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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Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
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.
Stay alert Sunday to storms with heavy rain, flash flood potential
Meteorologist Chris Spears will help you plan your Sunday in his First Alert forecast.
Who killed Jonelle Matthews? What her suspected killer told jurors
Steve Pankey, who twice ran for governor of Idaho, is charged in the 1984 kidnapping and murder of Jonelle Matthews.
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.
Colorado's entire I-25 corridor placed under a Flood Watch Sunday
Meteorologist Chris Spears has a look at your forecast.
South Metro Fire executes tricky extraction of trapped truck driver
A semi truck rolled over pinning the driver, and firefighters were able to free them.
Judge upholds accountability claims against Boulder Valley School District
In a challenge to the state's new Child Sex Abuse Accountability Act, a Boulder judge decided the civil lawsuit could continue.
Two teens killed in Douglas County head-on crash
A pickup truck carrying four teens was hit head-on by an SUV with a single driver.
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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.
Stay alert Sunday to storms with heavy rain, flash flood potential
Meteorologist Chris Spears will help you plan your Sunday in his First Alert forecast.
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.
South Metro Fire executes tricky extraction of trapped truck driver
A semi truck rolled over pinning the driver, and firefighters were able to free them.
Judge upholds accountability claims against Boulder Valley School District
In a challenge to the state's new Child Sex Abuse Accountability Act, a Boulder judge decided the civil lawsuit could continue.
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Broncos sale will help youth programs in Denver metro area
The Metropolitan Football Stadium District board voted on a unique stipulation in the decades-old lease agreement with the Pat Bowlen Trust.
Rockies claim Dinelson Lamet off waivers
The Colorado Rockies have claimed Dinelson Lamet off waivers, capping a week in which the right-hander was traded by one organization and designated for assignment by another.
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.
Russia "ready to discuss" prisoner swap now that Brittney Griner sentenced
The White House has urged Russia to accept its offer of a deal for the release of Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan
Broncos sign WR Shepherd to fill Patrick's roster spot
The Denver Broncos have signed free agent receiver Darrius Shepherd, who played for the Green Bay Packers for two years and played this spring for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.
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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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Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Who killed Jonelle Matthews? What her suspected killer told jurors
Steve Pankey, who twice ran for governor of Idaho, is charged in the 1984 kidnapping and murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Silverthorne serving up tasty meals with a side of history at new market
Silverthorne hopes a new food market will lure more visitors to its downtown.
Alex Jones must pay $45.2 million in punitive damages, jury decides
The far-right broadcaster and conspiracy theorist had called the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting "a hoax."
Governor Polis renames TABOR refunds in election year maneuver: 'A rose is a rose'
Gov. Jared Polis is defending his branding of TABOR refunds as Colorado Cash Back.
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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.
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.
Denver offers legal help to those facing evictions: 'The real goal is to keep people housed'
With rising rents across Colorado, many people are facing eviction. It is why the city of Denver is now providing attorneys to help those families who are eligible.
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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
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
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
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
Free vaccine clinic offers COVID, others for kids and adults
A free vaccine clinic will offer COVID-19 vaccinations, along with many others, for both children and adults on Friday.
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Landspout tornado touches down near Denver International Airport
A quick forming thunderstorms produce a brief landspout tornado at Denver International Airport on Friday.
Friday heat was enough to break 145 year old record high
Denver hits triple digits for the 5th time this year and breaks record high.
National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for Cameron Peak Fire burn scar
The National Weather Service says those living in or near the Cameron Peak Fire burn scar are in the midst of a flash flood warning.
Friday brought hot temperatures across Denver metro
A tornado warning also shut down DIA for awhile Friday afternoon.
We saw fewer 14er hikers last year...what about this year?
The Colorado 14er Initiative has spread 23 different infrared monitors across Colorado trails, dating back to 2015, to keep track of just how many people are trying to bag the legendary Colorado hikes.
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Thunderstorms with heavy rain possible after 2 p.m.
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
Aurora kicks off back-to-school with free supplies event
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free supplies at a back-to-school event.
Sunday storms could produce locally heavy rain
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
South Metro Fire executes tricky extraction of trapped truck driver
A semitruck rolled over pinning the driver, and firefighters were able to free them.
Attempted homicide suspect shot, killed as deputies try to arrest
A male suspect wanted with an active warrant for attempted homicide was shot and killed late Friday afternoon in Northglenn.