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2020 Monsoon Turns Into Non-Soon As NOAA Issues Dry Outlook For ColoradoAugust is usually when we see the peak of monsoon activity across the state.
Colorado Fugitive Arrested Decades After Shooting Rookie Denver Police OfficerA former Denver police officer who was shot when he was a rookie cop and survived has gotten closure in the case 46 years after it happened.
Denver Weather: Storm Chances Going Down While Temps Go Up Into WeekendA few severe thunderstorms are still possible on the eastern plains.
Colorado State University Athletics Investigated For Coronavirus Reporting AllegationsColorado State president Joyce McConnell says she will launch an investigation into how the athletic department handled COVID-19 safety protocols.
Community Mourns Immigrant Family Killed In House Fire: 'We Have A Lot Of Questions'It was a horrifying site in Green Valley Ranch neighborhood Wednesday morning.
Coworkers Remember Larger-Than-Life Man Who Died In Early Morning FireDaniel Straley showed up to the scene of a crime with tears in his eyes.
Lakewood Police Ask Public To 'Focus On The Car' In Dog ShootingLakewood Police are searching for a man and woman who were seen on video holding down and then shooting and killing a dog.
Educators Hope Face Shields Help Young Students In The ClassroomKeeping kids and staff safe during a pandemic means face coverings will be the new norm, but several districts will also allow face shield use in certain cases.
Trending
Arvada Firefighters Rescue Cat From Tree It seems firefighters do rescue cats from high atop trees, in the right circumstance, of course.
Buffs Nation Mourns Loss Of Decades-Long Fan Betty HooverThe University of Colorado Boulder is mourning the death of one of their biggest fans. Betty Hoover, one of the schools beloved twins, passed away at the age of 95.
Arvada Woman Struggles To Relocate Backyard BobcatsColorado Parks and Wildlife says bobcats in urban areas are becoming more prevalent.
Sports
Broncos' Von Miller Gave 'Serious Consideration' To Opting Out After Contracting COVID-19 In MayDozens of players have decided to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns, and Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller considered doing so as well.
Colorado Avalanche, Makar Shut Out Dallas Stars, 4-0The Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 4-0 round-robin win over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.
Nuggets Top Spurs As Porter, Jr. Posts 2nd Straight 30-Point GameMichael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday.
Back To School
Educators Hope Face Shields Help Young Students In The ClassroomKeeping kids and staff safe during a pandemic means face coverings will be the new norm, but several districts will also allow face shield use in certain cases.
King Soopers To Offer School Supply Discounts To Parents & TeachersParents and teachers who shop at King Soopers can get an extra discount on supplies through Sept. 9.
Back To School: Denver Police To Give Out Free School SuppliesThe Denver Police Department will hand out backpacks filled with school supplies to make sure students are prepared for the upcoming school year.
CBS4 Investigates
It Takes Seconds To Get Help On Unemployment Phone Line If You Speak Spanish; For English Speakers Help Is Weeks AwaySeveral frustrated people are having to wait weeks for a callback appointment to speak to a real person for help with their unemployment claim, but CBS4 Investigates found if you speak Spanish, you can get help with your unemployment claim in seconds.
Failures To Appear, Defaults Spike After Change To Denver 'Virtual Court' The number of people failing to appear in Denver's night traffic court in June and July soared 215% from the same time in 2019, and default judgments against drivers also spiked by 50%.
'I Feel My Government Has Completely Failed Me': Thousands Waiting On Unemployment BenefitsIn fact, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says of the 664,532 unemployment claims filed since mid-March, there are still 223,298 claims still pending. But the CDLE says that's the lowest number since April.
Dr. Dave Hnida's Blog
Coronavirus And People Under 30: Dr. Dave Hnida Looks Last Call, Chronic Symptoms And Starting SchoolWe asked Dr. Dave Hnida about some of the issues impacting school kids and young adults -- from starting school late to ending nights out early.
'It's A Good Move': Dr. Dave Hnida Talks About Face Mask Mandate In ColoradoWith coronavirus cases spiking in Colorado once again, many people have questions about the virus. That’s why every Monday on CBSN Denver, we talk to CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida.
5 Colorado Doctors Tell Dr. Dave Hnida That In-Person Classes Are OK For Students ... For NowSchools across the state are working to finalize plans for the start of the 2020/2021 school year in the midst of the pandemic.
CBS4 Behind The Scenes
CBS4 Behind The Scenes: Why I Wear A Mask While Covering ColoradoCBS4 news director Tim Wieland asked the journalists he works with to share their feelings about wearing masks while on the job during the coronavirus pandemic.
'Involved In All The Big Stories': Behind The Scenes With A Newsroom LeaderA conversation with Audra Streetman is a lesson in leadership. It’s easy to see why her co-workers nominated her for Employee of the Quarter during one of the most challenging times of our careers.
Britt Moreno Returns To CBS4 A New Mom In A ‘New World’Weston arrived just as the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Colorado. Britt and Jordan went to the hospital on March 12. During the few days of their stay, their world changed with the arrival of a healthy, baby boy.
TOP SPOTS
Spend $25, Get $25 Gift Card For 'Dine Out To Help Cherry Creek'There's an opportunity to help local restaurants on Wednesday. It's called Dine Out to Help Cherry Creek.
Colorado State Parks Admission Free For Military, Veterans During AugustDuring the month of August, members of the military can enjoy Colorado State Parks for free.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Opens With Social Distanced Ribbon CuttingThe U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum officially opened to visitors on Thursday.