Worker caught dumping chemicals in Vail storm drain
Vail's Gore Creek was nearly contaminated after a construction worker was caught pouring potentially toxic chemicals into a storm drain.
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Vail's Gore Creek was nearly contaminated after a construction worker was caught pouring potentially toxic chemicals into a storm drain.
Several crashes closed a stretch of westbound and eastbound Interstate70 at Vail Pass on Friday night. One crash closed a 10-mile stretch of I-70 from exit 180 East Vail to exit 190 Vail Pass Summit.
This is the first time the Vail Police Department has had a K9 since 2007.
Vail Resorts is planning to increase the minimum wage for employees.
Vail is hoping to help homeowners prevent wildfires from encroaching on their properties.
The public is being warned not to borrow someone else's ski pass to cut costs at the ski lift. Vail Police Department says it has seen an increase in ski pass fraud this season.
Vail Mountain is making history this year by extending the skiing and boarding season until May 1.
Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death but the State of Colorado doesn't even recognize it as a disease, let alone collect data or spend any money on research. That would change under a bill at the state Capitol.
A skier who triggered an avalanche near Vail on Saturday escaped injury by grabbing onto a tree as the slide swept into a gulch and other "high-consequence terrain."
More than 40,000 people have signed a petition calling on Vail Resorts to pay its employees better -- and deliver the value season pass holders deserve.
The hockey community in Colorado is pulling together to remember a 10-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car in Vail on Jan. 13.
Police in Vail investigated the death of a child who was struck by a vehicle on Thursday night.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife made the tough decision to euthanize a mountain lion over the weekend after it demonstrated unusual behavior.
The closure was lifted about 30 minutes later, at around 1 p.m.
The Town of Vail is the latest Colorado high country community to scale back in-person services due to the spread of COVID-19 among staff and the community.
Eagle County will keep its COVID-19 public health order requiring face coverings in schools and child care setting into the new year.
Vail Pass has finally gotten enough snow for the backcountry trails to open for the season.
The snowstorm was a welcome sight on Friday among skiers and boarders, and other winter enthusiasts, in Colorado.
The winter storm moving into Colorado is bringing some much-needed snow to the ski areas.
The ski industry has more women in leadership positions than ever before, and despite the pandemic those in charge are looking for ways to keep growing and moving forward.
In the Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne areas, Thursday's snowfall was slow to accumulate on the highway, but higher up on Vail Pass it created rough travel conditions.
With elections right around the corner, towns across Colorado's high country have made it clear: affordable housing is a top priority.
A chemical spill caused eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Vail to close Friday morning.
Most of us think of leaf peeping as hopping in the car and taking a drive but in Colorado, there's plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the trees by taking a hike during fall foliage season.
Vail Resorts is the latest to announce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This time not just for staff, but also guests.
The number of people detained by police in Aurora is growing after an alleged home invasion and kidnapping at an apartment building.
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
The entire marketplace is high concentration now, researchers say, and cannabis can impact the mind and body in ways human beings have never experienced before.
Santa stopped by Denver Health on Tuesday to spread a little holiday joy in the pediatric ICU and urgent care.
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
The number of people detained by police in Aurora is growing after an alleged home invasion and kidnapping at an apartment building.
The entire marketplace is high concentration now, researchers say, and cannabis can impact the mind and body in ways human beings have never experienced before.
Santa stopped by Denver Health on Tuesday to spread a little holiday joy in the pediatric ICU and urgent care.
The truck is decked out with multicolored light strings that are all programmed to dance and flash along with Christmas music, which viewers can listen to simply by tuning their radios to a custom frequency.
Alondra Reyes, 20, and 14-month-old Aaliyah Leanne Vargas Reyes were shot and killed on Saturday morning.
The number of people detained by police in Aurora is growing after an alleged home invasion and kidnapping at an apartment building.
"Once Upon a Mattress" is on the main stage of the Arvada Center until Dec. 29. This retelling of the Princess and the Pea offers humorous characters in a big musical that captivates. The production is designed to resonate with audiences both young and old, making it perfect family entertainment.
A decision has been made regarding two troubled historic buildings on East Colfax Avenue. Denver's landmark preservations commission approved the owner's applications for economic hardship. It comes after the owner requested the buildings be demolished in June, which was denied.
Tonight in Golden a vote on funding for a new municipal center will take place. It would be home to city offices and a new police department. The city council will decide if a plan to borrow much of the $60 million using COPs will move forward.
The county of Clear Creek in our high country has had to make some tough decisions. It's fighting a budget deficit alongside declining revenues. Now, they're offering employees fewer hours in the work week and had to let go of a few employees as well.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto is playing himself into the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year.
A rodeo tradition was featured at halftime of the Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.
The Denver Broncos took a big step toward ending their long playoff drought with a 31-13 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.
Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
Walmart says retailing giant is testing pilot in one market, and no longer-term decisions have been made.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
The entire marketplace is high concentration now, researchers say, and cannabis can impact the mind and body in ways human beings have never experienced before.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
Walmart says retailing giant is testing pilot in one market, and no longer-term decisions have been made.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
An employee of Gate Gourmet, a catering company serving airlines at Denver International Airport, is under investigation by Denver police after an airline passenger said he caught the worker trying to secretly take a picture of the passenger in a bathroom stall.