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.
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First Responders Warn Dog Owners About Dangers Of Thin Ice
First responders are reminding pet owners about the dangers of ice-covered ponds and dogs.
1 Hospitalized After Good Samaritan Jumps Into Frozen Pond To Save 3 Children Who Fell Into Icy Water
A total of three children fell through the ice and a good Samaritan jumped into a frozen pond to help rescue them.
Deputies Rescue Woman In Wheelchair From Burning Home
Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies rescued a woman in a wheelchair from a burning home in Aurora.
'Our Community Has Lost A Hero': South Metro Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Palato Remembered After Passing From Job-Related Cancer
Anthony Palato would spend more than 30 years as a paramedic – in the private sector and fire service – before passing away from job-related cancer at 55 years old.
Flags Lowered Across Colorado For Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Palato, Remembered For 21 Years Of Service
South Metro Fire Rescue firefighter paramedic Anthony Palato passed away last week after a battle with occupational cancer. Watch his memorial service now on CBSN Denver.
South Metro Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Palato Dies After Battle With Occupational Cancer
A South Metro firefighter paramedic has died after a battle with occupational cancer. The department says Anthony Palato passed away peacefully Wednesday morning.
South Metro Firefighter Rescues Fawn, Baby Falcon And Cat In One Day
A probationary firefighter with South Metro Fire Rescue had a busy day on Saturday -- with three separate animal rescues.
Watch: Firefighters Help Ducklings Stuck In Swimming Pool In Littleton
A duck and her ducklings went for a swim -- but the ducklings couldn't get out on their own.
One Person Hurt When Car Hits Home In Lone Tree
A Lone Tree family had a rude awakening early Monday when a car slammed into their home. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital and no one inside was hurt.
UPS Truck Rollover Tangled Traffic On E-470 Tuesday Morning
Lanes of the highway were blocked while a tow truck got the UPS truck back on its wheels and South Metro Fire Rescue dealt with a small fuel leak.
Tragic Reminder: English Bulldog Dies After Falling Through Ice
South Metro Fire Rescue is reminding people about the dangers of thin ice, after a dog died at a pond in Highlands Ranch on Christmas Day.
Littleton House Fire Investigated As Arson & Attempted Murder
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a house fire on Friday night as arson and attempted murder.
More Firefighters From Across Colorado Head To Cameron Peak Fire
"Please keep everyone helping out in your thoughts," Denver Fire officials tweeted.
South Metro Wildland Team Headed To California To Fight Fires
A team of firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue is heading to the west coast for two weeks to help fight wildfires burning in California.
1 Rescued, 1 Dies After Chatfield State Park Incident
South Metro firefighters say one person is missing at Chatfield State Park.
Cats Treated With Oxygen After Being Rescued From Douglas County House Fire
South Metro said the cats were reunited with their humans and given oxygen as a precaution.
Driver Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into Apartment In Littleton
A driver was seriously hurt Thursday night after crashing into a parked car and an apartment building in Littleton.
Reed Street Fire Arrest: Suspect Faces Attempted Murder, Arson Charges
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man they say intentionally started a large fire at an apartment complex early Saturday morning.
1 Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After Second Alarm Fire
A South Metro firefighter was sent to the hospital early Saturday morning after responding to a second alarm fire.
Troy Jackson Honored: Firefighter Died From Cancer Developed While On The Job
Firefighters and police officers alongside community members gathered Friday to say goodbye to South Metro Fire Rescue firefighter Troy Jackson.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered Friday To Honor Fallen Fire Chief Troy Jackson
Officials said Jackson passed away peacefully Monday morning from adenoid cystic carcinoma — a rare job-related cancer.
Car Crashes Into Castle Pines Home, Just Feet Away From Homeowner & Dogs
South Metro Fire Rescue is investigating after a driver crashed into a home in Castle Pines Tuesday afternoon.
Fire Crews Stabilize Home After Car Crashes Into It
South Metro firefighters rushed to the scene of a car which crashed into a home in Centennial.
Driver Hospitalized After Collision With Fire Truck
A driver and a South Metro Fire Rescue fire truck collided Saturday night in Jefferson County.
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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.
Denver plans to reinvest $2 million in neighborhoods hit hard by pandemic
The City of Denver expects to invest more than $2 million into neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic, and it's asking businesses and community groups to take the lead.
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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.
Here's a list of weekend rain totals from eastern Colorado
Meteorologist Chris Spears says at least one town on the eastern plains saw over three inches of rain.
Frontier breaks ground on new gates at Denver International Airport
City officials joined Frontier Airlines at Denver International Airport as it broke ground on new gates.
CDOT responds to flooding at Central 70 construction zone
Among areas on Sunday where flooding was prevalent was a stretch of Interstate 70 in the lower section of the Central 70 Project in Denver.
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?
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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.
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The City of Denver expects to invest more than $2 million into neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic, and it's asking businesses and community groups to take the lead.
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.
Here's a list of weekend rain totals from eastern Colorado
Meteorologist Chris Spears says at least one town on the eastern plains saw over three inches of rain.
Frontier breaks ground on new gates at Denver International Airport
City officials joined Frontier Airlines at Denver International Airport as it broke ground on new gates.
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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
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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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Denver's weather balloon remains grounded due to a global helium shortage
Weather balloons have been launched twice a day from Denver since 1956.
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
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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.
Goats help with wildfire mitigation efforts
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Flash Flood Warning for Denver metro area and foothills from Evergreen to Westcreek.
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The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area.
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It was a big day for Frontier Airlines at Denver International Airport.
I-70 flooding on Sunday caused by error in drainage pump system
An error in the drainage pump system appears to have prevented the pumps from turning on automatically leading to flooding.
Family joined for sign dedication to son Ethan Small killed in 2019 DUI crash
Law enforcement officers joined the family of Ethan Small to dedicate a sign to his memory.