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Jefferson County adds jobs and resources in anticipation of new wildfires
Jefferson County issued a Red Flag alert on Friday morning, as heat and dryness combined to increase fire danger. Now one fire department is adding new positions to increase resources in anticipation of new wildfires.
Cherry Creek Schools no longer recognizing valedictorians
Students in Cherry Creek Schools head back to class on Monday, but beginning with the graduating class of 2026, the district will no longer recognize valedictorians and students won't be given the title.
Head-on crash in Grand County results in death of driver, injuries to others
A driver died and two children were seriously hurt in a head-on crash on Thursday in Colorado's high country.
West Metro urges caution amid heightened fire conditions
Fire Capt. Aaron Johnson has had a busy summer with west Metro Fire Rescue.
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Large hail threat in Denver and across Colorado Saturday
Strong storms could bring large hail to Denver, the Front Range, and much of Colorado on Saturday.
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A Colorado artist gives back after Broncos players buy her kicks
Breanna Berry is a trailblazer who has made a name for herself by transforming professional players' shoes and cleats into masterpieces.
Gold Crown Foundation Joins Girls In The Game
Gold Crown Foundation provides quality sports programming for kids.
Regis University soccer player says sports has helped make her a leader
Madison Cullinan, a defender for the Regis Rangers, says she hopes to serve as a role model for girls in sports to make sports, and especially soccer, more accessible to them.
Legendary hoops coach Callan ready to help "get girls in the game"
Girls hoops is hot. Women's basketball -- both professional and college -- is scoring record viewership. But before Caitlin Clark and other superstars, Colorado's own star was born: Carol Callan.
Meet the woman in charge of Denver's rodeo
Caroline Lukens is running the one of the nation's premier livestock, rodeo and horse shows at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
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Back to school stress can take a toll on moms
Elizabeth Wellington and Sarah Battani Sams from Moms Feelin' Themselves spoke about the importance of mothers taking care of themselves during what is normally a stressful time: when children go back to school. Their group's "Moms rager" takes place on Aug. 22. More information can be found at momsfeelinthemselves.com/event.
Located in Parker, Ovest Via takes you on a journey to the sun-soaked hills of Italy
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz dig into Ovest Via in Parker.
Wildfires burn 75,000 acres near Meeker, Colorado
Over 75,000 acres have burned in the Elk and Lee Fires located to the southwest and southeast of Meeker.
Rockies fan Emily Sauvageau, who caught Shohei Ohtani's 300th home run ball, talks about next steps
The baseball has a bid for $25,000 on an auction site. The home run was hit at Coors Field in Denver when the Los Angeles Dodgers were playing the Colorado Rockies.
Arapahoe County asks for help finding man who never came back from break while at work
Arapahoe County asks for help finding a man who never came back from his break while at his job at Sonic.
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Team USA sets new relay record at swim worlds and Ledecky wins again
Americans have won eight gold medals thus far at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, which ends Sunday.
Savannah Bananas tickets sparking scams, officials warn fans to buy from trusted sources
Savannah Bananas tickets sparking scams, Denver officials warn fans to buy from trusted sources
Gilbert Arenas arrested for allegedly operating illegal gambling ring
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, a member of an Israeli transnational organized crime group and four others were arrested for allegedly operating an illegal gambling and poker ring.
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale July 31
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale on Thursday for the 2025 season at Empower Field at Mile High.
Laura Dahlmeier, 2-time Olympic champion, dies after climbing accident
Laura Dahlmeier, who began her career at 19, won two Olympic golds at the PyeongChang Games in 2018 and
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Trump, Apple announce new $100B commitment to U.S. manufacturing
The new investment — announced by Apple's Tim Cook — would increase the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, a White House official said.
EPA terminates $7 billion Solar for All program
The Solar for All program provided funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.
RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys argue against unsealing grand jury testimony
"Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Ghislaine Maxwell is not," Maxwell's attorney David Markus wrote in the court filing.
Trump administration officially ends "5 things" emails for federal workers
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week has officially ended the practice.
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RFK Jr.'s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues
In their zeal to "Make America Healthy Again," top Trump administration officials depict patients and the doctors who treat them as partly responsible for whatever ails them.
Disability advocates urge RTD to keep Access-on-Demand
The Regional Transportation District board is scheduled to vote on changes to its paratransit program, which includes Access-a-Ride and Access-on-Demand, on which thousands of Coloradans with disabilities rely.
Deion Sanders' doctor in cancer treatment also helped Vail's police chief
Vail Police Chief Ryan Kenney survived an aggressive form of bladder cancer whose experience mirrors that of University of Colorado Buffaloes' Coach Prime.
Deion Sanders: "Let's stop being ashamed" about bladder cancer struggles
From dealing with a catheter to using adult diapers, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is willing to speak out about his cancer recovery.
Sanders' "cancer-free" announcement draws reactions across the sports world
Figures from around the sports world expressed a range of reactions from relief that Coach Prime was now cancer-free to gratitude for his urging of others to be proactive about their health.
