Morgan Creek Fire Grows Unchecked To 5,115+ Acres
The Morgan Creek Fire continues to burn unchecked in Routt County. The fire has burned more than 5,115 acres since it was sparked earlier this month.
The Morgan Creek Fire continues to burn unchecked in Routt County. The fire has burned more than 5,115 acres since it was sparked earlier this month.
Colorado's Front Range is currently on track to again exceed the average number of Air Quality Alerts issued each summer.
Much of the central and northern Front Range of Colorado will likely miss yet another deadline for meeting EPA air quality standards for ozone on Tuesday.
The current forecast smoke model has more smoke and haze returning to the state for Tuesday. However, it is not expected to be as thick as Monday.
The Morgan Creek Fire is still raging in Routt County.
Wildfire smoke will be prevalent in Colorado through at least Tuesday morning. The worse of the smoke could occur during the Home Run Derby.
Our welcome cool down across the eastern plains Saturday was nice to see. But, the cool down came with a price. Added smoke from wildfires in Colorado and as far away as California.
Blazing heat has many Coloradans staying indoors, but poor air quality has sensitive noses feeling what others can only see.
Most all locations along and east of the Continental Divide started the day off below zero.
Investigators are looking for information about a wildfire that burned dangerously close to homes in Colorado Springs last week. The Bear Creek Fire burned slightly more than 20 acres in the park on Nov. 19.
Coal industry representatives questioned the civilian commission's ability to force early retirement of the units, most of which were already voluntarily slated to cease operations.
One of several Colorado Springs homes that backs up to Bear Creek Regional Park had their house's Ring video on Thursday when a wildfire advanced right up to their property line.
It may be bitterly cold outside but Colorado really needed this storm! The area where the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires are burning received at least a foot of snow on average.
A paramedic with Grand County Emergency Medical Services was sitting shotgun -- and called Garrett Sullivan a hero.
The East Troublesome Fire continues to threaten Colorado communities on its eastern and southern flanks.
Potential is there for the Cameron Peak Fire And The East Troublesome Fire to merge together.
CBS4 Reporter Jamie Leary was in town as deputies ordered people to evacuate.
As of Thursday evening, the fire was estimated at 170,000 acres -- making it the second largest fire in Colorado history.
The East Troublesome Fire has exploded in size to 125,602 acres and has now moved into Rocky Mountain National Park, which has been closed to visitors.
Officials at Colorado's most popular national park took the extreme measure of closing the entire park to visitors due to the dangers posed by a devastating wildfire.
The first of two major cold fronts that will impact most of Colorado in the coming days arrived Thursday morning. Unfortunately the cold air is too shallow to the reach the mountains.
Temperatures below freezing and the potential for rain and snow in the coming days likely won't put out the wildfires burning across Colorado.
The CalWood Fire has forced a mandatory evacuation for people living in Lyons Park Estates. For many who've lived in Lyons, being on standby triggers PTSD from the 1,000-year flood in 2013 that devastated the town.
Historic wildfire activity in Colorado prompted the U.S. Forest Service to temporarily close all national forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties.
If not for the quick response of dozens of volunteer firefighters Saturday night, damage from the CalWood Fire could be much worse.
Get your raincoat ready and grab that umbrella as much needed moisture arrives tonight into the weekend.
In the 70s, it was a place where Chicanos would gather and catch Spanish-American films, then in the late 80s the theatre became a space for live shows and concerts.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Get your raincoat ready and grab that umbrella as much needed moisture arrives tonight into the weekend.
In the 70s, it was a place where Chicanos would gather and catch Spanish-American films, then in the late 80s the theatre became a space for live shows and concerts.
Film on the Rocks also includes live performances along with the beloved films under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
An Aurora family is speaking out after one of their loved ones was arrested for allegedly walking onto a school playground and attempting to kidnap a child.
A bill that would require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for people who are obese or prediabetic cleared a major hurdle at the Colorado State Capitol.
Film on the Rocks also includes live performances along with the beloved films under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
Students at Metro State University got the chance on Thursday to see some colors they usually don't.
Sentencing scheduled Friday afternoon for Jeremy Cooper, one of two paramedics who has been convicted in the death of Elijah McClain.
Pro-Palestinian protests underway in the form of an encampment on the Auraria campus.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The Denver Broncos selected quarterback Bo Nix with No. 12 pick in first round of NFL Draft.
The Denver Nuggets superfan who has been banned from games at Ball Arena has filed a lawsuit against Kroenke Sports and Entertainment.
For Northglenn High School junior Elle Taylor, playing flag football was never something she could have imagined doing as a sport in Colorado.
After goalie Alexandar Georgiev allowed seven goals on 23 shots in Sunday's loss, he said his teammates went out of their way to help him. That support proved key in Georgiev's bounce-back game on Tuesday night.
The Colorado High School Activities Association voted to sanction girls flag football as a permanent high school sport.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
A bill that would require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for people who are obese or prediabetic cleared a major hurdle at the Colorado State Capitol.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
A bill that would require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for people who are obese or prediabetic cleared a major hurdle at the Colorado State Capitol.
Teenagers in the Poudre School District are learning to better handle and process their emotions thanks to a new partnership with Colorado State University.
The Mothers' Milk Bank helps countless families in Colorado. For the past 40 years, it's been a critical resource for families.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.
Inflation is cooling right now, but the prices of groceries and food are still rising. For example, the latest CPI data shows that grocery store prices are 25% higher than in January 2020.