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Aurora man drowns in S. Platte River after falling into water
A man from Aurora drowned after he fell into the South Platte River while celebrating the Fourth of July with his family. It happened near Deckers on Thursday afternoon. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jorge Ramirez-Flores, 57, was celebrating the holiday with his family when he lost his balance while walking on the rocks. He fell into the water.A family member tried to grab him but he was unable to do so in the fast-moving current. Ramirez-Flores quickly went downstream about two miles to the Gaskill Bridge, where unidentified citizens saw his body and pulled him out of the water but he was unresponsive. They tried to save him with resuscitation efforts until North Fork Fire arrived and took over. Unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful.
CPW to host hybrid Sportsperson’s Caucus on Thursday
Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites those from its Northwest Region to the next hybrid Sportsperson’s Caucus meeting to speak on a variety of issues involving hunting, fishing and conservation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library. Those unable to attend the meeting in person can join...
Aurora police clock 3 drivers speeding 100+ mph on I-225 on Fourth of July
Police in Aurora clocked three different drivers speeding 100+ on I-225 on the Fourth of July. Officers said those three drivers have mandatory court appearances to speak with a judge about their reckless speeds. Police tweeted a reminder that "Driving this fast is not only illegal and dangerous but potentially deadly. Don't risk anyone else's life, or your own, by driving this fast."
‘I Won’t Forgive Him!’: Colorado Teen Who Allegedly Set Fire to the Wrong Home, Killing 5 Innocent People Over Stolen iPhone Sentenced to 60 Years, But Family Says ‘That’s Not Enough’
After waiting nearly four years to see justice served, a Black Senegalese community in Colorado has learned the fate of the ringleader of a revenge […] ‘I Won’t Forgive Him!’: Colorado Teen Who Allegedly Set Fire to the Wrong Home, Killing 5 Innocent People Over Stolen iPhone Sentenced to 60 Years, But Family Says ‘That’s Not Enough’
Bedford Sheriff identified SML electrocution victim as 18-year-old from Colorado
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Sheriff’s office has released the identity of the victim killed during the possible electrocution incident that occurred at Smith Mountain Lake. The sheriff says the victim was 18-year-old Jesse Hamric from Colorado. An official cause of death has not been determined at this time. The medical […]
New state program to reimburse college costs
The promise of a college education is within reach for more Coloradans, thanks to a new state program that reimburses the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students. The state’s Colorado Promise, administered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, offers a tax credit for the first two years of in-state students’ education if they enroll in an area technical college, local district college, community college or university within two years of completing high school.
Aurora officer who killed Kilyn Lewis used Taser during 2021 excessive force incident
Three years before the fatal shooting of Kilyn Lewis, Aurora police Officer Michael Dieck used a Taser on a suspect during a 2021 incident that resulted in charges being filed against another officer who beat the same suspect with a gun as well as a third officer who failed to intervene.
4th of July Weekend: Warm Saturday, Showers Sunday?
Hey all, hope you had a wonderful holiday! Seems like it might have been a buy one get 10 free at the fireworks shop this year... Anyways, what a day of weather to celebrate!. It was very mild considering the last decade of mostly hot Independence Days. Colorado Springs saw it's coolest since 2010 with a high of 81. For Denver, only the 2nd coolest since 2010, last year only made it to 78!
Early morning break-in at Torchy’s Tacos in Greenwood Village leads to arrest
According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, crime in Colorado has been decreasing for the past two years, and it is also true nationwide, but that didn’t stop someone from breaking into Torchy’s Tacos in Greenwood Village early in the morning on June 17. GV Police received a...
Drinking and driving during Fourth of July holiday weekend means jail time
As many plan to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend by bar hopping or drinking at a loved one's home, local law enforcement is reminding drivers to be smart before deciding to get behind the wheel. The Colorado State Patrol, alongside 66 law enforcement agencies across the state, will be adding extra patrols to watch out for impaired drivers.Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gabriel Moltrer met with Your First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter Brian Sherrod about this ongoing enforcement. Moltrer said from Wednesday, July 3 until Monday, July 8, law enforcement across Colorado will add saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints and additional...
Armed Robbery Attempt in Colorado Caught on Camera as Police Search for Suspects
Late Monday night, Arvada became the scene of a tense and chaotic attempted robbery that has left residents on edge. According to the Arvada Police Department, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m., when two armed suspects targeted a woman who had just pulled into her driveway. Failures of the Would-Be...
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