Colorado
Covering Colorado First
Research jet based in Colorado will chase wildfire smoke across the West
A research jet based in Broomfield will chase wildfire smoke across the West this summer, helping scientists understand how fires can create dangerous weather of their own.
Watch CBS Colorado documentary "This Land: Colorado at 150" Friday evening
As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, a new documentary features the voices of the Centennial State.
New law requires parent approval before minors can get motorcycle permit
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
50 years after Big Thomspon flood, CSU remembers role staff played in response
Colorado State University is remembering the lasting impact of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood and the professor whose expertise helped bring answers to grieving families.
Garth Brooks adds more Denver shows after upcoming concerts sell out
Two planned concerts at Denver's Ball Arena quickly turned into four for country superstar Garth Brooks.
Growing tech company expands in Denver, citing affordable office space and skilled workforce
A growing tech company is betting on Denver as it expands its North American footprint, saying the city's affordable office market, educated workforce and central location made it the clear choice.
3 states would face Colorado River water cuts under federal plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Former detainee inside GEO ICE facility speaks out about health concerns
Immigration activists came together outside the Adams County Health building in Commerce City Thursday for what they described as a rally for accountability.
Disabled adults say they were harassed and threatened on light rail
Members of a disability programming group say they were threatened and harassed on board the RTD light rail on an outing to Denver.
First Alert Weather
MoreFirst Alert Weather
Extreme heat coming for Denver this weekend
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
Colorado 150
More
CBS Colorado documentary follows families whose histories are woven into the land
As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, a new documentary features the voices of the Centennial State.
Adams County Museum invites Coloradans to step back through history
The museum in Brighton on Henderson Road will be free for visitors on Saturday.
Gold Mountain Orchard preserves over a century of historic apple varieties
Over 100 years ago, Colorado was one of the country's top apple producing states. The Gold Mountain Orchard is working to preserve those historic apple varieties for generations to come.
Colorado 150 celebrated through the lens of photographer John Fielder
CBS Colorado Photojournalist Eric Blumer looked back on the legacy of the photographer John Fielder. John Fielder was famed for capturing the changing Colorado landscape through the lens of his camera.
From working Colorado ranch to growing suburb: Inside Sterling Ranch's transformation
From ranchland to suburbia in a short time, the fast-growing master-planned community of Sterling Ranch is only at a fifth of its full build-out, but its rapid development is shaping Douglas County's future.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Colorado Department of Transportation preserves historic bridge in Cherry Creek
High above Cherry Creek in the heart of Castlewood Canyon, a concrete arch has connected nearby communities for more than 75 years. It carries CO 83 and a piece of Colorado's history.
New Colorado law requires parent approval before minors can get motorcycle permit
A new Colorado law will require parents or legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. It's a change supporters hope will improve safety as electric motorcycles become increasingly popular among teens.
Federal judge hears arguments over Colorado law to increase immigration facility oversight
A federal judge will decide if Colorado can enforce a new law aimed at increasing local oversight of immigration detention facilities.
Escaped inmate found, arrested in Northern Colorado
An inmate who escaped prison was recaptured in Northern Colorado. Authorities said he tried to hide from a deputy in a cornfield.
50 years after Big Thomspon flood, Colorado State University remembers role staff played in response
Fifty years since one of Colorado's deadliest natural disasters, Colorado State University is remembering the lasting impact of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood and the professor whose expertise helped bring answers to grieving families.
Latest Political Updates
More
New law requires parent approval before minors can get motorcycle permit
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
First on CBS
Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Exclusive
Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament
President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
Health News
More
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Your Investigators
More
Public pushback greets CDOT's Colorado Boulevard bus rapid transit proposal
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Woman's name too long to fit on Medicare insurance card, some claims denied
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
City pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful DUI arrest of good Samaritan
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
Released inmate re-arrested after state says release date was miscalculated
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
Second NICU family says "birthday rule" confusion led to denied medical claims
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Latest Galleries
More
Covering Colorado First
More Covering Colorado First
Research jet based in Colorado will chase wildfire smoke across the West
A research jet based in Broomfield will chase wildfire smoke across the West this summer, helping scientists understand how fires can create dangerous weather of their own.
New law requires parent approval before minors can get motorcycle permit
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
50 years after Big Thomspon flood, CSU remembers role staff played in response
Colorado State University is remembering the lasting impact of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood and the professor whose expertise helped bring answers to grieving families.
Garth Brooks adds more Denver shows after upcoming concerts sell out
Two planned concerts at Denver's Ball Arena quickly turned into four for country superstar Garth Brooks.
Growing tech company expands in Denver, citing affordable office space and skilled workforce
A growing tech company is betting on Denver as it expands its North American footprint, saying the city's affordable office market, educated workforce and central location made it the clear choice.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Colorado Department of Transportation preserves historic bridge in Cherry Creek
High above Cherry Creek in the heart of Castlewood Canyon, a concrete arch has connected nearby communities for more than 75 years. It carries CO 83 and a piece of Colorado's history.
New Colorado law requires parent approval before minors can get motorcycle permit
A new Colorado law will require parents or legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. It's a change supporters hope will improve safety as electric motorcycles become increasingly popular among teens.
Federal judge hears arguments over Colorado law to increase immigration facility oversight
A federal judge will decide if Colorado can enforce a new law aimed at increasing local oversight of immigration detention facilities.
Escaped inmate found, arrested in Northern Colorado
An inmate who escaped prison was recaptured in Northern Colorado. Authorities said he tried to hide from a deputy in a cornfield.
50 years after Big Thomspon flood, Colorado State University remembers role staff played in response
Fifty years since one of Colorado's deadliest natural disasters, Colorado State University is remembering the lasting impact of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood and the professor whose expertise helped bring answers to grieving families.
Sports
More Sports
FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
Deion visits with son Shedeur in Cleveland prior to start of CU camp
Prior to the start of the Colorado Buffaloes early August football practices in Colorado Springs, head coach Deion Sanders visited his son at Cleveland Browns training camp.
Colorado high school's team logo called into question by NHL
The logo being used by a high school in Aurora is now being called into question.
Broncos hold final practice before start of training camp
The Broncos hit the practice field Thursday for one final ramp-up period before training camp officially kicks off Friday.
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
National/Trending
More National/Trending
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are released, including message saying she died
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
3 states would face Colorado River water cuts under federal plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Spain sends over 48,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead
Spain's Ministry of the Interior said about 50,000 people entered the Spanish enclave since Thursday morning, with an estimated 48,300 back in Morocco by 6 p.m. Friday.
Latest Political Updates
More Latest Political Updates
New law requires parent approval before minors can get motorcycle permit
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
First on CBS
Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Exclusive
Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament
President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
Health News
More Health News
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Business News
More Business News
Growing tech company expands in Denver, citing affordable office space and skilled workforce
A growing tech company is betting on Denver as it expands its North American footprint, saying the city's affordable office market, educated workforce and central location made it the clear choice.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
Your Investigators
More Your Investigators
Public pushback greets CDOT's Colorado Boulevard bus rapid transit proposal
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Woman's name too long to fit on Medicare insurance card, some claims denied
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
City pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit over wrongful DUI arrest of good Samaritan
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
Released inmate re-arrested after state says release date was miscalculated
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
Second NICU family says "birthday rule" confusion led to denied medical claims
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.