Weld County Used Military Vehicle For Rescues During Colorado Blizzard
The Weld County Sheriff's Office used Rescue 1 to help dozens of stranded motorists during the Colorado blizzard.
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The Weld County Sheriff's Office used Rescue 1 to help dozens of stranded motorists during the Colorado blizzard.
While the drought isn't over, the blizzard did put a large dent in the dry conditions along and east of the Continental Divide.
After the biggest snowstorm in 18 years slammed the Front Range on Sunday, another winter storm crossing Colorado on Tuesday will bring more snow to the region.
The blizzard that hit Colorado over the weekend was a historic storm that brought Denver's biggest snow in 18 years.
The volunteers focused on the homes where the residents are older and might not be able to lift the heavy, wet snow by themselves.
Denver police say they helped get 60 drivers who were stuck in snow between Sunday night and Monday morning.
After closing all runways and then eventually ceasing all operations for the day during the blizzard on Sunday, Denver International Airport reopened some of the runways about 2 p.m. Monday.
All lanes of Interstate 70 reopened between Airpark Road and the Kansas state line at around 2:50p.m. on Monday.
All lanes of Interstate 25 reopened from Castle Rock To Colorado Springs on Monday morning after being closed Sunday afternoon due to adverse winter driving conditions.
As the Denver metro area was being swallowed up by a blanket of whiteout snow, the work for safety crews and first responders was just picking up.
So many cars got stuck on the snowy roads in Aurora during Sunday's blizzard that the city had issued an emergency declaration.
The Colorado Department of Transportation late Sunday night lifted all safety closures along Interstate 70 in both directions from Golden through the high country.
Hundreds of drivers were stranded along Interstate 70 either on their way to the mountains to enjoy the fresh powder or on their way home during the major snowfall on Sunday.
The dangerous road conditions in Colorado due to the blizzard that's socking the state are not only hard for personal vehicles.
Xcel Energy says customers in northern Colorado should be prepared for power outages throughout the night.
A CBS4 crew caught up with a man who used tools, chains and a shovel to dig multiple people out of their snowy situations in northern Colorado during the blizzard.
Several Red Cross shelters opened across Colorado as the blizzard warning went into effect on Sunday.
All airlines "ceased operations for the day" at DIA. The runways remain closed, hundreds of passengers are expected to spend the night at the airport and some flight delays are to be expected Monday.
The Colorado National Guard is coordinating with Wellington Fire Protection District to rescue stranded drivers in northern Colorado.
State of Colorado government offices in Denver and the surrounding metro area will open late on Monday due to the blizzard conditions. There will be a 2-hour delay in scheduled start times for state employees.
Authorities shut down Interstate 70 in Colorado's foothills during the blizzard that slammed the state on Sunday.
All lanes of Interstate 25 were closed from Castle Rock To Colorado Springs on Sunday afternoon shortly before this winter storm became a blizzard.
The Colorado State Patrol said the closure was due to bad weather and poor visibility.
The heavy, wet snow that is falling across Colorado during this March storm is causing power outages across the state.
The winter storm set to bring major impacts to Colorado for the upcoming weekend may not have enough wind to be technically classified a blizzard.
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As Colorado remembers those lost in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, a new 9/11 memorial was unveiled at the headquarters of the Colorado Army and Air National Guard.
Xcel employees, friends, family, and customers are taking part in the utility's Day of Service, helping nonprofits across the state.
In Denver, a memorial now stands Friday for the United Airlines workers killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.
As Colorado remembers those lost in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, a new 9/11 memorial was unveiled at the headquarters of the Colorado Army and Air National Guard.
Xcel employees, friends, family, and customers are taking part in the utility's Day of Service, helping nonprofits across the state.
In Denver, a memorial now stands Friday for the United Airlines workers killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says he opposes an effort by the Trump administration to revoke temporary protected status from Salvadorans.
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Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
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Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
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