabbing early Wednesday morning
Police in Westminster arrested one suspect after a reported stabbing early Wednesday morning.
Broomfield neighborhood seeks water rights to save golf course
Broomfield residents are expressing concerns about what's next after the owner sold the water rights that include Eagle Trace Golf Club.
Ground stop issued at Denver International Airport due to high winds
A ground stop was issued at Denver International Airport on Wednesday morning due to high winds, according to the FAA.
No bond for former Mesa Co. Clerk Tina Peters as backers go to federal court
Lawyers for convicted former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Tuesday tried to get a federal court in Denver to let her out on bond as they appeal her case in the Colorado State Court of Appeals.
Several metro area vape shops hit in coordinated burglary spree
A small business in Centennial is facing a major setback two months after opening.
Coloradans sound alarm on sauna builder who abandoned projects
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
Zebra mussels are making their way east in Colorado's high country
Colorado Parks and Wildlife let Coloradans know that zebra mussels have been found in a private body of water in Eagle County this month.
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Cooler afternoon in store for Denver with heavy rain possible across the state
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What to know if you plan to attend the Denver Broncos training camp
Football season is just weeks away, with the Denver Broncos' first preseason game on Aug. 9. Training camp, which is open to the public but requires tickets, starts on Friday. Here's what you need to know if you plan to attend.
Ultimate Frisbee team gives blessing to naming of Denver Summit FC
Denver Summit FC had to receive the blessing of another Colorado pro team before officially assuming the name of the new women's soccer club.
Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level match
Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
CSU announces pro bull riding event will return in 2026 for three nights
Colorado State University has signed an agreement to bring Professional Bull Riders Inc. back to Canvas Stadium next year and along with plans to expand the event.
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Colorado subpoenaed 9 times by US Dept. of Homeland Security
Colorado has been subpoenaed 9 times by the US Dept. of Homeland Security this year.
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert gets ready for maternity leave
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert gets ready for maternity leave as she prepares to welcome her third child!
Cap City Tavern to close after 18 years in business
Cap City Tavern to close after 18 years in business citing rising costs of doing business.
Douglas County Commissioners prohibit dispersed camping on Sandstone Ranch Open Space
Douglas County Commissioners have voted to prohibit dispersed camping on Sandstone Ranch Open Space after concerns about fire danger.
Denver Sweet in downtown closing after facing challenges
Denver Sweet located in downtown is closing after facing challenges since the pandemic.
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds ready for Cheyenne Frontier Days performance
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to Cheyenne Frontier Days after a one-year sabbatical.
Cheyenne Frontier Days gets started with food, fun and country music
The gates are open for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ten days of rodeos, concerts, food, rides and shopping kicked off on Friday.
See highlights of CBS Colorado's coverage of Day 1 of the "Daddy of 'em All"
Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming runs through July 27.
Stunning work goes up for auction at Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show
Artists from around the country are featured at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum this year.
Priscilla Block excited to be performing at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Priscilla Block will be opening for Luke Bryan in Cheyenne this summer.
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A pedestrian bridge for Colorado's 150th birthday is a "no" go
We now know how Coloradans want -- and don't want -- to celebrate the state's 150th birthday next year.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
Boebert's bill to create ZIP codes for smaller communities passes House
The legislation, sponsored by U.S. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, would create unique ZIP codes for 15 communities across Colorado, as well as dozens more in other states.
Trump says he's struck a "massive" trade deal with Japan calling for 15% tariffs
That's down from the 25% levies he proposed earlier this month. Japan's prime minister says duties on autos from his nation will be cut to 15% from 25%.
State attorney general sues deputy who allegedly secretly coordinated with ICE
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing a sheriff's deputy who Weiser says told ICE officials in an encrypted Signal chat to a woman who was allegedly in the U.S. on an expired visa, in violation of state law.
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COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
CDOT, Bicycle Colorado launch summer safety campaign amid rising fatalities
A passionate group placed dozens of brightly colored signs all around Denver's Washington Park. They want them to be visible, much like their cause: putting an end to bicycle fatalities.
This Aurora farmer's market, organized by a veteran, accepts food stamps
James Grevious says healthy people build strong communities, and he hopes he can continue to make his community stronger for the future by offering a place with healthy food accessible to community members who rely on SNAP.
Kayem Foods recalls over 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage products
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Woman thought she had a pulled muscle working out. It was a rare cancer.
Jennifer Frederick didn't understand why she had a growing lump under her skin. A doctor returned a devastating diagnosis.
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Coloradans sound alarm on sauna builder who abandoned projects
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
South Metro Fire forecasts $500 million shortfall over next decade
South Metro Fire Rescue, which serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties, is forecasting a $20 to $30 million shortfall next year, followed by significant yearly budget shortfalls.
Motorcycle deaths increase in months following lane filtering legalization
Across Colorado, motorcycle deaths are surging. In 2024, 165 riders died -- the most ever in the state.
Former owner of Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver accused of fraud
Just months after employees at AJ's Pit BBQ walked off the job, concerned about restaurant owner Jared Leonard's financial practices, Leonard has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
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.
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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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Colorado responded to four subpoenas by Department of Homeland Security
The state has received nine subpoenas to date from the Department of Homeland Security and provided documents for criminal investigations or enforcement purposes, with one exception.
