What You Need Before Heading Out On Colorado's Lakes And Reservoirs
If you're heading out on a boat, you need to make sure your vessel has everything you'll need on it, or you could face a fine.
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The Case For Life Jackets: Rangers Emphasizes Importance Of Flotation Devices After Multiple Water Deaths In Colorado
It's the law for paddleboarders, canoers or kayakers to wear a life vest while on the waters of Lake Dillon, and Summit County Sheriff Ranger Erin Sirek says there's a very good reason for that.
CAN YOU HELP? Colorado Mountain Community Rallies Around Hit & Run Victim
After Juan Pablo Santillan was killed in a hit and run crash Sunday night, his family is asking for help to send his body home to Mexico to his mother.
Is Summer The New Winter In Colorado's High Country?
Now a steady stream of tourists in the summer months have created a profitable season that lasts almost all year long for places like Breckenridge and Frisco.
Magic Mountain Atmosphere: Some Residents In Blue River Were Snowed In After Getting More Than A Foot In Storm
Gary Weessies intended to go hiking and spend some time tromping through a warm spring-time mountain scene on May 20. When he saw the forecast, he changed course.
OSHA Determines Contractor Exposed Workers To Hazards In Deadly Trench Collapse
OSHA has determined that a Breckenridge contractor willfully exposed workers to on-the-job hazards before a deadly trench collapse last year.
Semi Rollover Closes Northbound Highway 9 Near I-70 At Silverthorne
Drivers traveling on North Highway 9 near I-70 in Silverthorne were delayed on Tuesday morning after a semi rolled over.
Forest Crews Take Advantage Of Wet Colorado Weather, Conduct Pile Burns In Summit County
Forest crews in Summit County are taking advantage of this month's wet weather to set their own fires to reduce the risk of wildfires in the future.
Summit School District One Of The First To Ditch Fully Remote Learning Next Year
Keeping fully remote learning going forward would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
See Smoke In Summit County? Pile Burning Operations Taking Place
If you see smoke on Wednesday coming from the snowy mountain areas near Frisco, don't call 911.
Prescribed Burn Near Mountain Shooting Range Up For Public Comment By U.S. Forest Service
The public is getting a chance to speak up before the U.S. Forest Service moves forward with a plan to light 44 acres of land on fire.
Mountain Firefighters Track Increasing Call Volumes While Dealing With Unique Challenges
Retention for long-term employees takes a hit when crews start looking for a spot to settle down, but find nowhere nearby that's in their price range.
Dillon Amphitheater Pushes Momentum Into New Summer Season For Big Concerts At Little Venue
The Dillon Amphitheater is a 3 minute drive from Silverthorne and positioned with an incredible view of Lake Dillon and beautiful Colorado mountaintops in the background.
Colorado Mountain Communities Desperate For Affordable Housing & Child Care Help Look To Lodging Tax Bill
Right now, there are 650 people on a waiting list for child care in Summit County.
Colorado Snowpack 'Just Okay' According To State Climatologists
The focus now becomes making sure there's an even temperature for the snowpack to melt.
Deed-Restricted Neighborhood In Summit County Full, Housing Authority Looks To Future Options
It's been an uphill battle for Robert Murphy, Executive Director of the Summit Combined Housing Authority.
Avalanche Cleared As US 6 Reopens Over Loveland Pass Near I-70
A portion of US 6 over Loveland Pass was closed for several hours in Summit County Wednesday due to an avalanche. All lanes reopened a little after 3:30 p.m.
Skiers Evade Washout In 1 Of 2 Summit County Avalanches
Two skiers skied out of one of two backcountry avalanches in Summit County on Saturday.
'It's Brutal': Summit School District Teacher, Union Representative Describes Current Staff Shortage Across Colorado
Liz Waddick loves to teach her students at Summit High School, but she does not love the position the job puts her in daily.
Coloradans From Ukraine Wrestle With Guilt Over Being Away From Home, Searches For Ways To Support Homeland
It's a special kind of helplessness Valentyn Kinash and Andrew Iwashko wake up to each morning, following news of the Russian invasion of their homeland, Ukraine.
Mission Accomplished! Stranger Finds Engagement Ring Lost In Snowbank Thanks To CBS4 Story
Thanks to the call for action and the kindness of a stranger with a metal detector, the ring has been found and is now on its way back to the owners in Texas.
