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Teacher charged with sexual assault on a child from alleged 2016 incident
A teacher who worked at a public charter school turned herself in to police this week over a sexual assault against a student that allegedly happened in 2016, Commerce City police said on Tuesday.
Court documents detail victims' stories of alleged chain attacks in Boulder
The suspect arrested in the alleged chain attacks in Boulder has been identified as Joshua Swartwout.
Will storms clear before fireworks on the 4th in Colorado?
Daily afternoon storms remain possible across Denver and Colorado through Independence Day, but skies should clear in time for fireworks
Littleton grandfather detained by ICE while walking his dog
A Cuban man who's been in the U.S. for almost half a century, having established a life and a family in Littleton after fleeing Cuba under Fidel Castro in 1980, was arrested by ICE and now sits in a detention center in Texas.
The history behind the R&R, Colorado's longest running gay bar
The R&R, named after owners and husbands Roger Dent and Richard Borland, became a safe haven for LGBTQ+ people in Denver.
Gas prices are lower this Fourth of July holiday compared to previous years
The very busy Fourth of July holiday is approaching and 72 million Americans are expected to drive across the United States, including here in Colorado, where people typically head to the mountains.
Drivers urged to check tires before hitting the road this holiday weekend
Just as in the winter months, drivers in Colorado should also check their tires during the summer months.
Denver runner recalls narrowly escaping man coming at him with machete
The Denver District Attorney's Office says there are three victims of an attempted machete attack in Denver's Commons Park on June 23.
Paraglider crashes north of Loveland and is seriously hurt
A paraglider crashed and was seriously hurt. That's according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
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Spotty storms could impact 4th of July celebrations across Colorado
As Independence Day approaches, the weather across Denver and much of Colorado will be a mix of sun, heat, and hit-or-miss storms. Expect highs in the 80s and 90s with a daily chance for afternoon and early evening thunderstorms.
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Denver Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr., according to reports
NBA free agency began on Monday evening, and one of the first reported trades will mean big changes for the Denver Nuggets.
4th fireworks with the Colorado Rapids to be kicked off in Commerce City
Soccer fans can celebrate Independence Day as the Colorado Rapids face off against Sporting Kansas City at 4th Fest.
Raegan Beers makes Team USA women's basketball team
To make one of the most dominant American teams is a badge of honor at any level. But Littleton native Raegan Beers is getting a chance to step on to the big stage immediately.
Avs trade Coyle, Wood to Columbus ahead of 2025 NHL Draft night
The Colorado Avalanche have begun their summer offseason moves.
Colorado fans feel inspired, excitement over women's soccer during USWNT game
In the past few years, women's sports have gained popularity. Now, one of the world's oldest sports is taking Colorado by storm.
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Colorado crews encounter 300 degree temp in burning remnants of coal mines
Crews tearing apart a 1.5-acre pile of coal mine refuse that has been smoldering for two decades recently uncovered a section which measured 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spotty storms could impact 4th of July celebrations across Colorado
As Independence Day approaches, the weather across Denver and much of Colorado will be a mix of sun, heat, and hit-or-miss storms. Expect highs in the 80s and 90s with a daily chance for afternoon and early evening thunderstorms.
Find out what will be different at Indy Eve celebration on Thursday at Civic Center Park
Eric Lazzari, Executive Director of the Civic Center Conservancy, said organizers are excited to bring a drone show back this year.
Heating back into the 90s across the Denver metro with scattered afternoon storm chances
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Runner recalls narrowly escaping man who was coming at him with a machete
The Denver District Attorney’s Office says there are three victims of an attempted machete attack in Denver’s Commons Park on June 23.
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Littleton grandfather detained by ICE while walking his dog
A Cuban man who's been in the U.S. for almost half a century, having established a life and a family in Littleton after fleeing Cuba under Fidel Castro in 1980, was arrested by ICE and now sits in a detention center in Texas.
