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School bus used to give students experience in the food industry
Normally, a school bus is meant to take students to and from the classroom, but at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, a Colorado school bus has been transformed into a classroom. The bus was donated, and the Tuchman Family Foundation donated $110,000 to take out the seats and replace them with all the food truck essentials. It's a kitchen on four wheels in the Cherry Creek School District. The Campus Creations Food Bus is an extension of CCIC's Culinary Management program. Students cook up and serve breakfast and lunch to their classmates, to teachers and to others every day. On...
Piñatas made to please at Denver's La Fiesta party store
When Martha Jamison and her sister bought their La Fiesta store six years ago, they envisioned it being primarily a flower shop.But customers cannot get enough of their colorful piñatas. The northside Denver store specializes in creating and selling the decorated figures famous for bringing joy to people of all ages."Buenas tardes, ando buscando piñatas," said customer Ignacio Valenzuela, which translates to "Good afternoon, I'm looking for piñatas."As the weekend approaches, there's a party to plan and Valenzuela is on the hunt for the perfect piñata for his young family friend."The princess, princess para princess," he said in Spanglish, pointing...
Apple's iPhone 16 is in stores — without AI
Apple's iPhone 16 lineup hit stores in some 60 countries Friday, but the new phones have not exactly been flying off the shelves. Some analysts attribute tepid demand for the new phones to the fact that they were missing a key attribute out of the box: the tech giant's much-hyped artificial intelligence features. "One of the key factors for the lower-than-expected demand for the iPhone 16 Pro series is that the major selling point, Apple Intelligence, is not available at launch alongside the iPhone 16 release," TF International Securities Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote in a blogpost. Despite the company's best efforts, the launch...
State troopers probe Glenwood Canyon crash to determine if new law was broken
After yet another semi truck crash in Glenwood Canyon that blocked I-70 for more than a day, CBS Colorado looked into what's being done to change this repeated consequence. While it's true traffic crashes will continue to happen especially in dangerous spots (which are plentiful along I-70), state lawmakers just this year passed a law trying to curb the number of times trucks crash in spots we know are dangerous. CBS News Colorado previously reported on the then bill, now law in April, when it was still being considered. Now, it's on the books, and while the Colorado State Patrol said it can't yet...
Colorado cosplay community comes together at Aurora Mini-Con
Aurora Mini-Con is a chance to be your favorite comic, movie or pop culture character. It's a free, family friendly comic conference that celebrates sci-fi and pop culture. There will be video game tournaments, trivia contests, and a scavenger hunt. But the best part of Aurora Mini-Con is the costumes, and the costume contest. "It provides something to the community that says, 'It's okay to be who you are. It's okay to maybe be a little different,'" Jennifer Losty said of Aurora Mini-Con. Losty is the founder of Colorado Academy of Cosplay, a group of dedicated cosplay enthusiasts. "It originally...
Major cooldown and snow chances on the way for the weekend
Saturday and Sunday's First Alert Weather Day bring mountain snow and rain to the Denver metro area. It's quite the change in our weather pattern in Colorado, as a cold front will push in Saturday morning bringing snow to the mountains and rain to the Denver metro area and Colorado's Front Range. Temperatures will drop to the upper 60s on Saturday for the urban corridor. On Sunday, daytime highs will reach into the mid-50s as fall officially begins at 6:43 a.m. Sunday morning. The mountains will pile up some accumulating snow Saturday night into Sunday above 8,500 feet in elevation. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect 6 pm Saturday through noon on Sunday for Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks where 4-9 inches of snow is expected. Behind this system, the sun returns and temperatures reach back into the 70s to start the week.
Denver voters will be asked whether to ban slaughterhouses in the city
In November Denver voters will be asked whether or not to ban slaughterhouses in the city. Those for "Prohibition of Slaughterhouses" say animal cruelty and environmental issues are among their concerns, while those against the initiative say a ban would have major impacts on workers' livelihoods and the local economy. Superior Farms in north Denver has been in business for 70 years and is the only meat processing facility within the city limits. The company produces between 15% and 20% of the nation's lamb meat. General manager Gustabo Fernandez has been employed there for 31 years. "It's a long time for...
Denver Zoo announces passing of Katie, capuchin who loved to greet visitors
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced on Friday that one of its capuchins had died. The zoo said Katie had been experiencing declining health in recent months. After monitoring her health with close care and diagnostic testing, she continued to decline. The zoo said she was humanely euthanized on Sept. 11 to prevent any further suffering. Katie was 29 years old and had come to the zoo after she was rescued from the illegal pet trade in 1996. The zoo posted on its Facebook page that "Katie loved people, spending hours at the glass greeting visitors —especially children—and liked curiously inspecting...
Judge calls CU students "innocent victims" after being forced from housing
A judge in Boulder has told the city and the owners of Ash House apartments to find a solution to make sure students forced out of the building have safe places to stay. The City of Boulder ordered the immediate evacuation Monday after finding unpermitted work in 13 of the 16 units after the owners, 891 12th LLC, built a fourth bedroom in some of the apartments.The city inspected the building after receiving a tenant complaint and found those unpermitted bedrooms in 13 of the 16 apartments.The city argued that unpermitted building created dangerous conditions because of potential over-crowding and blocking...
FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had broadened the approval of the FluMist nasal spray to become the first "self-administered" influenza vaccine — though a delay in the change means the vaccine will not be available to ship to homes until next year's flu season at the earliest."Today's approval of the first influenza vaccine for self- or caregiver-administration provides a new option for receiving a safe and effective seasonal influenza vaccine potentially with greater convenience, flexibility and accessibility," Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a statement.The FluMist vaccine, manufactured...
CBS News Colorado streaming Rock Canyon-Grandview for "Football Friday"
It's Football Friday, and that means you can watch a live stream of a high school football game on CBS News Colorado. Tonight, the Grandview Wolves face the Rock Canyon Jaguars. The Wolves and the Jaguars will meet at Echo Park Stadium in Parker for the game, which starts at 7 p.m. CBS Colorado will feature a new school and a new game chosen by our partners at FanVu every Friday throughout the high school football season. Justin Adams will be on the play-by-play team calling the game.Grandview High School is located in Aurora and Rock Canyon High School is...
Tab for Trump's tax proposals is adding up. Can the U.S. afford them?
A growing number of Americans could be in line for a tax break if former President Donald Trump re-takes the White House — and so is the potential bill for paying for those cuts. In recent months, Trump has floated a series of tax cuts for different groups, including senior citizens, tipped workers, people earning overtime and, most recently, homeowners in high-tax states. The latest proposal, which he Tuesday while campaigning in New York, would reverse a $10,000 deduction cap on state and local taxes (SALT) that he signed into law under the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs (TCJA) Act.The cost of footing...
Drivers face delays after 2 semis crash on I-70 near Avon
Drivers traveling on I-70 near Avon were advised about potential delays from a crash between two semis. The crash happened early Friday morning near mile marker 163.According to the Colorado State Patrol, two semis crashed about 4:30 a.m. Investigators said one truck was westbound when it went through the left shoulder barrier and into the eastbound lanes where it collided with a semi traveling eastbound. CSP said there were two people in the eastbound semi and both were rushed to the hospital. It is unclear the extent of their injuries. There was no reported injury to the westbound driver. Investigators suspect fatigue in the crash but are still investigating all possible causes. Drivers are urged to expect delays in the area for several hours on Friday before the roadway is fully open. CSP offered drivers a detour of Highway 6 to get around the crash.
Colorado State Patrol team up with CDOT to offer free car seat inspections
The Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol are coming together to help parents correctly install their children's car seats in their vehicles. Both agencies are offering two free car seat inspections so parents can learn how to appropriately install a child's car seat while making sure the car seat is the right size. All the parents have to do is show up to these locations for the checkup.Saturday, Sept. 21 8-11 a.m. @ Garfield Lake Park 3600 W. Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80219 Noon to 3 p.m. @ Ruby Hill...
RTD police chief out, agency not revealing if he resigned or was fired
CBS News Colorado learned Friday that RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald is no longer with the agency as of Sept. 20. In an email to employees obtained by CBS News Colorado, GM Debra Johnson said "Fitzgerald is no longer employed at the Regional Transporation District effective today."Johnson thanked Fitzgerald for his service since he joined RTD in 2022. The memo and a PR spokesperson declined to say if Fitzgerald was fired or resigned, only saying that plans for interim leadership would be announced in the days ahead.Fitzgerald had been on leave since earlier in the summer as an outside investigator looked into alleged "policy violations." Fitzgerald had been with RTD since August of 2022.
Closing arguments begin in Boulder grocery store shooting trial
Both the prosecution and defense presented closing arguments in the Boulder grocery store shooting trial on Friday. Testimony wrapped up on Wednesday in the trial where the gunman is accused of shooting and killing 10 people at the South Table Mesa King Soopers on March 22, 2021. Jurors must determine if Ahmad Alissa, the gunman who admitted to the shooting, was legally sane at the time of the attack.Testimony for the defense included witnesses who were in the store at the time of the shooting and police officers who were first on scene after reports of the shooting. Opening statements in the trial began Sept. 5. Jurors are expected to receive instructions and begin deliberations by Friday afternoon. Alissa has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity; he's now facing several charges including 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Denver halts the I-25 and Broadway ramp rebuild, preserving homes
Residents of the 800 South Lincoln Street block near I-25 and Broadway in Denver get to stay in their homes. After nearly two decades of community advocacy, the houses on that block will no longer get demolished. For several years now, Denver has been making transportation improvements in the area of I-25 and Broadway to boost safety and better accommodate drivers, transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians amid growing travel demand in the area.These improvements, some of which are happening now, were outlined in an Environmental Assessment completed in 2008. The assessment was necessary to obtain federal funding and approval from the...
Aurora mayor welcomes visit from Trump, other leaders say it's unnecessary
Former President Donald Trump says he will visit the Colorado city of Aurora within the next two weeks. The Republican nominee for president made the announcement during a campaign speech in New York on Wednesday night. "In the next two weeks I'm going to Springfield and I'm going to Aurora," Trump announced. "You may never see me again but that's OK. I've gotta do what I gotta do." Trump has made comments about Aurora several times in the past few weeks, including at the presidential debate between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. He has falsely claimed the city...
Internal CDOC report highlights flaws in parole division that "endanger public safety"
An internal investigation into the parole division of the Colorado Department of Corrections is raising concerns about community safety. In June of this year the CDOC reported nearly 10,000 convicted felons are now out on parole. More than 1,000 are on abscond status across the state, meaning they are no longer meeting their requirements, or living in their reported location. CBS Colorado obtained the internal report from sources. It was done by the Corrections department's Office of Inspector General and highlights failures by the state to protect its parole officers and in turn the community. It was launched following the high-profile...
Lafayette mom speaks following hit-and-run that injured her son
It's been nearly two weeks since an unimaginable incident changed Heather Dragon Graham and the rest of her family's life. "What happened here is horrible and it's devastating to our entire community," said Heather. "And it didn't have to happen."The Lafayette family was still reeling from the news that one of their neighbors' daughters was struck by a car crossing the crosswalk on Baseline Road at King Street. The incident happened on Sept. 5 at around 4 p.m. "That night we found out about her, it just devastated us," said Heather. Less than 24 hours later, her son, 16-year-old Myers...
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