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Johnston's chief operating officer leaves after less than two years
Janel Forde, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's Chief Operating Officer, has left the Mayor's office and taken a job with the University of Colorado.
Denver city workers call proposed rule change "Betrayal" ... "Slap in the face"
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
Dog sitter accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry
A dog sitter is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry. The owner of the dog says she met the sitter through the app Rover.
Free sprinkler system evaluations saving water and money
Neka Sunlin estimates she has checked out about 1,000 Front Range sprinkler systems in the past 9 years, and invariably finds inefficiencies in the residential sprinkler systems that are costing homeowners water and money.
Denver proposes sweeping personnel changes to deal with 2026 deficit
The director of Denver's Office of Human Resources said the city's projected $200 million deficit would likely mean "hundreds" of city workers will be laid off, necessitating dramatic changes in some city personnel rules.
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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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Severe storms could hit eastern Colorado Saturday, large hail, isolated tornadoes possible
Strong to severe storms are expected along much of the I-25 corridor and eastern Colorado Saturday afternoon and evening, with the greatest severe threat east of Denver.
Meeker evacuation status downgraded to "ready" as Lee Fire continues to burn
On Friday there was a sign of hope with the Lee Fire, the largest wildfire burning in the state of Colorado.
With '1950s summer camp', Denver volunteers engage migrant kids as families fear separation, deportation
A group of volunteers is keeping children connected to learning, and offering hope, even as the future is uncertain.
Crews are preparing to treat uranium at Chimney Hollow Reservoir
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete.
Local businesses to feel impacts of Trump's 50% tariffs on India
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
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Large hail threat in Denver and across Colorado Saturday
Strong storms could bring large hail to Denver, the Front Range, and much of Colorado on Saturday.
The walking bridge at Denver's airport is open for departing and arriving passengers
In addition to Denver International Airport's new East Security Checkpoint, the bridge and walkway to Concourse A opened this week, albeit with slightly less fanfare.
Meeker evacuation status downgraded to "ready"
On Friday the Lee Fire was the largest wildfire burning in the state of Colorado. It is burning to the west of the western Colorado town of Meeker.
Campaign led by young people in 2 Denver neighborhoods focuses on reducing youth violence
New data shows dropping crime rate numbers in Denver. A lot of work has gone into reducing crime in the city.
Volunteers in Colorado engage migrant children as families fear separation, deportation
A group of volunteers is keeping children connected to learning, and offering hope, even as the future is uncertain.
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Coach Prime shares excitement for Shedeur's debut in the NFL preseason
Deion Sanders couldn't help expressing excitement on Friday night as his son Shedeur Sanders made an impressive NFL preseason debut.
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.
What to know before going to see Savannah Bananas at Coors Field in Denver
With the thousands of people planning to attend the Savannah Bananas game at Coors Field, downtown Denver will be very busy this weekend.
Downtown Denver goes bananas for Savannah Bananas weekend
If you couldn't score a ticket to the sold-out Savannah Bananas games at Coors Field, don't worry — downtown Denver has you covered with all the banana-themed fun you could ask for.
American Ben Shelton rallies to win National Bank Open in Toronto
The 22-year-old Shelton, seeded fourth, became the first American winner in the Masters 1000 hard-court event since Andy Roddick in 2003.
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Why Trump's new tariffs are fueling economists' stagflation concerns
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
Billy Long out as IRS commissioner after just 2 months
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
Boar's Head plans to reopen deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Perseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it?
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week.
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Local businesses to feel impacts of Trump's 50% tariffs on India
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
Trump tells military to target Latin American drug cartels, source says
President Trump has directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Billy Long out as IRS commissioner after just 2 months
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump's birthright citizenship order
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
Denver's minimum wage to increase to $19.26 starting in 2026
The minimum wage in Denver will go up almost 50 cents on Jan. 1, in line with a city ordinance passed in 2019 that increases minimum wage in an effort to rise with the cost of living.
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Boar's Head plans to reopen deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Supplement kratom faces safety concerns: "It's ruining people's lives"
Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
Americans get 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
More than half of Americans' calorie intake is from ultra-processed foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Eli Lilly weight loss pill shows promise in latest clinical trial
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
ChatGPT gave alarming advice to researchers posing as teens
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
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Local businesses to feel impacts of Trump's 50% tariffs on India
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
Why Trump's new tariffs are fueling economists' stagflation concerns
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
Billy Long out as IRS commissioner after just 2 months
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
Boar's Head plans to reopen deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Xcel Energy is considering raising rates in Colorado again
The energy company is considering raising rates again, and it's not just one increase. They're looking at scenarios for years to come. One group gathered in Denver on Thursday to protest what they call the "monstrous plan."
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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.
More passengers join lawsuit after American Airlines plane fire at DIA
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire in March is now at 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas.
Hundrends of tiles in Denver International Airport's Great Hall cracked, missing grout
If you've been to Denver International Airport lately, you might have noticed the brand-new tiling that's part of the Great Hall Project is cracked in many places, and some tiles are held together with nothing but tape.
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.