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Candidates discuss variety of issues from academics and school safety to charters and choice.
With election day less than one month away, Denver's Clerk and Recorder's Office is making sure its machines are good to go.
Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat, has withdrawn her candidacy for Colorado Congressional District 8, the district in which she was first elected in 2023. She was the first representative for that district, as it was newly created before the 2022 election due to Colorado's growing population.
Colorado's race for governor just got a little more crowded. Republican State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer launched her campaign from Fort Lupton Tuesday evening.
Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams has announced his plans to run for a new office following the conclusion of his final term as sheriff.
The Trump administration's deportation flights to Venezuela have continued amid heightened U.S.-Venezuelan tensions, senior Department of Homeland Security officials say.
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies from his administration.
Since September, the U.S. has been carrying out strikes on alleged drug cartel boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean.
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to visit China next month as the agency cracks down on international suppliers of chemicals tied to fentanyl.
The U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, dramatically increasing the number of service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
New satellite photos show that demolition of the East Wing of the White House appears to be largely complete.
Lawyers for former special counsel Jack Smith said he is asking to testify in open hearings before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
"The Biden administration's war on crypto is over," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Trump administration is planning to demolish the entirety of the White House's East Wing as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said, part of a ballroom project championed by President Trump.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, sent a letter to banks across the state urging them to give those workers a break.
Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months.
Days before open enrollment begins on Connect for Health Colorado, a new audit raises serious concerns about how the state health exchange is managing its finances.
A plan to import 15 more wolves to Colorado from Canada may violate federal law.
Voters in Littleton approved a housing measure Tuesday, but the Colorado city is not sure it's legal.
Fort Collins voters approved a bike park at the former Hughes Stadium site. Residents in the Northern Colorado city overwhelmingly voted to block the former Hughes Stadium property from being developed into housing in 2021.
Voters in Denver on Tuesday are deciding the fate of a $950 million bond that could change the landscape of the city.
The measure would help businesses in the central business district.
Voters are deciding on what's next for the property in Northern Colorado where Hughes Stadium used to exist.
Douglas County voters cast their ballots in Tuesday's election in Colorado. Eight candidates were running for four open spots on the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE-1.
All union-backed candidates were leading in the Denver Board of Education elections. Only one of three incumbents seeking re-election, Xochitl Gaytán, was leading.
The Denver City Council voted to ban vape shops last year, but voters needed to weigh in.
Coloradans voted two propositions dealing with the Healthy Meals for All program.
On Election Night in 2025, CBS Colorado political analysts Mike Dino, a Democrat, and Dick Wadhams, a Republican, talked about the early returns on the Vibrant Denver bond.
The bond is made up of five separate measures that don't affect each other, meaning if one fails, the others could still pass.
In Tuesday's election, Colorado voters were casting their ballots on two statewide propositions that deal with funding for the state's Healthy School Meals for All program, which voters approved in 2022.
Measures 300 and 301 in the Colorado town are both about affordable housing, and both sides say they support the idea. But the difference comes in what you look at when it comes to the city's growth overall.
Two propositions before voters across Colorado deal with funding for a school meals program in the state.
It took nearly seven years and a whole lot of controversy for Denver's Park Hill Park to be established after the old Park Hill Golf Club closed its doors. The park officially opened this week, but is in need of some TLC and possibly a new design. However, that costs money, money the city doesn't have right now.
Gov. Jared Polis released his budget request for next year, and Medicaid is poised to take a big hit.
Three people are running for a seat in Ward I in Aurora. Your reporter in Aurora Michael Abeyta spoke with Reid Heittich, Gianina Horton and Stephen Elkins to see what the biggest issues are for each candidate.
State leaders are in crisis mode as the weekend approaches. The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits will be put on hold. That will result in 600,000 Coloradans -- half of them children -- being unable to buy food.
Tuesday's ballots will determine the direction of Denver Public Schools as four of seven seats on the board will be filled.
Colorado officials say the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama was illegally motivated by President Donald Trump’s desire to punish Colorado for allowing mail-in voting. A lawsuit announced Wednesday by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser asks a federal judge to block the move.