78 Couples Say 'I Do' In Colorado Fashion At 11,215 Feet
As an act of true love, 78 couples pledged their fidelity and commitment at Forest Meadow at Loveland Ski Area on Valentine's Day.
Summit County Rescue Group Responds To Avalanche; Riders Escape
Summit County Rescue Group crews tell CBS4 they responded to an avalanche in Summit County on Sunday.
Bill Aims To Use Lodging Tax Dollars To Curb Housing Crisis, Other Improvements
The lodging tax is most commonly seen on hotel bills around the state, but now some counties are hoping to ask their voters if they'd like to implement one as well, with options on where that extra cash would go.
Coroner IDs Skier Who Died In Crash At Copper Mountain As Nicholas Vigil Of Lakewood
Authorities have released the name of a 24-year-old Lakewood man who died in a ski crash at Copper Mountain ski resort.
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JeffCo diversion program creates new pathway for eligible cases
Pathways is a program aimed at helping to keep low-level, low-risk offenders out of the justice system. Rebecca Funaro says it's hard to believe, but her run-in with the law was one of her greatest blessings.
Denver activates emergency shelter at rec center for migrant arrival
The city and county of Denver have activated an emergency shelter to accommodate up to 100 migrants who arrived in the city overnight.
Colorado lawmaker investigating Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce penned a formal letter to Ticketmaster, raising concerns about what it called a lack of consumer protections built into its ticket-buying website and requested a meeting with company executives.
CU Law Professor analyzes elections case before US Supreme Court
CU Law professor discusses the significance of the North Carolina elections case before the high court this week.
Vail Pass parking lot gets smaller
Now that one-third of the parking spots along Vail Pass off I-70 are blocked off, the already incredibly busy parking lot will become even tighter for folks looking to park snowmobiles and ski caravans.
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JeffCo diversion program creates new pathway for eligible cases
Pathways is a program aimed at helping to keep low-level, low-risk offenders out of the justice system. Rebecca Funaro says it's hard to believe, but her run-in with the law was one of her greatest blessings.
Denver activates emergency shelter at rec center for migrant arrival
The city and county of Denver have activated an emergency shelter to accommodate up to 100 migrants who arrived in the city overnight.
Colorado lawmaker investigating Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce penned a formal letter to Ticketmaster, raising concerns about what it called a lack of consumer protections built into its ticket-buying website and requested a meeting with company executives.
CU Law Professor analyzes elections case before US Supreme Court
CU Law professor discusses the significance of the North Carolina elections case before the high court this week.
Vail Pass parking lot gets smaller
Now that one-third of the parking spots along Vail Pass off I-70 are blocked off, the already incredibly busy parking lot will become even tighter for folks looking to park snowmobiles and ski caravans.
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Mayor Hancock says he's advocating for Broncos stadium to stay in Denver
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock tells CBS News Colorado he's been advocating to ensure the idea of moving the stadium for the Denver Broncos down the line isn't in the cards.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended Irving for five games after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
Welcome something else along with Deion Sanders: NIL money
Name, image and likeness -- also known as NIL money -- could be another result of the arrival of Deion Sanders as coach of the CU Buffaloes.
Excitement buzzes around CU Buffs ticket office after Coach Prime hired
Hope and excitement are translating to ticket sales after the University of Colorado Boulder hired Deion Sanders as the new head football coach.
DeAngelo, Tippett help Flyers beat Avalanche 5-3
Tony DeAngelo and Owen Tippett scored on the power play, and the Philadelphia Flyers held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Monday night.
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Mayor Hancock says he's advocating for Broncos stadium to stay in Denver
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock tells CBS News Colorado he's been advocating to ensure the idea of moving the stadium for the Denver Broncos down the line isn't in the cards.
Fort Collins cop resigns after series of faulty arrests
Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda acknowledged his department's internal investigation showed that for nine of Haferman's DUI arrests within a year, none of the drivers had drugs or alcohol onboard.
Lakewood police unable to pursue stolen cars ID'd by technology
License plate reader cameras can be a critical tool for police departments seeking to track down and arrest auto thieves, but Lakewood police lament that more and more thieves are driving away because there aren't enough officers to track them down.
