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Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Teacher killed after woman evading deputies drives into traffic
A 57-year-old teacher in Weld County was killed after being struck head-on by a vehicle that was being pursued by law enforcement, according to Colorado State Patrol.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
City threatens to shut down business and food bank to acquire land, owner says
The owner of a recycling facility and food bank says Denver's move to acquire a portion of his land would put him out of business.
New mural is lasting reminder for Colorado students of organ donation
Students at Cimarron Middle School got a weeklong lesson in gratitude and organ donation.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
ICE to fine Colorado businesses millions for alleged hiring violations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday that it intends to fine three Colorado businesses more than $8 million.
Nuisance species found in Little Thompson River, CPW confirms
An aquatic nuisance species has been found for the first time in the Little Thompson River, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Suspect in Ma Kaing shooting death sentenced to life in prison in Colorado
A Denver judge sentenced Lu Reh to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2022 shooting death of Ma Kaing.
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Mild first weekend of May before super soaker storm next week
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Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby will start the 2025 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown with a field of 19 horses set to race in the annual Run for the Roses.
Mansion in Texas that once belonged to Coach Deion Sanders for sale
A mansion in Texas that Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders built and owned for many years is on the market. The home is for sale for $5.5 million.
John Elway's longtime NFL agent Jeffrey Sperbeck dies at 62 after fall from golf cart in California
John Elway's former NFL agent and longtime friend, Jeffrey Sperbeck, has died at 62 after falling from a golf cart in California.
NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich over Shedeur Sanders call
The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.
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Cinco de Mayo celebration part of busy weekend in Denver
There's a festival taking place on Saturday in Civic Center Park to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Safety still a concern in area where Denver activist was killed
A Denver judge sentenced Lu Reh to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was convicted in the shooting death of Ma Kaing.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
Preparations are underway in Denver for city's Cinco de Mayo celebration
The celebration takes place at Civic Center Park.
Colorado legislature will not vote to overturn governor's veto of an open records bill
State lawmakers have decided not to try to override Gov. Jared Polis's veto of an open records bill.
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First Alert Weather Spring Special
Are you ready for severe weather season? Watch CBS News Colorado's First Alert Weather Spring Special so you can be prepared.
Colorado physician chases storms and trains hospitals for disaster
Dr. Jason Persoff has spent more than 15 years chasing storms across Colorado and the Midwest. From tornadoes to tennis ball-sized hail, he's seen it all. Now he helps hospitals prepare for disasters.
Severe Weather Watch vs. Warning: What's the Difference?
A watch means to be ready, while a warning means act now.
What weather to expect for the remainder of spring in Colorado
The Climate Prediction Center anticipates a hot and dry remainder of spring and start to summer.
What Is Graupel? Understanding this unique snow pellet in weather
Graupel is a unique type of precipitation, also referred to as soft hail or snow pellets.
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Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
How crypto has increased the Trump family's net worth
As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes.
2 groups plan to publish climate research after Trump dismisses scientists
The American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society plan to publish a special collection of work on climate change impacts in the U.S.
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Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s
There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seasonal allergies are in full force. Why are they so bad right now?
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
EPIC Diabetes Conference addresses unique needs of women with diabetes
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is hosting its annual EPIC Diabetes Conference, which is a one-stop resource for all the latest diabetes information.
HHS redirects $500M to Trump appointee's vaccine project, bypassing reviews
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
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Denver mayor proposes hefty raises for appointees amid bleak economic forecast
Just days after city economists and finance personnel warned of recession-like conditions, CBS Colorado has learned that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is seeking double-digit raises for some of his appointees.
Denver city council members raise concerns with new budget projections
Denver's top finance administrators told city council members that the next several months will be "very very uncomfortable" and will feel like a recession with soft revenue projections.
Alleged Washington Park shooter faces new charges
Ryan Egelston is facing two new criminal charges stemming from a jailhouse altercation. Ben Varga, the victim, is now enjoying solid food.
Charges filed against 2 Colorado Department of Corrections employees
Charges have been filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees.
Former Denver school, church worker sentenced to sex offender probation
A Denver judge has sentenced Diego Marroquin, a former worker at St. John's school and church in southeast Denver, to four years of sex offender intensive supervised probation stemming from accusations by a teenage girl that Marroquin raped her at the church.
