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FEMA denies individual assistance to Coloradans included in major disaster declaration
Although FEMA has approved some assistance for Colorado's major disaster request, it has opted not to include portions of the request for individual assistance and the hazard mitigation grant program.
Police investigating fatal crash in Wheat Ridge involving pickup truck and semi
Police are investigating a crash in Wheat Ridge involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck that left one person dead.
Westbound I-70 closed at Kipling for bridge repairs
The Colorado Department of Transportation planned a closure that will last through the weekend for westbound I-70 at Kipling.
House fire in Denver metro area displaces residents, two pets killed
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is helping three people in Littleton who lost their home in a fire on Friday.
Flag that flew during Marshall Fire above Louisville Rec. Center gets retired
Friday was an emotional day in Louisville, Colorado, for the survivors of the Marshall Fire, as the city retired the flag flown over the recreation center.
Small business owner struggles with record diesel prices, energy inflation
With diesel prices nearly doubling, businesses that rely on diesel are hurting.
With cost of diesel fuel rising, some companies reaching a "tipping point"
The average for diesel has reached a new high in Colorado. AAA says the price of diesel is now at $6.12 per gallon, which is affecting trucking companies.
Colorado State's tee retrieval dog returns for game against ranked BYU
Colorado State University has a four-legged member of its football game-day crew whose job begins as soon as the Rams kick off.
Mosco Pueblo Chile to be featured on Colorado 2028 American Innovation Coin
A Colorado culinary staple has been chosen to represent the state on the U.S. Mint's American Innovation Coin.
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Colorado weather forecast: Strong storms possible Saturday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
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Popular ice cream shop Sadboy Creamery to open new Denver location
Sadboy Creamery is a unique ice cream shop known for its unique flavors and sweet treats. On Friday, they're opening a new location near Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
How should Colorado leaders deal with an urgent Medicaid budget issue? Watch "Left, Right, Center"
On this week's "Left, Right, Center," CBS Colorado's political analysts tell Political Reporter Shaun Boyd that Gov. Jared Polis should take action to address the state's Medicaid spending. They also discussed data centers and the upcoming midterm election.
Colorado weather forecast: Strong storms possible Saturday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Starting next week, RTD buses will run through the middle of some of Colfax Avenue
A major change is coming to one of Denver's busiest streets after years of construction.
Colorado's 2027-28 budget is already $1.5 billion in the hole
Colorado's shortfall is driven primarily by Medicaid.
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Historic Dearfield prepares to welcome visitors again
George Junne and Bob Brunswig have spent years working to preserve the site, which is owned by the Black American West Museum.
Join CBS Colorado as we Build for the Future with Habitat for Humanity
The build at Griffith Station Homes in Arvada is the next stop in CBS Colorado's yearlong "Colorado 150" series.
The legacy of Colorado's earliest inhabitants dates back thousands of years
The program manager for visitor services at Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and a Southern Ute tribal elder spoke about the descendants of the ancient people who lived in the area 1,000 years ago.
Boulder's Folsom Field enters new era in music history
When Mumford & Sons took the stage at Folsom Field this summer, it meant more to the band than a typical show- it was about becoming part of Colorado music history.
Historic Maroon Creek Bridge stands more than a century after construction
As part of the Colorado 150 celebration, we're taking a look at historic places across the state that have stood the test of time, and working with Colorado Preservation, Inc. to help preserve the past.
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Colorado health officials warn of possible measles exposure
Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an alert about a possible measles exposure after a confirmed case with an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor earlier this week.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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Denver ambulances took more than 9 minutes to arrive thousands of times
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
Emails, texts show city attorney pushed for her former firm after insurer rejection
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
Investigation raises questions about downtown Denver parking lot
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
One year after Evergreen High shooting, dogs bring calm and connection
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver Ethics Board to investigate complaints against city attorney
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
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FEMA denies individual assistance to Coloradans included in major disaster declaration
Although FEMA has approved some assistance for Colorado's major disaster request, it has opted not to include portions of the request for individual assistance and the hazard mitigation grant program.
Police investigating fatal crash in Wheat Ridge involving pickup truck and semi
Police are investigating a crash in Wheat Ridge involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck that left one person dead.
House fire in Denver metro area displaces residents, two pets killed
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is helping three people in Littleton who lost their home in a fire on Friday.
Flag that flew during Marshall Fire above Louisville Rec. Center gets retired
Friday was an emotional day in Louisville, Colorado, for the survivors of the Marshall Fire, as the city retired the flag flown over the recreation center.
Small business owner struggles with record diesel prices, energy inflation
With diesel prices nearly doubling, businesses that rely on diesel are hurting.
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Popular ice cream shop Sadboy Creamery to open new Denver location
Sadboy Creamery is a unique ice cream shop known for its unique flavors and sweet treats. On Friday, they're opening a new location near Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
How should Colorado leaders deal with an urgent Medicaid budget issue? Watch "Left, Right, Center"
On this week's "Left, Right, Center," CBS Colorado's political analysts tell Political Reporter Shaun Boyd that Gov. Jared Polis should take action to address the state's Medicaid spending. They also discussed data centers and the upcoming midterm election.
Colorado weather forecast: Strong storms possible Saturday
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Starting next week, RTD buses will run through the middle of some of Colfax Avenue
A major change is coming to one of Denver's busiest streets after years of construction.
Colorado's 2027-28 budget is already $1.5 billion in the hole
Colorado's shortfall is driven primarily by Medicaid.
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Colorado State's tee retrieval dog returns for game against ranked BYU
Colorado State University has a four-legged member of its football game-day crew whose job begins as soon as the Rams kick off.
Tim Tebow returns to Mile High
Tim Tebow returns Sunday to Empower Field at Mile High for the first time since his iconic 80-yard touchdown pass in 2012.
Major renovations planned to update Ball Arena
Denver's Ball Arena will soon sport several modern updates to improve the fans' experience.
Meet the Denver fan who created a "piece of Broncos heaven"
Once you go inside and open the door to the basement, you are immediately welcomed with Broncos jerseys and a sea of orange and blue, from the ceiling, down the blue carpet.
Beloved hot dog vendor outside Coors Field set to retire after 31 seasons
For generations of Colorado Rockies fans, a stop at Diamond Dawgs has been as much a part of gameday as finding a seat inside Coors Field.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
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Colorado health officials warn of possible measles exposure
Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an alert about a possible measles exposure after a confirmed case with an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor earlier this week.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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Small business owner struggles with record diesel prices, energy inflation
With diesel prices nearly doubling, businesses that rely on diesel are hurting.
With cost of diesel fuel rising, some companies reaching a "tipping point"
The average for diesel has reached a new high in Colorado. AAA says the price of diesel is now at $6.12 per gallon, which is affecting trucking companies.
First-generation MSU Denver student turns cybersecurity training into internship
For one student at Metropolitan State University of Denver, an internship at Sierra Space began with training at the university's Cybersecurity Center.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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Denver ambulances took more than 9 minutes to arrive thousands of times
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
Emails, texts show city attorney pushed for her former firm after insurer rejection
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
Investigation raises questions about downtown Denver parking lot
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
One year after Evergreen High shooting, dogs bring calm and connection
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver Ethics Board to investigate complaints against city attorney
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.