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RTD: A Line Power Outage Was Caused By Lightning Strike
RTD officials say Tuesday's power outage on the A Line was caused by a lightning strike which broke a cable.
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RTD officials say Tuesday's power outage on the A Line was caused by a lightning strike which broke a cable.
Xcel Energy is getting ready for this weekend's storm by asking for help before the heavy, wet snow starts to pile up and bring down power lines.
Xcel Energy crews in Denver are preparing for the storm that's expected to hit the metro area this weekend.
Power went out across Steamboat Springs at 10 a.m. Friday due to a winter storm making its way into the state.
Three days after Wednesday's blizzard Xcel Energy has restored power to nearly all of its customers.
After the largest single-day power outage in Colorado due to the blizzard on Wednesday, Xcel Energy crews were able to restore power to all but 3,000 people by Friday afternoon.
As soon as heavy wet snow began piling up in Wednesday's blizzard, tree branches across the metro area started dropping and causing power outages. The snowstorm caused the largest single day power outage for Xcel Energy in Colorado history.
As soon as heavy wet snow began piling up in Wednesday's blizzard, tree branches across the metro area started dropping.
Approximately 26,000 Xcel Energy customers were still without service Thursday morning.
Xcel Energy crews have been working hard to restore power knocked out by the spring blizzard.
There were more than 118,000 Xcel Energy customers without power on Wednesday morning in the middle of a blizzard warning for the Denver metro area.
A power outage affected several blocks in northern Aurora, including an RTD line, Thursday morning.
High winds in the foothills Thursday morning caused power outages near the town of Estes Park.
Some 2,100 Xcel Energy customers in Lakewood were without power for about 35 minutes on Super Bowl Sunday.
A deadly crash knocked out power to more than 1,500 people in Colorado Springs overnight Saturday.
Strong winds along the Front Range on Wednesday are being blamed for widespread power outages, downed power lines and downed trees.
Wind has been causing various issues for drivers across Colorado's Front Range on Wednesday morning.
Somebody shot at an Xcel Energy substation in Berthoud and knocked out power to 3,000 people overnight.
Xcel Energy crews have restored power to more than 4,000 people in Wheat Ridge stretching to Arvada.
Xcel Energy crews were working to restore power to nearly 10,000 people in Wheat Ridge stretching to Arvada.
Power was restored to thousands of IREA customers between Tiny Town and Conifer on Monday night after a small fire disrupted a power transmission line.
Thousands of people have been without power in some mountain communities since Sunday night and it might not be back on until Tuesday night or even Wednesday morning for some residents.
Thousands of people are without power in an area of Jefferson County after a small fire disrupted a power transmission line.
Wednesday's power storms that rolled through the metro area at the height of the evening commute provided quite a beating to some neighborgoods.
Several residents in the Baker Neighborhood suffered a power outage after a power line was knocked down on Thursday evening.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
A nonprofit is helping create longevity and income for migrants in Denver.
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
A nonprofit is helping create longevity and income for migrants in Denver.
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart.
It is going to be a hot weekend for Colorado. Meteorologist Dayle Cedars breaks down the temperatures and when the metro area could see rain.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
Your political reporter Shaun Boyd leads a conversation with CBS Colorado analysts about the shift from party voters to independents and more in this week's Left, Right, Center conversation.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
The basketball season is right around the corner again and Nuggets fans can mark their calendars for nationally televised games this year after the team's official full schedule was released on Thursday with tickets set to go on sale on Saturday.
Breanna Berry is a trailblazer who has made a name for herself by transforming professional players' shoes and cleats into masterpieces.
A historic Babe Ruth jersey, worn during his legendary "Called Shot" in the 1932 World Series, is expected to become one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever as it heads to auction.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
New research shows just how successful uterus transplants can be for patients who otherwise wouldn't be able to carry their own biological child.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
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.