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2 Suspects In Custody, Northfield High School Remains Closed Thursday After Weapons InvestigationPolice in Denver rushed to the Northfield High School campus in northeast Denver on Thursday morning to investigate reports of a student with a weapon on campus.

Denver Airport Expecting Busy Memorial Day Weekend, Could Beat Pre-pandemic NumbersDenver International Airport is expecting a busy Memorial Day weekend, with pre-pandemic travel numbers expected.

Boulder Police Arrest 14-Year-Old In Connection To Threats Of Violence Made Against Casey Middle SchoolPolice in Boulder arrested a teenager in connection with threats of violence made against Casey Middle School, as well as other threats of violence.

Honoring Juneteenth: Local Brewery Gets It RightThe commercialization of holidays isn’t new in America, however, many feel there’s already a disconnect between companies and the significance of June 19.

Thinking About Texas And Our ChildrenThe Columbine Memorial was a quiet place as the nation mourned the killing of school children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas.

Despite Driving Much Of Aurora Youth Violence, Latino Community Largely Absent In ConversationsAurora Police Department data obtained by CBS4 shows that more Latino youth are involved in violence in the city than Black youth.

After Recent Rain And Snow, Drought Improves Slightly In ColoradoFor the first time in months, drought improved instead of worsening this week. But Colorado still has a long way to go with 90% of the state still experiencing drought.

Inspection Of Iconic DIA Roof Reveals 'Critical' Issues: 'There Is Concern Of Failure' With Some Cables An inspection of the celebrated tented roof over Denver International Airport in late 2021 revealed "critical" issues in some of the cables supporting the roof. Inspectors say some steel cables were "overloaded" and others were at risk of failure.

In Wake of Uvalde School Shooting, Colorado Latinos Impacted By LossThe word “Welcome” is bolted at the top of the school’s brick sign, and “Bienvenidos” at the bottom.

Camels In Colorado Provide Milk Alternative: 'It's Quite A Process'A Colorado dairy farmer is one of only two licensed camel milk producers in the country.

How Does This Keep Happening? A Conversation About Apathy Surrounding Mass ShootingsOne day after 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed inside a Texas elementary school, CBS4 wanted to find answers surrounding the fact we continue to see the same outcome with no evidence of serious change.

'The Most Honorable Work I've Ever Done': Colorado Nonprofit Works To Prevent School ShootingsA nonprofit in Wheat Ridge named after former Columbine principal is working to combat school shootings.

Colorado Weather: Heatwave Before Next Chance For RainWe have a warm finish working its way it for the end of the work week. A big ridge of high pressure is rolling into the Rockies bringing with it dry air and warmer temperatures across the state.

Talking To Your Kids About School Shootings Is Hard, But Experts Say It's Important"Our world has gone through a really terrifying and scary event, and our kids are aware of that," said Dr. Jenna Glover, Clinical Child Psychologist at Children's Hospital Colorado. "If we don't talk to them directly about that, often times it leads to increased feelings of fear and uncertainty, and increased worry."

Job Offers Pour In For Some Thornton GradsImagine graduating high school with multiple job offers. It is happening for students in Adams County.

Colorado's Diana DeGette Leads Hearing Over Nationwide Baby Formula ShortageAs a new shipment of baby formula arrives in the United States from Germany, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, representing Colorado's 1st District, led a hearing today with the FDA and the Abbott factory at the center of the formula shortage.

SWAT Team Responds To Home Of Suspected Bank Robber In Adams CountyAt least three agencies responded to the home of a suspected bank robber in unincorporated Adams County where the suspect barricaded himself.

Elijah McClain's Mother Invited To Watch Pres. Joe Biden Sign Police Accountability Executive OrderElijah McClain's mother visited Washington DC this week as President Joe Biden signed an executive order on police accountability.

'Class Dismissed!': Thunderbirds Help Celebrate Air Force Academy GraduatesIt's the quintessential scene each May in Colorado; Air Force Academy graduates tossing their caps as the Air Force Thunderbirds roar overhead.

Gov. Jared Polis Signs Fentanyl Bill Into LawA bill to fight the fentanyl crisis was signed into law on Wednesday by Gov. Jared Polis.

#PerinsPeakFire Burns More Than 100 Acres Near DurangoFirefighters in La Plata County say they believe a new wildfire was caused by humans. The Perins Peak Fire has burned more than 100 acres since it was first reported at around 5 p.m. on May 24.

