Rescuers Believe No One Was Caught In Berthoud Pass Avalanche
Emergency teams responded to an avalanche with "possible burials" on Berthoud Pass -- but say it appears no one was caught in the slide.
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Emergency teams responded to an avalanche with "possible burials" on Berthoud Pass -- but say it appears no one was caught in the slide.
The FBI tells CBS4 agents are recovering evidence near Highway 40 on Berthoud Pass.
Spring runoff is usually marked by swelling muddy waterways, but this season things may look a little different.
Many eager backcountry users found themselves digging out cars in between taking laps.
Residents in the Rocky Mountains have seen fast changing weather conditions as a huge spring-like snow storm moved into Colorado.
Investigators with the Colorado State Patrol say a pickup lost control near the top of Berthoud Pass on Sunday and crossed into oncoming traffic, striking an SUV head-on and sending seven to the hospital.
Part of Berthoud Pass was closed Sunday afternoon for a deadly crash.
Signs are posted warning people to not park along Loveland and Berthoud Passes, but that's not stopping a lot of people from packing into parking lots, making social distancing a challenge.
The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to prevent avalanches especially with the amount of recent snow.
Four days of heavy snow is creating dangerous conditions in Colorado's mountains.
Meteorologist Chris Spears says go to the mountains now if you can.
The hottest locations right now are in the northern mountains along and north of Interstate 70 at elevations of 9,000 feet and higher.
Searchers are planning another effort Thursday in Clear Creek County for a Denver preschool teacher missing for over a week.
Authorities continue to search for a missing preschool teacher from Denver who was last seen more than a week ago. But they say the teacher, Peter McInerney, is an experienced back country skier and if anyone could beat the odds, he could.
A dog is back home in Denver after being rescued on Berthoud Pass.
A dog was rescued from an avalanche-prone area by climbers after search and rescue crews couldn't reach the animal.
High winds are expected to be an issue at times over the next 48 hours due to a strong jet stream in the area.
The job of keeping track of snow levels in Colorado takes scientists deep into the backcountry to monitor dozens of snow survey sites across the state.
Traffic holds will be in place on Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass on Monday.
Avalanche crews working to prevent avalanches actually triggered one Wednesday morning.
With the return of significant snowfall from a series of storms over the Thanksgiving weekend comes an increase in the risk of avalanches across the state.
The 14 mile stretch of Mount Evans Road begins at Echo Lake and climbs through several climate zones before reaching the top.
Scientists hiked up Berthoud Pass in Summit County on Thursday to measure the snow as part of the annual snow survey for Colorado.
New video shows a skier triggering a small avalanche on Berthoud Pass.
Crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation cleared snow from an avalanche off Berthoud Pass on Thursday.
Scattered light snow showers and chilly temperatures are expected across the Denver metro area and Eastern Plains on Friday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
The Denver city auditor has raised concerns about spending after reviewing more than 700 expense reports submitted by Caring for Denver.
Castle Rock Water says it's all part of routine maintenance, and the water is completely safe to drink.
From headphones that can tell the age of your brain to a headband that can help rewire your brain, consumer neurotechnology devices are unraveling the mysteries of the mind
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Scattered light snow showers and chilly temperatures are expected across the Denver metro area and Eastern Plains on Friday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
The Denver city auditor has raised concerns about spending after reviewing more than 700 expense reports submitted by Caring for Denver.
Castle Rock Water says it's all part of routine maintenance, and the water is completely safe to drink.
From headphones that can tell the age of your brain to a headband that can help rewire your brain, consumer neurotechnology devices are unraveling the mysteries of the mind
Whether it's getting to work, school, or running errands, the ArapaGO Transit Connections Plan wants to better connect residents to where they need to go.
Leven Supply LLC has reopened after seizure for unpaid taxes. The company said its employees were paid the entire time of the shutdown.
Milagros del corazón, Colorado's oldest Latino arts organization's fundraising art exhibition, returns this weekend.
Konjo offers up some traditional Ethiopian cuisine during Denver Restaurant Week.
The Common Good in Aurora is well known as a brunch spot but now the chefs are showing off their dinner menu during Denver Restaurant Week.
The JBS plant in Greeley will meet with unionized employees on Friday to work out the details of a new contract.
On Dec. 6, the wrestling season for the Central High School Warriors came to a screeching halt when a speeding driver collided with the western Colorado team's bus.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach Doug Moe died in Texas at the age of 87.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
A commission that advises the federal government on architecture and the arts voted to approve President Trump's overhaul of the White House East Wing.
From headphones that can tell the age of your brain to a headband that can help rewire your brain, consumer neurotechnology devices are unraveling the mysteries of the mind
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
A commission that advises the federal government on architecture and the arts voted to approve President Trump's overhaul of the White House East Wing.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
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A Clear Creek County woman is relearning CPR weeks after she says the technique saved her life.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Parts of Evergreen's El Rancho restaurant will be preserved in a move to a new location, as a new filling station and convenience store moves ahead on the site.
The racetrack Bandimere Speedway is one step closer to approval of their plan for a new home in Weld County.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.