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Elitch Gardens Opens Water Park, Water World Opens Memorial Day
All of Colorado's wet weather is putting a damper on Memorial Day weekend activities. Some parks and trails are closed because of all the moisture.
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All of Colorado's wet weather is putting a damper on Memorial Day weekend activities. Some parks and trails are closed because of all the moisture.
Coloradans are coming together this Memorial Day weekend to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our country.
Denver Day of Rock will kick off the Memorial Day holiday weekend with a rockin' good time in downtown Denver.
Despite the trend that many people hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation said historically there aren't any major spikes in traffic volume across Colorado.
A large amount of Americans are traveling for Memorial Day weekend, and many from Denver are driving to other cities.
The snow that fell in the high country is giving some campers the wrong idea when it comes to camping over the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.
Colorado vacation promoters like to boast that Colorado has an average 300 days of sunshine a year, but that may be in jeopardy this year.
Spring snow has delayed the opening of Mount Evans Road, the highest paved road in North America.
Crews are working to try to get Independence Pass open by Memorial Day. On Thursday they dropped bombs on unstable slabs of snow for avalanche mitigation.
Four military veterans are aiming to summit North America's tallest mountain on Memorial Day, armed with the names of hundreds of Americans who have died while serving their country.
Volunteers were out all day packing sandbags in Loveland on Friday hoping that all of the hard work will help save homes.
It was a first for some veterans in Colorado on Memorial Day -- they were invited to a free marijuana giveaway.
Ceremonies around the nation honored the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day comes as there are growing questions about health care for veterans.
Hundreds of people are paying tribute to service members who died serving their country at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
It's a favorite way to celebrate Memorial Day -- the Bolder Boulder 10K marathon.
Denver police are stepping up patrols as new rules go into effect at the popular Washington Park.
More spring thunderstorms are expected Thursday along the Front Range and eastern Colorado, a day after six tornadoes touched down east of Denver.
Passenger and freight trains are being rerouted from Colorado through Wyoming after a series of rockslides west of the Moffat Tunnel buried railroad tracks for nearly two miles, including one rockslide that was 10 feet deep.
The Bonfils Blood Center is warning the blood supply is dangerously low heading into the holiday weekend.
Aspen is marking the unofficial start of summer with more skiing.
After declaring an economic disaster leaders in one Colorado town are saying they're on the road to recovery, as long as tourists keep visiting.
Crews are making progress in clearing snow in order to open the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, one of Colorado's most scenic routes, for the summer.
The mayor of Ouray in southwestern Colorado wants to declare and economic disaster and emergency.
For your Memorial Day mini-vacation, check out these cities with year-round appeal, plus extra holiday happenings.
City leaders announced Tuesday that they will not ban alcohol at popular Washington Park and 3.2 beer is still allowed.
Denver Police have stopped by a number of intersections and highways to hand out fliers letting the workers know that what they're doing is illegal - more specifically walking through intersections and asking for money.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
A 20-year-old blind horse that escaped its pen and fell into a large irrigation canal was pulled from the fast-moving waters at the end of a three-hour operation Saturday north of Fort Collins.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
Congress is currently considering a proposal to retain a section of wilderness near Steamboat Springs where several investors, over the course of 50 years, hoped and tried - and failed - to build a ski resort.
Denver Police have stopped by a number of intersections and highways to hand out fliers letting the workers know that what they're doing is illegal - more specifically walking through intersections and asking for money.
A 20-year-old blind horse that escaped its pen and fell into a large irrigation canal was pulled from the fast-moving waters at the end of a three-hour operation Saturday north of Fort Collins.
Congress is currently considering a proposal to retain a section of wilderness near Steamboat Springs where several investors, over the course of 50 years, hoped and tried - and failed - to build a ski resort.
That fire appeared to start in an area on the south side of one of the homes and investigators said that early indications did not point to fireworks as a cause. Still, neighbors were shocked by its size and destruction.
The fire started at a home near East 52nd Avenue and Altura Street and quickly spread to another. Neighbors helped get family members out of one home and captured the moments when large flames engulfed both of the houses.
A 20-year-old blind horse that escaped its pen and fell into a large irrigation canal was pulled from the fast-moving waters at the end of a three-hour operation Saturday north of Fort Collins.
The Beautiful Lives Project hosts various sporting events geared toward helping people of varying ages and abilities participate in sports, sometimes for the first time.
The Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center says the mother died at some point, but the seven babies are in good health and will be released to the wild this fall.
The Elk Creek Fire Protection District says three kids were taken to the hospital by ambulance and several others were taken by their parents, but all injuries were minor.
The campaign is expected to run through Aug. 15 and while DPD says it's not a policy change, it said in May that it would no longer stop drivers for low-level traffic offenses unless they represented a threat to safety.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
The family-owned clinic offers a plethora of treatments to help people struggling with their mental health. The clinic also prides itself on being able to work with patients, regardless of their insurance plan.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
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.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.