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First Alert: Winter Storm Causing I-70, Highway Closures In The Mountains On Christmas Eve
Interstate 70 has closed, and reopened, in multiple locations in the high country on Friday morning -- and the situation was changing every few minutes.
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Interstate 70 has closed, and reopened, in multiple locations in the high country on Friday morning -- and the situation was changing every few minutes.
The Eisenhower and Johnson Tunnels were a part of a blackout on Sunday, Dec. 12 which caused Colorado Department of Transportation operators to close the tunnel for safety reasons.
The Colorado Department of Transportation issued a warning for drivers to expect heavy travel and delays on the Interstate 70 mountain corridor.
Vail Resorts is giving back to youth programs and environmental causes.
Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at Eisenhower Tunnel due to police activity.
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place in Summit County due to dry conditions.
The outage is affecting landlines, mostly in Summit County but also some other rural mountain areas.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 are now closed after multiple vehicles have crashed, the Colorado Department of Transporation says.
Video shows Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers tranquilizing a mother moose and her calf in Summit County.
Summit County firefighters came to the rescue of a moose in Keystone.
Saturday was the perfect day for skiers to hit the slopes at A-Basin.
A-Basin Ski Area is open Saturday after being closed because of avalanche danger on Thursday and Friday.
Isak Heartstone, a beloved and also disliked troll in Breckenridge, will soon have a new home.
A stretch of Interstate 70 in Colorado's mountains that includes the Eisenhower Tunnel was closed until Tuesday evening due to extensive avalanche work.
Avalanche mitigation work on Interstate 70 in the high country has halted traffic flow for several hours, and drivers are trying to remain patient.
A Johnstown family that survived an avalanche near Copper Mountain along a stretch of Interstate 70 known as Tenmile Canyon.
CBS4 has learned of reports of another avalanche hitting a stretch of Interstate 70 that has already seen two avalanches since Sunday.
Avalanche forecasters across the state are working overtime, dealing with waves of heavy snow causing major slides in places they are typically not seen.
Heavy snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. Several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway near Copper Mountain.
A popular wooden troll that's made out of recycled material will soon return to the Colorado mountain town of Breckenridge.
The national debate over immigration means different things to different people.
Saturday, March 9 will be the final day it will be open to the public.
The next generation of ski patrol is already learning the craft through a volunteer program at Copper Mountain.
Arapahoe Basin is ending its partnership with Vail Resorts -- meaning A-Basin will no longer be on the Epic Pass starting next season.
Power has been restored after a massive outage in Summit County that led to ski area and school closures.
A new traffic law that will go into effect in Colorado next month is focused on motorcycles. The new law concerns lane filtering, which is significantly different than lane splitting.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
A total of 20 e-bikes are available at three pickup and dropoff sites throughout Chatfield State Park.
A 29-year-old Highlands Ranch man was arrested after allegedly firing a gun at his roommate.
A new traffic law that will go into effect in Colorado next month is focused on motorcycles. The new law concerns lane filtering, which is significantly different than lane splitting.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
A total of 20 e-bikes are available at three pickup and dropoff sites throughout Chatfield State Park.
A 29-year-old Highlands Ranch man was arrested after allegedly firing a gun at his roommate.
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Denver service industry worker was arrested after search effort that lasted a week.
Teens excavate City Park as part of a student science scholars program through the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
A new traffic law that will go into effect in Colorado next month is focused on motorcycles. The new law concerns lane filtering, which is significantly different than lane splitting.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
This year's Cheyenne Frontier Days has something special for the whole family, especially when it comes to fair food.
West Metro Fire Rescue helped a woman deliver her baby who couldn't wait to arrive!
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Usha Vance introduced husband JD Vance at the RNC, telling the delegates that when she met him at Yale Law School, his "idea of a good time was playing with puppies and watching the movie 'Babe.'"
Vice President Kamala Harris said Vance "participated in blocking protections for IVF" and has indicated he backs a national abortion ban.
Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter, and Donald Trump's eldest grandchild, spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Usha Vance introduced husband JD Vance at the RNC, telling the delegates that when she met him at Yale Law School, his "idea of a good time was playing with puppies and watching the movie 'Babe.'"
Vice President Kamala Harris said Vance "participated in blocking protections for IVF" and has indicated he backs a national abortion ban.
Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter, and Donald Trump's eldest grandchild, spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
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.
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.