Wildfire Smoke From Out Of State Moves Into Colorado, Not Expected To Be A Health Concern
Coloradans in the high country and along the Front Range woke up to smoky and hazy skies on Monday.
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Grass Fire That Forced Evacuations Near Arvada-Westminster Border Quickly Brought Under Control
A grass fire led to a short evacuation in Arvada near the Westminster border, and fire officials said it is under control.
NCAR Fire Weather Forecast: Warm, Windy And Dry Monday Ahead Of Rain And Snow Late Tuesday
Don't let your guard down with regard to the NCAR Fire on Monday as conditions could be much like they were when the fire started on Saturday.
VIDEO: Hikers Run To Safety From NCAR Fire In Boulder
Jarring video shows the moments flames were engulfing trees near Boulder when hikers are seen running to safety on Saturday.
Gov Polis Shares Remarks On NCAR Fire: 'We Are Thankful For First Responders'
Gov. Jared Polis shared a statement on the NCAR Fire in Boulder.
Firefighters Rush To Another Grass Fire In Denver Metro Area
Firefighters in Denver were seen tackling a grass fire near the Central Park neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Lawnmower Suspected Of Starting Grass Fire In Parker
A spark from a lawnmower is blamed for a grass fire in Parker on Saturday as temperatures climbed into the 70s by midday.
Juvenile Arrested, Charged In Starting Grass Fire That Shut Down C470 Last December
A juvenile has been arrested for causing the grass fire that shut down C470 in Littleton at the end of December.
Oak Fire Near C470 And Kipling Was 'Human Caused'
On Monday, a grass fire shut down C470 in Littleton for several hours and prompted orders to evacuate the Ken Caryl Valley subdivision. Now, officials say the fire was caused by humans.
Evacuations At 'Oak Fire' Lifted, C470 Now Back Open
Evacuations were lifted for the Oak Fire in Jefferson County, and C470 is back open.
Chatridge 3 Fire Burns Dangerously Close To Home In Douglas County
Dry weather, warm temperatures and strong winds spelled trouble in Douglas County where a two-alarm fire licked at the doorsteps of a multi-million dollar home.
Chatridge 3 Fire Burns Close To Homes In Douglas County Near Chatfield State Park
South Metro Fire Department responded to a fast-moving grass fire along Santa Fe Drive and worked quickly to try to contain it.
Wildland Fire Near Lockheed Martin Now Fully Contained
South Metro firefighters rushed to a wildland fire near Lockheed Martin in Jefferson County.
Smelling Smoke In Denver? It's Coming From A Fire In Morgan County
A surge of smoke filled the sky in Denver late Saturday afternoon.
Smoke From Grass Fire Near Wiggins Shows Up On Radar
A grass fire sparked near Wiggins, southwest of Fort Morgan, on Saturday afternoon.
Smoke From Fire Burning North Of Louisville Seen For Miles
A fire burning north of Louisville put a lot of smoke into the air that was seen for miles across the Denver metro area on Thursday afternoon.
'Whole Area Was On Fire': Evacuated Residents Watch As Firefighters Battle Platte River Fire
Firefighters continue their battle with the Platte River Fire, Friday, by ground and by air.
Platte River Fire: Evacuations Remain As 30+ Acre Jefferson County Wildfire Burns Near Structures
The Platte River Fire in an area of Jefferson County called Ramona Gulch has burned slightly more than 30 acres.
Oil Well Fire In Bennet Sends Up Plume Of Smoke Seen For Miles
A large plume of smoke could been seen for miles on the south side of the Denver metro area.
39 Road Fire In Mesa County Contained At 85 Acres
Personnel from seven firefighting agencies spent most of Saturday working to control and contain a brush fire southeast of Palisade.
'I See Smoke': Wind-Whipped Morrison Road Fire On Super Bowl Sunday Sent Lakewood Residents Fleeing
Many had to evacuate quickly as the fire burned across parts of Bear Creek Lake Park, Homestead Golf Course and Fox Hollow Golf Course.
