Worker caught dumping chemicals in Vail storm drain
Vail's Gore Creek was nearly contaminated after a construction worker was caught pouring potentially toxic chemicals into a storm drain.
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Both Directions Of I-70 Closed At Vail Pass Due To Crashes & Hazmat Situation
Several crashes closed a stretch of westbound and eastbound Interstate70 at Vail Pass on Friday night. One crash closed a 10-mile stretch of I-70 from exit 180 East Vail to exit 190 Vail Pass Summit.
Vail Police Brings Back K9 Officer Program
This is the first time the Vail Police Department has had a K9 since 2007.
Vail Resorts To Increase Minimum Wage To $20/Hour At All Colorado Locations
Vail Resorts is planning to increase the minimum wage for employees.
Vail Town Council Considers Ordinance To Help Protect Homes From Wildfires
Vail is hoping to help homeowners prevent wildfires from encroaching on their properties.
Vail Police: Avoid Temptation To Break Law By Borrowing Ski Passes
The public is being warned not to borrow someone else's ski pass to cut costs at the ski lift. Vail Police Department says it has seen an increase in ski pass fraud this season.
Vail Extends Ski Season Until May 1
Vail Mountain is making history this year by extending the skiing and boarding season until May 1.
'Saved For A Reason': Colorado Doesn't Track One Of The Leading Causes Of Death, Vail Woman Determined to Change That
Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death but the State of Colorado doesn't even recognize it as a disease, let alone collect data or spend any money on research. That would change under a bill at the state Capitol.
Skier Triggers Steep Avalanche Near Vail But Avoids Injury By Holding Onto Tree
A skier who triggered an avalanche near Vail on Saturday escaped injury by grabbing onto a tree as the slide swept into a gulch and other "high-consequence terrain."
'We Are Disgusted': 40,000 People Sign Petition Demanding Vail Resorts Hire More Workers And Offer Better Pay
More than 40,000 people have signed a petition calling on Vail Resorts to pay its employees better -- and deliver the value season pass holders deserve.
Young Colorado Boy, Lewis Browning, Honored At Colorado Avalanche Game
The hockey community in Colorado is pulling together to remember a 10-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car in Vail on Jan. 13.
10-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Vail Parking Structure
Police in Vail investigated the death of a child who was struck by a vehicle on Thursday night.
Mountain Lion Euthanized After Walking Into Lobby Of Vail Condo Building
Colorado Parks and Wildlife made the tough decision to euthanize a mountain lion over the weekend after it demonstrated unusual behavior.
Safety Concerns Prompts I-70 Closure Heading West Over Vail Pass
The closure was lifted about 30 minutes later, at around 1 p.m.
COVID In Colorado: Vail Adjusts In-Person Services Due To COVID & Staffing Shortages
The Town of Vail is the latest Colorado high country community to scale back in-person services due to the spread of COVID-19 among staff and the community.
Mask Order Extended In Eagle County For Schools, Child Care Settings
Eagle County will keep its COVID-19 public health order requiring face coverings in schools and child care setting into the new year.
Vail Pass Backcountry Finally Gets Enough Snow To Open For The Season
Vail Pass has finally gotten enough snow for the backcountry trails to open for the season.
Skiers, Boarders, Winter Enthusiasts Celebrate Snowstorm, Fresh Powder
The snowstorm was a welcome sight on Friday among skiers and boarders, and other winter enthusiasts, in Colorado.
Skiers, Boarders Anxious For Winter Storm To Drop Much-Needed Snow In The Mountains
The winter storm moving into Colorado is bringing some much-needed snow to the ski areas.
Colorado Ski Industry Has More Women In Leadership Positions Than Ever Before
The ski industry has more women in leadership positions than ever before, and despite the pandemic those in charge are looking for ways to keep growing and moving forward.
Snow In The Mountains A Welcome Sight For Some, A Travel Mess For Drivers
In the Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne areas, Thursday's snowfall was slow to accumulate on the highway, but higher up on Vail Pass it created rough travel conditions.
