In Southwest Colorado, State Patrol reports 21% decrease in crashes while DUI arrests are up 18%
Colorado State Patrol is increasing its efforts to promote safe driving and combat drunken driving.
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431-acre Quarry Fire in Jefferson County being investigated as arson as Chatfield Reservoir reopens
The Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County is being investigated as arson. The fire is 431 acres in size and was 4% contained as of Friday morning.
Montana-based ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft deployed to fight Colorado wildfires
Several wildfires are burning along Colorado’s Front Range, and they’re getting assists from all over the country — including the unique “Super Scooper” planes from Bridger Aerospace.
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If Alexander Mountain fire continues, evacuated Northern Colorado farmers say their livelihood is in jeopardy
A team of local farmers west of Loveland say the Alexander Mountain Fire could potentially ruin their source of income if it continues to grow to the east.
Stone Canyon Fire forces 600 animals to be evacuated from Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
The Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had to act quickly on Tuesday when the Stone Canyon Fire grew close to its facility. Staff saw the flames peaking over the ridge located directly behind the center and decided to activate the emergency evacuation plan.
What does the containment percentage mean for wildfires?
Several wildfires are burning thousands of acres in Colorado. And while some have not shown significant growth, they remain at low levels of containment after days of firefighting.
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Reckless e-scooter operators targeted by Denver Councilman, but police have only issued 9 citations since 2018
Did you know it is illegal to ride a standing electric scooter on the sidewalk in Denver? What about riding with multiple people on one scooter? Riding while intoxicated?
Violent Venezuelan gang targets Denver cops for violence, Homeland Security alert reads
A federal alert from Homeland Security warns the violent Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, has given the ‘green light’ to attack and open fire on Denver law enforcement officers.
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Passage of proposed slaughterhouse ban could cost Denver 2,000 jobs, study finds
Colorado is home to the largest lamb and sheep processing industry in the country, supplying goods around the country while playing a key role in supporting the state’s agricultural sector and the economy at large.
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Wildfire concerns lead organizers to cancel Estes Park half marathon, 5K
With several wildfires actively burning around Estes Park, the organizers of the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon & 5K scheduled for Saturday have canceled the race.
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