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.
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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.
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