Grass Fire That Forced Evacuations Near Arvada-Westminster Border Quickly Brought Under Control
A grass fire led to a short evacuation in Arvada near the Westminster border, and fire officials said it is under control.
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A grass fire led to a short evacuation in Arvada near the Westminster border, and fire officials said it is under control.
President Joe Biden wrapped up a tour of fire-damaged areas in Boulder County Friday after hours of discussions with local and national Colorado leaders along with homeowners impacted by the Marshall Fire.
Offering hugs and humor, President Joe Biden comforted Coloradans grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed last week by a rare wind-whipped, winter fire that burned through a pair of heavily populated suburbs between Denver and Boulder.
On Friday, President Joe Biden visited the burn area, and met with families who lost everything.
President Joe Biden landed at Denver International Airport on Friday afternoon on his way to Boulder County.
During President Joe Biden's visit to Boulder County, Highway 36 will be closed periodically Friday afternoon.
Part of U.S. 36 at Wadsworth Boulevard in Broomfield was closed for at least an hour because of a serious crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.
In a matter of hours the Kruger Rock Fire, fanned by strong wind gusts through dry terrain, charred more than 130 acres on the southern edge of the beloved Town of Estes Park.
Part of Highway 66 in Boulder County is shut down in both directions after a semi-truck caught fire on Monday.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a better idea of how many fish died after a tanker truck flipped over and spilled gas into the North St. Vrain Creek in Lyons last week.
Colorado wildlife officials say there was a significant fish kill in Lyons after a tanker truck flipped over and spilled gas into the North St. Vrain Creek.
A tanker rolled over and spilled fuel, forcing the closure of Highway 36 near Lyons.
A procession for slain Boulder police officer Eric Talley is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
It started with witnesses reporting a woman wearing little to no clothing who was screaming, "You're hurting me."
Snow accumulation hasn't really been this bad since April, which was in the middle of the pandemic shutdowns.
One person is dead following an auto vs. pedestrian crash along Highway 36 in Westminster. An RTD bus was involved.
Road work will shut down all but one lane in each direction for a two-mile stretch of the highway from Federal Boulevard to Pecos Street.
Part of Highway 36 leading up to Estes Park will reopen on Friday night, 10 days earlier than scheduled.
Part of Highway 36 leading up to Estes Park will be closed for the next month starting Monday.
The last year of the decade brought many news stories in Colorado that drew national attention, including a teachers strike in Denver that lasted for three days, a weather event dubbed the "bomb cyclone" and a video of parents brawling at a youth sports game in Lakewood that went viral.
Construction crews will repair a stretch of Highway 36 overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The final touches on the reconstruction of Highway 36 in Westminster are being put into place.
Authorities in Boulder identified the two people who died in an apparent murder and subsequent officer-involved shooting on Nov. 1.
The Table Mesa Park-n-Ride in Boulder reopened Saturday morning following a death investigation.
Boulder police are investigating a homicide at the Table Mesa Park and Ride Off US 36 and Table Mesa Drive.
As Colorado celebrated the coming move of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado film industry leaders were looking ahead at what seemed like potential for more production.
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
Troopers say that in March 2024, they investigated more than 300 crashes involving drivers between the ages of 16 and 21. In each of these crashes, this age group was at fault.
Friday will again bring another above average afternoon, however, today will come with more clouds across our sky. If you're looking to spend ample amounts of time outside, today would be the day to do so.
A Boulder couple is on a mission to keep their daughter's memory alive while spreading kindness the way she did.
As Colorado celebrated the coming move of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado film industry leaders were looking ahead at what seemed like potential for more production.
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
Troopers say that in March 2024, they investigated more than 300 crashes involving drivers between the ages of 16 and 21. In each of these crashes, this age group was at fault.
Friday will again bring another above average afternoon, however, today will come with more clouds across our sky. If you're looking to spend ample amounts of time outside, today would be the day to do so.
A Boulder couple is on a mission to keep their daughter's memory alive while spreading kindness the way she did.
A lockdown has been lifted at Arrowhead Elementary School in Aurora after a gun was found in a student's backpack, according to police.
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
The high-profile immigrant rights activist was arrested by ICE last week after immigration officials say she's been living in the country illegally for years.
Colorado employers paid $5 million more than they owed in unemployment insurance last year, according to a newly released audit.
Colorado State hired Niko Medved's top assistant to replace him as basketball coach following a quick 24-hour search. Ali Farokhmanesh, 36, was promoted Wednesday evening after Medved left earlier this week.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
Professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani shares her journey through breast cancer, motherhood and advocacy in her new documentary, "Butterfly in a Blizzard."
Colorado State University men's basketball coach Niko Medved is leaving CSU to be the next coach of the Golden Gophers, sources told CBS Sports.
CSU Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday.
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
A new state law in Colorado will go into effect next week, minimizing requirements for undocumented people in the state to get a driver's license. Supporters say this new law will help keep Colorado roads safer.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
In a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday, Democratic senators questioned Trump administration intelligence officials after a journalist was added to a group chat of administration officials appearing to discuss war plans in Yemen.
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
While Muslims in Colorado and around the world continue to observe Ramadan, one teacher in Aurora is offering meals for students who are fasting to take home and eat after sundown.
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
As Colorado celebrated the coming move of the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado film industry leaders were looking ahead at what seemed like potential for more production.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is cutting about 150 jobs as it faces a $27.5 million budget shortfall. The district says it employs about 5,000 people and has a student enrollment of about 36,000.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
A year ago, Michael Burch walked into the Huerfano County jail. He never walked out. His death has now prompted a federal lawsuit.
A conservative legal group said it was "no coincidence" that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his staff began communicating on Signal after the group filed open records requests over Denver's handling of the migrant crisis.
For one Colorado father, something felt off with the family investigator working on his case case. He filed a complaint with the state.
Denver's mayor and 14 of his top advisors, appointees and lawyers nicknamed themselves "Strike Force" and communicated about the migrant crisis through an end-to end encryption app that then proceeded to automatically delete their initial conversations.
A startling discovery about a day care center employee in Centennial left parents in disbelief.