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Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Teacher killed after woman evading deputies drives into traffic
A 57-year-old teacher in Weld County was killed after being struck head-on by a vehicle that was being pursued by law enforcement, according to Colorado State Patrol.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
City threatens to shut down business and food bank to acquire land, owner says
The owner of a recycling facility and food bank says Denver's move to acquire a portion of his land would put him out of business.
New mural is lasting reminder for Colorado students of organ donation
Students at Cimarron Middle School got a weeklong lesson in gratitude and organ donation.
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Cinco de Mayo celebration part of busy weekend in Denver
There's a festival taking place on Saturday in Civic Center Park to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Safety still a concern in area where Denver activist was killed
A Denver judge sentenced Lu Reh to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was convicted in the shooting death of Ma Kaing.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
Preparations are underway in Denver for city's Cinco de Mayo celebration
The celebration takes place at Civic Center Park.
Colorado legislature will not vote to overturn governor's veto of an open records bill
State lawmakers have decided not to try to override Gov. Jared Polis's veto of an open records bill.
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Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby will start the 2025 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown with a field of 19 horses set to race in the annual Run for the Roses.
Mansion in Texas that once belonged to Coach Deion Sanders for sale
A mansion in Texas that Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders built and owned for many years is on the market. The home is for sale for $5.5 million.
John Elway's longtime NFL agent Jeffrey Sperbeck dies at 62 after fall from golf cart in California
John Elway's former NFL agent and longtime friend, Jeffrey Sperbeck, has died at 62 after falling from a golf cart in California.
NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich over Shedeur Sanders call
The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.
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2 groups plan to publish climate research after Trump dismisses scientists
The American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society plan to publish a special collection of work on climate change impacts in the U.S.
Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s
There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump administration in talks with Rwanda to take deportees from U.S.
Officials said there are active discussions about sending third country deportees from U.S. soil to the east African nation.
Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning Orb wants to verify you're human
Altman's World venture wants to convince people to scan their eyeballs to prove they're human amidst a proliferation of AIs and bots.
Trump's budget would cut some discretionary spending, increase defense spending
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 would cut spending at the majority of departments and agencies.
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Bill strengthening immigrant protections advances in state legislature
Legislation which further insulates state and local officials from ICE enforcement and denotes public buildings where Colorado immigrants can seek temporary refuge from federal immigration agents advanced on a preliminary vote.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
Department of Justice suing Colorado, Denver over "sanctuary" policies
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver and a list of local leaders.
How crypto has increased the Trump family's net worth
As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes.
2 groups plan to publish climate research after Trump dismisses scientists
The American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society plan to publish a special collection of work on climate change impacts in the U.S.
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Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s
There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seasonal allergies are in full force. Why are they so bad right now?
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
EPIC Diabetes Conference addresses unique needs of women with diabetes
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is hosting its annual EPIC Diabetes Conference, which is a one-stop resource for all the latest diabetes information.
HHS redirects $500M to Trump appointee's vaccine project, bypassing reviews
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
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City threatens to shut down business and food bank to acquire land, owner says
The owner of a recycling facility and food bank says Denver's move to acquire a portion of his land would put him out of business.
Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning Orb wants to verify you're human
Altman's World venture wants to convince people to scan their eyeballs to prove they're human amidst a proliferation of AIs and bots.
Trump's budget would cut some discretionary spending, increase defense spending
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 would cut spending at the majority of departments and agencies.
Hair salons and distributors brace for rising costs amid tariffs
The impact of tariffs is being felt across Colorado, from certain food to vehicles and other goods. Now, it could mean paying more for some beauty treatments, like getting your hair done.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
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Denver mayor proposes hefty raises for appointees amid bleak economic forecast
Just days after city economists and finance personnel warned of recession-like conditions, CBS Colorado has learned that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is seeking double-digit raises for some of his appointees.
Denver city council members raise concerns with new budget projections
Denver's top finance administrators told city council members that the next several months will be "very very uncomfortable" and will feel like a recession with soft revenue projections.
Alleged Washington Park shooter faces new charges
Ryan Egelston is facing two new criminal charges stemming from a jailhouse altercation. Ben Varga, the victim, is now enjoying solid food.
Charges filed against 2 Colorado Department of Corrections employees
Charges have been filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees.
Former Denver school, church worker sentenced to sex offender probation
A Denver judge has sentenced Diego Marroquin, a former worker at St. John's school and church in southeast Denver, to four years of sex offender intensive supervised probation stemming from accusations by a teenage girl that Marroquin raped her at the church.