Emotional debate held over bill that prevents detention of kids 12 & under
Nearly a hundred people turned out for debate over a bill at the state Capitol that would prevent arrests of kids 12 and under except for murder.
State Auditor releases audit on CDOT, identifies "lack of transparency"
The audit comes after a series of reports by CBS News Colorado regarding how CDOT has awarded some of its biggest contracts over the last decade.
Colorado company may be our best hope for reversing climate change
A leader in direct air capture technology is making Colorado its global headquarters, and placing the state front and center in efforts to confront climate change.
Crime report: Colorado No. 1 for violent crime and many victims aren't reporting
A newly released report by the Department of Justice finds Colorado has the highest rate of violent crime victimizations among the 22 most populous states - more than twice the national average.
Olympic skier who lost leg to amputation lobbies for sports prosthetics
In the gravity defying world of free skiing, 17-year-old David Schlicht of Steamboat Springs, was among the elite. After an accident that cause his leg to be amputated, Schlicht is now lobbying for sports prosthetics for all Coloradans.
Controversial weapons detection system approved for Highlands Ranch school
Three years after a deadly shooting, STEM School in Highlands Ranch is installing a controversial weapons detection system.
Ghost guns could soon be illegal in Colorado
As hundreds of students from East High School converged on the state Capitol for the second time this month to demand gun reform, two state senators announced they are introducing a bill to ban ghost guns in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis unveils sweeping new affordable housing proposal
Gov. Jared Polis unveiled what he calls historic legislation to address the state's affordable housing crisis.
Lawmaker: State will have windfall from Marshall Fire if taxes not waived
State lawmakers are considering a bill to waive or refund millions of dollars in taxes for people impacted by certain wildfires, including the Marshall Fire.
Gov. Polis orders 30% reduction in oil and gas emissions over next two years
Gov. Jared Polis is rolling out what may be the state's most ambitious effort yet to reduce ozone pollution. The Front Range has one of the worst ground-level ozone problems in the country.
Some lawmakers aim to lower penalty for driving commercial vehicle with no CDL
Some state lawmakers say the penalty for driving an 80,000 pound tractor trailer without a valid license should be the same as driving a car without one.
Congresswoman Pat Schroeder remembered as trailblazer
Former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder is being remembered as a trailblazer. The 82-year-old died in Florida Monday after her family says she suffered a stroke.
Couple who bought home before Marshall Fire still fighting with insurance
A Boulder County couple who bought their dream home hours before it was destroyed by the Marshall Fire is now fighting their insurance company to cover all the losses.
DAs look to step up penalties on child indecent exposure offenses
More than 1,200 people have signed an online petition urging lawmakers to close what they call a loophole in the state's sex crimes statutes that prevents the youngest victims from ever seeing justice.
Colorado lawmakers to consider changes to felony sentencing statutes
The Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice voted Friday to refer bills to the legislature that would allow judges to waive mandatory consecutive sentences in certain circumstances and allow defendants in those cases to ask for a reduction in their sentence after two to five years.