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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Structure Fire Sends Up Smoke Seen For Miles In Denver
Denver firefighters rushed to a warehouse on fire on Saturday afternoon.
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.
'You Could Barely See Her': Firefighter Describes Rescuing Resident During Pre-Dawn Fire
West Metro Fire Rescue says 28 people have been displaced following an early morning fire at a senior living facility in Lakewood.
Senior Living Facility In Lakewood Evacuated After Large Fire, 1 Hurt
A senior retirement living facility in Lakewood was evacuated overnight after a large fire, and one person was hurt.
'Should Not Have To Buy Back Our Items': Residents Of Boulder Condos That Burned Still Without Belongings
It's been more than three months since a fire devastated a condominium community in Boulder. Some residents say they haven't been let in to access their units which they say is making it hard for them to move on.
Boulder Fire Closes Investigation Into Destructive Whittier Apartments Blaze, Cause Officially Undetermined
The cause of a large fire in Boulder last fall that impacted more than 80 units and caused three buildings to collapse is officially undetermined.
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.
Weeks After Whittier Place Condo Complex Fire, Residents Unable To Salvage Belongings As Demolition Looms
It's been almost two months since the Whittier Place Condominiums went up in flames and many of the former tenants still haven't been able to access their belongings.
Dentist's Office Catches Fire In Greenwood Village
Smoke poured out of a building housing a dentist's office in Greenwood Village after daybreak on Monday.
Firefighters Respond To Burning Abandoned Building On York Street In Denver
Firefighters responded to a fire at what was believed to be an abandoned building in Denver.
Crews Respond To Fire At Townhomes Under Construction In Jefferson County
Firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment building under construction in Jefferson County Monday morning.
Investigators Return To Scene Of Massive Fire At Boulder Apartment Complex
Fire investigators will return to the scene of a massive fire at an apartment complex in Boulder on Wednesday.
1 Hurt In House Fire In Lakewood
A house caught fire in Lakewood on Wednesday morning and put up a lot of smoke. One person was taken to the hospital.
Hours Later, Fire At Boulder Apartment Complex Still Smolders
A Boulder apartment complex is still smoldering Tuesday night, nearly 20 hours after the property caught fire.
Smoke Billowed From Apartment Fire In Boulder Hours After It Started
A large overnight apartment fire in Boulder has heavily damaged a group of apartment buildings.
$2,000 Reward Offered For More Information In Westminster Apartment Building Fire
A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information on a fire at an apartment building in Westminster.
Expect To See Smoke From Rocky Mountain Arsenal During Large Prescribed Burn
Portions of the metro area should see a column of smoke Monday as firefighters put torches to the landscape at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The crews are deliberating burning the southeastern section of the arsenal property in an operation known as a prescribed burn.
Large Fire Erupts At Westminster Apartment Building; Federal Blvd. Partially Closed
Westminster firefighters managed to get a large apartment fire under control Friday afternoon.
Grass Fire In Commerce City Puts Up Lot Of Smoke
A grass fire in Commerce City is putting up a lot of smoke in the northern part of the Denver metro area.
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.
6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Early Morning Townhome Fire In Aurora
Aurora fire officials say a 6-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries in a house fire died Wednesday night.
Garage Fire In Greenwood Village Sends Up Plume Of Smoke
A garage fire sent up a large, black plume of smoke over Greenwood Village on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire At Westminster Apartment Building Heavily Damages 4 Units
A fire in Westminster badly damaged four units in an apartment building.
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Aurora woman grazed by celebratory 4th of July gunfire
An Aurora woman's close call is a reminder that shooting a gun into the air can have deadly consequences.
No legal immigration status proof required for business license
A new state law that went into effect on July 1 means that those who want to apply for a business or occupational license in the City and County of Denver no longer have to show proof of legal U.S. residency.
Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Parker puts on drone show instead of fireworks for July 4th
A drone show wowed guests at a Fourth of July event in Parker and Castle Pines.
Monsoon thunderstorms raise concerns about flash flooding
Monsoon moisture streaming into Colorado on Tuesday will cause an uptick in shower and thunderstorm activity.
Businesses can charge 2% fee on credit card purchases
Businesses in Colorado can charge a 2% fee on credit card purchases.
Aurora brush fire caused by illegal fireworks
A brush fire near homes in Aurora was caused by illegal fireworks Monday night, investigators determined.
Lone Tree man's fraud cases end with 6-year prison sentence, $18.5 million repayment
A Lone Tree man who deceived athletes, sports agencies and entertainers with false information about investments and loans was sentenced Thursday to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
Mass shootings change the way Coloradans live
Most people have been touched by mass shootings in some way, whether in the line of fire or simply impacted knowing the pain people have suffered. In Colorado, we've had far too many experiences with mass shootings, so common some people are changing how they live their lives.
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Aurora woman grazed by celebratory 4th of July gunfire
An Aurora woman's close call is a reminder that shooting a gun into the air can have deadly consequences.
No legal immigration status proof required for business license
A new state law that went into effect on July 1 means that those who want to apply for a business or occupational license in the City and County of Denver no longer have to show proof of legal U.S. residency.
Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Parker puts on drone show instead of fireworks for July 4th
A drone show wowed guests at a Fourth of July event in Parker and Castle Pines.
Businesses can charge 2% fee on credit card purchases
Businesses in Colorado can charge a 2% fee on credit card purchases.
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Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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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.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park seeks remedy to long lines
Seeking a remedy to long lines of cars, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are asking visitors if they would pay a fee to use vehicle transponders and another "fast pass" lane at its busiest entrance.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
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Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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Fireworks rain showers possible, better chance for Tues storms
A few rain showers are still possible on Monday evening, however most of the wet weather should be wrapped up for the firework shows across the Front Range.
Very warm again on July 4th with more scattered storms
Meteorologist Chris Spears outlines what areas have the highest chance to see a passing storm.
4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
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Boulder County Commissioners consider new gun ordinances focused on age, waiting periods
Boulder County officials were working Tuesday to approve new gun ordinances. Several changes are being discussed, including the age limit to buy a gun in Boulder County.
Coloradans will see up to 2% credit card transaction fees
Coloradans will begin seeing a 2% credit card transaction fee at businesses.
Parker forgos fireworks show for drone show
The Town of Parker decided to skip the fireworks this year and put on a drone show instead.
Mass shootings change the way Coloradans live
In Colorado, we've had far too many experiences with mass shootings, so common some people are changing how they live their lives.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Aurora
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Aurora on Monday night.