Photos Released In Wheat Ridge Arson Investigation
Police in Wheat Ridge are looking for a man who is described as a person of interest and possibly a suspect in an arson at a park.
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3 Colorado Men Arrested In Connection To Thwarted Riot At Idaho Pride Rally, Authorities Say
Three Colorado men were arrested in connection to the thwarted riot, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
Stolen SUV Found After Officers Spot Prescription Bottle Inside With Suspect's Name On Label
Police in Wheat Ridge captured a vehicle thief after he left his prescription bottle in the stolen vehicle.
Medicine Container Lying In Stolen Car Helps Wheat Ridge Officer Apprehend Suspect
A police officer in Wheat Ridge saw a piece of evidence in a stolen car over the weekend and it quickly led to the arrest of an apparent car thief.
Wheat Ridge Family Returns Home To Find Potential Thief Inside
The apparent burglary was disrupted when the homeowners, their child and pet arrived at their house.
Rollover Crash On I-70 Over Kipling Causes Traffic Delays
Police in Wheat Ridge investigated a rollover crash on Interstate 70 over Kipling Boulevard on Monday morning.
Wheat Ridge Police Officer Allan Fischer Released From Hospital To Continue Recovery From Multiple Stab Wounds
Wheat Ridge Police Officer Allan Fischer was released from the hospital on Thursday following surgery for multiple stab wounds suffered in a pre-dawn attack on Wednesday.
Wheat Ridge Police Officer Recovering After Surgery For Stab Wounds
A Wheat Ridge police officer is expected to recover after being stabbed around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Wheat Ridge Police Officer Seriously Hurt In Stabbing At RV Park, Suspect Andre Jones In Custody
Police have released the name and mugshot of the suspect arrested in Wheat Ridge after the stabbing of a police officer.
Suspect Arrested On Arson Charges After Apartment Fire In Wheat Ridge
A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fire that took place in Wheat Ridge.
Health Officials Warn About Possible Hepatitis A Exposure At King Soopers In Wheat Ridge
Jefferson County officials are warning that some shoppers may have been exposed to hepatitis A at a King Soopers in Wheat Ridge.
3rd Floor Apartment In Wheat Ridge Heavily Damaged From Fire
A fire on the third floor of an apartment building in Wheat Ridge forced residents to evacuate on Wednesday morning.
Joe Pruneda Arrested After Wielding Knife, Threatening Neighbor, Police Say
Wheat Ridge Police say officers arrested a man accused of wielding a knife and threatening a neighbor with it on Saturday night. Officers responded to the area near 39th Avenue and Harlan Street at around 10:15 p.m.
Chase And Crash: Driver In Stolen Car Rams Lakeside Police Cruiser, Crashes In Yard In Wheat Ridge
A driver crashed a stolen car after a police chase that started in the Walmart parking lot in Lakeside.
Astronaut Talks With Wheat Ridge High School Students Via Downlink From Space
Students in Wheat Ridge on Friday had a chance to talk to an astronaut on board the International Space Station.
'Unless Your Car Came Equipped With Ice Skates, Stay Home': Wheat Ridge Police Issue Warning For Drivers
Wheat Ridge Police are warning drivers about slick conditions on Wednesday with a unique message and a picture of a car off the road and clearly not equipped with ice skates.
Not All King Soopers Employees Want To Strike
The president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union told media Monday it planned move forward with a strike despite pleas from King Soopers to meet once again at the bargaining table, in an effort to find common ground.
Wheat Ridge Police Shoot, Kill Man With Shotgun
Police in Wheat Ridge shot and killed a man who was firing a shotgun in a neighborhood on Thursday afternoon.
Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Slowdown On I-70 At Kipling For Friday Morning Commute
Wheat Ridge Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 at Kipling Street that caused a large backup.
Colorado Woman Who Supports The Troops Overseas Hopes To Pass Torch On Creating '38,000 Smiles'
A woman's quest to send tens of thousands of holiday cards to troops overseas is hitting one last hurdle this holiday season.
New Hotel Licensing Program Aimed At Improving Safety In Wheat Ridge
A new licensing program in Wheat Ridge that was unanimously approved by the city council is aimed at improving safety at hotels and motels.
Wheat Ridge Begins 2-Year Wadsworth Boulevard Improvement Project
The City of Wheat Ridge is breaking ground on a big improvement project on Wadsworth Boulevard. The new turn lanes may not be what drivers are used to.
Driver Cited After Striking Teen In Crosswalk Outside Wheat Ridge High School
A driver was given a citation after their vehicle struck a teen in a crosswalk outside Wheat Ridge High School.
Crash On I-70 In Wheat Ridge Causes Large Traffic Backup
Wheat Ridge police say a crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Kipling Street is causing traffic headaches.
Wheat Ridge Woman Tracks Down Car After Hit And Run, Hopes To Help Suspected Drunk Driver
Her Jeep is probably totaled, and she's still sore from the impact, but Emily Bathen says her hope is to help the other driver -- who she believes was drunk.
