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Coloradans dream as wallets shrink; experts say it's time to gut and rebuild

CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.

Three arrested in Fort Collins after man found dead inside vehicle

Three people have been arrested in connection with a homicide in Fort Collins last weekend.

Safe2Tell reports increase 18% across Colorado last month

Reports to Safe2Tell were 18% higher for the month of February than in January, according to the Colorado Attorney General's Office.

Vehicle crushed in crash with semi at QuikTrip in Denver metro area

A vehicle was crushed in a collision with a semi at a QuikTrip in Littleton on Tuesday afternoon.

Measles outbreak at Broomfield schools force some parents to keep children home

A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.

DUI patrols across Colorado boosted during St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Colorado State Patrol troopers are reminding everyone that while you are out celebrating St. Patrick's Day, do it responsibly- do not drink and drive.

Help decide the name of Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail

People are being asked to help decide the name of the future train that will shuttle passengers from Pueblo to Fort Collins and several cities in between.

Aurora City Council passes ordinance targeting underage tobacco, vape sales

Late Monday night, the Aurora City Council voted unanimously on a city ordinance, cracking down on retailers and smoke shops that sell tobacco and vaping products to people younger than 21 years old.

Thornton's new opt-in emergency alert service warns residents about disasters

Thornton Ready​ has been designed to help warn locals sooner about situations such as wildfires and other disasters.

Denver Water prepares residents for restrictions amid dry winter

For residents of Denver, there's a fine balance between keeping trees and plants alive through the dry winter conditions this year.

Energy Secretary Wright joins Congressman Evans on Northern Colorado energy tour

Congressman Evans shared Secretary Wright's sentiments about calling on state and federal lawmakers to roll back regulations, which they say would lower consumer prices and increase production.

Mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near Summit County trailhead

Investigators are trying to determine what caused a deadly vehicle explosion at a popular hiking trailhead in Summit County.

Suspect in Aurora crime spree connected to fourth murder investigation

A man suspected of murdering three people in Aurora and Denver last year is now under investigation for another murder that took place in 2022.

Magnus White's parents testify for bill that could boost response to crashes

Michael and Jill White testified in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement to ask every driver involved in a serious or fatal crash to take a voluntary alcohol test.