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Zoology preparator hopes to inspire as STEM mentor for Girls & Science

Meet Andie Carrillo, zoology preparator with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and a STEM mentor for Girls & Science, who says her passion for working with wildlife began at an early age.

7 acre wildfire sends up smoke in Boulder County south of Lyons

A small wildfire in Heil Valley Ranch put up smoke in northern Boulder County late Wednesday afternoon.

Colorado Quitline offers up $100 incentive for people to quit smoking

There's new incentive now for some adults in Colorado who may be looking to stop smoking -- or using tobacco and nicotine products.

Polis signals intent to review Tina Peters' clemency case, sparking controversy

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said that he intends to review the clemency case for Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who was convicted of multiple charges related to election interference in the 2020 presidential election.

Windsor police officer fired after burglary, false imprisonment arrest in Johnstown

A police officer in Windsor has been fired after being arrested on multiple charges, including burglary and false imprisonment, in Johnstown.

Broomfield parents consider early measles vaccination following new cases

After two unvaccinated students at Broomfield High School were reported to have measles, the Boulder Valley School District says out of 1,669 students, 26 are on their exclusion list and not allowed to attend class.

CDOT plans to make bridge over I-25 between I-270 and U.S. 36 safer

The Colorado Department of Transportation is working to make the bridge over I-25 between I-270 and US 36 safer for drivers.

What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war

Since the start of the Iran war, 13 American service members have been killed.

Denver has spent over a year, over $100K investigating top police commander

A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.

Winter Park wants help finding snowboarder who collided with 8-year-old skier

Winter Park Ski Resort in Colorado's mountains is asking for help from the public in identifying a snowboarder who collided with an 8-year-old skier on Sunday afternoon.

Dry winter shifts work for Aurora businesses, public works

This season's lack of snow isn't just affecting businesses in mountain communities. A historically dry winter across Colorado has left some people who rely on snow for work... waiting.

Rainstorm produces rare March cold-air funnel cloud near Sterling

Much needed rain brought cooler temperatures across Colorado's Front Range and northeastern plains on Tuesday. The sudden shift in weather patterns also produced a cold-air funnel cloud, much earlier in the season than usual.

Denver has new enforcement and increased fines for unlicensed landlords

More than 2 years after Denver began requiring rental licenses for landlords, the city is increasing penalties.

Low water puts additional pressure on marinas at Dillon Reservoir

Low snowpack and warmer temperatures are forcing major changes at both marinas on Dillon Reservoir ahead of the boating season.