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New political ad about ranked choice voting gets a Reality Check A new political ad claims lawmakers at the Colorado State Capitol slipped a secret ingredient into a bill when no one was watching, and it has left them with a bad taste. Jun 6

RFK Jr. files new petition in Nevada amid legal battle over ballot access As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state. 4H ago

Former immigration judge challenges democratic socialist in primary Ballots began arriving this week for Colorado's primary election. In addition to several hotly contested congressional races, CBS News Colorado is also tracking some important state house races. 4H ago

Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. 6H ago

Biden says he would not pardon son Hunter if convicted in gun trial In an interview with ABC News David Muir, Mr. Biden was asked whether he had ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden, to which Mr. Biden replied, "Yes." 16H ago

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Latest Videos Colorado mother using clothing to address her own child's mental health CBS News Colorado Reporter Tori Mason spoke to a mother who made it her mission to use her clothing products to address her son's mental health. 1H ago 03:13

Colorado mother using clothing to address her own child's mental health

Colorado authorities search for inmate who escaped from Fremont County Jail Kegan Vanvliet, 45, escaped the county jail on Friday at approximately 1:00 p.m. He was being held on charges from the Canon City Police Department which include criminal attempt/murder, possession of a dangerous weapon, prohibited use of a weapon, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, and domestic violence, according to officials with the county jail. 1H ago 00:21

Arvada neighborhood still in shock after small plane crashes in front yard of Colorado home The wreckage from the crash was sprawled on the front yard and the driveway of an Arvada home was still smoldering hours later. Those who rushed to help struggled with what they saw. 1H ago 02:58

Severe storms possible for the weekend Watch Dave Aguilera's Forecast 4H ago 03:24

Former immigration judge challenges democratic socialist in Colorado primary Ballots began arriving this week for Colorado's primary election. In addition to several hotly contested congressional races, CBS News Colorado is also tracking some important state house races. 5H ago 01:32

McMeen in the Middle

CBS documentary "McMeen in the Middle" to air Saturday June 15 at 6:30PM Documentary examines the challenges and triumphs this school, its teachers and families have faced during an unprecedented year. 1H ago

As end of school year approaches, McMeen Elementary celebrates its rich diversity The DPS school draws students from around the globe, and this year saw a surge in the enrollment of students new to the country. May 29

McMeen Elementary welcomes children who recently arrived in the country with fashion show Generous Coloradans have donated shirts, sweaters, jackets and shoes to schools such as McMeen, which then donated them to migrant children who recently arrived in the U.S. May 21 02:22

Subaru volunteers donate charging stations to McMeen Elementary students Volunteers with Subaru donated 24 charging stations so students will have a place to charge their tablets and other electronic devices. May 6

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The wait for federal tax refunds comes with conflicting information Some Coloradans are still waiting on their federal tax refunds. Jun 6

Disciplined judge responds "We're not swingers" following investigation A judge who accepted a public censure and resigned following accusations of sexually charged conduct at work is striking back at the state investigation into his behavior. Jun 5

The Colorado communities testing for toxic "forever chemicals" in water About 300 water districts still haven't started testing for PFAS, although the state says they have until 2026 to start testing, and 2029 to begin implementing solutions, many other utilities have already started working to get into compliance for the sake of public health. May 28

Ban on gas grills rolling through Colorado mountain HOAs More and more homeowners associations in Colorado's mountain communities are rewriting their policies to ban the use of gas grills by residents as more insurance companies say they won't insure HOAs that allow them. May 27

Lawsuit claiming wrongful imprisonment of elephants heading to supreme court The lawsuit, which claims five elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs are being held against their will, and are subsequently suffering undue stress and brain damage, seeks for the elephants to be placed at a wildlife sanctuary, where they can have more room to roam comfortably. May 24

Sports

Tackling umpire shortage, annual camp in aims to get kids into officiating Nothing says summer like the crack of the bat and kids rounding the bases under the hot sun. But far too often, it doesn't happen because there's no umpire to call the game. Jun 6

Kansas City Chiefs cancel practice after player has medical emergency Backup defensive lineman BJ Thompson experienced a seizure and went into cardiac arrest, CBS Sports reported. Jun 6

USA's cricket team beats Pakistan in stunning upset at T20 World Cup Beating Pakistan was a historic win for the United States — a country where most people hardly understand the rules of the game. Jun 6

Willie Mays has added 10 more hits to his MLB record Willie Mays hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in more than 50 years — but he just earned new stats. Jun 6

Colorado Open finishing hole has produced memorable moments What makes a great finishing hole in golf? "Whether it's a par 5, par 4 or par 3, It's got to be something that is really challenging and not just an easy par or birdie." Jun 3

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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older. 6H ago

New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. 12H ago

Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. 17H ago

Xylitol sugar substitute may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Jun 6

FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban. Jun 6

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McMeen in the Middle Screening On June 6th, CBS Colorado partnered with McMeen Elementary School to screen the documentary McMeen In the Middle, Denver's Migrant Crisis. 9H ago 31 photos

Hail looks like snow in Denver metro area A late-night storm hit the Denver metro area on Thursday and left behind piles of hail that looked like snow. May 31 18 photos

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