Wyoming Family Killed In Crash On I-25 Identified, Range In Age From 51 Years To 3 Months Old
The five family members killed in a crash on Interstate 25 earlier this week have been identified by the Weld County coroner.
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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.
Crash On I-25 Kills 5 People, Including Infant Girl
Five people from Wyoming, including an infant girl, are dead after the SUV they were in was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer in northern Colorado.
4 Killed In Crashes On I-25 Near Fort Lupton Exit, Northbound Lanes Reopened
Multiple crashes closed northbound lanes of Interstate 25 at the Colorado Highway 52 exit near Fort Lupton. The Colorado Department of Transportation alerted drivers at around 2:30 p.m.
As Trash Prices Increase, Weld County Sees More Illegal Dumping
Some people in rural Weld County tell CBS4 that's led to an increase in illegal dumping of all sorts of trash.
Leiyla Cepeda, 18, Charged With Killing Her Newborn Daughter In Weld County
The Weld County District Attorney's Office says it charged an 18-year-old mother for allegedly killing her newborn baby. Authorities arrested Leiyla Cepeda, of Texas, on Friday.
Cole Graves, Accused Of Crime Spree In Greeley, Arrested In Weld County
Greeley Police say they caught a suspect they considered armed and dangerous after a violent crime spree on May 30.
Suspect Shot, Killed After Pursuit, Shootout With Deputies
A wanted fugitive was shot and killed during a shootout with deputies.
Luke Braziel Sentenced For Role In 2019 Drug Ring
Luke Braziel was sentenced to 120 years in prison a month after he was found guilty for his role in a major drug ring in 2019.
Football Program Could Be Cut If Weld RE-8 School District Can't Afford It
As the Weld RE-8 school district navigates cutting their budget for the 2022-2023 school year, some fear the district will eliminate athletics from some schools, specifically the football team at Fort Lupton High School.
'Getting Very Desperate': Parents Who Rely On Food Banks Struggle To Find Baby Formula
Many parents who are financially stable have started to contact area food banks in search of formula.
Dante Larks Faces 142 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting Child He Kept In Basement, Fed Peanuts
A Weld County jury convicted a Dacono man on six counts of child abuse and sexual assault on a child in what prosecutors are calling one of the most traumatic cases they've ever handled.
Weld County Deputy John Maedel Accused Of Stalking, Harassment
Formal charges have been filed against Weld County Sheriff's Deputy John Maedel.
Man With Gun Captured On Security Video Peeping Into Windows Of Home
The Weld County Sheriff's Office is searching for information about a man with a gun who was seen looking into the windows of a home.
Search Ongoing For Suspect Who Shot At Fracking Company Truck In Weld County
The Weld County Sheriff's Office says someone shot a truck on Colorado Highway 52 early on April 22.
Weld County Man Dies Of Suspected Fentanyl Overdose, Wife Amy Conradson Arrested
Police in Greeley investigated a possible fentanyl overdose last month and arrested the victim's wife after a search of the home.
'We Have To Do Something': Family Wants Arrest After Fentanyl Death Of Their Loved One
Her husband was having severe back pain and made plans to see a specialist. But that appointment was weeks out and looking for relief, he decided to try anything.
U.S. 34 Reopened In Morgan & Weld Counties Following Fire Near Empire Reservoir
A section of U.S. 34 from Weld County to Morgan County was closed on Sunday afternoon due to a brush fire. Smoke from the fire caused visibility troubles.
Blades, Bolt-Cutters, License Plate In Suspicious Vehicle Tipped Off Deputy To Catalytic Converter Theft Suspect
A deputy with a hunch helped build a case toward finding one of many suspected perpetrators in the widespread theft of catalytic converters.
Suspect Who Died In Crash With Colorado State Patrol Squad Car Identified
A man convicted of killing his wife in Minnesota in 1999 has died following a law enforcement pursuit from Wyoming to Colorado.
Austin Brumfield Arrested After Deputies Discover Trunk Full Of Stolen Catalytic Converters
Deputies with the Weld County Sheriff's Office arrested Austin Lee Brumfield after they discovered a trunk full of stolen catalytic converters.
Colorado State Trooper Hurt After Chase That Ended In Fatal Crash
A high speed chase in two states involving a pursuit of a murder convict on a parole violation ended in a crash resulting in the suspect's death and a Colorado state trooper injured.
Sarah Jesser Sentenced To 18 Years For Shooting At Police In Weld County
Sarah Jesser was arrested after she shot at police at the Econo Lodge near Interstate 25 in Weld County on Feb. 13, 2020.
Andrew Durdy Arrested Twice For Reportedly Having Illegal Drugs, Including Fentanyl
Greeley Police arrested a 26-year-old man for reportedly selling large amounts of illegal drugs in the area.
Burning Barn Puts Out Thick, Black Smoke Over Weld County
Firefighters from Windsor Severance Fire Rescue rushed to the scene off Weld County Road 23 north of Severance.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
The flood threat in Colorado on Monday will expand from mountain burn scars to other areas, including parts of the Front Range.