Affordable Housing Ballot Measures Could Impact Colorado Mountain Communities
With elections right around the corner, towns across Colorado's high country have made it clear: affordable housing is a top priority.
Eastbound Lanes Of I-70 At Vail Reopened After Chemical Spill
A chemical spill caused eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Vail to close Friday morning.
5 Great Colorado Places With Hikes To Enjoy Fall Colors
Most of us think of leaf peeping as hopping in the car and taking a drive but in Colorado, there's plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the trees by taking a hike during fall foliage season.
Vail Resorts Requires COVID Vaccine Not Just For Staff, But Also Guests
Vail Resorts is the latest to announce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This time not just for staff, but also guests.
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From K-Mart to Courthouse: Moffat County's latest transformation
An abandoned K-Mart shopping center in Craig, Colorado will soon be home for the county's courthouse.
Fireworks spark a brush fire, evacuations in an Aurora neighborhood
South Metro firefighters battled a brush fire, while illegal fireworks were being shot off around them.
I-70 closed in Glenwood Canyon due to Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning forced the closure of Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday afternoon.
Boulder County Considers Slate Of Gun Limiting Ordinances
In the wake of the mass shooting at a Boulder grocery store, county commissioners are considering several gun limiting ordinances.
2 tubers rescued from Clear Creek during Highway 6 closure
Highway 6 reopened after being closed in Jefferson County for a river rescue on Tuesday afternoon.
AAA: changing your behavior could help you save on gas
The average price for a gallon of gas in Colorado is $4.89, 9 cents above the national average.
Denver offers $1,000 cash incentive for aspiring lifeguards
The City of Denver is still searching for more lifeguards to staff pools this summer.
Preschool tuition credits help Denver families make ends meet
Thousands of families of young children in Denver make ends meet with the Denver Preschool Program, also expanding access now to preschool for a limited number of children turning three by Oct. 1.
Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
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From K-Mart to Courthouse: Moffat County's latest transformation
An abandoned K-Mart shopping center in Craig, Colorado will soon be home for the county's courthouse.
Fireworks spark a brush fire, evacuations in an Aurora neighborhood
South Metro firefighters battled a brush fire, while illegal fireworks were being shot off around them.
I-70 closed in Glenwood Canyon due to Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning forced the closure of Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday afternoon.
Boulder County Considers Slate Of Gun Limiting Ordinances
In the wake of the mass shooting at a Boulder grocery store, county commissioners are considering several gun limiting ordinances.
2 tubers rescued from Clear Creek during Highway 6 closure
Highway 6 reopened after being closed in Jefferson County for a river rescue on Tuesday afternoon.
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Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
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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.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park seeks remedy to long lines
Seeking a remedy to long lines of cars, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are asking visitors if they would pay a fee to use vehicle transponders and another "fast pass" lane at its busiest entrance.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
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Preschool tuition credits help Denver families make ends meet
Thousands of families of young children in Denver make ends meet with the Denver Preschool Program, also expanding access now to preschool for a limited number of children turning three by Oct. 1.
Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
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Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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Fireworks rain showers possible, better chance for Tues storms
A few rain showers are still possible on Monday evening, however most of the wet weather should be wrapped up for the firework shows across the Front Range.
Very warm again on July 4th with more scattered storms
Meteorologist Chris Spears outlines what areas have the highest chance to see a passing storm.
4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
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Denver offers $1,000 cash incentive for aspiring lifeguards
The City of Denver is still searching for more lifeguards to staff pools this summer.
New Details About The Death Of A Father On I-70
John Jaros died after someone shot at his truck on I-70 during a spontaneous, illegal street race.
Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
From K-Mart to Courthouse: The story of Moffat County's latest transformation
An abandoned K-Mart shopping center in Craig, Colorado will soon be home for the county's courthouse.
3 found dead inside Greeley home
Three people were found dead inside a Greeley home over the 4th of July holiday weekend.