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Governors Don't Agree With Proposed Tax Hike For Road Repairs
Transportation and road repairs were one of the many topics discussed during the nation's "Governors Meeting" with President Obama.
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Transportation and road repairs were one of the many topics discussed during the nation's "Governors Meeting" with President Obama.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is making lots of repairs and strengthening roads on Highway 36 in order to protect them from future flooding.
There were some tense moments amid emotional outbursts at the latest meeting to discuss the privatization and addition of a toll lane along the U.S. 36 corridor.
The 50-year long contract to expand U.S. 36 is one step closer to being finalized despite an outcry of public opposition.
The Colorado Department of Transportation on Friday publicly released its much-criticized contract with a private firm to operate U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder for the next 50 years.
Strong emotions carried over to the second meeting to discuss the privatization of U.S. 36 that would turn over a toll lane to a private company for the next 50 years.
After a heated public meeting in Westminster over a deal that would allow a private consortium to operate US 36, the venue for a meeting in Louisville Thursday evening has been changed to accommodate more people.
Critics heatedly attacked a 50-year deal Wednesday that would allow a private consortium to operate the main highway between Denver and Boulder, saying it will last too long and puts the public at risk.
Supporters and opponents are gearing up for two public meetings to discuss a deal that would allow a private company to take over the operation of the main highway between Denver and Boulder for the next 50 years.
CDOT is entering a 50 year contract with a private party, giving them control over the express lanes that will be built along Highway 36.
What should be the final phase of the Sheridan Boulevard bridge demolition is scheduled for Tuesday night.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has rescheduled work on the Sheridan Bridge on U.S. 36 because of the weather.
This week Highway 36 will be closed overnight as crews demolish the bridge over Sheridan Boulevard.
The Colorado Department of Transportation will close northbound and southbound Sheridan Boulevard at the bridge over US 36 this weekend.
The last highway closed in Colorado after September's historic floods is back open.
The flood-damaged highway in Coal Creek Canyon northwest of Denver is now open.
Monday's opening of Highway 36 following flood repairs was welcome news to many, but it has some Jefferson County residents feeling like officials are playing favorites with the priorities for the recovery.
One of the main Colorado roads that suffered the most damage from the September floods is back open after National Guard troops and the Colorado Department of Transportation worked around the clock to repair the highway.
Thanks to some dedicated construction crews a portion of Highway 36 will reopen Monday, about a month earlier than anticipated.
So far it's not known if weather conditions were a factor in a crash involving at least two cars on Highway 36. Two people were hospitalized.
One of the Colorado roads that suffered the most damage from the September floods will reopen about a month ahead of schedule.
It's not often that two culverts will delight county commissioners, but they can after a flood.
Members of the Kansas National Guard are headed to Colorado to fix a key highway damaged in last month's flooding.
Members of Utah's National Guard are now on their way to Colorado to help repair roads damaged by the flooding.
Colorado will pick up the tab for National Guard engineers helping rebuild the main highway leading to Rocky Mountain National Park because of the federal government shutdown.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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