Andrew Haubner

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Andrew Haubner

An elementary school in Jeffco Public Schools has "gone to the dogs," but the kids and their teachers are just fine with it. "They know he's a safe space for them," said Michelle Myers of Duncan the dog, who works with the Colorado students who attend Stony Creek Elementary School.  "It can increase reading scores and lower stress for students," Myers said.

1 day ago | kesq.com | Andrew Haubner

By Andrew HaubnerClick here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado ( KCNC) - Joseph Koenig, the 20-year-old man on trial in Colorado for throwing a rock out of a moving car that killed 20-year-old Alexa Bartell in 2023, will not be testifying. He spoke early on Tuesday morning as proceedings were just getting underway.

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Andrew Haubner

Colorado rock throwing trial nears end Joseph Koenig, the 20-year-old man on trial in Colorado for throwing a rock out of a moving car that killed 20-year-old Alexa Bartell in 2023, will not be testifying. He spoke early on Tuesday morning as proceedings were just getting underway. The defense instead called Laurence Steinberg, a Temple University professor who has extensively researched behavioral health in developing brains, particularly among adolescents.

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Andrew Haubner

On the corner of 11th Street and Acoma Street in Denver, inside an old classroom of the former Evans Elementary School, bartenders are learning some new tricks. It's a soft service day inside what is known as the Schoolyard Cafe. No arithmetic courses here, but you're likely to find a focus on mixology. Instead of social studies, think social spaces. The school, built in 1904 and out of operation for decades, is slated to re-open on April 21 as a retail and food space.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Andrew Haubner

Political unrest half a world away is being felt here in Colorado as South Sudanese community members wonder what comes next. Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the transitional government in South Sudan is taking advantage of the United States. He is revoking visas for South Sudanese citizens and said no new visas will be issued. South Sudan is reportedly on the brink of a new civil war.