Weld County Used Military Vehicle For Rescues During Colorado Blizzard
The Weld County Sheriff's Office used Rescue 1 to help dozens of stranded motorists during the Colorado blizzard.
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The Weld County Sheriff's Office used Rescue 1 to help dozens of stranded motorists during the Colorado blizzard.
While the drought isn't over, the blizzard did put a large dent in the dry conditions along and east of the Continental Divide.
After the biggest snowstorm in 18 years slammed the Front Range on Sunday, another winter storm crossing Colorado on Tuesday will bring more snow to the region.
The blizzard that hit Colorado over the weekend was a historic storm that brought Denver's biggest snow in 18 years.
The volunteers focused on the homes where the residents are older and might not be able to lift the heavy, wet snow by themselves.
Denver police say they helped get 60 drivers who were stuck in snow between Sunday night and Monday morning.
After closing all runways and then eventually ceasing all operations for the day during the blizzard on Sunday, Denver International Airport reopened some of the runways about 2 p.m. Monday.
All lanes of Interstate 70 reopened between Airpark Road and the Kansas state line at around 2:50p.m. on Monday.
All lanes of Interstate 25 reopened from Castle Rock To Colorado Springs on Monday morning after being closed Sunday afternoon due to adverse winter driving conditions.
As the Denver metro area was being swallowed up by a blanket of whiteout snow, the work for safety crews and first responders was just picking up.
So many cars got stuck on the snowy roads in Aurora during Sunday's blizzard that the city had issued an emergency declaration.
The Colorado Department of Transportation late Sunday night lifted all safety closures along Interstate 70 in both directions from Golden through the high country.
Hundreds of drivers were stranded along Interstate 70 either on their way to the mountains to enjoy the fresh powder or on their way home during the major snowfall on Sunday.
The dangerous road conditions in Colorado due to the blizzard that's socking the state are not only hard for personal vehicles.
Xcel Energy says customers in northern Colorado should be prepared for power outages throughout the night.
A CBS4 crew caught up with a man who used tools, chains and a shovel to dig multiple people out of their snowy situations in northern Colorado during the blizzard.
Several Red Cross shelters opened across Colorado as the blizzard warning went into effect on Sunday.
All airlines "ceased operations for the day" at DIA. The runways remain closed, hundreds of passengers are expected to spend the night at the airport and some flight delays are to be expected Monday.
The Colorado National Guard is coordinating with Wellington Fire Protection District to rescue stranded drivers in northern Colorado.
State of Colorado government offices in Denver and the surrounding metro area will open late on Monday due to the blizzard conditions. There will be a 2-hour delay in scheduled start times for state employees.
Authorities shut down Interstate 70 in Colorado's foothills during the blizzard that slammed the state on Sunday.
All lanes of Interstate 25 were closed from Castle Rock To Colorado Springs on Sunday afternoon shortly before this winter storm became a blizzard.
The Colorado State Patrol said the closure was due to bad weather and poor visibility.
The heavy, wet snow that is falling across Colorado during this March storm is causing power outages across the state.
The winter storm set to bring major impacts to Colorado for the upcoming weekend may not have enough wind to be technically classified a blizzard.
Police in Timnath are looking for information on a grass fire that broke out late Saturday night.
Keystone Resort brought back its celebration of our service members with the Military Winter Games, welcoming active duty and former service members for a weekend of competition and connection on the slopes.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
The City of Denver wants to bring the first-ever full-service restaurant to Civic Center Park.
Three Colorado residents are currently serving prison sentences following a 16-year-old girl's drug overdose.
Police in Timnath are looking for information on a grass fire that broke out late Saturday night.
Keystone Resort brought back its celebration of our service members with the Military Winter Games, welcoming active duty and former service members for a weekend of competition and connection on the slopes.
The City of Denver wants to bring the first-ever full-service restaurant to Civic Center Park.
Three Colorado residents are currently serving prison sentences following a 16-year-old girl's drug overdose.
The Denver Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam in which suspects call, claiming to be from the victim's bank.
Organizers say they're working on creating protest infrastructure in Denver, with near-constant protests and actions.
The former analyst, who worked at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and is accused of falsifying DNA test results, putting hundreds of criminal case outcomes into question.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston boasted a 45% reduction in street homelessness since 2023, but overall homelessness — sheltered and unsheltered — is still on the rise, local nonprofits say.
The events put servicemembers from all branches into military-style exercises and games — all while wearing ski boots.
The fire destroyed Rocky Mountain Roosters, and while the owners work to rebuild, they're thanking firefighters for rescuing about 30 dogs and preventing the fire from spreading.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
On Colorado's Eastern Plains, danger can strike faster than help can reach you. For one rancher in Sterling, a simple chore in his land turned into the fight of his life.
People who call 911 in Aurora for non-emergency medical issues now have the option to be connected to a doctor virtually instead of having an ambulance sent to their location.
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Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Design plans for the community include walking trails, play areas, community gardens, and indoor gathering spaces. The property sits next to Expo Park and a city recreation center, the Highline Canal Trail, and transit access.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.