Highway 285 Reopens After Crash Near Fairplay
Highway 285 reopened on Wednesday afternoon between Ridge Lane and County Road 7 after a crash near Fairplay.
U.S. Highway 285
8-Year-Old Boy Dies In Head-On Crash On U.S. 285
An 8-year-old boy died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 285.
Deadly Travel: The Challenges Of Highway 285
There were 22 people killed in crashes on Highway 285 between C-470 and Bailey from 2012–2017. There were 15 people killed on I-70 between Morrison and Dumont in the same period. I-70 has three times the average traffic volume.
Colorado Fall Color Change Expected To Be Fabulous Show
Although September is starting off this year with summer-like record breaking heat, you know that at this point fall is definitely right around the corner.
Technical Rescue Team Called In After Vehicle Falls 100 Feet Off Highway 285
Two people were hurt after their vehicle fell 100 feet into a ditch off Highway 285 on Saturday.
Colorado State Trooper Struck While Investigating Crash
A Colorado State Trooper was hurt while he was investigating a crash on Friday afternoon.
Ground Blizzard Closes Highway 285 Between Fairplay, Kenosha Pass
Numerous accidents have been reported due to the poor conditions.
Smoke Seen Near U.S. 285 & C-470 In Morrison
Smoke could be seen on the hillside near C470 and U.S. 285 in Morrison Wednesday morning.
Icy Roads, Snow Likely To Blame For Series Of Crashes On Highway 285
Icy roads and snowy conditions, combined with drivers traveling too fast for the conditions, are likely to blame for a series of crashes on Highway 285 in Aspen Park on Wednesday morning.
Mudslide Closes Highway 285 In Bailey
A mudslide forced officials to close Highway 285 in Bailey on Monday. Some power lines were down in the area.
Hwy 285 Reopened Near Weston Pass Fire
The Weston Pass Fire is now 32 percent contained, and has grown to more than 13,000 acres in Teller County.
Standoff In Foothills Ends, Body Found In Home
A standoff in the foothills in Jefferson County has ended with the discovery of a body.
Deputies Respond To Barricade Situation; Man & Mother Inside
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies responded to a barricade situation in Conifer Monday night.
Semi Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Traffic Delays On Highway 285
A crash involving a semi truck that spilled fuel on Highway 285 early Wednesday morning caused some traffic delays.
Deputy, Civilian Involved In Head-On Crash
A deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was involved in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 285 and Elk Creek Road on Sunday.
Blowing Snow Forces US 285 Closure
Adverse weather conditions forced state officials to close U.S. 285 at Kenosha Pass on Saturday afternoon.
Watermelons Spill Out Of Burning Semi
Watermelons spilled all over Highway 285 on Tuesday afternoon after a semi hauling the melons caught fire.
16-Year-Old Dies After Being Ejected During Late Night Crash
A 16-year-old boy from Centennial was killed late Wednesday night when the vehicle he driving flipped over on Highway 285.
Wildfire Fears In Jefferson County: 'I've Never Seen A Winter Like This'
With two more fires on the day before a Red Flag Warning goes into effect, residents in the Jefferson County foothills are concerned the dry conditions could mean disaster soon.
Brush Fire Claims Building & Vehicles, Closes Highway For Hours
A brush fire closed Highway 285 near Turkey Creek Road for three hours Wednesday afternoon. Homes in the area were being evacuated. The highway was reopened at 4:30 p.m.
Officials Believe Ducks & Geese Died Due To Waste Dumped In Pond
More than a dozen geese and ducks died on a pond in Lakewood.
Person Killed In Highway 285 Rollover Crash Identified
Police in Lakewood say the woman killed in a rollover crash on Highway 285 at Kipling on Wednesday morning has been identified as Jessica Prue, 31.
1 Killed In Rollover Crash On Highway 285
Police in Lakewood say a woman was killed in a rollover crash on Highway 285 at Kipling on Wednesday morning.
Controversial Catholic Retreat Approved Despite Neighbor Concerns
A proposed Catholic retreat and conference center in Jefferson County has been approved despite scrutiny over neighbors' concerns that the development would pose an imminent wildfire threat.
Decision Delayed Over Proposed Catholic Retreat
A decision over a proposed Catholic retreat and conference center in Jefferson County has been delayed until later this year.
Latest News
Accidental fentanyl overdose investigated in 13-year-old's death
Less than a day after starting the 8th grade at Aurora Hills Middle School, his family says Jose was found dead from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Report shows housing market in Denver cooling off
"We are in a spot right now where the seller actually has to stage the house it has to look phenomenal it has to be priced appropriately. Buyers have a lot of options currently."
Dogs from flood-ravaged areas of Kentucky arrive in Colorado
Nearly two dozen dogs traveled across several states from eastern Kentucky and are now in Colorado.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Lakewood considers options as urban tree canopy falls short
The City of Lakewood is one of the latest across the state to take a serious look at its tree canopy- but it's not alone.