Tesla shares sink as Musk and Trump renew feud over spending bill
Tesla shares have taken a hit as the world's richest person and President Trump continue to exchange jabs over the spending bill.
Gray wolf reintroduction plan costs more than double than expected, CPW says
CPW says the price to reintroduce the gray wolf to the state has reached more than double than what voters were told it would cost.
Musk suggests he may support primaries against Republicans backing budget bill
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, reignited his criticism Monday of the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Sen. Mike Lee removes public lands provision from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
GOP Sen. Mike Lee's plan to allow the sale of public lands ran into bipartisan opposition in the 365bet官方网站 and the House.
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Nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled over undeclared "source materials"
The bologna products, from Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide.
HHS cuts CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
Summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
Experts say halting U.S. funds for Gavi vaccine alliance will cost lives
RFK Jr. announced a halt to all U.S. funding for the global Gavi vaccine alliance. One expert calls it a "travesty and a nightmare."
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Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.
Fake psychologist sentenced to 4 years in Colorado state prison
A Denver judge sentenced Shannon McShane to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for influencing a public servant, perjury, and retaliation against a witness.
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Teacher charged with sexual assault on a child from alleged 2016 incident
A teacher who worked at a public charter school turned herself in to police this week over a sexual assault against a student that allegedly happened in 2016, Commerce City police said on Tuesday.
Court documents detail victims' stories of alleged chain attacks in Boulder
The suspect arrested in the alleged chain attacks in Boulder has been identified as Joshua Swartwout.
Will storms clear before fireworks on the 4th in Colorado?
Daily afternoon storms remain possible across Denver and Colorado through Independence Day, but skies should clear in time for fireworks
Littleton grandfather detained by ICE while walking his dog
A Cuban man who's been in the U.S. for almost half a century, having established a life and a family in Littleton after fleeing Cuba under Fidel Castro in 1980, was arrested by ICE and now sits in a detention center in Texas.
The history behind the R&R, Colorado's longest running gay bar
The R&R, named after owners and husbands Roger Dent and Richard Borland, became a safe haven for LGBTQ+ people in Denver.
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Colorado crews encounter 300 degree temp in burning remnants of coal mines
Crews tearing apart a 1.5-acre pile of coal mine refuse that has been smoldering for two decades recently uncovered a section which measured 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spotty storms could impact 4th of July celebrations across Colorado
As Independence Day approaches, the weather across Denver and much of Colorado will be a mix of sun, heat, and hit-or-miss storms. Expect highs in the 80s and 90s with a daily chance for afternoon and early evening thunderstorms.
Find out what will be different at Indy Eve celebration on Thursday at Civic Center Park
Eric Lazzari, Executive Director of the Civic Center Conservancy, said organizers are excited to bring a drone show back this year.
Heating back into the 90s across the Denver metro with scattered afternoon storm chances
Watch Alex Lehnert's forecast
Runner recalls narrowly escaping man who was coming at him with a machete
The Denver District Attorney’s Office says there are three victims of an attempted machete attack in Denver’s Commons Park on June 23.
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Denver Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr., according to reports
NBA free agency began on Monday evening, and one of the first reported trades will mean big changes for the Denver Nuggets.
4th fireworks with the Colorado Rapids to be kicked off in Commerce City
Soccer fans can celebrate Independence Day as the Colorado Rapids face off against Sporting Kansas City at 4th Fest.
Raegan Beers makes Team USA women's basketball team
To make one of the most dominant American teams is a badge of honor at any level. But Littleton native Raegan Beers is getting a chance to step on to the big stage immediately.
Avs trade Coyle, Wood to Columbus ahead of 2025 NHL Draft night
The Colorado Avalanche have begun their summer offseason moves.
Colorado fans feel inspired, excitement over women's soccer during USWNT game
In the past few years, women's sports have gained popularity. Now, one of the world's oldest sports is taking Colorado by storm.
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Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist who apologized for sex scandal, dies at age 90
Jimmy Swaggart, one of the country's best-known televangelists, gave an emotional apology after he was caught in a sex scandal.
