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Xcel Energy asks for two rate hikes; some customers say they're fed up

Xcel Energy is asking the Public Utility Commission to raise electric rates by nearly 10% per month and gas rates by 11% per month this year primarily to cover the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure, but some people say enough is enough.

A behind-the-scenes look at the drone search that found a missing woman

Alone, cold and walking along a highway -- that's where a Commerce City police drone spotted a 76-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease after she wandered away from her home last week.

Neighborhood near Federal Boulevard to get new affordable family housing complex

A new housing project announced in Denver this week is designed to provide affordable housing for families.

Avalanche danger is considerable across much of the state

Human-triggered avalanches will remain likely into the weekend. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns that conditions are especially dangerous because avalanches are breaking 800, 900 even 1,000 feet away.

Thornton fire shows how mitigation needs are moving farther into metro area

Fires like the one in Thornton on Wednesday are a wake-up call for homeowners to consider what's at risk and to do what they can to protect their homes and neighbors.

Man accused of kidnapping and attacking woman in Colorado captured in Kansas

A man who allegedly attacked and kidnapped a woman in Colorado has been arrested following a nearly two-month search.

Denver bridal shop owner pleads guilty for refusal to pay over $1 million in taxes

A woman who owns a bridal studio in Denver could serve up to five years in prison after she pleaded guilty to withholding taxes from her employees and failing to remit them to the IRS.

Troopers say crashes happen in self-driving mode with drivers under influence

The Colorado State Patrol says they are running into a new issue on the roads: drivers getting into crashes while being behind a self-driving car and intoxicated.

Hundreds at Ken-Caryl community meeting learn land swap discussion on hold

Before any of the community could speak during public comment, the board passed a motion to end all discussions with Jefferson County regarding swapping the land.

After house is destroyed by fire, firefighters stop spread of flames into the trees

A house was destroyed by a fire in Golden Gate Canyon and the flames spread into the nearby woods. The situation prompted officials in the foothills location to issue a pre-evacuation order to nearby residents.

Investigators say trash caused Colorado grass fire that burned over 1,000 acres

Officials say a wildfire in Colorado that burned over 1,000 acres earlier this week was ignited by a load of garbage.

Girls & Science Kick-Off Event gets new Teen Zone

CBS Colorado and its partners are adding a Teen Zone to this year's Girls & Science Kick-Off Event. You can register now for the free event at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday night, March 6.

Dr. Daddio redefined radio in Denver with the "Soul of the Rockies"

For 35 years, James "Dr. Daddio" Walker's voice poured out of radios across Denver, bringing soul music, and a sense of unity to the Mile High City.

Northern Colorado YMCA branch closing, CEO says dozens at risk across U.S.

During the final days of the Longmont YMCA, more than 100 residents have spoken to the city council and packed meetings to try and keep it open.