Denver Weather: Gusty Winds Return And Cause Fire Danger To Soar
After multiple days with relatively little wind in Colorado, gusts will top 50 mph, causing the highest possible fire danger for parts of the state on this First Alert Weather Day.
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Denver Weather: Friday's High Fire Danger Is Being Called 'Extremely Dangerous'
Fire danger will be elevated again on Thursday but not has critical as it will be on Friday which is a First Alert Weather Day.
Charges Pending Against Woman In Tally Ho Fire That Caused Up To $10,000 In Damages
The grass fire burned just under 10 acres south of the Twin Lakes neighborhood in Gunbarrel.
Colorado Weather: Gusty Wind And Warm Temps Will Create High Fire Danger Easter Sunday
During the week ahead we'll be talking about high fire danger just about each and every day for a large part of the state.
Colorado Weather: Denver Will Be Spared A Blizzard, But Major Mountain Snow Is Expected
It's now clear an incoming storm will track too far north to bring anything more than showers and and sharply colder temperatures to the metro area.
Denver Weather: Cooler On Sunday But Still Windy With High Fire Danger
A cold front will pass through Denver into early Sunday and behind it we'll see another period with strong and gusty wind. Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day.
Colorado Weather: High Fire Danger Saturday Prompts First Alert Weather Day
This warning includes the Interstate 25 corridor, the San Luis Valley and most of the Eastern Plains.
Amid Unyielding Fire Danger, Coloradans Are On Heightened Awareness
Following historic wildfires in Colorado, many communities and their fire departments are on heightened awareness when it comes to dry and windy days.
New Fire South Of NCAR Fire Burn Area Now Out
A new fire south of the NCAR Fire burn area in Boulder is forcing trail closures.
Colorado Weather: Storm Stalled Over Minnesota Will Keep It Windy Through Thursday
Wind gusts to the north and east of metro Denver could be as high as 65 mph at times.
Is It Getting Windier? Colorado Experts Say The Answer Isn't Easy Breezy
Ask around and a lot of people will tell you they think it's getting windier.
Lawnmower Suspected Of Starting Grass Fire In Parker
A spark from a lawnmower is blamed for a grass fire in Parker on Saturday as temperatures climbed into the 70s by midday.
Experts Explain Why There Was No Red Flag Warning Issued Before Marshall Fire
Wind speeds greater than 100 mph are not unheard of, but it was the combination that was different.
Colorado Weather: Wind-Driven Snow Will Cause Dangerous Mountain Travel Sunday
Holiday travelers will have a tough time getting through the mountains of Colorado as the holiday weekend comes to an end.
Denver Weather: High Wind Sunday Could Create Flight Delays, Dust Storms On The Plains
A strong storm will move across Colorado on Sunday with the potential for high wind just about statewide.
Evacuations Lifted For Miners Candle Fire Burning Near Dumont
All evacuations were lifted at 11 a.m. in the Miners Candle Fire burning in Clear Creek County. The fire began near Dumont on Sunday.
Some Evacuations Ordered For Miners Candle Fire Near Dumont
A wildland fire is prompting evacuations near Dumont in Clear Creek County. Firefighters are responding to the Miners Candle Fire.
Hurricane Force Winds Batter Front Range
Colorado got blasted with two rounds of strong gusty winds on Sunday. The first wave hit the Front Range Mountains and Foothills with hurricane force winds enhanced by a driving jet stream and approaching cold front.
Dry Weather Putting Castle Pines' Christmas Fireworks Show In Jeopardy
The City of Castle Pines is hoping to have a fireworks show next week, but Mother Nature may force them to cancel.
Colorado Weather: Fire Danger Before Pre-Thanksgiving Snow
Fire danger ramps up on Tuesday before Wednesday cold front. Some may see snow before Thanksgiving.
Colorado Weather: Fire Danger Returns To The Front Range
After cold Thursday morning it looks like the fire danger threat will be ramping up again for parts of the Front Range.
'You May Have 2 Minutes': Estes Park Residents Flee Homes After Kruger Rock Fire Sparks
Estes Park residents rushed to pack up what they could as a fire blazed through wilderness on Kruger Rock.
Investigators Believe Kruger Rock Fire Burning In Estes Park Was Ignited By Power Lines
Investigators believe the quickly-growing Kruger Rock Fire burning in Estes Park was ignited by power lines.
Colorado Weather: Heat And Haze Holds Before Friday Front
Extreme heat is again building up higher ground ozone levels across Colorado's Front Range, bringing in another Air Quality Alert for Thursday.
Colorado Weather: Busy Day Ahead With Severe Storms East, Heavy Snow In Mountains
A strong spring storm will move into Colorado today with a wide variety of weather.
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Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Douglas County heads back to school, first year under a new superintendent
Most students in Douglas County returned to class Monday. This will be the first year for the district's new superintendent.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Decorated El Paso deputy killed in the line of duty, 2 others also dead
A highly decorated El Paso County deputy sheriff died over the weekend after being shot in the line of duty at a home in the Widefield-Security area.
Central 70 project manager: I-70 flooding issues were due to drain pump error
The project manager on the Central 70 project says they regret that so many drivers were stranded during Sunday's flash flooding.
LoDo plaque removed, Denver makes amends for history of anti-Chinese violence
Members of Denver's historic Chinese families helped removed an anti-Chinese historical marker off a building in the LoDo neighborhood.
DPD asks for help finding driver in hit-and-run at Platte &15th
Denver police are asking for help catching the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Platte Street and 15th Street.
New sign at intersection honors life of Ethan Small, victim in DUI crash
A new sign is honoring the life of a Colorado man killed by a repeat drunk driver in 2019.
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Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Douglas County heads back to school, first year under a new superintendent
Most students in Douglas County returned to class Monday. This will be the first year for the district's new superintendent.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Decorated El Paso deputy killed in the line of duty, 2 others also dead
A highly decorated El Paso County deputy sheriff died over the weekend after being shot in the line of duty at a home in the Widefield-Security area.
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Georgia Tech declares Aug. 8 'Demaryius Thomas Day'
Georgia Tech honored the legacy of late Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas on Monday.
Bustang releases its 2022 Broncos game transportation schedule
Broncos Country is preparing for the upcoming NFL season and so are the Bustang buses.
Brandon McManus goes shopping for snacks with Denver-area students in need
Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus came through with a big win for some students in need in Highlands Ranch.
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.
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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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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Denver's weather balloon remains grounded due to a global helium shortage
Weather balloons have been launched twice a day from Denver since 1956.
Denver Animal Shelter adoptions at half price through August
Are you looking for a new four-legged best friend?
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
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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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Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Water World rides damaged by weekend heavy rain
Weekend heavy rain shut down some water rides at Water World on Monday
Officially no rain on Sunday even after parts of the city flooded
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
Flooding rains blast the Denver metro area, I-70 was closed due to high water
Slow moving storms Sunday created flooding across many areas of Colorado including the Denver metro area, where Interstate 70 was closed for a short time due to high water.
Cars get stuck on I-70 in Denver after tunnel floods
Heavy rains caused flooding issues in Denver on Sunday.
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DPD asks for help finding driver in hit-and-run that happened at Platte &15th
Denver police are asking for help catching the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Platte Street and 15th Street.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25 in northern Colorado, 1 dead
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25 in northern Colorado
A serious crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed Interstate 25 in northern Colorado.