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Colorado Congressman fights to prevent pay cut for federal wildland firefighters
As fires rage across the Western United States, the nation's elite wildland firefighters are facing a 50% pay cut.
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As fires rage across the Western United States, the nation's elite wildland firefighters are facing a 50% pay cut.
Gov. Jared Polis told CBS Colorado political reporter Shaun Boyd this week's three big Front Range fires burning in Colorado appear to be human-caused. He said the state is doing all it can but Coloradans need to help.
Your political reporter Shaun Boyd leads a conversation with CBS Colorado analysts about the big changes in the presidential race and how they might have an impact down ballot in this week's Left, Right, Center conversation.
Mr. Biden took a moment to reflect and marvel at where his life had begun, long before his 51-year-long political journey.
Mr. Biden hinted that he had arrived at the decision to drop out in part because of doubts over whether he could defeat Trump.
Prosecutors in the Trump 2020 election case asked for more time to interpret the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
Vice President Harris and President Biden will make their first joint campaign trip next week since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, the White House says. They'll head to Maryland.
The nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights group, LULAC, endorsed a presidential candidate for the first time, CBS News has learned. It will back Kamala Harris.
A Superior woman received a special gift after the American burial flag honoring her late husband burned in Marshall Fire. Rep. Joe Neguse just wouldn't give up.
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed that his state was shouldering the economic burden of providing medical services to migrants entering the country illegally.
A Nevada man awaiting trial on Jan. 6-related charges has been jailed after allegedly making threats toward Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and others.
"We are as close as we think we have ever been," said National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military record has come under renewed scrutiny following Vice President Kamala Harris' announcement of Walz as her running mate.
In the call, then-President Donald Trump said of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, "He's an excellent guy."
President Biden sits down with "CBS Sunday Morning" for his first interview since exiting the 2024 race, discussing his concerns about former President Donald Trump and more.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday.
GOP activist Loraine Pellegrino faced nine felony charges before pleading guilty to a misdemeanor in the Arizona fake electors case.
Dogs that once were adopted within days are now waiting weeks or months and some never make it out. While many shelters have "no-kill" policies, those policies don't apply to dogs that are unhealthy or unsafe.
Democrats have deployed a fleet of influencers to try to win over voters online – and match the hundreds of millions of dollars on similar efforts spent by the right.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert declared victory on Tuesday night in the primary election in her new Colorado district.
John Walsh, a career federal prosecutor and private practice attorney, will be Denver's next district attorney after winning Tuesday's election. Walsh won about 58% of the vote, beating Leora Joseph by about 11,000 votes.
Jeff Hurd won the Republican primary election in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District and will move on to face Democratic candidate Adam Frisch in the general election in November.
Trisha Calvarese was victorious in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
Your political reporter Shaun Boyd leads a conversation with CBS Colorado analysts about the big changes in the presidential race and how they might have an impact down ballot in this week's Left, Right, Center conversation.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, a 90-minute affair that was defined by rambling answers by the current president and lies and misstatements by his predecessor.
The Democratic Party is taking an unusual action in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, pushing to try to get one specific Republican to win the primary.
This political discussion started out with a conversation about Dave Williams, Chair of the Colorado Republican Party, and the move by some party members who would like to have him removed.
Republican CBS Colorado political analyst Dick Wadhams said one candidate did some good for her standing in the race in this week's Colorado's 3rd Congressional District GOP debate, which was moderated by CBS Colorado Political Specialist Shaun Boyd. Democratic analyst Mike Dino also shared his reaction to the debate.
Denver Films Cinema Q Film Festival is highlighting the Black queer community.
Two teenagers in Castle Rock who police say shot water beads at people outside a high school with a toy gun are facing charges.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of rock-throwing incidents that happened between July 19 and August 4.
Investigators in Northern Colorado announced that they are now looking for more help from the public in determining exactly how the destructive wildfire that burned more than 25 homes started.
A 23-year-old man from Boulder and a 21-year-old man from Arizona were killed in fatal falls in the Colorado high country on the same day last month.
The Alexander Mountain Fire has been determined to be human caused and investigators are asking for help from the public.
Thousands of students will be in their new classrooms by next week and many will be driving themselves to school.
Surgeries are scheduled to resume at the VA Hospital on Aug. 12 after an investigation over residue on equipment.
Aurora and Denver police officers involved in pursuit that spanned two cities and resulted in several suspects being detained after shots were fired at officers.
Fire resources, full animal shelters and zebra mussels make up the top stories in CBS News Colorado's Week in Review on the Web.
The PGA called Chi Chi Rodriguez "a showman on the course, a tireless philanthropist off the course."
Breaking makes its debut in the 2024 Games starting Friday. Here's what to know as Team USA breakers compete.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympians Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead will carry the American flag during the 2024 Summer Games closing ceremony.
Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, was one of the troops subjected to a 65-mile Bataan death march in the Philippines during World War II.
Prosecutors in the Trump 2020 election case asked for more time to interpret the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that all the people on board were presumed dead.
More than five weeks have passed since hotel workers allegedly pinned down D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
The PGA called Chi Chi Rodriguez "a showman on the course, a tireless philanthropist off the course."
Prosecutors in the Trump 2020 election case asked for more time to interpret the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
Vice President Harris and President Biden will make their first joint campaign trip next week since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, the White House says. They'll head to Maryland.
The nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights group, LULAC, endorsed a presidential candidate for the first time, CBS News has learned. It will back Kamala Harris.
A Superior woman received a special gift after the American burial flag honoring her late husband burned in Marshall Fire. Rep. Joe Neguse just wouldn't give up.
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
COVID-19 was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, down from fourth place in 2022.
Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
Regulators release list of locations that sold potentially toxic products and warn some may still be on the market.
The Environmental Protection Agency says the weedkiller known as DCPA poses a threat to unborn babies.
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Residents of a small town in Douglas County say a new plant that wants to move in threatens the character of their community.
If customers are being asked to pay for their own protection, CBS News Colorado wanted to know what measures are in place to prevent powerline-caused wildfires, because according to federal data, electricity ignitions of wildfires are not uncommon.
Ivania Ortega worked to bring a Salvadoran Consulate to Aurora and volunteers as a police chaplain.
Customers of mobile payment service Cash App whose data or accounts were hacked can file a claim.
Wall Street is increasingly jittery about the health of the U.S. economy. Here's what the experts say about the chances of a recession.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.