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Democrats weigh in on GOP claim that Trump could win these 3 blue states Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say. 5H ago

The IRS is cracking down on a tax loophole for wealthy taxpayers The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade. 14H ago

Lawmaker's law license suspended over conflicts of interest in murder case The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men. 19H ago

Biden campaign calls Trump a "convicted felon" in new TV ad A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him. 6H ago

Schumer to bring up vote on gun bump stocks ban after Supreme Court decision Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker. Jun 16

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Latest Videos 2 adults killed when small plane crashes into Colorado mobile home park A man and a woman who were onboard a small plane that crashed into a mobile home park in Steamboat Springs are dead. 2H ago 03:23

2 adults killed when small plane crashes into Colorado mobile home park

Fishing is great right now on South Platte River in Colorado Cheesman Reservoir is spilling over this year. 3H ago 02:04

Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach Ryan Bowen explains why Nikola Jokic is always prepared Nikola Jokic has an extensive preparation he always follows before games, Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach Ryan Bowen said. 4H ago 03:02

Colorado man finds bulldog who went missing on interstate, to the relief of family It was a dark and stormy Colorado night in the Castle Rock area when Bear the 5-year-old American bulldog went missing. 5H ago 02:52

Colorado city of Lakewood considering permit parking pilot program in area In the Applewood neighborhood, congestion from traffic and parking on Myrtlewood Lane has prompted the city of Lakewood into action. 6H ago 02:08

McMeen in the Middle

McMeen in the Middle Watch "McMeen in the Middle, Denver's Migrant Crisis" Denver Public Schools received record numbers of migrant students from the southern border during the 2023-24 school year. CBS Colorado's documentary looks at the human impact. 12H ago 28:33

CBS Colorado's "McMeen in the Middle" documents historic immigration impact The documentary relates the human impact of new arrivals at one neighborhood school, as Denver received more migrants per capita than any city in the United States. Jun 15

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

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New Colorado program will make recycling free for everyone Colorado lawmakers have given the green light on a statewide free recycling program that will increase recycling access to hundreds of thousands of people. Jun 15

Judge jails lawyer who showed up drunk for her DUI sentencing After three DUI arrests within 18 months, a Colorado lawyer agreed to plead guilty to all three cases and be sentenced in Arapahoe County court earlier this year. Jun 14

DPS committee unveils sneak peek into new discipline policies Denver Public Schools now has a new set of student discipline policies following a year of criticisms that the district's policies were too lenient. Writers of the new policies say they provide more clarity to ensure proper discipline consequences. Jun 13

South Metro Fire 1st in Colorado to use eco-friendly foam for jet fuel fires Can a firefighting foam free of durable, but toxic, "forever chemicals" adequately fight a jet fuel blaze? One Colorado fire department says "yes," but it takes "twice as much foam." Jun 13

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

Sports

Colorado's Derrick White becomes NBA champion for first time Coloradan Derrick White is an NBA champion for the first time in his professional basketball career. 3H ago

U.S.-born Olympian dies at age 18 in diving accident Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games. 15H ago

Bryson DeChambeau wins 2024 U.S. Open Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time. Jun 16

Charles Barkley says next year will be his last a NBA TV analyst The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV. Jun 15

Lia Thomas' challenge to World Aquatics trans rules dismissed Swimmer Lia Thomas' attempt to overturn World Aquatics' policy for transgender athletes, which she felt were discriminatory, has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Jun 13

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121 people hospitalized in Moscow with rare food poisoning Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service. 14H ago

How hunters are helping researchers track tick-borne diseases A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread. 15H ago

Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem. 6H ago

After son was born with a rare condition, father donates a kidney Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ. Jun 15

Blood donations drop to record lows, 1 Colorado doctor urges people to give Donating blood is important every day, but as one Colorado doctor tells us, World Blood Donor Day, June 14, is especially important to remind people that it's crucial as it gets hot outside and people are on vacation. Jun 14

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Last day of ski season at Arapahoe Basin See photos from June 16, 2024, the last day of the ski season at Arapahoe Basin. 8H ago 28 photos

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. Jun 7 31 photos

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