Grass Fire Seen For Miles In Unincorporated Arapahoe County
South Metro firefighters rushed to a brush fire in unincorporated Arapahoe County Wednesday night.
Lewstone Fire: Evacuations Ordered As New Fire Flares Up Near Ted's Place
Officials said residents in the evacuation area were in "immediate and imminent danger."
Evacuations For Red Canyon Fire Lifted, Fire Under Control
Residents near Spring Valley, south of Glenwood Springs and north of Carbondale, were told evacuated for a new wildfire Wednesday evening.
Firefighters Quickly Snuff Car Fire In Deer Creek Canyon
Volunteer firefighters helped keep a car fire turning into something worse in Deer Creek Canyon
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Online schools in Colorado expect increased enrollment
The state's only accredited synchronous virtual learning school is looking to see an increase in enrollment again.
Couple who witnessed deadly crash recount horror of what they saw
Sarah Blair and John Morgan were driving along Interstate 25 Monday evening with their three children when they saw what they thought was an explosion.
Semi-truck driver in deadly Interstate 25 crash could still face charges
Colorado State Patrol says 52-year-old Darnell Yingling of Fort Collins was driving a semi towing a trackhoe when the arm of it collided with an overpass and he could face charges from the deadly incident depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
Summit County teacher faces multiple counts of sexual assault on a child
A Summit Middle School PE teacher is under arrest in a case the sheriff calls "heartbreaking." He said he's "humbled by the bravery of the young victims to come forward."
Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Flag raising ceremony to be held for slain El Paso County Deputy
A flag raising ceremony will be held later this week in Colorado Springs to honor the life and service of El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
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Online schools in Colorado expect increased enrollment
The state's only accredited synchronous virtual learning school is looking to see an increase in enrollment again.
Couple who witnessed deadly crash recount horror of what they saw
Sarah Blair and John Morgan were driving along Interstate 25 Monday evening with their three children when they saw what they thought was an explosion.
Semi-truck driver in deadly Interstate 25 crash could still face charges
Colorado State Patrol says 52-year-old Darnell Yingling of Fort Collins was driving a semi towing a trackhoe when the arm of it collided with an overpass and he could face charges from the deadly incident depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Summit County teacher faces multiple counts of sexual assault on a child
A Summit Middle School PE teacher is under arrest in a case the sheriff calls "heartbreaking." He said he's "humbled by the bravery of the young victims to come forward."
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New owners of Denver Broncos schedule news conference: How to watch
On Wednesday afternoon a news conference has been scheduled by the members of the Walton-Penner group, the brand new owners of the Broncos.
Where's it now? Follow the Stanley Cup as it travels the world with Avs players
It's possibly the most famous traveling trophy in sports: the Stanley Cup. Each member of the NHL championship teams gets a chance to spend time with the Cup on their own.
NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Georgia Tech declares Aug. 8 'Demaryius Thomas Day'
Georgia Tech honored the legacy of late Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas on Monday.
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course is coming to Denver
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course will soon be popping up in Denver.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
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Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
Local groups hope to ease pocketbook pain with shopping for school supplies
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
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Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Dozens take advantage of monkeypox vaccinations
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Tips for battling back-to-school butterflies
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
Colorado doctors hope for more testing, vaccines as monkeypox outbreak is declared a public health emergency
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
Pediatrician offers back-to-school sleep tips
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
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Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Water World rides damaged by weekend heavy rain
Weekend heavy rain shut down some water rides at Water World on Monday
Officially no rain on Sunday even after parts of the city flooded
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
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Denver on track to make top five list of 90 degree days for third year in a row
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Brook trout catch breaks 75-year-old Colorado record
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
State of Colorado sending out TABOR refund checks. Don't accidentally throw the envelope away!
Every Colorado resident should double check their mail before they toss out any envelopes this month. There could be a tax refund check for you.
Proposed Colorado natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook and climate crisis,
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Streak Of 90 Degree Days Continues
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast