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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A grass fire led to a short evacuation in Arvada near the Westminster border, and fire officials said it is under control.
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.
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.
On Friday, President Joe Biden visited the burn area, and met with families who lost everything.
President Joe Biden landed at Denver International Airport on Friday afternoon on his way to Boulder County.
During President Joe Biden's visit to Boulder County, Highway 36 will be closed periodically Friday afternoon.
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.
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.
Part of Highway 66 in Boulder County is shut down in both directions after a semi-truck caught fire on Monday.
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.
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.
A tanker rolled over and spilled fuel, forcing the closure of Highway 36 near Lyons.
A procession for slain Boulder police officer Eric Talley is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
It started with witnesses reporting a woman wearing little to no clothing who was screaming, "You're hurting me."
Snow accumulation hasn't really been this bad since April, which was in the middle of the pandemic shutdowns.
One person is dead following an auto vs. pedestrian crash along Highway 36 in Westminster. An RTD bus was involved.
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.
Part of Highway 36 leading up to Estes Park will reopen on Friday night, 10 days earlier than scheduled.
Part of Highway 36 leading up to Estes Park will be closed for the next month starting Monday.
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.
Construction crews will repair a stretch of Highway 36 overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The final touches on the reconstruction of Highway 36 in Westminster are being put into place.
Authorities in Boulder identified the two people who died in an apparent murder and subsequent officer-involved shooting on Nov. 1.
The Table Mesa Park-n-Ride in Boulder reopened Saturday morning following a death investigation.
Boulder police are investigating a homicide at the Table Mesa Park and Ride Off US 36 and Table Mesa Drive.
The town of Hudson is now facing a lawsuit over plans to open an ICE detention center in the eastern Colorado town.
As Colorado faces some of the driest soil conditions in the country, more homeowners are trading traditional grass lawns for drought-tolerant landscaping in an effort to conserve water and lower their utility bills.
Colorado farmers are facing another difficult growing season, and that is creating new challenges for a program that helps schools purchase locally grown food.
The former police and fire chiefs of Federal heights have filed an intent to sue the city of Federal Heights after they were fired.
Denver Water says its customers are using less water than they were this time last year, but officials warn conservation efforts are still falling well short of what is needed as the drought persists.
The town of Hudson is now facing a lawsuit over plans to open an ICE detention center in the eastern Colorado town.
As Colorado faces some of the driest soil conditions in the country, more homeowners are trading traditional grass lawns for drought-tolerant landscaping in an effort to conserve water and lower their utility bills.
Colorado farmers are facing another difficult growing season, and that is creating new challenges for a program that helps schools purchase locally grown food.
The former police and fire chiefs of Federal heights have filed an intent to sue the city of Federal Heights after they were fired.
Denver Water says its customers are using less water than they were this time last year, but officials warn conservation efforts are still falling well short of what is needed as the drought persists.
The town of Hudson is now facing a lawsuit over plans to open an ICE detention center in the eastern Colorado town.
It’s been four months since first responders and Federal Heights residents crowded council chambers, angered after both police chief Robert Grado and fire chief Marc Mahoney were fired abruptly.
Denver Water says customers are using less water than they were this time last year, but officials warn conservation efforts still fall well short of what is needed as drought conditions persist.
Two years after it closed, Evergreen's storied El Rancho restaurant appears ever more likely to face a wrecking ball.
The veterans on the Denver Broncos officially report for practice on Monday, and training camp kicks off later in the week.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
The extreme Colorado weather conditions this year are forcing some farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Denver Health is expanding a program that puts whole blood directly into the hands of first responders, allowing patients with life-threatening injuries to begin receiving blood transfusions before they ever arrive at a hospital.
Two years after it closed, Evergreen's storied El Rancho restaurant appears ever more likely to face a wrecking ball.
At 95 years old, Jake Jabs keeps his entrepreneurial spirit alive by still working six days a week.
The extreme Colorado weather conditions this year are forcing some farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions.
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
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.