Olivia Young

19 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Olivia Young

Mohamed Soliman -- the suspect in Sunday's terror attack on a Boulder march for Israeli hostages in Gaza -- appeared in federal court in Denver for the first time on Friday afternoon. The 45-year-old Egyptian national faces federal hate crime charges after police said he targeted peaceful marchers in the Colorado city. Friday's hearing was Soliman's initial federal court appearance.

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Olivia Young

Hundreds of homes will be coming to Castle Rock as part of a controversial development called Pine Canyon Ranch. Up until now, the proposed Pine Canyon development was in unincorporated Douglas County but was surrounded by the town of Castle Rock. For decades, it has been a cattle ranch belonging to the Scott and now Walker family. The land is located on both the east and west sides of Interstate 25.

5 days ago | kesq.com | Andrew Haubner |Olivia Young |Christa Swanson |Pat Milton

By Andrew Haubner, Olivia Young, Christa Swanson, Pat MiltonClick here for updates on this story BOULDER, Colorado ( KCNC) - Sunday's attack in Colorado that injured at least eight people on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall is still under investigation and the FBI described the incident as "targeted." An organizer with Run for Their Lives, the group that was targeted, called the attack antisemitic.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Olivia Young

New law regulates kratom in Colorado This week, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law placing more regulations on kratom. It's called the "Daniel Bregger Act." Many may have seen signs for the substance outside convenience stores or vape shops but may not be aware of what it is. What is kratom? Kratom is an herbal supplement said to treat pain, anxiety and opioid withdrawal. While some say it is a lifesaver, others point out the risks.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Olivia Young

A bill that some hoped would create more oversight for Colorado special districts has failed, but its supporters aren't done. CBS Colorado's reporter in Douglas County, Olivia Young, has been covering the Meadows Metro Districts for months, and calls by some Coloradans for reform of the quasi-governmental structures. In March, she covered HB 25-1079, a bill that would put special district board members and their direct hires under the authority of the state's Independent Ethics Commission.