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Denver's César Chávez celebration canceled after allegations surface

Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez have prompted this year's Denver celebrations surrounding his legacy to be canceled.

Hit-and-run suspect injured after crash just 2.5 miles from 1st crash

Westminster police investigated a single-vehicle rollover crash at U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard on Wednesday morning, in which the driver was believed to be involved in an earlier hit-and-run just a couple of miles away at Church Ranch Boulevard.

Power restored after outage impacts flights at DIA during spring break travel

A power outage impacted train service to the gates and flights at Denver International Airport for hours on Wednesday morning, prompting a ground stop.

Evergreen community mourns beloved neighbor killed in hit-and-run

A tight-knit community is grieving the loss of a beloved neighbor with intellectual disabilities, after he was killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.

Highway 85 reopens after closure in Brighton due to deadly crash

Highway 85 reopened after a several-hour-long closure at 136th Avenue in Brighton due to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.

Raise the Future's Cathy Howe makes cheerleading caregivers into an art form

Raise the Future Family Navigator Cathy Howe has spent a lifetime understanding and caring for people involved in the foster care system.

Evans and Bennet secure funds to make Greeley's 35th Avenue safer

Rep. Gabe Evans and Sen. Michael Bennet worked together in Washington D.C. to help the City of Greeley secure $850,000 for safety improvements to 35th Avenue.

Hotly contested immigrant-rights bills prompt a marathon debate at state capitol

State lawmakers debated two bills that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.

State lawmakers consider raising taxes and fees on alcohol and pot

With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.

Frisco Nordic Center closes despite herculean efforts from snowmakers

A low-snow winter forced the Frisco Nordic Center to close weeks earlier than usual.

Reward offered for information on suspected arsonist in eastern Colorado

A wind-spurred fire that sparked evacuations in eastern Colorado is believed to be arson, and the authorities say the suspect is still starting fires.

Polis activates task force to address drought effects across the state

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says concerns over record warmth and the low snow pack prompted his decision to activate the state's Drought Task Force on Tuesday.

Denver may be subsidizing suburban fire service amid budget crisis

A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.

Transgender youth sports will be on Colorado's statewide ballot in November

Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.