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Castle Rock community HOA fees skyrocket after insurance premiums go up 600%
Homeowners in Castle Rock's Latigo community, near Metzler Ranch, will see their Homeowner's Association fees skyrocket in 2024 after the HOA's insurance premium went up by 600%.
President Joe Biden lands in Colorado, met by Gov. Polis, Denver's mayor
President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado on Tuesday for a visit that includes two different stops.
"SIX" retells history at DCPA
"SIX," the next musical to visit the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, tells the story of King Henry VIII's wives in a way never done before. The musical, which plays the Buell Theatre starting Dec. 5.
Avalanches in Colorado: How do they occur?
It's avalanche season in Colorado's high country, and with periods of warmer, dry weather between snowstorms, conditions are ripe for avalanches. Several factors contribute to an avalanche, but the strength of the snowpack is at the core.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
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Castle Rock community HOA fees skyrocket after insurance premiums go up 600%
Homeowners in Castle Rock's Latigo community, near Metzler Ranch, will see their Homeowner's Association fees skyrocket in 2024 after the HOA's insurance premium went up by 600%.
President Joe Biden lands in Colorado, met by Gov. Polis, Denver's mayor
President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado on Tuesday for a visit that includes two different stops.
"SIX" retells history at DCPA
"SIX," the next musical to visit the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, tells the story of King Henry VIII's wives in a way never done before. The musical, which plays the Buell Theatre starting Dec. 5.
Avalanches in Colorado: How do they occur?
It's avalanche season in Colorado's high country, and with periods of warmer, dry weather between snowstorms, conditions are ripe for avalanches. Several factors contribute to an avalanche, but the strength of the snowpack is at the core.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
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New advanced treatment called aquablation used to help men with enlarged prostates
A relatively new procedure, aquablation is being used by six doctors in the Denver metro area to help those men with enlarged prostates.
Growing tension at the state Capitol among lawmakers amid the war in Gaza
More than 150 Jewish Democrats in Colorado have signed a letter asking to stop divisive and what they call dangerous rhetoric.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife heads to Oregon to capture wolves for reintroduction in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers will head to Oregon to capture wolves slated for reintroduction in Colorado, possibly by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden lands in Colorado, met by Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston
President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado on Tuesday for a visit that includes two different stops.
Behind scenes look as UPS hub prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
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Despite being without starters, Nuggets use Clippers as their punching bag again
The Nuggets haven't stopped embarrassing the Clippers since the bubble. But what happened on Monday? That might be the new low.
How Broncos have turned it around; can it continue?
The Broncos are the NFL's hottest team, a sentence that over a month ago would've been describing the heat of the flame inside the dumpster fire in Denver.
Defense forces more turnovers as Broncos defeat Browns
The red-hot Denver Broncos won their fifth straight game on Sunday, defeating the Cleveland Browns 29-12.
D.J. Jones records first fumble recovery of his career
Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones has been in the NFL for 7 years, but until Sunday's game he had never recorded a fumble recovery.
Russell Wilson yells out "Pizza pizza pizza" before QB sneak
Before hiking the football in the first half at Empower Field At Mile High, Russell Wilson yelled out "Pizza pizza pizza."
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Network founded by Koch brothers endorses Nikki Haley for president
Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Sherrod Brown focuses on abortion access in Ohio Senate reelection race
"I support abortion access for all women," Brown said in a recent text to voters, adding that his three GOP opponents "would overturn the will of Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban."
Woman sues Chopt eatery chain after allegedly "chewing on" finger in salad
Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, Connecticut, alleges that a salad she bought contained a piece of the manager's finger.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
U.S. military flight with critical aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
The first of three U.S. military flights arrived in Egypt with much-needed humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
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President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado on Tuesday for a visit that includes two different stops.
Network founded by Koch brothers endorses Nikki Haley for president
Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Sherrod Brown focuses on abortion access in Ohio Senate reelection race
"I support abortion access for all women," Brown said in a recent text to voters, adding that his three GOP opponents "would overturn the will of Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban."
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
U.S. military flight with critical aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
The first of three U.S. military flights arrived in Egypt with much-needed humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
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New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado
The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence in Colorado.
Larimer Couty sheriff teams up with UCHealth for search & rescue missions
LCSO's search and rescue team has been conducting training with UCHealth's Lifeline helicopter team to make sure they can respond to emergencies in remote areas quickly and safely.
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Researchers consider possibility of a reliable marijuana breathalyzer
While there are technically marijuana breathalyzers on the market right now, neither researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder nor officials with the Colorado State Patrol believe they are good enough tools to actually help law enforcement determine if someone is under the influence and therefore not able to drive.
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
Café Momentum to dish out hope for Denver teens exiting justice system
Café Momentum is an award-winning nonprofit restaurant that employs youth exiting the juvenile justice system. The restaurant will begin dishing out food and hope in the Mile High City next year.
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Cyber Monday remains the biggest online shopping day of the year
Stressed consumers faced with pressure from inflation and credit card debt are relying on the lure of big deals to fuel their shopping.
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.
Colorado's SecureSavings program continues to meet urgent need for retirement savings
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.