'We're Too Big': Douglas County Plans To Start New Public Health Department After Split From Tri-County
Douglas County is working to implement a new public health department within a year.
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Douglas County is working to implement a new public health department within a year.
The mayor of Nederland said investigators have been detonating explosives found at a property in the Big Springs area because they were too dangerous to move.
Firefighters battling the East Plum Fire near Larkspur say a drone interfered with the effort to put it out.
The COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project predicts some 300,000 to 400,000 Coloradan could become homeless as a moratorium on evictions ends in the state.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law allowing bars, restaurants and distilleries to continue selling cocktails and alcohol to go. They can also offer delivery service.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock urged people not to gather in large groups, and outlined the metrics that will determine whether the city will have to "pause" or even rollback reopening.
A black bear entered an Aspen home through the front door early Friday and severely injured the homeowner.
To maintain a safe capacity inside and reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, people are required to wait outside.
The city council held virtual meetings at the beginning of the pandemic and then returned to in-person meetings with mask and social distancing requirements.
Donovan Walsh has been charged with first degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend, 32-year-old Alicia Banks-Newton, in Arvada.
Police in Denver need the public's help after two teenagers were found dead earlier this week.
A change in restrictions and the increase in sources for testing are adding to the challenge of contact tracing.
The Golden City Council passed an emergency ordinance during Thursday night's meeting which expands the requirements for wearing masks in public areas of the city.
Cody Wigner, CPW wildlife manager, said the woman was very lucky she wasn't more seriously injured.
Officials with the City of Denver are hoping to keep the homeless shelter at the National Western Complex open through mid-August. They say the facility serves more than 600 guest per night.
