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Long Road Ahead For Coal Creek Canyon Residents
Recovering from the Colorado floods will create a building boom and Coal Creek Canyon in Jefferson County will need a lot of repairs.
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Recovering from the Colorado floods will create a building boom and Coal Creek Canyon in Jefferson County will need a lot of repairs.
So far a full assessment of properties hasn't been completed in Coal Creek Canyon because some roads remain inaccessible, but 14 homes are a total loss.
National Guard troops have resumed truck convoys to ferry stranded Lyons residents through the floodwaters to shelter.
Officials with the Department of Transportation say avoid driving on highways in Boulder, Larimer, Jefferson and Clear Creek counties.
Some Jefferson County residents living near Leyden Dam were voluntarily evacuated on Thursday evening.
Firefighter investigators said lightning sparked a house fire in Jefferson County.
The judge in the murder trial of Jessica Ridgeway will take a jury pool from Jefferson County in the high-profile case.
Forty charges have been filed against a man who fired at deputies during a standoff in Jefferson County in early July.
Floodwaters caused problems in several areas south of Denver Thursday night, including at the Collegiate Academy of Colorado in Littleton where officials had to cancel school.
Bryndon Jackson knew he was in trouble Thursday evening in Littleton on West Chatfield Avenue when a powerful hailstorm moved in.
A semi truck traveling on Interstate 70 at 32nd Avenue ignited in flames on Thursday afternoon.
The Colorado Board of Education is holding a study session on a pilot program that will bring detailed student information together into one database.
Firefighters have fully contained a small wildfire burning in the foothills of Jefferson County.
Firefighters are working to contain a small wildfire burning in the foothills of Jefferson County.
Health officials from Jefferson County have issued a warning after a possible rabid bat was found in Harriman Park.
A new law in Colorado requires professionals who work with the elderly to report any signs of abuse, just as child abuse reporting is mandatory.
Police in Jefferson County hope a series of surveillance images released on Monday will help them locate the person who they believe witnessed a fatal hit-and-run crash.
A Westminster man who pleaded guilty to threatening President Barack Obama and Colorado children made a plea deal to get out of federal custody and will only serve probation.
A man accused of threatening President Barack Obama and Colorado children has made a plea deal to get out of federal custody.
Thousands of children in need will be starting school off on the right foot with needed school supplies.
Thousands of Colorado children who qualify for free preschool won't be going when classes start this month because of state budget shortfalls.
Police have made an arrest a vandalism case that targeted a prayer group in Jefferson County.
A Broomfield woman has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed her boyfriend.
The next mission to Mars is ready for launch, and the spacecraft was built in Colorado.
The current fire ban in unincorporated Jefferson County will be lifted on Friday because of recent rainfall and the reduced threat of wildfire.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
The South Adams County Fire Department revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation showing thousands of taxpayer dollars used for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
The South Adams County Fire Department revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation showing thousands of taxpayer dollars used for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.
Fort Collins police responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday. When officers arrived, a man -- later identified as Clayton Pierce -- was standing outside his car with a gun, the police department said.
Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest and Canada is surging across Colorado, decreasing air quality and visibility in Denver.
Aurora Police Interim Chief Heather Morris said she would not seek a permanent position at the department after less than a year. Community members and leaders of local organizations, including the NAACP, say stability and consistency among police leadership is paramount to public safety and stability within the community.
While Colorado already has some of the harshest penalties for animal fighting in the country, state lawmakers and animal rights activists want to crack down on the sale and shipment -- both interstate and between the U.S. and Mexico -- of fighting roosters.
Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say Monday was one of the worst air pollution days Colorado has seen this summer.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
The South Adams County Fire Department revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation showing thousands of taxpayer dollars used for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.
The Broncos officially announced on Monday that they signed offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz to a four-year contract extension.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and thanked the fans in his speech.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The virtual world is no exception — when there's a national spotlight to be snagged in collegiate sports, Colorado football always seems to be, quite literally, front and center.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says if you notice a growth or something painful, it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms because there is no screening protocol for sarcomas.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
Owners of the Clocktower Cabaret in Denver say a 16th Street Mall construction mishap sent raw sewage into their building and now they're out thousands of dollars from lost shows.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
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.