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Raise a flag, shine a light to support organ, eye & tissue donation
Donor Alliance is holding 65 Donate Life events throughout the month of April.
Court halts Gross Reservoir dam project; Denver Water to appeal
A federal judge ordered a halt to construction on a reservoir dam that Denver Water says is critical to supplying water to people in the Denver and Boulder area.
Proposed Portillo's location part of new Denver development
The first Colorado Portillo's location could be a part of a new Denver development that's breaking ground.
Denver area nonprofit that feeds thousands loses federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
Colorado driver turns himself in after striking, killing man walking his dog
A Colorado driver has turned himself into authorities after police say he struck and killed a man walking his dog on a sidewalk, killing both.
As Wheat Ridge grows and businesses flourish, new issues have come
Despite challenges with growth and development, companies in Wheat Ridge say the city's leadership is doing what it can to support local businesses. But with that growth, new problems have arisen.
CSP demonstrates what happens when drivers are pulled over for DUI
CSP is reminding anyone who plans to drink at the Rockies' home opener to have a plan for getting home safely. If you drive drunk, troopers say you'll get pulled over and can face big fines and jail time.
Another cool day with rain and snow chances to end the week in Colorado
It's opening day for the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Friday, and the weather will be typical spring weather in Colorado. Cool and cloudy, with a bit of a breeze, and there are chances of rain and snow throughout the day.
Appeals court temporarily pauses return of banned books to Elizabeth schools
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
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Colorado's weekend weather outlook
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Rockies lose to A's in cold and snowy home opener
The Colorado Rockies lost to the Athletics in their home opener at Coors Field. It was the third coldest home opener in Rockies history.
As Ovechkin nears Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
With a new baseball season comes some new food at Coors Field
Colorado Rockies fans have some delicious new options to choose from at home games this season.
2-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne retiring after 11 seasons
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
Fencer disqualified after refusing to face opponent she says is trans
USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender.
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Ruling halts construction on Gross Reservoir dam more than halfway through Colorado project
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
Federal appeals court orders temporary hold on returning of banned books to Elizabeth School Distric
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
Baseball fans bundled up on Friday for the Colorado Rockies home opener
The Mile High City was full of fans for the home opener in Denver. The Rockies lost 6-3 to the Athletics.
Aurora nonprofit that feeds thousands loses millions in federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
Lucina spices up Denver's Park Hill neighborhood with delicious Spanish and Latin American cuisine
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz have lunch at Lucina in Denver.
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Denver area nonprofit that feeds thousands loses federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
As Wheat Ridge grows and businesses flourish, new issues have come
Despite challenges with growth and development, companies in Wheat Ridge say the city's leadership is doing what it can to support local businesses. But with that growth, new problems have arisen.
Appeals court temporarily pauses return of banned books to Elizabeth schools
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Colorado's attorney general and governor split on social media bills
Two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media have divided Colorado's attorney general and governor -- both Democrats.
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Denver area nonprofit that feeds thousands loses federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
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Denver mayor's office acknowledges 2nd internal group auto-deleting messages
A spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston admitted this week that the office has been operating an internal group on the encrypted messaging app Signal that was monitoring news stories and had been auto-deleting the group's messages.
Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
Group says "no coincidence" Denver mayor used Signal to talk about migrants
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
Dad who uncovered child custody expert's faked degree concerned for others
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Johnston and staff used encryption app to discuss migrant crisis
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
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Raise a flag, shine a light to support organ, eye & tissue donation
Donor Alliance is holding 65 Donate Life events throughout the month of April.
Court halts Gross Reservoir dam project; Denver Water to appeal
A federal judge ordered a halt to construction on a reservoir dam that Denver Water says is critical to supplying water to people in the Denver and Boulder area.
Proposed Portillo's location part of new Denver development
The first Colorado Portillo's location could be a part of a new Denver development that's breaking ground.
Denver area nonprofit that feeds thousands loses federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
Colorado driver turns himself in after striking, killing man walking his dog
A Colorado driver has turned himself into authorities after police say he struck and killed a man walking his dog on a sidewalk, killing both.
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Ruling halts construction on Gross Reservoir dam more than halfway through Colorado project
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
Federal appeals court orders temporary hold on returning of banned books to Elizabeth School Distric
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
Baseball fans bundled up on Friday for the Colorado Rockies home opener
The Mile High City was full of fans for the home opener in Denver. The Rockies lost 6-3 to the Athletics.
Aurora nonprofit that feeds thousands loses millions in federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
Lucina spices up Denver's Park Hill neighborhood with delicious Spanish and Latin American cuisine
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz have lunch at Lucina in Denver.
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Rockies lose to A's in cold and snowy home opener
The Colorado Rockies lost to the Athletics in their home opener at Coors Field. It was the third coldest home opener in Rockies history.
As Ovechkin nears Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
With a new baseball season comes some new food at Coors Field
Colorado Rockies fans have some delicious new options to choose from at home games this season.
2-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne retiring after 11 seasons
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
Fencer disqualified after refusing to face opponent she says is trans
USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender.
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As Ovechkin nears Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
2-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne retiring after 11 seasons
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
Stock market rout deepens as Dow plunges more than 2,200 points
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Fencer disqualified after refusing to face opponent she says is trans
USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender.
Latest Political Updates
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Denver area nonprofit that feeds thousands loses federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
As Wheat Ridge grows and businesses flourish, new issues have come
Despite challenges with growth and development, companies in Wheat Ridge say the city's leadership is doing what it can to support local businesses. But with that growth, new problems have arisen.
Appeals court temporarily pauses return of banned books to Elizabeth schools
A federal appeals court has ordered a temporary hold on a previous federal judge's order for a Colorado school district to put books back on shelves after the district banned several books from its schools.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Colorado's attorney general and governor split on social media bills
Two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media have divided Colorado's attorney general and governor -- both Democrats.
Health News
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Denver area nonprofit that feeds thousands loses federal funding, group says
The Village Exchange Center, which helps feed thousands of people, says its federal funding was pulled due to its help supporting migrants and asylum seekers.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
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Proposed Portillo's location part of new Denver development
The first Colorado Portillo's location could be a part of a new Denver development that's breaking ground.
As Wheat Ridge grows and businesses flourish, new issues have come
Despite challenges with growth and development, companies in Wheat Ridge say the city's leadership is doing what it can to support local businesses. But with that growth, new problems have arisen.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Stock market rout deepens as Dow plunges more than 2,200 points
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
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Denver mayor's office acknowledges 2nd internal group auto-deleting messages
A spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston admitted this week that the office has been operating an internal group on the encrypted messaging app Signal that was monitoring news stories and had been auto-deleting the group's messages.
Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
Group says "no coincidence" Denver mayor used Signal to talk about migrants
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
Dad who uncovered child custody expert's faked degree concerned for others
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Johnston and staff used encryption app to discuss migrant crisis
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.