Latest Denver News
RSS-
Toddler falls from second-story window
AURORA, Colo. - A 2-year-old child fell from a second-story window in Aurora on Thursday afternoon, fire officials said.Fire crews were called to 880 S. Chambers Rd. at 12:04 p.m. after the fall was reported, said Aurora Fire Captain Wendy Lippman.The toddler was transported to a hospital and Lippman said the agency was not releasing details on the child's condition or the injuries it ...
-
Newborn puppies dumped in trash can
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Five newborn puppies were found dumped in a trash can at Highland Heritage Regional Park Tuesday and Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement is now searching for those responsible.The puppies, which are estimated to be between three and seven days old, were found around 3 p.m. in the park near South University Boulevard and South Quebec Street. A man brought the ...
-
Avalanche Hire Patrick Roy As New Coach
DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Avalanche have hired Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy as their new coach. In addition to head coach, Roy will also be the vice president of hockey operations. The team will formally introduce Roy as their coach next ...
More Denver News
RSS-
Veggies Get Your Fresh Veggies Here Freshly Grown At Coors Field
DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Rockies are the first major league team to plant a garden at a ballpark. The Coors Field Garden, located on the north corner of the stadium, made its debut on Thursday morning. The Rockies teamed up with Aramark concessions staff and Colorado State University students to plant organically grown vegetables and herbs, and they believe it’s the first of its ...
-
Federal Legislation Aimed At Getting Veterans Back To Work
DENVER (CBS4) Even though the economy is improving, thousands of U.S. veterans are struggling to find jobs. The unemployment rate for veterans ages 20 - 24 is 19-percent. Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is a veteran himself, and he's hoping to help. "I've made that transition myself, having come out of the Army and the Marine Corp. And I know it's tough for vets ...
-
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver delivers annual awards
Guillermo Vidal is the former mayor of Denver. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver on Thursday recognized the areas top Latino business leaders, praised the Colorado Legislatures passage of the Colorado ASSET Bill as an economic boon to the state and honored Katherine Archuleta with a lifetime achievement award. You are all winners in our heart because of what you do for our ...
-
Gessler repays taxpayers for trip to RNC
Colorado's Secretary of State is picking up the tab for a trip he took to the Republican National Convention that he originally billed to the taxpayers.Scott Gessler had spent state money to travel to Tampa and speak at a panel on election law last year. He is a Republican and critics said he should not have used public funds for a partisan event. A watchdog group filed a complaint before ...
-
Abandoned donkeys rescued in So. Colo.
OTERO COUNTY, Colo. - More than a dozen abandoned donkeys were rescued in Otero County in Southern Colorado this week by the Colorado Humane Society, SPCA, Otero County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Forest ServiceThe donkeys were abandoned on national forest land by their owner, according to the Colorado Humane Society."The forest service and our agents wish to thank the Picket Wire ...
-
Police Arrest Man In Boulder After Double Stabbing At Campground
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Boulder overnight arrested a man near Pearl Street who they believe is responsible for a double stabbing at a campground. Boulder Sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency call about a stabbing at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the Gordon Gulch camping area, which is located close to the Peak to Peak Highway in an unincorporated part of the ...
-
Go becomes AutoNation in metro Denver
Chief operating officer Mike Maroone spoke to a crowd of AutoNation employees at Sports Authority Field, May 23, 2013. (THE DENVER POST | RJ ...
-
Tips identify wanted man no charges
LOVELAND, Colo. - Deputies have identified and interviewed the man who scared a 13-year-old girl on Tuesday when he offered her a ride home from school.The girl told investigators a man driving a car followed her as she walked home from Carrie Martin Elementary School in Loveland and then offered her a ride, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.The girl ran into the school and ...
-
Sole Survivor Of Chuck E. Cheese Shooting Frustrated By Governor’s Announcement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (CBS4) The sole survivor of a deadly shooting in 1993 is tired of talking about the man who changed his life forever. "Every time I have to speak on this, it re-opens wounds," said Bobby Stephens. Stephens was 20-years old at the time of the shooting. He was picking up some extra hours at the Chuck E. Cheese restaurant where he worked when gunman Nathan Dunlap ...
