21 Pounds Of Meth And 1 Pound Of Fentanyl Pills Found During Traffic Stop In Eagle County
Investigators in Eagle County found 21 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and one pound of suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on Friday.
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Investigators in Eagle County found 21 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and one pound of suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on Friday.
The Sylvan Fire continues to move rapidly through the White River National Forest about 12 miles south of Eagle.
The fire burning near Sylvan Lake State Park, 12 miles south of Eagle, has grown from 180 acres on Sunday to over 1,400 acres on Monday.
Some residents of Eagle County are being told to evacuate because of a wildfire. The fire is burning near Sylvan Lake State Park.
With a housing crunch in full swing, many employers are offering more incentives to hire and retain employees.
For the first time since, March 12, 2020, there are no local public health orders in effect in Eagle County related to COVID-19.
A semi hauling 40,000 pounds of paper caught fire on Monday morning. The fire shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 70 just east of Wolcott in Eagle County.
The over-browsed aspens and subsequent encroaching spruce pine are the perfect fuel for potential wildfires. The controlled burns are two-fold, helping improve the habitat for ranging elk and burning that fuel before wildfires start.
Eagle County will have Pfizer COVID vaccines available for 12-to-15-year-olds starting on Thursday.
It's prom season and an Eagle County Sheriff's Office deputy got involved in helping a young man ask his date to prom.
People who use a stretch of the Eagle River for fishing and other recreation are not going to be able proceed with their normal excursions until further notice.
Two burns are planned Saturday inside of the White River National Forest.
A traffic stop in Eagle County led police to an estimated 3.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills.
The Colorado State Patrol confirmed Monday its troopers ordered the eastbound lanes of the highway shut down and evacuated after the stolen vehicle turned into oncoming traffic and accelerated to more than 100 mph.
Police in Vail are asking for the public's help identifying a person who extinguished a cigarette on a parked car and caused damage.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed for a crash just west of Dotsero.
A few people in the Aspen area reported that they felt some shaking from the quake.
Deputies found approximately 21 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, 2.2 pounds of suspected heroin, and .25 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills.
A backcountry skier whose partner was killed in an avalanche in Eagle County said he saw a "powder cloud" and then found his friend buried under 2 feet of snow.
Police in Vail released surveillance photos of some people who are suspected of stealing catalytic converters from parked cars.
Country superstar LeAnn Rimes is returning to the stage and choosing Colorado as her first stop.
Eagle River Fire Protection officials say a closed door helped a house fire from growing out of control.
Waitlists for summer camps in Colorado's high country began growing the moment registration opened, but directors want families to know that if you haven't signed up, not all is lost.
Large summer events might return to the town of Avon.
Three vehicles, including a Penske truck, ended up in the Eagle River after a crash on Highway 6 Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters in Colorado are continuing to make progress on multiple fires across the state and reached 100% containment on the Green Ridge Fire on Saturday.
Nearly 5,000 people gathered at Washington Park in Denver for Donor Dash 2026, an event recognizing the impact of organ and tissue donation.
Spain and Argentina will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
A Lakewood cat shelter is struggling to protect the animals in its care after its air conditioning unit broke down, putting many medically vulnerable cats and kittens at risk.
Firefighters in Colorado are continuing to make progress on multiple fires across the state and reached 100% containment on the Green Ridge Fire on Saturday.
Nearly 5,000 people gathered at Washington Park in Denver for Donor Dash 2026, an event recognizing the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A Lakewood cat shelter is struggling to protect the animals in its care after its air conditioning unit broke down, putting many medically vulnerable cats and kittens at risk.
As an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
A woman who was wounded while protesting near the GEO ICE Aurora detention center on Thursday is speaking out about the shooting involving a detention center employee.
Colorado has needed rain all year, but the wildfires burning in western Colorado are creating some complications. The National Weather Service in Pueblo recently demonstrated how burn scarred terrain can be hydrophobic, creating a risk of flash floods.
South Metro Fire Rescue says it had a visit from a bear that's been wandering around the Highlands Ranch area for the past few weeks. They advised residents nearby to keep pets inside and keep their trash secure.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office says they're investigating an assisted living facility and they're trying to identify victims.
Denver police are investigating after two people were injured in a shooting overnight near E. 12th Avenue.
The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District is warning visitors and sightseers driving through the area not to trespass on private property damaged by the Aspen Acres Fire. Doing so can interfere with cleanup and recovery efforts.
Spain and Argentina will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Novak Djokovic talks to "CBS Mornings" about still competing at 39 years old, the U.S. Open and Serena Williams' return to the court.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium on Saturday.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Spain and Argentina will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.