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Fire Heavily Damages Home In Elbert County
Investigators say a fire that seriously damaged a home in Elbert County spread from the fireplace.
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Investigators say a fire that seriously damaged a home in Elbert County spread from the fireplace.
Douglas County Deputy Clerk and Recorder Mike Acree has been fired one week after a CBS4 investigation revealed he tried to intervene on a speeding ticket received by a subordinate.
Douglas County Deputy Clerk and Recorder Mike Acree admits he contacted the Elbert County Sheriff about a speeding ticket received by one of Acree's subordinates, but Acree says he was not trying to act unethically.
Fire investigators are working to determine what started a fire in Elbert County that destroyed a home.
Law enforcement in Douglas and Elbert counties would like the public's help identifying suspects in a string of burglaries.
A former high school athlete and another teen have been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl after she overdosed on drugs and alcohol in the small town of Simla.
Heavy smoke coming from the Black Forest Fire northeast of Colorado Springs has forced the American Red Cross to close one of their evacuation shelters.
A middle school custodian has been arrested after police say he tried to lure underage girls over the Internet for sex.
A Colorado man is telling his story of how he survived a terrorist attack on a natural gas facility in Algeria three weeks ago.
There's anger and sadness for a volunteer fire department as one of their own is accused of starting a wildfire last summer.
A man who authorities in Elbert County believe is responsible for starting a wildfire last summer that forced the evacuation of a town and burned several hundred acres appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
Authorities in Elbert County have arrested a man they believe is responsible for starting a wildfire last summer that forced the evacuation of a town and burned several hundred acres.
A Colorado woman says she first learned her husband was trapped in Algeria during a terrorist attack when he sent her two ominous text messages.
A veteran Denver Police Department commander has been arrested and charged with DUI and prohibited use of a firearm.
The search is on for a former sheriff's deputy now considered to be a dangerous man.
A pilot walked away unharmed after a rough landing in Elbert County on Tuesday.
Severe weather on Thursday damaged at least 10 homes in Elbert County on Thursday.
At least three homes were damaged from tornadoes near the small town of Simla Thursday evening.
A Colorado congressman who questioned the citizenship of President Barack Obama expanded on his apology Thursday, calling his comments at a GOP fundraiser this month "inappropriate and boneheaded."
A plane crashed in Elbert County Saturday afternoon, flipping onto its roof as it landed.
Colorado authorities say an illegal marijuana growing operation on 100 acres in Elbert County was sending pot to Chicago.
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning's snowstorm dropped 11 inches in Fort Collins and Evergreen found 8.5 inches. But in Elbert County residents are still digging out after a foot of snow fell to the ground.
In the community of Agate in rural Elbert County a group of neighbors have joined together in an effort to protect their homes from oil and gas production.
The former Elbert County Assessor who pleaded guilty to stealing from taxpayers, blames symptoms from menopause for her actions.
It was clearly a plum for Gov. John Hickenlooper. At a news conference in his office he introduced Arrow Electronics CEO Michael Long. It's a company with 50 locations in the U.S. and 300 around the world.
The City of Boulder, after consulting with Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribal Representatives for two years, announced concept plans to redevelop a 120-acre farm site from which more than 100 Boulder-area men mobilized and took part in the Sand Creek Massacre 160 years ago.
Colorado military officials say the United States Marine Corps Memorial was vandalized with anti-Israeli graffiti.
Jefferson County deputies helped move moose that was spotted in someone's yard peeping into windows.
A former insurance claims adjuster has confessed to stealing more than a quarter million dollars from her company by filing false auto insurance claims and pocketing the money.
The Denver Police Department says officers are investigating a shooting in the area of I-25 northbound and Auraria Parkway with one victim transported to a local hospital.
The City of Boulder, after consulting with Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribal Representatives for two years, announced concept plans to redevelop a 120-acre farm site from which more than 100 Boulder-area men mobilized and took part in the Sand Creek Massacre 160 years ago.
Colorado military officials say the United States Marine Corps Memorial was vandalized with anti-Israeli graffiti.
Jefferson County deputies helped move moose that was spotted in someone's yard peeping into windows.
A former insurance claims adjuster has confessed to stealing more than a quarter million dollars from her company by filing false auto insurance claims and pocketing the money.
The Denver Police Department says officers are investigating a shooting in the area of I-25 northbound and Auraria Parkway with one victim transported to a local hospital.
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The reportedly 600-pound moose took nearly eight people to move it as it was peering in windows and took a break in a person's yard south.
CBS News Colorado Anchor and Reporter Kennedy Cook spoke to a set of twins a part of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, who are looking to bring a one-of-a-kind show.
DPD tweeted a message on Saturday that one victim was transported to a hospital following the shooting. The victim is expected to survive, according to DPD.
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After being bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers following a trade with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook is officially a Denver Nugget after signing a deal worth two years at $6.8 million.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Nikola Jokic's older brother has been formerly charged for an assault at an April Nuggets game.
The Denver Nuggets and about a dozen other NBA teams have been sued in federal court by music publishers who allege the teams used songs by Drake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and others without the publishers' consent.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the location of members of the malicious cyber hacking group Andariel.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Another day with "unhealthy" air quality rankings passed as Coloradans with respiratory issues huddled indoors to keep from breathing the smoke and ozone-laden air.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
A new study has found tiny pieces of plastic we use everyday can find its way into the plaques of clogged coronary arteries. We asked a Colorado physician for tips on how to protect our health, despite these tiny particles being practically unavoidable.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Southwest is undoing its trademark open seating policy, introducing more seats with extra legroom.
The Colorado Attorney General's office is applauding a ruling that puts the plans for a proposed merger between two of the country's largest grocery store chains temporarily on hold.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.