'This Organization Was Preparing For Battle': Colorado Authorities & DEA Thwart Major Drug Ring
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a "major investigation" involving the seizure of 110,000 fentanyl-laced pills in the Denver area.
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Colorado Has Gone From 'Swing' To 'Safe' In The Last 3 Presidential Elections
As recently as 2012, Colorado was seen as a prize that Republicans and Democrats alike pined after. Fast forward just eight years, and the Centennial State is largely overlooked, seen as a Democratic haven.
Red Cross Volunteers Deliver Lunches To Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
The American Red Cross of Colorado COVID-19 Strike Team was hard at work on Tuesday at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital.
Bird Electrocuted On Power Pole Falls To Ground, Starts Brush Fire In Douglas County
Firefighters were able to stop the flames before any homes were damaged.
'We're Too Big': Douglas County Plans To Start New Public Health Department After Split From Tri-County
Douglas County is working to implement a new public health department within a year.
Crews Fight 2-Alarm Fire At Construction Site Near High Line Canal In Douglas County
South Metro says four separate wood frame buildings were fully engulfed and the flames spread to some brush along the Highline Canal.
Parker Road Closed Northbound After Crews Hit Gas Pipe
Northbound Parker Road is currently closed between Hess Road and Pine Drive. Construction crews accidentally hit a natural gas line.
Bear Spotted In Lone Tree, Residents Asked To Stay Vigilant
Lone Tree city officials are reminding people there to watch for bears as the summer season heats up.
Homeowners Grab Water Hoses As Brush Fire Flares Up
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Parker on Wednesday afternoon.
CDOT Adds Tech Center Stop During South Gap Construction Project
CDOT is helping commuters who travel between Colorado Springs and Denver during the South Gap construction project.
'So Much Opportunity': Business Code Ninjas Hopes To Attract More Colorado Girls
The growing need for more people in computer science jobs has launched several franchises of Code Ninjas, a business targeting children and young teens to learn about coding and introduce them to a possible career path.
Fatal Police Shooting At Park Meadows Mall Rattles Some Shoppers
A Westminster man is dead after being shot by Lone Tree police outside the upscale Park Meadows Mall Thursday night.
Colorado 'Red Flag' Gun Bill Passes 1st Hearing
A Colorado House committee has passed "red flag" legislation that would permit the temporary seizure of guns from people deemed by a court to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Crowds Gather For So-Called 'Red Flag Bill' Hearing At State Capitol
Hundreds packed the state Capitol on Thursday for the first hearing on one of the most contentious bills of the session that would allow a judge to order the confiscation of a person's guns for up to a year if they're considered a significant risk to themselves or others.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Arrests Second High Speed Chase Suspect
Douglas County sheriff's deputies arrested the second suspect in a deadly crash investigation.
Traffic From I-25 South Gap Project Flowing Into Larkspur
People who live in Larkspur say traffic from the Interstate 25 South Gap Project is spilling into their town.
Santa Fe Drive Crash: Suspect Driver, Innocent Victims Identified
A 20-year-old woman police say was responsible for causing a double fatal crash on Santa Fe Drive has been identified.
2 Killed On Santa Fe Drive When Car Slams Into Another During Police Chase
Two people were killed at an intersection in Littleton overnight during a police chase.
Colorado K-9 Trainer With Questionable Credentials Opens New Shop
"Military Owned and Operated" is the claim from a K-9 trainer in Parker, but CBS4 took a deeper look and his history as Marine Corps veteran did not pan out.
Man Found Guilty Of Killing, Dumping Woman Next To I-25
A motorist found Shelby Weatherly's body on a cold, snowy morning in late September of 2017. Wednesday, the man suspected of killing her was convicted of the crime by a Douglas County jury.
South Gap Project Enters Next Phase In Additional Lane Construction
I-25 South Gap Project enters next phase in 18-mile lane addition.
Surveillance Video Shows Moment Before Car Crashes Into 2 Garages
New surveillance video shows the moment a car flew off the road and into two homes in Highlands Ranch.
Investigators: Driver Who Crashed Into Homes Had Medical Issue
Investigators say the driver who crashed into two homes in Highlands Ranch on Wednesday morning suffered from some kind of medical issue.
Car Crashes Through 2 Homes In Highlands Ranch
A car crashed through the garages of two homes in Highlands Ranch on Wednesday morning.
Gun Stores Targeted, 2 Arrested, 1 On The Run After Chase
Smart police work led to the arrests of two people in Douglas County in the attempted burglaries of gun stores.
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Summit County Sheriff says suspicious device was geocache container, not pipe bomb
Deputies in the Frisco area found a suspicious device near a middle school and eventually detonated it.
