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Volunteers plant thousands of flags at Fort Logan National Cemetery
Flags for Fallen Vets is a national non-profit, placing American flags on headstones at Fort Logan National Cemetery. The nationwide group plants the flags at thirteen cemeteries across the country.
Chinese, Japanese communities have seen struggle, success in Colorado
The last spike was driven into the first continuous transcontinental railroad in Comanche Crossing about 40 miles east of Denver. It's just one of many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our country's and state's history, infrastructure and culture.However, those contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten, so CBS News Colorado is shining a light on a lost history in our state.Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad was critical to trade, expansion and development in the U.S. Without it, you would have to take the six-month route around Cape Horn at the tip of South America by boat...
'Pure joy' reflects colorful 25th annual Denver Arts Festival
Taking a simple photo of water was all it took to instill the love of photography and the art of reflection into Frank Baer's life. Now his artwork is displayed in one of Denver's largest art festivals. Baer was there on Saturday and Sunday to offer his work for sale at the 25th annual Denver Arts Festival. His photography, displayed in many shapes and sizes, illustrates colors reflecting off of...
What should Denver spend its money on in 2025? Here’s what City Council thinks.
Denver City Council wants Mayor Mike Johnston to prioritize spending city money on public safety, homelessness and housing, local businesses, climate initiatives, customer service, health services, child care, and transportation next year. If that sounds familiar, it’s because City Council’s budget priorities are nearly identical to those submitted to the...
Guardians seek to extend win streak, play the Rockies
Cleveland Guardians (36-17, first in the AL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (18-34, fifth in the NL West) PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Xzavion Curry (0-0, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, five strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (1-2, 2.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Guardians -136, Rockies +114; over/under is 10 runs.
Colorado veterans go through hundreds of unclaimed cremated remains to give comrades a dignified memorial
A motorcycle escort rumbled slowly along the pavement that cuts through meandering rows of identical white headstones at Denver’s Fort Logan National Cemetery, making its way toward a pavilion where dozens of military veterans converged under a brilliant late April sky for a long-overdue rite. While bagpipes played, 13...
Denver's affordable housing goals collide with regulatory hurdles
Editor's note: This is the second in a four-part series looking into Mayor Mike Johnston's priorities for 2024. This installment focuses on the mayor's goal of increasing affordable housing units. Parking lots typically don't inspire much imagination or inspiration — they cost a lot in certain parts of town, can...
Here's when outdoor pools open in the Denver area
DENVER — Summer pool season has arrived. Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the start of the outdoor pool season, continuing through Labor Day weekend. Water World and Elitch Gardens' water park opened for the summer season on Saturday. Denver. The City of Denver will open its outdoor pools on...
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