Masked gunman opens fire on Greeley bar patrons, injuring 2
The two were among customers standing on outside the Rancho el Corazon when a masked man drove up to the establishment, got out with a rifle and fired dozens of rounds into the crowd.
Denver officials worried landlords won't be compliant in time
A plan to make sure rental units in Denver are clean and safe is having slow uptake from property managers. It's anticipated the program will impact 50,000 properties, but so far only 200 have completed the process.
Castle Rock's appetite for support benefits families of teens involved in crash
The Dads of Castle Rock say this breakfast held at Castle View High School was the least they could do for their neighbors.
Mudslides strand 15 people and eight vehicles near Telluride
Four of the vehicles were able to safely turn around and drive back down the mountain.
New helicopters bolster rescue abilities in Colorado's high country
The Colorado Army National Guard received the first of two new helicopters capable of hoist rescues in Colorado's mountains.
Brother of former Bronco Aqib Talib wanted in Texas for murder during youth football game
The brother of former Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib is being sought by Texas authorities following the fatal shooting of a man at a youth football game Saturday evening.
Residents on eastern side of Cameron Peak burn scar given flash flood warning
The National Weather Service asked residents in the Big Thompson and Buckhorn canyons to immediately seek higher ground.
Aurora man imprisoned for defrauding federal government of pandemic relief funds
A 39-year-old Aurora man was sentenced to five and half years in federal prison Friday for money laundering and wire fraud related to his illicit acquisition of federal relief funds intended for businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
The flood threat in Colorado on Monday will expand from mountain burn scars to other areas, including parts of the Front Range.
Masked gunman opens fire on Greeley bar patrons, injuring 2
The two were among customers standing on outside the Rancho el Corazon when a masked man drove up to the establishment, got out with a rifle and fired dozens of rounds into the crowd.
Denver officials worried landlords won't be compliant in time
A plan to make sure rental units in Denver are clean and safe is having slow uptake from property managers. It's anticipated the program will impact 50,000 properties, but so far only 200 have completed the process.
Castle Rock's appetite for support benefits families of teens involved in crash
The Dads of Castle Rock say this breakfast held at Castle View High School was the least they could do for their neighbors.
Mudslides strand 15 people and eight vehicles near Telluride
Four of the vehicles were able to safely turn around and drive back down the mountain.
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Brother of former Bronco Aqib Talib wanted in Texas for murder during youth football game
The brother of former Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib is being sought by Texas authorities following the fatal shooting of a man at a youth football game Saturday evening.
Josh Johnson leads Broncos backups past Cowboys
Journeyman Josh Johnson threw a pair of first-half touchdowns and the Denver Broncos beat the penalty-prone Dallas Cowboys 17-7.
Bustang releases its 2022 Broncos game transportation schedule
Broncos Country is preparing for the upcoming NFL season and so are the Bustang buses.
Longtime minor leaguer Bernard helps Rockies beat Arizona
Longtime minor leaguer Wynton Bernard singled, stole a base and scored in his major league debut, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
Rockies' Bernard makes MLB debut after decade in minors
Wynton Bernard is getting his chance to play in the major leagues a decade after he was drafted by the San Diego Padres.
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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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Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists make discovery on dinosaur believed to be related to the Loch Ness Monster
Some believers claim the Loch Ness Monster was a descendant of the plesiosaur.
Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
Rare "rainbow cloud" spotted over Virginia
"Cloud iridescence reminds me of pixie dust or unicorn sprinkles," one meteorologist told CBS News. Here how that colorful weather phenomenon is formed.
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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.
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Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
'Jump in the pool': Make summer memories while there's time
Too often, women don't partake in summer fun or snacks because they are worried about what other people will think, or their weight.
August is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month, a time to make sure we are all up to date on required vaccinations.
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.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
The flood threat in Colorado on Monday will expand from mountain burn scars to other areas, including parts of the Front Range.
Mudslides strand 15 people and eight vehicles near Telluride
Four of the vehicles were able to safely turn around and drive back down the mountain.
Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
Ready for a break from the heat? Big pattern change coming next week
The August heat wave continues through the weekend before temperatures go down and rain chances go up next week
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.
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Flood watches issued for Monday afternoon due to heavy rain threat
Meteorologist Chris Spears has a look at your forecast for Monday and the week ahead.
EPA: Lakewood among 19 U.S. cities with high levels of ethylene oxide in the air
Lakewood is one of 19 U.S. cities to have high levels of ethylene oxide.
Two killed after speeding car runs red light in Aurora
Two drivers were killed when one of them drove through a red light at East 40th Avenue and North Tower Road, according the Aurora Police Department.
Teen driver strikes, injures 14-year-old riding their bike in Broomfield
So far it's not clear if the driver will be cited.
Masked gunman opens fire on Greeley bar patrons, injures 2
The two were among customers standing on outside the Rancho el Corazon when a masked man drove up to the establishment, got out with a rifle and fired dozens of rounds into the crowd.