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Both directions of Interstate 70 are closed in the western part of the Denver metro area after a crash involving a tanker truck that ignited a fire and one person was killed. There are miles of traffic backups in both directions.
The deadly crash that shut down Interstate 70 for most of the day on Thursday also ignited a fire that spread into a culvert and underneath lanes.
Denver Film held its Women + Film Luncheon honoring Hannah Waddingham.
The second of the three suspects arrested and accused in the rock-throwing death of Alexa Bartell appeared in court. Nicholas "Mitch" James Karol-Chik pleaded guilty to new charges.
A crash involving a semi and several vehicles shut down Highway 85 in both directions near 104th Avenue in Commerce City.
A multi-million dollar investment into a fiber network underground connecting homes in Ignacio to an open-source network owned by the tribe is now providing internet on average 25 times faster than what people living there had before.
Adams County is pushing for greater access to broadband internet in areas that have typically been underserved.
A grant received by Aurora police has allowed them to give out free safety devices to residents caring for someone who needs special attention.
Top fire chiefs and administrators with the South Adams County Fire Department, along with some of their board members, have regularly taken their spouses along to winter conferences in Florida and fall conferences in Colorado's high country, billing taxpayers for their spouses' meals and other expenses, and extending their stays before and after conferences.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
How were defenseman Cale Makar and the Avalanche able to extend their second-round Western Conference series to a Game 6? Makar says Colorado was "back to kind of like forcing their hand."
The Denver Broncos 2024 preseason and regular season schedules have been released.
In the pregame ceremonies before the Nuggets Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver, center Nikola Jokic was presented with the NBA's Michael Jordan MVP Trophy.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
See a news conference near the site of the crash that closed Interstate 70 in both directions on Thursday.
Jeremy Rocha is accused of killing John Jaros on I-70 in Aurora during a street racing incident.
One person was killed and the driver of a tanker was rushed to the hospital after a fiery crash the shut down both directions of I-70 near Morrison.
Both directions of Interstate 70 were closed in the western part of the Denver metro area after a tanker truck caught fire and one person was killed. There are miles of traffic backups in both directions.
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Colorado were closed on Thursday morning west of Denver near Morrison after a tanker crash that ignited a fire.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
The president and vice president are required to file public financial reports.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
Some of the new sanctions are being taken to address "significant concern" about the Nicaraguan government's "continued repression" of the Nicaraguan people.
Top fire chiefs and administrators with the South Adams County Fire Department, along with some of their board members, have regularly taken their spouses along to winter conferences in Florida and fall conferences in Colorado's high country, billing taxpayers for their spouses' meals and other expenses, and extending their stays before and after conferences.
Administrators at AdventHealth hospital in Littleton have acknowledged recently discovering cremains in their facility from more than two dozen miscarriages that hospital officials say they will now bury in a cemetery.
Larimer County Commissioners unanimously approved a hotly contested water pipeline proposal that will deliver drinking water to residents of the city of Thornton.
The City of Denver has authorized as much as $100,000 for an independent investigation into the Denver Fire Department command staff's use of flex time, which first came to light via a CBS News Colorado investigation last month.
CBS News Colorado wanted to know – what is the protection offering and is it really necessary? So, we reached out to experts to break it down, so you can decide what's best for your home, and pocketbook.
Since its founding in 2021, young people in 63 Colorado counties have taken part in 47,000 therapy sessions.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Administrators at AdventHealth hospital in Littleton have acknowledged recently discovering cremains in their facility from more than two dozen miscarriages that hospital officials say they will now bury in a cemetery.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
The Denver Public Schools Family & Community Engagement team wants to make it easy for businesses and organizations to help.
Volunteers with Subaru donated 24 charging stations so students will have a place to charge their tablets and other electronic devices.
Just four months into the year, more than 7,400 people have applied for Denver's rental assistance program, TRUA.
Many families who are newcomers to Denver are still struggling to find stability with housing and food.
Josh Scott is using his problem-solving skills to try to help schools absorbing large numbers of students from the southern border.
The rare geomagnetic storm cast Aurora Borealis' power over much of the northern U.S. late Friday night into Saturday morning. Check out CBS News Colorado's viewers' and staff's photos.
The Denver Pioneers won the national college hockey championship on April 13, 2024.
Both directions of Interstate 70 are closed in the western part of the Denver metro area after a crash involving a tanker truck that ignited a fire and one person was killed. There are miles of traffic backups in both directions.
The deadly crash that shut down Interstate 70 for most of the day on Thursday also ignited a fire that spread into a culvert and underneath lanes.
Denver Film held its Women + Film Luncheon honoring Hannah Waddingham.
The second of the three suspects arrested and accused in the rock-throwing death of Alexa Bartell appeared in court. Nicholas "Mitch" James Karol-Chik pleaded guilty to new charges.
A crash involving a semi and several vehicles shut down Highway 85 in both directions near 104th Avenue in Commerce City.
See a news conference near the site of the crash that closed Interstate 70 in both directions on Thursday.
Jeremy Rocha is accused of killing John Jaros on I-70 in Aurora during a street racing incident.
One person was killed and the driver of a tanker was rushed to the hospital after a fiery crash the shut down both directions of I-70 near Morrison.
Both directions of Interstate 70 were closed in the western part of the Denver metro area after a tanker truck caught fire and one person was killed. There are miles of traffic backups in both directions.
Licensed professional counselor Megan Marchetti talks about the importance of supporting friends and family who may be struggling with mental health issues during Mental Health Action Day which is recognized during May which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
How were defenseman Cale Makar and the Avalanche able to extend their second-round Western Conference series to a Game 6? Makar says Colorado was "back to kind of like forcing their hand."
The Denver Broncos 2024 preseason and regular season schedules have been released.
In the pregame ceremonies before the Nuggets Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver, center Nikola Jokic was presented with the NBA's Michael Jordan MVP Trophy.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
The president and vice president are required to file public financial reports.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
Some of the new sanctions are being taken to address "significant concern" about the Nicaraguan government's "continued repression" of the Nicaraguan people.
Since its founding in 2021, young people in 63 Colorado counties have taken part in 47,000 therapy sessions.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Administrators at AdventHealth hospital in Littleton have acknowledged recently discovering cremains in their facility from more than two dozen miscarriages that hospital officials say they will now bury in a cemetery.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said recently the company must be laser-focused on keeping prices affordable.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.