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Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
The U.S. Highway 50 bridge over the Blue Mesa Reservoir closed to traffic in April when concerns arose about whether driving across was safe. Repairs have been underway since then, impacting a significant number of residents and businesses.
Breckenridge's ordinance banning single-use plastics -- like plastic forks and plastic water bottles -- has entered its second phase as of July 1. A similar ban in Frisco took effect last year before the statewide ban.
While the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association is thankful for the additional help, there is concern about the future as the Colorado wolf population grows, and therefore increases the likelihood of conflicts with wolves and ranchers.
According to a new collared wolf activity map published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Colorado wolf territory has grown and spread over the last month further south, east, and west.
The 10 Mile Pride celebration held its second annual event earlier in June as a Pride Month event, featuring fireside chats on supporting the LGBTQ+ community, drag concerts and art displays.
For years, the Dillon Community Church held Sunday services at the Dillon Amphitheater, but the legality of the practice is being questioned.
The Interlaken Fire, which started last week in the high country of Colorado near Twin Lakes, is now 86% contained as of Wednesday thanks to the efforts of firefighters and a strategically placed prescribed burn from six years ago.
Salida's legendary FIBArk Whitewater Festival is kicking off Thursday, but Mother Nature has thrown some questions into the mix. Due to high water flow on the Arkansas River, organizers are preparing to adapt the event in order to prioritize safety.
A trailer fire that erupted in mid-April due to overheated brakes has left the burnt remains lingering by the roadside, raising concerns among residents and prompting an investigation into the delayed removal from the eastbound on-ramp of I-70.
Denver police say a suspect is in custody after numerous vehicles at the University of Denver were damaged and vandalized overnight.
Despite years of enforcement efforts, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says complaints about illegal street racing and street takeovers continue to rise.
This year marked the 20th annual Miles for Moms run/walk/roll, with nearly 300 participants and more than $70,000 raised, more than doubling the original $30,000 goal.
The Colorado Department of Transportation got a stinging verdict from a jury Friday in a court challenge over an eminent domain action in Genesee.
A former San Miguel County deputy, who's been sought by police for months after child sex abuse material was allegedly found at his home, was arrested in Mexico and now awaits extradition to Colorado, according to CBI.
A couple is reeling after an arson fire destroyed their concrete mixer trucks, which are the foundation of their family-owned business.
A cold front moves into Colorado Saturday afternoon/evening dropping temperatures around 15 degrees on Sunday.
CDOT originally tried to purchase 17 acres of private property from an 81-year-old woman. Now, the agency owes her $2.3 million in a new court ruling. It all surrounds an effort by CDOT to preserve a portion of undeveloped land in that area for wildlife.
There is a $10,000 reward posted for anyone who can help provide information that will lead to the arrest of an arsonist accused in the destruction of a family's concrete trucks.
Denver's downtown 16th Street will finally be back open in full, and the city hopes it and the community are ready for a positive rebirth of the city's core.
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
A large group of Colorado Avalanche players attended the Thursday Night Football game in the Los Angeles area between the Rams and the 49ers.
Coach Deion Sanders and his Buffaloes are returning to the scene of arguably the biggest win in the Colorado's head coach's tenure so far, and he remembers the scene in Fort Worth two years ago as "pandemonium."
Erik Johnson has retired from professional hockey after winning a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.
The Colorado Rockies say general manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down after one of the worst seasons in major league history.
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
The U.S. government is planning to give migrant teenagers a $2,500 stipend if they choose to return to their home countries voluntarily.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Despite years of enforcement efforts, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says complaints about illegal street racing and street takeovers continue to rise.
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
Gov. Jared Polis took time to highlight a key part of Colorado's economy Friday, and that's all our outdoors has to offer.
A company that researches solar thermal energy used in power plants may close due to new Trump administration funding cuts.
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
Michaela Del Barrio was worried about her family's history with breast cancer, but she didn't expect an early assessment to find anything.
Leaders at Denver Health are thinking outside the box to meet the need for dental assistants and hygienists.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
President Trump's suggestion that the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
A couple is reeling after an arson fire destroyed their concrete mixer trucks, which are the foundation of their family-owned business.
A company that researches solar thermal energy used in power plants may close due to new Trump administration funding cuts.
Denver's Board of Ethics on Friday cleared Denver International Airport and its Chief Executive Officer, Phil Washington, of an ethics violation related to a trip to a conference in Madrid earlier this year.
Building a food system he hopes will heal communities, as it healed him.
Denver's Board of Ethics on Friday cleared Denver International Airport and its Chief Executive Officer, Phil Washington, of an ethics violation related to a trip to a conference in Madrid earlier this year.
After months of fighting, a Colorado family is breathing a sigh of relief after the FDA announced initial approval of an experimental medication helping to keep their son alive.
A series of three attempted armed robberies targeting men with Rolex watches in Denver's Cherry Creek North neighborhood led police and federal investigators to deport one suspected Venezuelan TdA gang member.
A Colorado man is warning others after falling victim to an elaborate romance scam that cost him more than a million dollars in savings.
Neighbors living next to Denver's Elati Village micro community are asking the facility be shut down or moved "immediately" after an RV parked outside the facility burst into flames during the night of Sept. 11.