Wheat Ridge welcomes new housing development thanks to 2021 ordinance
The American Motel in the Denver metro area is boarded up and ready for demolition as the City of Wheat Ridge prepares for something new.
Westminster police arrest suspect after stabbing early Wednesday morning
Police in Westminster arrested one suspect after a reported stabbing early Wednesday morning.
Broomfield neighborhood seeks water rights to save golf course
Broomfield residents are expressing concerns about what's next after the owner sold the water rights that include Eagle Trace Golf Club.
Ground stop issued at Denver International Airport due to high winds
A ground stop was issued at Denver International Airport on Wednesday morning due to high winds, according to the FAA.
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Colorado subpoenaed 9 times by US Dept. of Homeland Security
Colorado has been subpoenaed 9 times by the US Dept. of Homeland Security this year.
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert gets ready for maternity leave
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert gets ready for maternity leave as she prepares to welcome her third child!
Cap City Tavern to close after 18 years in business
Cap City Tavern to close after 18 years in business citing rising costs of doing business.
Douglas County Commissioners prohibit dispersed camping on Sandstone Ranch Open Space
Douglas County Commissioners have voted to prohibit dispersed camping on Sandstone Ranch Open Space after concerns about fire danger.
Denver Sweet in downtown closing after facing challenges
Denver Sweet located in downtown is closing after facing challenges since the pandemic.
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What to know if you plan to attend the Denver Broncos training camp
Football season is just weeks away, with the Denver Broncos' first preseason game on Aug. 9. Training camp, which is open to the public but requires tickets, starts on Friday. Here's what you need to know if you plan to attend.
Ultimate Frisbee team gives blessing to naming of Denver Summit FC
Denver Summit FC had to receive the blessing of another Colorado pro team before officially assuming the name of the new women's soccer club.
Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level match
Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
CSU announces pro bull riding event will return in 2026 for three nights
Colorado State University has signed an agreement to bring Professional Bull Riders Inc. back to Canvas Stadium next year and along with plans to expand the event.
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Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level match
Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
Hershey to increase candy prices by double digits as cocoa costs rise
Hershey said the price hike is related to cost of cocoa, which has increased exponentially in recent years.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Humans beat AI at annual math Olympiad, but the machines are catching up
Humans beat AI programs made by Google and OpenAI at an international mathematics competition, but the technology shows some "very exciting" progress.
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A pedestrian bridge for Colorado's 150th birthday is a "no" go
We now know how Coloradans want -- and don't want -- to celebrate the state's 150th birthday next year.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic sports told to comply with Trump's order on trans athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
Boebert's bill to create ZIP codes for smaller communities passes House
The legislation, sponsored by U.S. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, would create unique ZIP codes for 15 communities across Colorado, as well as dozens more in other states.
Trump says he's struck a "massive" trade deal with Japan calling for 15% tariffs
That's down from the 25% levies he proposed earlier this month. Japan's prime minister says duties on autos from his nation will be cut to 15% from 25%.
State attorney general sues deputy who allegedly secretly coordinated with ICE
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing a sheriff's deputy who Weiser says told ICE officials in an encrypted Signal chat to a woman who was allegedly in the U.S. on an expired visa, in violation of state law.
Health News
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COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
CDOT, Bicycle Colorado launch summer safety campaign amid rising fatalities
A passionate group placed dozens of brightly colored signs all around Denver's Washington Park. They want them to be visible, much like their cause: putting an end to bicycle fatalities.
This Aurora farmer's market, organized by a veteran, accepts food stamps
James Grevious says healthy people build strong communities, and he hopes he can continue to make his community stronger for the future by offering a place with healthy food accessible to community members who rely on SNAP.
Kayem Foods recalls over 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage products
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Woman thought she had a pulled muscle working out. It was a rare cancer.
Jennifer Frederick didn't understand why she had a growing lump under her skin. A doctor returned a devastating diagnosis.
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Several metro area vape shops hit in coordinated burglary spree
A small business in Centennial is facing a major setback two months after opening.
Boebert's bill to create ZIP codes for smaller communities passes House
The legislation, sponsored by U.S. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, would create unique ZIP codes for 15 communities across Colorado, as well as dozens more in other states.
Trump says he's struck a "massive" trade deal with Japan calling for 15% tariffs
That's down from the 25% levies he proposed earlier this month. Japan's prime minister says duties on autos from his nation will be cut to 15% from 25%.
Hershey to increase candy prices by double digits as cocoa costs rise
Hershey said the price hike is related to cost of cocoa, which has increased exponentially in recent years.
China blocks U.S. government worker and banker from leaving the country
China is refusing to let a U.S. Department of Commerce employee and a Wells Fargo banker leave the country, officials say.
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Coloradans sound alarm on sauna builder who abandoned projects
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
South Metro Fire forecasts $500 million shortfall over next decade
South Metro Fire Rescue, which serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties, is forecasting a $20 to $30 million shortfall next year, followed by significant yearly budget shortfalls.
Motorcycle deaths increase in months following lane filtering legalization
Across Colorado, motorcycle deaths are surging. In 2024, 165 riders died -- the most ever in the state.
Former owner of Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver accused of fraud
Just months after employees at AJ's Pit BBQ walked off the job, concerned about restaurant owner Jared Leonard's financial practices, Leonard has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
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.