Residents in Brighton and Commerce City cleaning up after windstorm
A short but powerful storm that moved through Brighton and Commerce City left behind some damage.
DMV's new technology is making sure nothing gets lost in translation
DMV staff in Colorado are excited about the rollout of a program that allows them to communicate with people who come in needing their services across a wide array of different languages.
2 teens killed in crash were just about to start senior year at Castle View High
A vehicle carrying four teenagers was struck head-on Friday just before midnight by an oncoming car just outside Castle Rock.
We saw fewer 14er hikers last year...what about this year?
The Colorado 14er Initiative has spread 23 different infrared monitors across Colorado trails to keep track of just how many people are trying to bag the legendary Colorado hikes.
Colorado man helps youth refs deal with negativity
As the numbers of officials participating in youth sports dwindles, some of the top professionals in hockey are trying to reverse the trend.
Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
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.
Stay alert Sunday to storms with heavy rain, flash flood potential
Meteorologist Chris Spears will help you plan your Sunday in his First Alert forecast.
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Summit County Sheriff says suspicious device was geocache container, not pipe bomb
Deputies in the Frisco area found a suspicious device near a middle school and eventually detonated it.
Residents in Brighton and Commerce City cleaning up after windstorm
A short but powerful storm that moved through Brighton and Commerce City left behind some damage.
DMV's new technology is making sure nothing gets lost in translation
DMV staff in Colorado are excited about the rollout of a program that allows them to communicate with people who come in needing their services across a wide array of different languages.
2 teens killed in crash were just about to start senior year at Castle View High
A vehicle carrying four teenagers was struck head-on Friday just before midnight by an oncoming car just outside Castle Rock.
We saw fewer 14er hikers last year...what about this year?
The Colorado 14er Initiative has spread 23 different infrared monitors across Colorado trails to keep track of just how many people are trying to bag the legendary Colorado hikes.
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Colorado man helps youth refs deal with negativity
As the numbers of officials participating in youth sports dwindles, some of the top professionals in hockey are trying to reverse the trend.
Pro Football Hall of Fame highlights women's impact on the sport
The "Women's Impact on Football" exhibit debuted ahead of this week's enshrinement festivities.
Broncos sale will help youth programs in Denver metro area
The Metropolitan Football Stadium District board voted on a unique stipulation in the decades-old lease agreement with the Pat Bowlen Trust.
Rockies claim Dinelson Lamet off waivers
The Colorado Rockies have claimed Dinelson Lamet off waivers, capping a week in which the right-hander was traded by one organization and designated for assignment by another.
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.
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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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Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Who killed Jonelle Matthews? What her suspected killer told jurors
Steve Pankey, who twice ran for governor of Idaho, is charged in the 1984 kidnapping and murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Silverthorne serving up tasty meals with a side of history at new market
Silverthorne hopes a new food market will lure more visitors to its downtown.
Alex Jones must pay $45.2 million in punitive damages, jury decides
The far-right broadcaster and conspiracy theorist had called the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting "a hoax."
Governor Polis renames TABOR refunds in election year maneuver: 'A rose is a rose'
Gov. Jared Polis is defending his branding of TABOR refunds as Colorado Cash Back.
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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.
Project Angel Heart delivers 9 millionth meal
After 31 years of delivering medically tailored meals to Coloradans dealing with illness, the organization's volunteers made and dropped off its nine millionth meal.
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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.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
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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Residents in Brighton and Commerce City cleaning up after windstorm
A short but powerful storm that moved through Brighton and Commerce City left behind some damage.
Residents in Adams County cleaning up after windstorm
Wind gusts caused damage around Brighton and Commerce City.
We saw fewer 14er hikers last year...what about this year?
The Colorado 14er Initiative has spread 23 different infrared monitors across Colorado trails to keep track of just how many people are trying to bag the legendary Colorado hikes.
Landspout tornado touches down near Denver International Airport
A quick forming thunderstorms produce a brief landspout tornado at Denver International Airport on Friday.
Friday heat was enough to break 145 year old record high
Denver hits triple digits for the 5th time this year and breaks record high.
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Residents in Adams County cleaning up after windstorm
Wind gusts caused damage around Brighton and Commerce City.
Two teens killed in Douglas County head-on crash
According to the Colorado State Patrol, a truck carrying four teenagers was struck head-on by an oncoming car.
Thunderstorms with heavy rain possible after 2 p.m.
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
Aurora kicks off back-to-school with free supplies event
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free supplies at a back-to-school event.
Sunday storms could produce locally heavy rain
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.