Park County Fighting Small Fire
Firefighters battled a small wildfire that broke out on Thursday evening. It was believed to be started by lightning.
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Firefighters battled a small wildfire that broke out on Thursday evening. It was believed to be started by lightning.
Colorado's chief medical officer is resigning, less than a week after the release of a state report raising questions about a laboratory under his supervision.
A fire ban was issued for all Denver Mountain Parks on Thursday because of dry conditions and the high potential for danger.
Republican Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler, a potential gubernatorial contender, was admonished Thursday by an ethics panel over spending office funds to attend political events, a black eye to his candidacy before it's officially launched.
Lawyers for Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes say they might withdraw his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity after they see the results of his mental evaluation.
Boulder firefighters are patrolling neighborhoods on the western edge of the city to monitor wildfire danger and respond quickly if a fire is spotted.
Colorado voters overwhelmingly back the death penalty and are evenly split on whether Gov. John Hickenlooper, who last month blocked the execution of a convicted multiple-murderer, deserves re-election, according to a new poll released Thursday.
The bars and restaurants listed here are not only Denver hot spots but also have been named by celebrities as some their favorite food destinations as well.
Federal and military resources have joined the wildfires fight much more quickly compared to the wildfires last year.
A wildfire near Royal Gorge Park has destroyed much of the park and damaged the famous bridge.
Colorado lawmakers passed several bills this year to prepare for future fire seasons.
The Chairman of the State Board of Parole is being replaced in that role and will be taking a $6,000 per year pay cut, but the move is apparently not related to issues with Evan Ebel or a number of other parole board decisions that have been highlighted in CBS4's "Justice Failed" reports.
The massive evacuations from the Black Forest Fire have impacted thousands of people. CBS4's Stan Bush talked to residents of a neighborhood that was destroyed by the fire.
A wildfire in rural Huerfano County is nearly contained, with all evacuations lifted.
The Black Forest Fire has already burned at least 92 homes for a total loss and partially burned five others, and more homes are still in harm's way.