Fewer farms means more imported food and higher prices, according to state Sen. Byron Pelton.
Some inmates in custody in Denver were allowed to vote in person for this year's election.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is planning to import 15 more wolves from Canada this year, but that plan may violate federal law.
Days before open enrollment begins on Connect for Health Colorado, a new audit is raising concerns about how the state health exchange is managing its finances.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports including Denver International Airport, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
A man who called himself a "Crypto Pastor" is accused of diverting $1.3 million from investors in his crypto scheme.
Voters in Littleton approved a housing measure Tuesday, but the Colorado city is not sure it's legal.
Food resources are drying up all around the city of Denver, as more families seek food assistance during the shutdown.
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a crash late Thursday morning when another driver rear-ended the vehicle he was in, per Colorado State Patrol.
Voters in Littleton approved a housing measure Tuesday, but the Colorado city is not sure it's legal.
Food resources are drying up all around the city of Denver, as more families seek food assistance during the shutdown.
The Colorado Buffaloes new starting quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis is a reclassified 2027 five-star recruit who joined the University of Colorado as an early enrollee this past winter.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Rocky Ford Police have arrested two people, including a student who allegedly brought a gun to a school and the woman they say helped him get it.
The Denver Broncos submitted a Large Development Review pre-application to the city, outlining preliminary plans to develop their preferred site, Burnham Yard, into a new stadium and surrounding mixed-use community.
The Denver Broncos submitted a Large Development Review pre-application to the city, outlining preliminary plans to develop their preferred site, Burnham Yard, into a new stadium and surrounding mixed-use community.
Soccer star Sir David Beckham says knighthood bestowed by King Charles III "beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive."
The Denver Summit, the newest soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League, will play its inaugural home opener at Empower Field at Mile High in March.
Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and Wil Litz made a 34-yard field goal as time expired and the Broncos extended their winning streak to six games.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Chicago-area toymaker Rick Woldenberg sued Trump over tariffs in a landmark case heard by the Supreme Court Wednesday.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
President Vladimir Putin says Russia has adhered to a ban on nuclear test explosions after President Trump claimed Moscow is testing nuclear weapons.
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
Still images and aerial video footage appear to show the plane's left engine sitting just off the runway in Louisville, Kentucky.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Chicago-area toymaker Rick Woldenberg sued Trump over tariffs in a landmark case heard by the Supreme Court Wednesday.
President Vladimir Putin says Russia has adhered to a ban on nuclear test explosions after President Trump claimed Moscow is testing nuclear weapons.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
A Colorado woman only received treatment for perimenopause after consultation with a second doctor. Initially, her symptoms were brushed off as stress.
States, counties, and cities are receiving millions in opioid settlement money to address the addiction crisis. The ways they spent the dollars in 2024 sometimes drew criticism.
National Jewish Health is conducting a study that could lead to a less invasive way to identify a person's tolerance of a food allergy.
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
The Denver Broncos submitted a Large Development Review pre-application to the city, outlining preliminary plans to develop their preferred site, Burnham Yard, into a new stadium and surrounding mixed-use community.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
The Denver City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products last year, but voters needed to weigh in. Supporters argued it would make it harder for kids to buy vapes, but critics argued they would still buy them, and the city would lose tax revenue.
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
A man who called himself a "Crypto Pastor" is accused of diverting $1.3 million from investors in his crypto scheme.
In his first comments on a CBS News Colorado investigation that found Denver International Airport executives paying between $15,000 and $19,000 to fly to a conference in Spain, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said, "I have not ever paid that much for an airplane ticket."
The FAA has requested additional time to review a proposed transaction by the city of Denver to give a developer another 20 acres of land at Denver International Airport as part of the land swap involving the former Park Hill Golf Course, CBS News Colorado has learned.
The battle over Denver's Flock camera surveillance system escalated Tuesday with nine Denver City Council members asking the city auditor to step in and essentially block Mayor Mike Johnston's proposed extension of a contract with Flock.
Flock cameras led Columbine Valley police to a woman whom they accused of stealing a package, who then had to prove her own innocence by compiling her own evidence. After she did, the police chief said, "nicely done btw."
