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Ten of Denver's 13 city council members are planning to attend a $26,000 retreat in the foothills next week for team building and professional development, at the same time the city is laying off workers and trying to find ways to cut costs and save money.
As the school year starts, the district is asking families to partner on ensuring kids are in class all day, every day.
Denver Public Schools Coach Mentoring Program pairs high school students with industry professionals for a year-long experience focused on career planning, college readiness, and life skills.
A group from the Youth Violence Prevention Center in Denver hosted the second screening of Breaking the Cycle, a documentary addressing youth violence and community efforts to stop it, particularly in neighborhoods like Northeast Denver.
Hundreds of girls of all ages showed up to CBS Colorado's second annual Girls in the Game event, which encourages and inspires girls to consider a career in sports.
The Jeffco Schools Career Pathways Program is part of the district's plan to reinvent its educational approach.
A nonprofit in Jefferson County is making a difference by helping children and families in its community who may not have access to food.
Et Voila Bakery on Lookout Mountain in the foothills to the west of Denver is at the center of a zoning complaint that has put the future of the business in question.
Residents are voicing their frustration after a city in Colorado has suffered weeks of frequent and prolonged power outages.
Homeowners in Arvada who are behind on their water bills can once again expect shutoff notices, as the city reinstates its policy suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The support staff of Aurora Public Schools is making a push for union recognition.
Aurora pushes forward with plans to breathe new life into East Colfax, while keeping residents and business owners at the table.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman read a proclamation in front of the Lotus School for Excellence student body to recognize them for their achievements.
Athletes are known for pushing themselves to perform at their best. But for young girls, the physical demands of competition can take a toll, especially during critical years of growth and development.
South Metro Fire Rescue has had to be vigilant about fighting this week's small vegetation fires to prevent a bigger disaster.
Local Colorado film communities are ready to take advantage of the arrival of Sundance Film Festival.
Frisco is urging residents and visitors to conserve water as the North Ten Mile Creek, a primary source for the town's water supply, experiences significantly low flows.
In response to these fatalities, the Grand County Sheriff's Office has introduced a zero-tolerance enforcement for reckless driving, focusing on speeding and aggressive driving behaviors.
Coloradans looking to catch a show, look no further than the night sky this Thursday evening as the Perseid Meteor Shower rains down across our atmosphere
As large wildfires scorch the Colorado landscape and rising temperatures threaten to ignite more, fire departments across the state are facing a critical challenge: a delicate balancing act between helping neighbors and protecting their own backyards.
A homeowner's association in Todd Creek Farms, a rural Brighton community, has filed for bankruptcy in the wake of increasing legal fees associated with an ongoing lawsuit.
A Colorado animal shelter is a temporary home for more than 100 dogs and cats that were rescued from a home in Northglenn last month.
The City of Westminster is hoping to revitalize its historic downtown by turning the first grocery store into a taproom to serve the growing community.
A Coloradan named James Martinez has been in the ICU for a week with West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito. His family is speaking out about what happened in hopes of warning others.
It's been nearly four months since a father of eight in Colorado was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver.
Nine months after voters approved a mill levy to provide Poudre School District with $49 million a year for school improvements, 32 of those schools still remain without air conditioning.
The Education Retention and Recruitment Grant, created more than two years ago, helps Colorado create an expedited path to a career in teaching through grants to cover the costs of schooling.
Northern Colorado crews investigate after an ultralight aircraft crashes in Larimer County, one dead
The Town of Windsor used the complex for years, allowing youth and adult leagues to host baseball, softball, and football games. That relationship appears to have fallen through after the town pulled critical occupancy permits.
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete.
A program helping nonprofit organizations in Arapahoe County is resuming after being put on pause for a year.
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.
Cherry Creek Schools is finding a way to address the national teacher shortage by growing and training their own teachers.
A popular movie car museum is closing its doors temporarily after this weekend, as the building will be demolished and hundreds of apartments will replace the space. Now, dozens of cars need to be auctioned off.
Colorado Skies Academy, a charter school in Centennial, announced it is closing and teachers and students are scrambling to deal with the situation.
Moving into college was a family affair at the University of Colorado Boulder campus over the weekend.
The night before the first bell of the school year rings for Boulder Valley School District, the school board approved a policy change that allows students and parents to opt out of curriculum covering controversial themes with no questions asked.