Bank robbery suspect Jonathan Dugan admits to crimes in Uber
"You can't make this sort of thing up!" Uber driver catches bank robber confession on camera
Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6
Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Thursday to secure their first series win since the All-Star break.
Cowboys-Broncos joint practice productive but chippy
Although both teams hailed it as a productive day, the Dallas Cowboys' joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Thursday at times resembled an undercard at the octagon instead of a prelude to Saturday night's preseason opener.
Broncos name NFL exec Damani Leech as team's new president
The Denver Broncos' new owners have tabbed NFL International CEO Damani Leech as the team's new president.
Covering Colorado First
More Covering Colorado First
Accidental fentanyl overdose investigated in 13-year-old's death
Less than a day after starting the 8th grade at Aurora Hills Middle School, his family says Jose was found dead from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Report shows housing market in Denver cooling off
"We are in a spot right now where the seller actually has to stage the house it has to look phenomenal it has to be priced appropriately. Buyers have a lot of options currently."
Dogs from flood-ravaged areas of Kentucky arrive in Colorado
Nearly two dozen dogs traveled across several states from eastern Kentucky and are now in Colorado.
Lakewood considers options as urban tree canopy falls short
The City of Lakewood is one of the latest across the state to take a serious look at its tree canopy- but it's not alone.
Bank robbery suspect Jonathan Dugan admits to crimes in Uber
"You can't make this sort of thing up!" Uber driver catches bank robber confession on camera
Sports
More Sports
Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6
Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Thursday to secure their first series win since the All-Star break.
Cowboys-Broncos joint practice productive but chippy
Although both teams hailed it as a productive day, the Dallas Cowboys' joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Thursday at times resembled an undercard at the octagon instead of a prelude to Saturday night's preseason opener.
Broncos name NFL exec Damani Leech as team's new president
The Denver Broncos' new owners have tabbed NFL International CEO Damani Leech as the team's new president.
Jay Norvell, new football coach at CSU: Rams 'getting settled in'
Colorado State University Rams Football Head Coach Jay Norvell is excited for a new season. He's the first African American head coach at CSU.
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.
CBS4 Investigates
More CBS4 Investigates
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.
Trending
More Trending
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Casa Bonita gets a fresh shade of pink paint
Casa Bonita has always been known for its pink exterior, but the new owners are going all in on a very bright pink shade.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
Arctic warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet, study shows
The new study shows that warming in the Arctic is much worse than scientists previously thought.
Whole Foods CEO: "Socialists are taking over"
John Mackey, who co-founded the grocery chain, is set to end his 44-year career at the company later this month.
Making Ends Meet
More Making Ends Meet
Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
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.
Health
More Health
West Nile Virus virus detected in some Denver metro area counties
The Tri-County Health Department has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus detected this season in Arapahoe County.
Colorado communities team up to help stop spread of HIV
A Colorado collaboration to protect people from sexually transmitted diseases and infections is now opening another location for people to get tested.
As U.S. hits 10,000 monkeypox cases, CDC still aims for "containment"
Every state but one has reported at least one infection in the outbreak, which now ranks as the largest in the world.
Colo. Dept. of Public Health releases COVID school guidance
The CDPHE is no longer recommending that entire classrooms quarantine over positive cases.
How sleep can impact your heart health
Did you know sleep has an impact on your heart? We talked to a Denver cardiologist to find out how more.
Weather
More Weather
Weather
First Alert Weather Tracker visits Olde Town Arvada for some Scrumptious Ice Cream
The First Alert Weather Tracker visited Olde Town Arvada on Thursday for some Scrumptious Ice Cream.
First Alert Weather Trackers cools down in Olde Town Arvada on a hot day
First Alert Weather Trackers cools down in Olde Town Arvada on a hot day.
First Alert Weather Tracker makes a stop in Olde Town Arvada
The First Alert Weather Tracker makes a stop in Olde Town Arvada.
Colorado firefighter from Craig hotshot crew killed while battling Oregon wildfire
A Colorado firefighter died while battling a wildland fire out of state. It happened this week in western Oregon.
The torrential rain last weekend helped further erode Colorado's drought
Drought in Colorado has improved for the sixth consecutive week. The torrential rain that fell over parts of the Front Range last weekend has undeniably helped.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
CDC releases new guidance for COVID about quarantine, exposure
The Centers for Disease Control has released new guidance for COVID about quarantine, exposure.
Report shows housing market in Denver cooling off
According to housing data from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors and similar reports from the state association, that rollercoaster ride may be smoothing out.
Accidental fentanyl overdose investigated in 13-year-old's death
Less than a day after starting the 8th grade at Aurora Hills Middle School, his family says Jose was found dead from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
First Alert Weather Tracker visits Olde Town Arvada for some Scrumptious Ice Cream
The First Alert Weather Tracker visited Olde Town Arvada on Thursday for some Scrumptious Ice Cream.
First Alert Weather Trackers cools down in Olde Town Arvada on a hot day
First Alert Weather Trackers cools down in Olde Town Arvada on a hot day.