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Gov. Polis reacts to Donald Trump rushed off rally stage after shots fired
After Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage when shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and other politicians provided their thoughts following the incident.
Colorado felon dies days after fleeing police in stolen vehicle, crashing
Doctors declared a 33-year-old Greeley man clinically brain dead Thursday and removed him from life support four days after he suffered critical injuries while trying to avoid arrest.
Beat the Heat: Denver Zoo offers early access and cool comforts
If you're considering a trip to the Denver Zoo this weekend, remember that you can arrive early to avoid the summer heat.
Commerce City opens daytime cooling centers as heat wave hits state
While a heat wave hits Colorado and the state sees triple-digit degrees for consecutive days, the City Government of Commerce City has opened daytime cooling centers to the public.
Aurora PD searches for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run
The Aurora Police Department is searching for a vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday morning near East Hampden Avenue and South Uravan Street.
Jeffco deputies, Elk Creek Fire respond to house fire, occupants injured
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a message on X that deputies and Elk Creek Fire responded to a structure fire that left the occupants injured.
Brush fire burning southeast of Byers prompts evacuation
A brush fire that's burning southeast of Byers has prompted evacuations in a three-mile area near County Road 193 and County Road 34.
Small wildfire forces evacuation of NCAR in Boulder, fire 100% contained
A small wildfire started late Friday morning in an open space area near the National Center for Atmospheric Research office in Boulder. Officials issued an update on Saturday that the fire was 100% contained.
Colorado road crews prepare for heat to buckle roads, sidewalks
Essential workers, like those from Aurora Public Works, brave triple-digit temperatures to conduct road repairs, even when the mercury soars.
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Record heat today, more expected this weekend in Denver
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
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Gov. Polis reacts to Donald Trump rushed off rally stage after shots fired
After Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage when shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and other politicians provided their thoughts following the incident.
Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; attendee and shooter dead
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
Biden targets Project 2025, ties it to Trump at rousing Detroit rally
President Biden lambasted the multi-pronged initiative that was crafted by conservative think tanks, claiming it is "run and paid by Trump people, his top policy people."
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Jury selection to continue for cardiologist charged with date rapes
Jury selection in the case of Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews concluded Friday afternoon without a jury seated, but the judge overseeing the case anticipates having one in place by mid-morning Monday.
Colorado takes new action against plastic surgeon convicted of manslaughter
The Colorado Medical Board has once again suspended the medical license of prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Kim in an "emergency action," following a second breast augmentation surgery that resulted in a patient suffering cardiac arrest.
Denver cardiologist's sexual assault trial won't be televised
A Denver judge ruled against having cameras in his courtroom for the trial of Stephen Matthews, a former cardiologist charged with drugging and sexually assaulting several women after connecting with them on online dating sites.
Prosecutors writing to inmates about DNA evidence manipulation
The District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, and many other DAs across Colorado, have sent letters to dozens of prison inmates about potential issues with DNA evidence in their cases, and their right to obtain protected documents that could help them challenge their convictions.
Firefighter nicknamed "Racist Rover" loses bid to get job back
A civil service hearing officer has rejected an appeal by a former Denver Fire Department lieutenant who was fired after repeated instances of disparaging racial remarks on the job.
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Spartan arena football player hosts youth football camp at GWHS
CBS News Colorado caught up with a Spartan arena football player Thomas Reed who hosted a co-ed youth football camp at George Washington High School.
Colorado farm works around the clock to keep animals cool
CBS News Colorado Reporter Gabriela Vidal visited a farm that's emphasizing on keeping the animals healthy and cool as the state faces a heat wave.
Colorado road crews prepare for buckled roads, sidewalks as heat wave hits the state
Road crews are gearing up for summer repairs as extreme heat, not just winter weather, takes its toll on road surfaces.
Small wildfire forces evacuation of NCAR in Boulder as crews battle "Dinosaur Fire"
There is no official containment on the fire as of Friday night but the smoke is way down and firefighters are working on the ground laboring to cut in lines in the blistering heat. No further water drops are possible after dark, so helicopter activity has ceased.
First at 4's Mekialaya White tries out Sullivan Scrap Kitchen in Denver with Larry
CBS News Colorado's First at 4 anchor Mekialaya White and Larry Herz test out Sullivan Scrap Kitchen in Denver for this week's episode of Dining Out With Larry.
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Report: Nuggets top draft pick DaRon Holmes II tears Achilles tendon
Denver Nuggets No. 22 overall pick DaRon Holmes II suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Former athletes lead the charge in NASCAR's pit crews
With backgrounds in football, basketball and other sports, former athletes are leading the way in NASCAR's pit crews.
U.S. men's soccer coach Gregg Berhalter fired
Berhalter was dismissed just nine days after his team's first-round exit from the Copa America.
Photos of Lionel Messi with teen soccer star Lamine Yamal as a baby resurface
In 2007, Lionel Messi held a baby in a photoshoot. The little infant grew up to be teenage soccer star Lamine Yamal.
Novak Djokovic rips Wimbledon fans, accuses them of booing him
"You can't touch me," Novak Djokovic told fans who he felt booed at him during his match against Holger Rune at Wimbledon.
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3 Colorado poultry workers test presumptively positive for bird flu
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
Map shows states where COVID levels are "high" or "very high" this summer
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Colorado teen declares victory over eating disorder
Kendall credits Children's Hospital Colorado with helping her work through an eating disorder.
Denver opens cooling centers during potentially dangerous heat wave
The City of Denver is responding to the extreme heat wave by offering a place for people to cool off during the hottest hours of the day.
Orangutan receives specialized surgery from Denver doctor
A Denver Health surgeon says operating on an orangutan from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance wasn't too unlike operating on a human.
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Watch "McMeen in the Middle, Denver's Migrant Crisis"
Denver Public Schools received record numbers of migrant students from the southern border during the 2023-24 school year. CBS Colorado's documentary looks at the human impact.
CBS Colorado's "McMeen in the Middle" documents historic immigration impact
The documentary relates the human impact of new arrivals at one neighborhood school, as Denver received more migrants per capita than any city in the United States.
As end of school year approaches, McMeen Elementary celebrates its rich diversity
The DPS school draws students from around the globe, and this year saw a surge in the enrollment of students new to the country.
McMeen Elementary welcomes children who recently arrived in the country with fashion show
Generous Coloradans have donated shirts, sweaters, jackets and shoes to schools such as McMeen, which then donated them to migrant children who recently arrived in the U.S.
McMeen students benefit from DPS Bare Necessities clothing drive, Xcel donation
The Denver Public Schools Family & Community Engagement team wants to make it easy for businesses and organizations to help.
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Gov. Polis reacts to Donald Trump rushed off rally stage after shots fired
After Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage when shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and other politicians provided their thoughts following the incident.
Colorado felon dies days after fleeing police in stolen vehicle, crashing
Doctors declared a 33-year-old Greeley man clinically brain dead Thursday and removed him from life support four days after he suffered critical injuries while trying to avoid arrest.
Beat the Heat: Denver Zoo offers early access and cool comforts
If you're considering a trip to the Denver Zoo this weekend, remember that you can arrive early to avoid the summer heat.
Commerce City opens daytime cooling centers as heat wave hits state
While a heat wave hits Colorado and the state sees triple-digit degrees for consecutive days, the City Government of Commerce City has opened daytime cooling centers to the public.
Aurora PD searches for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run
The Aurora Police Department is searching for a vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday morning near East Hampden Avenue and South Uravan Street.
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Spartan arena football player hosts youth football camp at GWHS
CBS News Colorado caught up with a Spartan arena football player Thomas Reed who hosted a co-ed youth football camp at George Washington High School.
Colorado farm works around the clock to keep animals cool
CBS News Colorado Reporter Gabriela Vidal visited a farm that's emphasizing on keeping the animals healthy and cool as the state faces a heat wave.
Colorado road crews prepare for buckled roads, sidewalks as heat wave hits the state
Road crews are gearing up for summer repairs as extreme heat, not just winter weather, takes its toll on road surfaces.
Small wildfire forces evacuation of NCAR in Boulder as crews battle "Dinosaur Fire"
There is no official containment on the fire as of Friday night but the smoke is way down and firefighters are working on the ground laboring to cut in lines in the blistering heat. No further water drops are possible after dark, so helicopter activity has ceased.
First at 4's Mekialaya White tries out Sullivan Scrap Kitchen in Denver with Larry
CBS News Colorado's First at 4 anchor Mekialaya White and Larry Herz test out Sullivan Scrap Kitchen in Denver for this week's episode of Dining Out With Larry.
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Report: Nuggets top draft pick DaRon Holmes II tears Achilles tendon
Denver Nuggets No. 22 overall pick DaRon Holmes II suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Former athletes lead the charge in NASCAR's pit crews
With backgrounds in football, basketball and other sports, former athletes are leading the way in NASCAR's pit crews.
U.S. men's soccer coach Gregg Berhalter fired
Berhalter was dismissed just nine days after his team's first-round exit from the Copa America.
Photos of Lionel Messi with teen soccer star Lamine Yamal as a baby resurface
In 2007, Lionel Messi held a baby in a photoshoot. The little infant grew up to be teenage soccer star Lamine Yamal.
Novak Djokovic rips Wimbledon fans, accuses them of booing him
"You can't touch me," Novak Djokovic told fans who he felt booed at him during his match against Holger Rune at Wimbledon.
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Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; attendee and shooter dead
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Attorney: "Rust" cinematographer's family to pursue justice
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
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Gov. Polis reacts to Donald Trump rushed off rally stage after shots fired
After Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage when shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and other politicians provided their thoughts following the incident.
Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; attendee and shooter dead
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
Biden targets Project 2025, ties it to Trump at rousing Detroit rally
President Biden lambasted the multi-pronged initiative that was crafted by conservative think tanks, claiming it is "run and paid by Trump people, his top policy people."
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3 Colorado poultry workers test presumptively positive for bird flu
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
Map shows states where COVID levels are "high" or "very high" this summer
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Colorado teen declares victory over eating disorder
Kendall credits Children's Hospital Colorado with helping her work through an eating disorder.
Denver opens cooling centers during potentially dangerous heat wave
The City of Denver is responding to the extreme heat wave by offering a place for people to cool off during the hottest hours of the day.
Orangutan receives specialized surgery from Denver doctor
A Denver Health surgeon says operating on an orangutan from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance wasn't too unlike operating on a human.
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Get tips for lowering high energy bills
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Southwest adds flights to handle Taylor Swift fans for U.S. shows this fall
Southwest is adding more than 10 flights to its schedule, citing demand from Swifties traveling to see the pop star in concert.
Marathon Oil agrees to record penalty for oil and gas pollution
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
In a boost for consumers, U.S. inflation is cooling fast
The latest consumer price data furthers the case for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve as soon as September.
IRS says it has clawed back $1 billion from millionaire tax cheats
The IRS says its push to step up audits on wealthy tax cheats is paying off, with the agency recovering more than $1 billion.
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Get tips for lowering high energy bills
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Get tips on keeping energy bill costs down while temperatures are going up
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
DU launches new program to address affordable housing crisis
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Nonprofit helps young men, women land high-paying trade jobs
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
Residents line up for "Dress for Success" event
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.