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Semi Driver Killed After Going Off Embankment On Highway 285
The driver of a semi-truck has died after he lost control and went down an embankment on Highway 285 Monday morning in Jefferson County.
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The driver of a semi-truck has died after he lost control and went down an embankment on Highway 285 Monday morning in Jefferson County.
One man was arrested after he barricaded himself in a home in Jefferson County on Friday.
Firefighters now have a handle on a small wildfire in Jefferson County.
A Colorado man accused of trying to trade pipe bombs and hand grenades for drugs or cash has pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing firearms that weren't registered with a national database.
Firefighters are battling a new wildfire in the foothills outside Denver but so far it isn't posing a threat to homes.
The high fire danger across the Front Range has prompted Jefferson County officials to ban smoking in all parks until conditions get safer.
Fire crews in Jefferson County were working to quickly contain a wildfire that burned a home on Thursday. Illegal fireworks may have started that fire.
A woman involved in a crash that killed her boyfriend has pleaded guilty to several charges.
A section of Highway 128 in Jefferson County had to be closed Tuesday afternoon after a deadly accident.
Fire managers say a 500-acre wildfire in the foothills west of Denver is now 15 percent contained.
Wildfire season is so bad this year that some county leaders aren't even warning anyone about firework restrictions -- they're just handing out tickets. And open fire bans are being put in place across the state.
Homeowners who want to do wildfire mitigation now have access to millions of dollars in matching funds from the state.
An attorney for a teenager charged in the slaying and dismemberment of a 10-year-old Westminster girl said Friday his client was separated from his mother and was denied the opportunity to seek her advice after he was read his rights.
Evacuations remain in place for about 100 homeowners in southern Jefferson County due to the Lime Gulch Fire, which was likely started by lightning.
Lawyers for a teen accused of killing a Westminster girl, as well as attacking a jogger months earlier, want his trial moved out of Jefferson County.
A wildfire that likely started from lightning on Tuesday and flared up intensely on Wednesday in a remote area of southern Jefferson County is forcing emergency evacuations.
A fire ban was issued for all Denver Mountain Parks on Thursday because of dry conditions and the high potential for danger.
The high fire danger across much of Colorado has a growing number of counties and communities putting their fire bans in place.
Officials in Clear Creek County have put a temporary ban on tubing and other types of recreation in Clear Creek in the Golden area after a car crash in which at least one person died.
More communities are enacting fire restrictions as hot, dry, gusty weather fuels wildfires around Colorado.
Jefferson County has finished reviewing its new CodeRED emergency alert system. The system was put in use during the Bluebell Fire.
A man from Westminster has been charged in the death of his girlfriend's 1-year-old child.
Authorities in Jefferson County say they arrested a 59-year-old Denver firefighter overnight after an online sex sting.
Despite changes in the emergency alert system in Jefferson County, some people living in the evacuation area for the Bluebell Fire did not receive a phone call and others living outside the zone did receive the alert.
In March 2012, a wildfire caused by a prescribed burn that went out of control killed three Jefferson County residents, destroyed or damaged 27 houses, and charred about 2 square miles.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
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, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
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, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
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 will have to choose a running mate soon.
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
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.
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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.