-
Sports Verdict Who’s The NBA’s Biggest Villain LeBron James Vs. David Stern
With the Heat set to square off against the Pacers, the question on the mind of every fan is what, if anything, can manage to topple LeBron and his quest for a second title? As the feats, and really the legend of LeBron James grows ever larger, he has begun to transcend the game itself, much to the dismay of many fans. Consequently, is he, or Commissioner David Stern, the greatest villain ...
-
Bombing suspect linked to triple slaying
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida during a confrontation with an FBI agent implicated himself and Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the unsolved 2011 murders of three men, one of them Tsarnaev's best friend, according to news reports.Ibragim Todashev's Chechen roots and mixed martial arts background mirror that of Tsarnaev, the 26-year-old ...
-
Denver Water votes to delay drought pricing by one month
Denver Water has some good news for customers hoping to keep their lawns green: The Denver Water Board of Commissioners voted at their meeting Wednesday to delay drought pricing by one month as a result of heavy rain and snowfall during the April and May months.Stage 2 drought pricing, which raises rates for water usage and aims to encourage less water ...
-
Tancredo Announces He’s Running For Governor
DENVER (AP) – Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo has become the latest Republican to announce plans to challenge Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. Tancredo said Thursday on radio station KHOW the last straw was a decision by Hickenlooper to delay the execution of convicted murderer of Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people in 1993. Tancredo said he is also upset with Hickenlooper’s ...
-
With Receivers Broncos Have A Nice Problem On Their Hands
– Prima donna wide receivers are all the rage in today’s air-it-out NFL, demanding passes and attention, preening for crowds and cameras. Not in Denver. Led by the shy Demaryius Thomas, the soft-spoken Wes Welker and the selfless Eric Decker, the Broncos represent the antithesis of those high-maintenance superstars who are always going back to the huddle telling the quarterback ...
-
VIDEO LeBron Saves Heat at Buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim. There was no one in his way. There was no stopping him, either. James made a layup as time expired in overtime, capping a 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist effort as the Miami Heat found a way to outlast the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wildly back-and-forth Game 1 of the Eastern Conference ...
-
Cleveland Cavaliers Claim Top Draft Pick
HOUSTON (CBS Houston) The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed the No. 1 overall pick at the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. Tuesday’s top seed for Cleveland marks the second time in three years that the team has won the lottery; point guard Kyrie Irving was their top selection in 2011. Although the Orlando Magic entered the lottery with the best chances of securing the top pick, they ...
-
Tom Tancredo running for Colo. governor
DENVER - Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, known for his strong stances on immigration, formally announced plans to run for governor on Peter Boyle's conservative talk radio show Thursday."This Dunlap thing is the last straw," said Tancredo in a message.Tancredo, a Republican, referred to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s decision on Wednesday to grant a temporary reprieve on the ...
-
Former Rep. Tancredo running for Colorado governor
Tancredo said Thursday on radio station KHOW the last straw was a decision by Hickenlooper to delay the execution of convicted murderer of Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people in 1993. Tancredo said he is also upset with Hickenlooper's approval of sweeping gun legislation this year, including a law limiting the size of ammunition ...
-
Police Driver dies in SE Denver when pickup truck hits tree
The driver of a pickup truck died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night when the vehicle hit a tree. The fatal accident happened about 11 p.m. at 3030 S. University Blvd., according to a Denver Police Department Tweet. The driver, who was not identified, died at the scene. Kieran Nicholson: ...
-
Pacers Couldn’t Stop The Perfect Play
MIAMI, FL – MAY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives and makes the game winning basket in overtime against the Indiana Pacers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 22, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty ...
-
Blackhawks Look To Break Howard In Game 4
DETROIT (AP) Jimmy Howard’s cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll. Howard has held top-seeded Chicago to only one goal in two straight games, lifting seventh-seeded Detroit to a 2-1 series lead. He was the star of the end-to-end, high-paced Game 3 the Red Wings won 4-1 on Monday night, when he became their first goalie ...
-
Smashburger founder launches new pizza chain in Denver area on Thursday
Smashburger founder Tom Ryan prepares a burger Sept. 6, 2012, at the Smashburger location in downtown Denver. (Your Hub file | Joe Nguyen) ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-Smashburger's founder is launching yet another new fast-casual restaurant concept, this time centered on customized, oven-baked pizzas made and served within minutes of ordering. Live Basil Pizza already plans more outlets following its ...
News from around our Network