See which U.S. cities have the best job markets, according to SmartAsset
New study ranks the best job markets in the U.S. based on commute times, access to employer health insurance and other factors.
Tesla shares sink as Musk and Trump renew feud over spending bill
Tesla shares have taken a hit as the world's richest person and President Trump continue to exchange jabs over the spending bill.
Tariffs could mean fewer — and pricier — fireworks displays this July 4
The U.S. trade war with China has sharply curbed fireworks imports. "The timing of the tariffs couldn't have hit at a worse time," one industry rep says.
Sen. Mike Lee removes public lands provision from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
GOP Sen. Mike Lee's plan to allow the sale of public lands ran into bipartisan opposition in the 365bet官方网站 and the House.
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Littleton grandfather detained by ICE while walking his dog
A Cuban man who's been in the U.S. for almost half a century, having established a life and a family in Littleton after fleeing Cuba under Fidel Castro in 1980, was arrested by ICE and now sits in a detention center in Texas.
Tesla shares sink as Musk and Trump renew feud over spending bill
Tesla shares have taken a hit as the world's richest person and President Trump continue to exchange jabs over the spending bill.
Gray wolf reintroduction plan costs more than double than expected, CPW says
CPW says the price to reintroduce the gray wolf to the state has reached more than double than what voters were told it would cost.
Musk suggests he may support primaries against Republicans backing budget bill
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, reignited his criticism Monday of the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Sen. Mike Lee removes public lands provision from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
GOP Sen. Mike Lee's plan to allow the sale of public lands ran into bipartisan opposition in the 365bet官方网站 and the House.
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Nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled over undeclared "source materials"
The bologna products, from Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide.
HHS cuts CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
Summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
Experts say halting U.S. funds for Gavi vaccine alliance will cost lives
RFK Jr. announced a halt to all U.S. funding for the global Gavi vaccine alliance. One expert calls it a "travesty and a nightmare."
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See which U.S. cities have the best job markets, according to SmartAsset
New study ranks the best job markets in the U.S. based on commute times, access to employer health insurance and other factors.
Tesla shares sink as Musk and Trump renew feud over spending bill
Tesla shares have taken a hit as the world's richest person and President Trump continue to exchange jabs over the spending bill.
Musk suggests he may support primaries against Republicans backing budget bill
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, reignited his criticism Monday of the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Tariffs could mean fewer — and pricier — fireworks displays this July 4
The U.S. trade war with China has sharply curbed fireworks imports. "The timing of the tariffs couldn't have hit at a worse time," one industry rep says.
365bet官方网站 version of Trump bill would hit renewable energy industry with new tax
The GOP 365bet官方网站 version of the "big, beautiful bill" would raise the cost of wind and solar projects by 10% to 20%, one energy group estimated.
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Prosecutors plan to investigate Aurora firefighters running cop off road
The assistant district attorney in Arapahoe County, Ryan Brackley, announced Friday that his office will pursue a criminal investigation into an incident in February that saw on-duty Aurora firefighters driving a fire engine over the speed limit and toward an Aurora police officer.
Aurora firefighters call spotlighting a "prank" while officer feared for life
Newly released video, obtained by CBS News Colorado through an open records request, shows the moments two Aurora firefighters pointed spotlights at an oncoming Aurora police cruiser, forcing the officer off the road.
State board decertifies former Lakeside police chief after felony conviction
Colorado's Peace Officer Standards and Training Board has revoked the state peace officer license of Robert Gordanier, the former Lakeside police chief.
Aurora fire chief "alarmed" after 2 firefighters run Aurora cop off road
Two Aurora firefighters -- a lieutenant and an engineer -- have been demoted over a bizarre incident in which the firefighters are accused of using their fire engine spotlights to blind an Aurora police officer as he was driving.
Fake psychologist sentenced to 4 years in Colorado state prison
A Denver judge sentenced Shannon McShane to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for influencing a public servant, perjury, and retaliation against a witness.