Aurora cop found guilty of violating court order
A Denver judge found an Aurora police detective guilty of knowingly violating a court order and sentenced her to 12 months probation with domestic violence evaluation and treatment
El Paso County judges have denied more red flag law protection order petitions than any other county
State court data shows El Paso County courts denied far more risk protection orders than they grant.
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Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud in New York trial
Two Trump Organization companies faced a total of 17 criminal counts, including conspiracy and tax fraud.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended Irving for five games after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
End of restriction on gay blood donors to face key federal vote next year
A panel of federal health advisers will likely vote on a recommendation in the spring, potentially ending a controversial policy that's persisted for decades.
Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, dies at age 71
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
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Chef Zorba's "Buy A Meal, Give A Meal" program expands to help feed seniors
Starting in June 2020, the restaurant's "buy a meal, give a meal" program was supposed to end with the COVID-19 pandemic, but the demand has only tripled since then.
Inflation could mean higher prices for Christmas trees this season
Industry experts say inflation's impact on American households will likely bring down the budget many have for their trees, even if they are real or fake.
Coalition of Black businesses helping families for Thanksgiving
This meal giveaway is a first-time collaboration between several Black businesses and community organizations. The groups began giving out meals at the Park Hill Golf Club on Tuesday, and they'll continue the giveaway until Thursday afternoon.
Weld County Food Bank calling for donations ahead of Thanksgiving
The food bank hopes to collect at least 4,500 turkeys through the holiday season, with many being distributed for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving inflation impacts shoppers, food banks
As prices rise, so does the need for supply at Denver Metro Area food banks. The Denver Rescue Mission is calling on the community to help collect 15,000 turkeys for those experiencing hunger.
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End of restriction on gay blood donors to face key federal vote next year
A panel of federal health advisers will likely vote on a recommendation in the spring, potentially ending a controversial policy that's persisted for decades.
Flu shots are a "very good match" to this season's strains, CDC says
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
Undocumented people can purchase affordable health insurance with new program
A new health insurance program looks to help undocumented people in Colorado get the help they need.
Portable defibrillator, automatic CPR machine help save hiker
They were able to use a portable defibrillator and the automatic CPR machine to keep the hiker alive, even when he went into cardiac arrest a second time.
Thornton offers free testing, treatment for COVID, the flu and RSV
The program is designed to aim at those most at risk and in underserved communities. Through a FEMA grant, the department is able to help people test for COVID, the Flu or RSV and even receive treatment for free.
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Three more days of snow in the mountains, likely nothing elsewhere
A weather pattern favorable for snow in the mountains and partly cloudy skies for Denver and the Front Range will stay in place through Thursday.
Mountain snow on Monday unlikely to reach the metro area
A storm bring healthy snow to the northern mountains of Colorado will cause occasional wind on the urban corridor but likely no moisture.
First Alert Weather Visit: Hillcrest Elementary
Meteorologist Dave Aguilera visits Hillcrest Elementary in Northglenn
United Nations Human Rights and CU host summit addressing climate change
The United Nations Human Rights and the University of Colorado Boulder hosted the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, addressing the link between human rights and climate change.
Mild temperatures incoming Sunday
Mild and moderate temperatures are on the way ahead of the next weather change, with a front incoming that'll drop temperatures this week.
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JeffCo diversion program creates new pathway for eligible cases
Pathways is a program aimed at helping to keep low-level, low-risk offenders out of the justice system. Rebecca Funaro says it's hard to believe, but her run-in with the law was one of her greatest blessings.
Denver activates emergency shelter at rec center for migrant arrival
The city and county of Denver have activated an emergency shelter to accommodate up to 100 migrants who arrived in the city overnight.
Vail Pass parking lot gets smaller
Now that one-third of the parking spots along Vail Pass off I-70 are blocked off, the already incredibly busy parking lot will become even tighter for folks looking to park snowmobiles and ski caravans.
Queer-owned auto shop tries to raise $5K for Club Q victims; raises over $860K so far
Hours after a shooter opened fire inside Club Q, Faith Haug was among many Coloradans looking for ways to help, but on that Sunday, she found no online fundraisers, so instead, created her own.
Snow continues to pile up in high country
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast.