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.
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'Not Political': Louisville Residents Impacted By Marshall Fire Talk About President Joe Biden's Visit
President Joe Biden wrapped up a tour of fire-damaged areas in Boulder County Friday after hours of discussions with local and national Colorado leaders along with homeowners impacted by the Marshall Fire.
'As Devastating As It Looks On Television': Biden Surveys Marshall Fire Damage, Comforts Victims
Offering hugs and humor, President Joe Biden comforted Coloradans grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed last week by a rare wind-whipped, winter fire that burned through a pair of heavily populated suburbs between Denver and Boulder.
'Overwhelmed With Support': Those Impacted By Marshall Fire Talk About President Joe Biden's Visit
On Friday, President Joe Biden visited the burn area, and met with families who lost everything.
President Joe Biden Arrives In Colorado, Meets With Families Impacted By Marshall Fire, Tours Devastation
President Joe Biden landed at Denver International Airport on Friday afternoon on his way to Boulder County.
Highway 36 To Be Closed Temporarily At Different Times During President Joe Biden's Visit To Marshall Fire Burn Area
During President Joe Biden's visit to Boulder County, Highway 36 will be closed periodically Friday afternoon.
Lanes On Highway 36 Reopened After 'Serious' Crash In Broomfield
Part of U.S. 36 at Wadsworth Boulevard in Broomfield was closed for at least an hour because of a serious crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.
'Really Scary': Kruger Rock Fire Crests Trees, Sends Flames 50 Feet Into The Air
In a matter of hours the Kruger Rock Fire, fanned by strong wind gusts through dry terrain, charred more than 130 acres on the southern edge of the beloved Town of Estes Park.
Semi Fire Shuts Down Highway 66 In Boulder County
Part of Highway 66 in Boulder County is shut down in both directions after a semi-truck caught fire on Monday.
Hundreds Of Fish Died After Tanker Crash Spilled Fuel Into North St. Vrain Creek In Lyons
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a better idea of how many fish died after a tanker truck flipped over and spilled gas into the North St. Vrain Creek in Lyons last week.
Fish Kill Described As Significant Following Gas Spill Into Creek In Lyons
Colorado wildlife officials say there was a significant fish kill in Lyons after a tanker truck flipped over and spilled gas into the North St. Vrain Creek.
Tanker Leaking Fuel Forces Closure Of Highway 36 Near Lyons, Hazmat Crew Responds
A tanker rolled over and spilled fuel, forcing the closure of Highway 36 near Lyons.
Honoring Officer Eric Talley: Public Invited To Watch Procession For Fallen Boulder Police Officer
A procession for slain Boulder police officer Eric Talley is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
'You're Hurting Me': Reported Kidnapping Of Nearly-Naked Woman Sparks Police Chase From Broomfield To Aurora
It started with witnesses reporting a woman wearing little to no clothing who was screaming, "You're hurting me."
Snowy Roads And Highways Plagued With Crashes Sunday; CDOT Urges Drivers To Stay Home Monday
Snow accumulation hasn't really been this bad since April, which was in the middle of the pandemic shutdowns.
1 Dies In Early-Morning Accident Along Boulder Turnpike Involving Pedestrian, RTD Bus
One person is dead following an auto vs. pedestrian crash along Highway 36 in Westminster. An RTD bus was involved.
Lane Closures: Expect Delays On Highway 36 Through Friday
Road work will shut down all but one lane in each direction for a two-mile stretch of the highway from Federal Boulevard to Pecos Street.
Highway 36 From Estes Park To Lyons Reopens 10 Days Early
Part of Highway 36 leading up to Estes Park will reopen on Friday night, 10 days earlier than scheduled.
Portion Of Highway 36 Closed From Lyons To Estes Park For Drainage Work
Part of Highway 36 leading up to Estes Park will be closed for the next month starting Monday.
Top Colorado News Of 2019: Teachers Strike, STEM Shooting, Bomb Cyclone Among The Year's Biggest Stories
The last year of the decade brought many news stories in Colorado that drew national attention, including a teachers strike in Denver that lasted for three days, a weather event dubbed the "bomb cyclone" and a video of parents brawling at a youth sports game in Lakewood that went viral.
Some Lanes Closed On U.S. 36 For More Construction Work
Construction crews will repair a stretch of Highway 36 overnight Monday into Tuesday.
U.S. 36 Lane Restrictions Ahead As Crews Continue Reconstruction
The final touches on the reconstruction of Highway 36 in Westminster are being put into place.
Jose Gallegos & Martha Sianez-Hernandez Named In Murder, Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Authorities in Boulder identified the two people who died in an apparent murder and subsequent officer-involved shooting on Nov. 1.
Table Mesa Park-n-Ride Reopened Following Dramatic Death Investigation
The Table Mesa Park-n-Ride in Boulder reopened Saturday morning following a death investigation.
Boulder Homicide Suspect Falls From Table Mesa Park-n-Ride, Pronounced Dead
Boulder police are investigating a homicide at the Table Mesa Park and Ride Off US 36 and Table Mesa Drive.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
The flood threat in Colorado on Monday will expand from mountain burn scars to other areas, including parts of the Front Range.
Masked gunman opens fire on Greeley bar patrons, injuring 2
The two were among customers standing on outside the Rancho el Corazon when a masked man drove up to the establishment, got out with a rifle and fired dozens of rounds into the crowd.
Denver officials worried landlords won't be compliant in time
A plan to make sure rental units in Denver are clean and safe is having slow uptake from property managers. It's anticipated the program will impact 50,000 properties, but so far only 200 have completed the process.
Castle Rock's appetite for support benefits families of teens involved in crash
The Dads of Castle Rock say this breakfast held at Castle View High School was the least they could do for their neighbors.
Mudslides strand 15 people and eight vehicles near Telluride
Four of the vehicles were able to safely turn around and drive back down the mountain.
New helicopters bolster rescue abilities in Colorado's high country
The Colorado Army National Guard received the first of two new helicopters capable of hoist rescues in Colorado's mountains.
Brother of former Bronco Aqib Talib wanted in Texas for murder during youth football game
The brother of former Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib is being sought by Texas authorities following the fatal shooting of a man at a youth football game Saturday evening.
Residents on eastern side of Cameron Peak burn scar given flash flood warning
The National Weather Service asked residents in the Big Thompson and Buckhorn canyons to immediately seek higher ground.
Aurora man imprisoned for defrauding federal government of pandemic relief funds
A 39-year-old Aurora man was sentenced to five and half years in federal prison Friday for money laundering and wire fraud related to his illicit acquisition of federal relief funds intended for businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
The flood threat in Colorado on Monday will expand from mountain burn scars to other areas, including parts of the Front Range.
Masked gunman opens fire on Greeley bar patrons, injuring 2
The two were among customers standing on outside the Rancho el Corazon when a masked man drove up to the establishment, got out with a rifle and fired dozens of rounds into the crowd.
Denver officials worried landlords won't be compliant in time
A plan to make sure rental units in Denver are clean and safe is having slow uptake from property managers. It's anticipated the program will impact 50,000 properties, but so far only 200 have completed the process.
Castle Rock's appetite for support benefits families of teens involved in crash
The Dads of Castle Rock say this breakfast held at Castle View High School was the least they could do for their neighbors.
Mudslides strand 15 people and eight vehicles near Telluride
Four of the vehicles were able to safely turn around and drive back down the mountain.
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Brother of former Bronco Aqib Talib wanted in Texas for murder during youth football game
The brother of former Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib is being sought by Texas authorities following the fatal shooting of a man at a youth football game Saturday evening.
Josh Johnson leads Broncos backups past Cowboys
Journeyman Josh Johnson threw a pair of first-half touchdowns and the Denver Broncos beat the penalty-prone Dallas Cowboys 17-7.
Bustang releases its 2022 Broncos game transportation schedule
Broncos Country is preparing for the upcoming NFL season and so are the Bustang buses.
Longtime minor leaguer Bernard helps Rockies beat Arizona
Longtime minor leaguer Wynton Bernard singled, stole a base and scored in his major league debut, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
Rockies' Bernard makes MLB debut after decade in minors
Wynton Bernard is getting his chance to play in the major leagues a decade after he was drafted by the San Diego Padres.
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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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Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists make discovery on dinosaur believed to be related to the Loch Ness Monster
Some believers claim the Loch Ness Monster was a descendant of the plesiosaur.
Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
Rare "rainbow cloud" spotted over Virginia
"Cloud iridescence reminds me of pixie dust or unicorn sprinkles," one meteorologist told CBS News. Here how that colorful weather phenomenon is formed.
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Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
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.
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Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
'Jump in the pool': Make summer memories while there's time
Too often, women don't partake in summer fun or snacks because they are worried about what other people will think, or their weight.
August is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month, a time to make sure we are all up to date on required vaccinations.
West Nile Virus virus detected in some Denver metro area counties
The Tri-County Health Department has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus detected this season in Arapahoe County.
Colorado communities team up to help stop spread of HIV
A Colorado collaboration to protect people from sexually transmitted diseases and infections is now opening another location for people to get tested.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
The flood threat in Colorado on Monday will expand from mountain burn scars to other areas, including parts of the Front Range.
Mudslides strand 15 people and eight vehicles near Telluride
Four of the vehicles were able to safely turn around and drive back down the mountain.
Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
Ready for a break from the heat? Big pattern change coming next week
The August heat wave continues through the weekend before temperatures go down and rain chances go up next week
First Alert Weather Tracker visits Olde Town Arvada for some Scrumptious Ice Cream
The First Alert Weather Tracker visited Olde Town Arvada on Thursday for some Scrumptious Ice Cream.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
Meteorologist Chris Spears has a look at your forecast for Monday and the week ahead.
EPA: Lakewood among 19 U.S. cities with high levels of ethylene oxide in the air
Lakewood is one of 19 U.S. cities to have high levels of ethylene oxide.
Two killed after speeding car runs red light in Aurora
Two drivers were killed when one of them drove through a red light at East 40th Avenue and North Tower Road, according the Aurora Police Department.
Teen driver strikes, injures 14-year-old riding their bike in Broomfield
So far it's not clear if the driver will be cited.
Masked gunman opens fire on Greeley bar patrons, injures 2
The two were among customers standing on outside the Rancho el Corazon when a masked man drove up to the establishment, got out with a rifle and fired dozens of rounds into the crowd.