One Louisville, Colorado, resident is using AI to hold the council accountable for rebate program promises that could bring Marshall Fire survivors a share of close to $2 million.
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.
In the middle of summer, a college campus can be pretty quiet, but at the University of Colorado Boulder the halls of the College of Music are anything but.
Sterling Ranch recently opened an inclusive park, which they say attracts families from across the Denver metro area.
Crime is trending down across the Denver metro area, but one district attorney wants to talk about where the crime in his community is coming from.
When a developer proposed building a McDonald's in Castle Pines, neighbors gathered in opposition.
The streets in some parts of Colorado are quieter this summer, thanks to a new law restricting the use of small gas-powered lawn equipment.
Nearly 10 years after a Castle Rock teen's life was changed by a car crash, he's sharing his story of endurance.
A search for a man who allegedly stabbed a park ranger at Staunton State Park has been suspended. Investigators said they believe it was a targeted attack and there was no threat to the community. There was no word of an arrest.
The support staff of Aurora Public Schools is making a push for union recognition.
The United Way has big plans for its Five Points facility. Now, 17-year-old Boy Scout Carter Baca and his troop are helping the United Way transform the way it helps people who need a meal or a bed.
The pacemaker he has is a new technology, something called a "leadless pacemaker," that goes completely inside the chest with no wire. According to the manufacturer, it's 93% smaller than a traditional device.
Cassadra Poncelow, 40, was arrested on Tuesday, according to Fort Collins police, after investigators received a tip last month that she had an inappropriate relationship with a student while she was employed by the Poudre School District.
The support staff of Aurora Public Schools is making a push for union recognition.
Jessica Calderon, former director of operations at the Denver Mayor's Office of Social Equity and Innovation, filed a lawsuit against the city earlier this year. This week, she was one of 171 city employees who were laid off.
A search for a man who allegedly stabbed a park ranger at Staunton State Park has been suspended. Investigators said they believe it was a targeted attack and there was no threat to the community. There was no word of an arrest.
Robert Persichitte, affiliate professor in the Department of Accounting at Metropolitan State University of Denver, says the best time to start saving was 10 years ago, but the second best time to start is now.
The Healthy Kids Expo is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood.
Arden Walker enjoyed a breakout season last year; he led all of Colorado defensive lineman in tackles. And judging by his performance this fall, he's building on last year's success.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
The Broncos had 562 total yards of offense in a dominating 27-7 preseason win over the Cardinals in Denver.
Hundreds of girls of all ages showed up to CBS Colorado's second annual Girls in the Game event, which encourages and inspires girls to consider a career in sports.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
More than a million foreign students study in the U.S. each year.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
Incomes are still trailing inflation four years after the pandemic-era surge in prices, causing a financial pinch for many households.
More than a million foreign students study in the U.S. each year.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming the voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems over its role in the 2020 election.
The pacemaker he has is a new technology, something called a "leadless pacemaker," that goes completely inside the chest with no wire. According to the manufacturer, it's 93% smaller than a traditional device.
Officials from the CDPHE warned about a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport in Concourse C.
Two years ago, the first over-the-counter birth control pill was approved. Now, new research looks at who's switching to it and why.
The Texas Department of State Health Services declared the end of this year's measles outbreak, which has seen 762 confirmed cases and two deaths in the state.
Up to 500 people stayed at the eight Grand Teton National Park cabins that were affected, officials said.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
Incomes are still trailing inflation four years after the pandemic-era surge in prices, causing a financial pinch for many households.
"Urgent safety warning" from Consumer Product Safety Commission says Labubu knockoffs are dangerous. Here's how to spot a fake.
Mayor Mike Johnston said layoffs are needed to help close a $50 million deficit for the rest of this year, as well as a projected $200 million shortfall in 2026. The expected layoffs were announced last month.
Canadian regulators once again ordered union leaders to end Air Canada's work stoppage on Monday, while employees remain defiant.
Two Denver City Council members on Tuesday expressed concerns about a two-night Colorado mountain retreat for Denver City Council members next week that carried a $26,000 price tag, even as 171 city workers are being notified that they are losing their jobs.
Ten of Denver's 13 city council members are planning to attend a $26,000 retreat in the foothills next week for team building and professional development, at the same time the city is laying off workers and trying to find ways to cut costs and save money.
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.