2 CDOT workers among dead following Highway 6 crash in Mesa County
The Colorado State Patrol said a vehicle fatally struck two roadway workers parked on the side of the highway.
Colorado 14er climbs dropped to lowest point on record in 2023
Since 2015, the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has tracked the number of hikers who use the state’s highest peaks each year.
By Matt Moret
Voters will decide whether to set aside $350 million for Colorado law enforcement
A measure on this fall’s ballot would also create a new, million dollar death benefit for families of officers killed in the line of duty.
By Matt Moret
Goltra fire: Wildfire near Golden was ‘put to bed’ Thursday, 100% contained
Multiple witnesses reported seeing lightning near where the fire ignited Tuesday night.
By Matt Moret
Colorado wildfire: High winds fueling Goltra fire on Lookout Mountain near Golden
The blaze has burned about 200 acres as of Wednesday morning.
Pagosa Springs man sentenced to probation for participation in US Capitol riot
Clive Kincaid pleaded guilty in April to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
By Matt Moret
Endangered boreal toads appear to be making a comeback near Pitkin thanks to reintroduction efforts
Boreal toads live in mountainous habitats between 7,000 and 12,000 feet of elevation. They once thrived in the Rocky Mountains, thanks to the alpine climate and hilly meadows.
By Matt Moret
Colorado wildfires: Alexander Mountain fire nears full containment, all evacuations lifted
The latest on the Alexander Mountain, Quarry and Bucktail fires burning around Colorado.
By Matt Moret
Colorado wildfires: Alexander Mountain fire evacuations lifted as officials name possible causes
Updates on the Alexander Mountain fire burning west of Loveland, plus the Bucktail fire near Nucla, the Quarry fire and others.
By Matt Moret
Colorado wildfires: Evacuations lifted for Quarry fire as rain and cooler weather help firefighters
The latest on multiple wildfires burning across Colorado, including the Alexander Mountain and Quarry fires.
Quarry fire: Wildfire burning in south Jefferson County triggers evacuations near Deer Creek Canyon
“This is really hard territory for our firefighters,” the Sheriff’s Dept. said.
Douglas County settles retaliation lawsuit from former undersheriff for $1.75 million
Holly Kluth was a 30-year veteran at the Douglas County Sheriff’s office.
By Matt Moret
Victims in Arvada plane crash were all onboard aircraft, cause still unclear, preliminary report says
Investigators said the pilot radioed that the plane was losing oil pressure and power, but they have not figured out what exactly caused the crash.
By Matt Moret
Woman hit by train while restrained in police car settles lawsuit against Platteville, Fort Lupton
Yareni Rios suffered a traumatic brain injury and numerous broken bones after she was handcuffed, left in a police car, and hit by a train.
By Matt Moret
ExpressToll customers can use their passes in neighboring states starting Sunday
Starting June 2, ExpressToll passes will be accepted when driving through Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas.
By Matt Moret
Kamala Harris headlines Air Force Academy graduation, addressing Gaza and Ukraine
The class of 2024 entered the academy in the fall of 2020, right on the cusp of COVID-19 shutdowns. Superintendent Richard M. Clark said they persevered through events it all.
By Matt Moret