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.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Friday was one of the most crowded days of the year for Denver International Airport and TSA security lines were backed up for much of the day.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre released its year-end report this week. It says 1.69 million tickets were distributed this year at the Colorado venue.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
The city of Littleton is looking at plans for more diverse and affordable housing options.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.