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The combination of gusty winds (up to 35 mph), single-digit humidity, and extremely dry fuels means fire could spread quickly.
A rail worker was seriously injured in a train derailment in Denver early Tuesday morning.
The Denver City Council unanimously approved the proposal that allocates that money to 60 projects throughout the city.
Rocky Mountain Rescue Group volunteers respond to hundreds of calls in Colorado every year, but this year they're seeing even more calls than usual.
The FAA is currently investigating after an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami experienced a landing gear issue during takeoff last month.
Another disaster emergency has been declared in western Colorado due to wildfires burning across the western half of the state.
Firefighters have officially left the Coulter Creek Fire after fully containing the 104-acre wildfire, but plan to monitor the burn area for flareups while neighbors breathe a sigh of relief for a wildfire that got too close for comfort.
The back-to-school shopping season is upon us. As Colorado parents prepare to stop by stores and snag the essentials, many are budgeting to spend more as they navigate the impact of tariffs.
A 36-year-old man was arrested last month on several charges after campers in southwestern Colorado say they discovered him rummaging through their belongings and were then threatened with an ax.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a wrong way crash in Grand County on Monday that killed five people and seriously wounded another.
A wildfire that started in northwest Colorado on Saturday afternoon has now burned around 4,000 acres. Evacuations and closures have been put in place near two of the fires burning to the south of Meeker.
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment announced Monday that the city's first human case of West Nile virus this season has been confirmed. Officials in Jefferson County have also confirmed their first human cases of the virus, with three people infected.
A former owner of a funeral home in Colorado, who was found guilty of abuse of a corpse, took a plea deal Monday on charges of wire fraud.
A bison escaped from its confinement in Colorado and authorities closed a park for a short time as a result.
A Castle Rock woman who allegedly collected $3.4 million from people she contacted online through her fake identity attempted to hide her earnings in overseas accounts and cryptocurrency after being warned about her illegal activity, according to authorities.
Record-breaking heat arrives Thursday as wildfire smoke blankets the Front Range. Fire danger remains extreme in western Colorado with active fires fueling poor air quality. Here's the latest.
Terry Pendleton has never served in law enforcement, but he equipped his Ford Explorer with red and blue lights, a siren, and a PA system to get people to move over when he was driving, according to Lone Tree police.
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.
Police in Wheat Ridge are getting a technology upgrade. As of Aug. 1, the department has begun using artificial intelligence to help officers write their reports.
Concerned residents took to social media, including Facebook and Reddit, to share their concerns about the alleged illegal operation. Those users claimed it was taking place at 101 W. 4th Street in Loveland.
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
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.
A Denver judge sentenced Shannon McShane to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for influencing a public servant, perjury, and retaliation against a witness.
A new paid leave program for city workers is causing "unintended consequences" at Denver's 911 call answering center, with overall leave usage among 911 call takers shooting up 334% in 2024. That's according to the director of the 911 center.
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.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
To learn more about the children featured on CBS News Colorado newscasts and on our stream on Wednesdays, visit Raise The Future's website at raisethefuture.org.
United Airlines said that they were experiencing a "technology issue" on Wednesday evening and that was leading to a stoppage or delay of flights headed to Denver International Airport and other U.S. airports.
A new wildfire in Colorado's high country has led to closures of stretches of two different highways. It's located in central Grand County, and it's being called the Windy Gap Fire.
At nearly midnight on Monday evening, cheers broke out in Denver's City Council meeting. A bill amendment was passed that repeals the city's parking minimums for housing and development projects, making Denver the second city behind Longmont to do so.
Police in Wheat Ridge are getting a technology upgrade. As of Aug. 1, the department has begun using artificial intelligence to help officers write their reports.
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.
Rod Mackey got to cross something off his bucket list this week.
A proposal to build the fast food restaurant in a Castle Pines shopping area was rejected.
The fire was putting out heavy smoke and flames could be seen from the highway on Wednesday evening.
Dr. Kishore Kulkarni, an economics professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, spoke about why President Trump is upset with India.
Kim Kilgore is the Director of Food & Nutrition Services at the Colorado school district located in Arapahoe County.
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.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Video showed the bear charging toward the mascot, splashing water, as a person on the crew could be heard saying "Oh my God" off camera.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
Dr. Jennell Kopp jokes that she's the "team mom" at the University of Denver. She brings an energy to the Denver Pioneers training room that makes her more than just your average team doctor.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
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.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a hefty new tariff — "approximately 100%" — on imported microchips, unless companies make them in the United States.
Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday morning that he's calling a special session for the Colorado State Legislature.
The Solar for All program provides funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.
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.
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.
Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
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.
Dr. Jennell Kopp jokes that she's the "team mom" at the University of Denver. She brings an energy to the Denver Pioneers training room that makes her more than just your average team doctor.
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment announced Monday that the city's first human case of West Nile virus this season has been confirmed. Officials in Jefferson County have also confirmed their first human cases of the virus, with three people infected.
As more people aged 45-49 are getting screened for colon cancer, more early stage diagnoses are being made, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
At nearly midnight on Monday evening, cheers broke out in Denver's City Council meeting. A bill amendment was passed that repeals the city's parking minimums for housing and development projects, making Denver the second city behind Longmont to do so.
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.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
Denver is planning to look at the feasibility of nuclear power generation for Denver International Airport.
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.
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.
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.
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
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.
