114 pounds of pure fentanyl powder discovered in vehicle on I-70
Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol made what they believe is the biggest fentanyl bust on a highway in the United States.
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6 Injured, Including 2 Officers, In Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-225 Near I-70
A crash involving multiple vehicles caused all lanes on Interstate 70 heading to southbound Interstate 225 to close on Monday during the evening rush hour.
Semi Truck Fire Closes Eastbound Lanes Of I-70 Near C-470
A semi-truck that caught fire shut down eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 on Thursday night near the C-470 exit. Authorities say the semi was coming down from the mountains.
Suspect Shot On I-70 By Officers After Leading Them On Wild Chase From Strasburg
A response to an officer-involved shooting impacted traffic on Interstate 70 near Watkins.
Full-Sized Semi Carrying Carrots Lights On Fire, Backs I-70 Up For Hours
Fire officials worked for hours Saturday morning and afternoon to get a fire out that started on a full-size semi truck carrying carrots.
Both Directions Of I-70 Closed At Vail Pass Due To Crashes & Hazmat Situation
Several crashes closed a stretch of westbound and eastbound Interstate70 at Vail Pass on Friday night. One crash closed a 10-mile stretch of I-70 from exit 180 East Vail to exit 190 Vail Pass Summit.
Semi Rolls Over On I-70 Westbound Near Ramp Onto Interstate 270
A semi truck rolled over in Denver on westbound Interstate 70 early Tuesday afternoon.
I-70 Things: The Instagram Account Built On Frustration And Rage, Aims For Change
An Instagram account that started as a way to vent frustration over traffic conditions on Interstate 70 is now shifting to also include a hope for change.
CDOT Plans Big Project On I-70 From Golden To Eisenhower Tunnel
The Colorado Department of Transportation is planning a lot of projects this summer.
I-70 Reopened After Hours-Long Closure In Both Directions At Vail Pass
Safety concerns forced the Colorado Department of Transportation to close a section of Interstate 70 on Saturday afternoon.
Adams Sheriff: Deputy Keeps Wrong-Way Vehicle From Hitting Others In I-70 Crash
An Adams County deputy drove his deputy patrol car into the path of a wrong-way vehicle to stop it from hitting others on Interstate 70.
Wildlife Crossings Included In Major I-70 Improvements Planned For Vail Pass
Phase one of a $164.2 million I-70 project on Vail Pass in underway, and there will be more protections for drivers and animals.
Eastbound Lanes Of I-70 Back Open Semi Truck Removal
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Eagle are expected to reopen at around 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Colorado State Patrol: Stretch Of I-70 At Eagle Interchange Will Be Shut Down Sunday
Colorado State Patrol warned Friday about an eastbound closure on Interstate 70 for anyone traveling to the high country and others traveling toward Denver.
CDOT Promotes $700 Million I-70 Project After Hole Opens On Floyd Hill Overpass
A 4 foot wide block of road surface broke away from the deck of a Interstate 70 overpass in the foothills, creating a hole which damaged several vehicles and required more than a full day to repair.
Westbound I-70 Closed At Vail Pass
Westbound Interstate 70 is closed at the top of Vail Pass due to crashed semi truck blocking lanes just west of the summit,.
Multiple Crashes In Icy Conditions Forced Closure Of Westbound I-70 Near Strasburg
Colorado State Patrol responded to multiple crashes on Interstate 70 near Strasburg.
Refresh Your Chain And Traction Law Knowledge Before Traveling Mountain Highways In Colorado
You could face steep fines for blocking a highway due to inadequate equipment when a chain or traction law is in effect.
'At Least We're Not Stopped': MLK Day Traffic Slows Drivers On I-70
It was a trying day on the roads for drivers who were trying to make their way home from the mountains along Interstate 70.
VIDEO: Snowy Conditions Lead To Sliding Cars On I-70 In Evergreen Area
It's a First Alert Weather Day at CBS4, and snowy weather is leading to dangerous driving conditions in Colorado's foothills.
Expect Heavy Traffic Heading To The High Country This Holiday Weekend
More Coloradans are heading to the high country for the holiday weekend, which means traffic will be heavier than normal along I-70.
First Alert Weather: Spin Outs & Crash Cause I-70 Closures
Wintery weather moved in across Colorado's high country, and the inevitable happened at around 1:45 p.m.
Aurora Man Shot While Driving On I-70, Police Now Looking For Suspect
Aurora police are looking for a black pickup truck wanted in connection with an overnight drive-by shooting on I-70.
I-70 Reopened After 24 Vehicle Pileup In Glenwood Springs
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Springs are currently closed as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday for a multi-vehicle pileup.
Multiple Closures Along I-70 In Colorado's High Country Add Hours To Commute
A morning avalanche mitigation operation was one of the first closures along Interstate 70 westbound in Vail, but it would not be the last.
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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.