Colorado weather: Remnants of Tropical Storm Harold expected to dump up to 3 inches of rain along parts of Front Range
The National Weather Service forecasts anywhere from one to three inches for many Front Range cities.
By Matt Bloom
911 call from Aurora ICE detention center reveals disorganized response to medical emergencies
An officer forgetting the facility’s address is one of several moments of confusion during the 911 call in October 2022, when facility staff found Melvin Ariel Calero Mendoza collapsed in his dorm area.
By Matt Bloom
Giant hailstone found in Yuma County appears to be Colorado’s largest on record
The results are technically considered preliminary until a state panel of meteorologists gives it the thumbs up for record-keeping purposes.
By Matt Bloom
How often do cell phones lead to car accidents in Colorado?
“We really have an epidemic of traffic deaths in Colorado. And I think distracted driving has a lot to do with that.”
By Matt Bloom
It’s peak algae bloom season in Colorado reservoirs. Here’s where it’s worst and how to stay safe
The algae growth is pretty typical for this time of year, when hot temperatures fuel the growth of cyanobacteria living in waterways
By Matt Bloom
Eldorado Canyon State Park’s timed reservations program may be extended
The pilot program at Eldorado Canyon, where visits have nearly doubled over the last five years, mirrors Rocky Mountain National Park’s reservation system.
Colorado wildfires: Lowline fire north of Gunnison grows to more than 2 square miles
The Lowline fire ignited last week after a lightning bolt struck an area of remote forest service land. The area is full of dry, beetle-kill timber and grasses, which has kept the fire smoldering.
By Matt Bloom
Colorado weather: Flash flood watch in effect for most of Front Range Tuesday
Tuesday’s storms carry a higher risk of flash flooding because many communities are already wet from Monday’s rain.
By Matt Bloom
Colorado wildfires: Evacuations remain as crews battle wildfire north of Gunnison
Lighting sparked a wildfire Wednesday afternoon, which quickly grew to 720 acres in size, fire officials said.
Tow companies can’t force you into a loan when releasing your car, Colorado attorney general says
If consumers can’t pay their full bill, towers must release cars to owners at a reduced rate of $60 or 15 percent of the cost of the tow, according to the new law.
By Matt Bloom
Colorado weather: Denver could hit 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday as temperatures jump statewide
The weather pattern driving up the heat is similar to the one that caused a record-breaking heatwave in the U.S. Southwest this month.
By Matt Bloom
Las Animas sheriff suspends lieutenant without pay amid investigations into tasing, road rage fights
The move is the latest administrative action against the lieutenant, who was already on paid leave prior to the June 18 road rage incident.
By Matt Bloom
Here’s what types of fireworks are (and aren’t) legal in Colorado
It’s July 4 and the perennial issue is upon us: Which fireworks are ok to shoot off in Colorado?
By Matt Bloom
Aurora police release additional footage of officers shooting 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson
Police released officers’ body-worn camera footage earlier this month in response to community pressure. The new footage comes from security cameras installed on nearby buildings.
A lot of Front Range rain records were broken this June
All that rain’s come with hail and even a tornado.
By Matt Bloom
Red Rocks to revamp evacuation plans and improve messaging after hailstorm injuries at Louis Tomlinson concert
More severe weather is forecast for Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday, fans said they had less than 10 minutes notice to evacuate the outdoor amphitheater before golf-ball sized hail pummeled them.
By Matt Bloom