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Evacuations Ordered For Pine Gulch Fire, Now 7% ContainedThe Garfield County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for a small number of homes on County Roads 200 and 202.
Large RV Catches Fire On Interstate 70Golden firefighters responded to an RV fire on Interstate 70 Sunday morning.
Aurora Police Investigate Man Shot, Killed Near Centre Point NeighborhoodA man died after being shot overnight in Aurora.
Part Of Wadsworth Blvd. Closed In Arvada For CrashA crash shut down part of Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada Sunday morning.
Faith Group Calls For Firings & 'Immediate Change' Within Aurora Police DepartmentThe Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance called for the firing of the Aurora police officers involved in a recent incident which a Black woman and children.
75-Mile Long Shadow From Distant Storm Briefly Blocked Goodland's Sunrise TuesdayThe isolated storm was about 35,000 feet tall and roughly 75 miles to the northeast of weather observers.
Denver Weather: Smoky With Record Highs Likely, Ozone Alert For Poor Air QualityIt's smoky along the Front Range due to a massive wildfire burning north of Grand Junction.
6 People Hurt In Boat Explosion At Horsetooth ReservoirPoudre Fire Authority firefighters responded to Horsetooth Reservoir Saturday morning after they say a boat exploded.
Denver Firefighters Rush To Extinguish Fire At Apartment ComplexDenver firefighters responded to a second alarm fire at a "multi-family structure" on Dayton Street.
Pine Gulch Fire Skyrockets To 20,000 Acres, Smoke Creeps Into Denver Metro AreaThe Pine Gulch Fire burning about 18 miles away from Grand Junction has burned more than 20,089 acres.
About 30 People Displaced After Condominiums Catch Fire In AuroraAurora Fire Rescue says about 30 people are now displaced after a fire tore through a multi-family complex.
1,000+ Backpacks Handed Out As Part Of Educational Equity MissionVolunteers helped hand out more than 1,300 backpacks loaded with school supplies to children who face challenges in the back-to-school season.
Brush Fire Prompted Pre-Evacuation Notices For Some Glenwood Springs ResidentsPre-evacuation orders were sent out to some residents in Glenwood Springs.
Drivers Should Expect Construction Delays On I-70 Near Wadsworth Blvd.Drivers using Interstate 70 in Jefferson County might see up to half-hour delays on Saturday.
Nearly $1 Million Grant Designed To Shelter Colorado Human Trafficking VictimsStreet's Hope and The Avery Center, both operating in Colorado's northern Front Range, were chosen.
Colorado Weather: Continued Hot And Dry With Only A Few Afternoon StormsThe best chance for those to pop up will be in northeast Colorado and over some of the higher elevations south of Highway 50.
Weekend Travel Alert: Hampden Avenue To Close At Colorado Boulevard For Underpass ConstructionCrews are making progress installing an underpass beneath Hampden Avenue at Colorado Boulevard.
Loveland Ski Area Offers 130-Day Season GuaranteeLoveland Ski Area said its offering a coronavirus reopening plan with a 130-day ski season guarantee.
Things To Do In Denver And Colorado This Weekend: Art With The Animals & Art Festival In The High CountryIf you’re looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend, there are plenty of events happening around the Denver metro area.
CSU Pauses Football Activities Amid Allegations Of Racism & Verbal AbuseColorado State University is pausing all football activities while it investigates allegations of racism and verbal abuse.
$14,000 Reward Offered In Green Valley Ranch Deadly House Fire InvestigationDenver police are asking for the public’s help and information in the case of a deadly house fire that killed five members of a family.
DA's Office Launches Investigation Into Aurora Police Mix-UpDistrict Attorney George Brauchler has launched an investigation into an incident in which Aurora police officers ordered an African American mother and three girls onto the hot pavement at gunpoint.
Greyhound Bus Terminal Security Guard Stabbed In Neck Before Shooting SuspectA security guard was stabbed multiple times in his arms and neck in the early morning hours of Friday at the Greyhound Bus Terminal in downtown Denver.
Full Closure Of SB E-470 Planned Sunday At Smith Rd. For Widening ProjectCrews are closing southbound E-470 at Smith Road on Sunday as part of a road widening project.
Commerce City Police Investigate Series Of Vehicle Break-Ins Tuesday MorningThe Commerce City Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins early Tuesday morning.
Main Boulder Public Library Reopens With Limited ServicesThe Main Library in boulder is back open with a few changes.
RTD Uses Electrostatic Sprayers To Disinfect Vehicles Amid COVID-19 PandemicDenver's Regional Transportation District is employing new tools to help protect passengers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cinemark To Reopen Fort Collins Theater On Aug. 14, Tickets On Sale NowCinemark Theatres will reopen a move theater in Fort Collins next Friday.
Restaurants, Bars Experience Drop In Revenue During 10 P.M. Last Call MandateRestaurants and bars are noticing a drop in revenue since Gov. Jared Polis ordered alcohol service to end at 10 p.m.
Blue Green Algae Blooms Found At Bear Creek Reservoir In LakewoodThe Bear Creek Reservoir and Big Soda Lake in Lakewood has a blue green algae bloom which can be dangerous for pets.
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Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans' mailboxesU.S. agriculture officials are warning residents not to plant or even touch the unsolicited seeds, which have now been found in all 50 states.
U.S. to withdraw 12,000 American troops from GermanyDefense Secretary Mark Esper said 5,600 troops would be redeployed to other NATO countries and 6,400 would return to the U.S.
Rome Opera has COVID-19 friendly opening night at ancient chariot racing siteAs early as 2,800 years ago, Romans would flock to the Circus Maximus to be entertained with chariot races. Now, the ancient site has been transformed into an outdoor venue for the Rome Opera House's summer season. Chris Livesay talks to soprano Rosa Feola about how Circus Maximus is the savior of Italian Opera.
Suspicious seeds sent from China found in Americans' mailboxes across several statesFederal authorities are on alert for suspicious foreign packages containing seeds, sent to dozens of Americans across the country. People in several states have claimed to receive unexpected deliveries from China containing the various unmarked seeds. The USDA has now put out a warning urging those who have received the packages not to open them.
U.S. charges ex-Twitter employees with spying for Saudi ArabiaFormerly facing 2 charges, the men now stand accused of 7 offenses related to alleged snooping on Twitter users critical of Saudi royals.
Europe grapples with coronavirus 2nd wave worriesAbout a month after travel restrictions were eased, COVID-19 cases are spiking in Spain and a few other places.