Winter storm causes over 1 million power outages and major travel disruptions
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
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The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
The massive, spiky and scaly invasive creatures are known for wreaking havoc across the state.
Upwards of 6,000 Xcel Energy customers in Colorado were without power as of 9:30 p.m. thanks to hours of hurricane force wind on Tuesday.
Officials in Costilla County say power there won't be restored until early next week.
Officials say, typically, larger outages are worked on first before crews work on smaller ones.
Hurricane force wind will rock Colorado today, causing the possibility for downed trees, scattered power outages, property damage and blowing dust in the Denver metro area.
A power outage is affecting the University of Colorado campus in Boulder.
Long lines for travelers at Denver International Airport are expected to start easing up after issues with the underground trains have been resolved.
Three schools in Keenesburg in northern Colorado are closed Friday due to power outages following a strong overnight storm.
Denver International Airport experienced a brief power outage on Wednesday afternoon, which caused some issues for travelers coming to and leaving from Denver.
A power outage at Denver International Airport caused flight delays on Wednesday afternoon.
Residents in the ever-growing portions of Northern Colorado, Timnath and Windsor, say they've experienced power outages daily for one week.
Fort Collins and northern Colorado residents might not have power through the night, Xcel Energy announced Wednesday night.
Douglas County residents were warned of a planned power outage on Wednesday night due to a deadly plane crash.
Xcel Energy restored power after an outage affected more than 5,000 customers.
A power outage caused by high winds impacted the supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Colorado. A total of 165 doses had to be thrown out after the brief, overnight power outage at the Kaiser Permanente Lakewood Medical Office.
There was a power outage at Ralston Elementary School in Golden on Tuesday morning.
Xcel Energy have spent nearly 24 hours trying to restore power to customers after a rare derecho swept across Colorado on Saturday.
Strong winds that blew through Colorado on Saturday knocked down trees and knocked out power for tens of thousands on the Front Range.
Approximately 3,600 residents are still without electricity since a wind-driven snowstorm blew down power lines Saturday in eastern Colorado.
Aurora police warned citizens on Tuesday afternoon about a "major power outage."
The spring storm that brought winter-like weather to Colorado is being blamed for one big power outage and several smaller ones.
More than 72 hours after the bomb cyclone hit Colorado, Xcel Energy says they finally restored every customer's power.
Xcel Energy had some extra help to restore power to the those impacted by the Bomb Cyclone, the unprecedented blizzard that hit Colorado this week.
The blizzard had resulted in more than 200,000 customers without power.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
A veteran embarked on an unusual 20 mile walk in an effort to boost the spirits TSA workers who have been working under difficult circumstances for more than a month.
On Saturday, thousands of "No Kings" protests took place across the country, including here in Colorado.
A finalist for 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year violated the terms of her probation and continued to contact one of her former students after she'd been criminally charged for having a relationship with the student and fired from her teaching position, according to a court document.
A police officer was injured, and a suspect was fatally shot in Northern Colorado on Saturday when authorities say a man charged at officers with a knife.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
A veteran embarked on an unusual 20 mile walk in an effort to boost the spirits TSA workers who have been working under difficult circumstances for more than a month.
On Saturday, thousands of "No Kings" protests took place across the country, including here in Colorado.
A finalist for 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year violated the terms of her probation and continued to contact one of her former students after she'd been criminally charged for having a relationship with the student and fired from her teaching position, according to a court document.
A police officer was injured, and a suspect was fatally shot in Northern Colorado on Saturday when authorities say a man charged at officers with a knife.
On Saturday, thousands of "No Kings" protests took place across the country, including in Colorado. Activists took to the streets in protest against President Donald Trump and his administration's policies.
Denver Summit FC and Washington Spirit both went scoreless in the game at Empower Field at Mile High that shattered the NWSL attendance record.
Joe Ruch is tracking two storms this week in Denver
Colorado's primary election is two months away and we have a clearer picture tonight of which Democrats will be on the ballot.
Drought conditions continue to worsen in Colorado, but one area is getting recognized for its efforts in wildfire mitigation. Sterling Ranch has received a Class I fire protection rating from a national insurance services organization, and part of the reason is because of the cattle eating the dried grass.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
Women's soccer is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United States, and that momentum has reached Denver.
The first player to sign on to Denver Summit FC says taking the leap was an easy decision.
The players making up Denver Summit FC's roster include some women with impressive resumes, including NWSL Champions and players who have played and won on the international stage.
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
The vice chair of the state's Joint Technology Committee is raising questions about finances in the Colorado Office of Information Technology.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
An unlikely duo in Colorado has a common goal to fix a system they say is failing victims, defendants and the public.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.