Luke Braziel Sentenced For Role In 2019 Drug RingLuke Braziel was sentenced to 120 years in prison a month after he was found guilty for his role in a major drug ring in 2019.

Tony Award Winning Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' Returns To The Buell TheaterSix-time Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen returns to the Temple Hoyne Buell Theater at the end of May.

8th Grader Credits His School For Helping Save His LifeOne of the continuations held this week was at the Morgridge Academy -- the only K-8 school in the country located on a medical campus.

Colorado Agencies Share Sympathies & Resources Following Uvalde School Shooting TragedyColorado law enforcement officers and other responders shared words of support following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. On Tuesday, 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed.

Loveland Ski Area Hosts Lottery For Chairlift SaleLoveland Ski Area is replacing their chairlift this summer and that means they're getting rid of some of the old chairlifts.

Denver Public Schools Increases Police Presence In, Around Schools After Texas ShootingDenver Public Schools is boosting security and police presence in and around schools over the next two weeks.

Do You Recognize This Aggravated Robbery Suspect?Police in Denver are searching for an aggravated robbery suspect who terrorized and robbed a dry cleaning business.

Boulder Discusses Possible Measures To Respond To Gun Violence A Year After King Soopers ShootingOne year after the deadly shooting at the King Soopers on Table Mesa Drive, the City of Boulder is working to respond to gun violence.

Climber Injured In Fall At Eldorado Canyon State ParkA climber fell in Eldorado State Park on Monday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Health
In Wake of Uvalde School Shooting, Colorado Latinos Impacted By LossThe word “Welcome” is bolted at the top of the school’s brick sign, and “Bienvenidos” at the bottom.

Camels In Colorado Provide Milk Alternative: 'It's Quite A Process'A Colorado dairy farmer is one of only two licensed camel milk producers in the country.

8th Grader Credits His School For Helping Save His LifeOne of the continuations held this week was at the Morgridge Academy -- the only K-8 school in the country located on a medical campus.

Politics
Colorado's Diana DeGette Leads Hearing Over Nationwide Baby Formula ShortageAs a new shipment of baby formula arrives in the United States from Germany, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, representing Colorado's 1st District, led a hearing today with the FDA and the Abbott factory at the center of the formula shortage.

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette To Grill Baby Formula Manufacturers, FDA Over ShortageColorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette is leading a federal inquiry into the nation's baby formula shortage. DeGette is the Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. She is also a new grandmother who understands the sense of panic and urgency gripping parents.

Colorado Primary Set For Next Month, Find Out When Your Ballot Will Arrive In The MailElection season is about to kick into full swing as the primary is set for June 28.

CBS National News
Watch Live: Police give updates amid questions over shooting responseLaw enforcement authorities are facing mounting questions and criticism over how much time elapsed before they put a stop to the rampage.
House Republicans ask banks, Treasury for information on Biden family financesThe letters appear to provide the underpinnings for probes Republicans would pursue if they take control of the House following November's elections.
Here's how much the typical CEO made last yearCompensation for chief executives rose more than 17% in 2021, compared with 4.4% for private-sector workers.
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest since 2019, despite rising costsAn estimated 39.2 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday weekend, despite high gas and hotel costs.
Funeral held for Buffalo security guard killed in mass shootingMourners gathered yesterday to honor former police officer Aaron Salter Jr.
Testimony concludes in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber HeardDepp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
CBS World News
Ukraine video shows massive shelling: "Most horrific war of the 21st century"The ministry said "Ukraine is ready to strike back" — but can only do so it gets NATO-style multiple launch rocket systems.
How other countries have reacted to their own mass shootingsPeople in Britain, Australia and New Zealand are yet again struggling to comprehend why America's lawmakers appear unmoved by a massacre of innocents.
Texas school shooting draws cries of grief and disbelief from world leaders"It's just hard to imagine, hard to fathom, how a great nation like the United States can go on like this," said French President Emmanuel Macron.
On the frontlines of war in UkraineCBS News' Imitaz Tyab speaks with soldiers in the bunkers and trenches of Ukraine as they take cover from shelling.
How countries across the globe have responded to mass shootingsCBS News correspondent Holly Williams takes a look at examples around the world where gun laws changed in response to mass shootings, and why the U.S. hasn't done the same.
Kevin Spacey charged with 4 counts of sexual assaultBritain's Crown Prosecution Service charged the Hollywood star with four counts of sexual assault against three men over incidents alleged to have taken place between 2005 and 2013.