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WATCH: Curious dog starts fire in Colorado home after turning on stovetop
The Colorado Springs Fire Department reports that a home fire that took place in the early morning hours of June 26 was started by the family dog – and they've got the video footage to prove it. According to the fire department, crews were dispatched to the home at about 4:43 a.m. Once they arrived at the scene, there was no visible smoke or fire, as the fire had already been put out by one of the homeowners. ...
Colorado hike dubbed 2nd-most 'physically demanding' experience in world
Pure Gym recently sought to determine which iconic landmarks around the world delivered the 'most physically demanding' experience for visitors and a Colorado attraction ended up ranking second. In order to make the determination, three factors were considered – number of steps required to get to the highest viewpoint, total elevation change, and the average temperature at the site. Anyone familiar with the popular outdoor recreation experiences around Colorado won't...
Sale of item commonly used by many BANNED in Colorado mountain town
The Town of Breckenridge has officially banned the sale or offering of single-use plastic water bottles by restaurants, stores, and other establishments, as of July 1. The move is part of Ordinance No. 12, which aims to reduce local consumption of single-use plastics. The ban on water bottles is accompanied by a local ban on single-use plastic food serviceware (utensils) and plastic containers and follows a ban on containers made of polystyrene products, commonly referred to as Styrofoam, which went into effect at the start...
New program brings all-terrain wheelchairs to Colorado Springs trails
Colorado Springs' parks department has launched a program aimed at getting people with disabilities on trails previously out of reach. They can now roam on a Trackchair, perched atop tank-like conveyor wheels alongside friends, family and knowledgeable staff or volunteers. The city last fall announced acquiring two vehicles with funding through Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Outdoor Equality Grant program and the Colorado Springs Office of Accessibility.
10 historic sites to add to your next Colorado road trip
There's plenty of reasons for a history buff to want to visit Colorado, from its prehistoric era to the Wild West days to its rapid development in the American West. Here are a few historical sites to add to your next road trip around Colorado: 1. Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Preserving the resources...
9 places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday around Colorado
Looking to catch some fireworks this year for the 4th of July holiday? While most personal fireworks are illegal in most cases around Colorado, official shows are a great place to join in on the festivities. Here's a look at 9 places to catch some fireworks around the state: 1. Avon Avon hosts its "Night...
Thrilling and scenic 'jet boat' tours offer new way to experience Colorado River
When most people think 'heading down the river' in Colorado, generally a whitewater raft, kayak, inner tube, or stand-up paddleboard comes to mine. That said, there's a company headquartered in Western Colorado's town of Clifton that gives a whole new meaning to that phrase. Jet Boat Colorado offers exhilarating jet boat tours on the Colorado River, during which a professional driver steers passengers in theater-style seats through the water at high speeds, performing spins, fishtails, and power slides along the way. Aside from the thrills,...
'Exotic' non-native mammal species spotted on trail in Colorado
Another mystery has been solved thanks to the Internet. On Monday, redditor SwordieLotus posted a clip on the popular forum-based website that captured an odd animal sighting that reportedly took place in Morrison, Colorado. The animal is spotted on a trail, looking something like a small deer mixed with a capybara – definitely not a species that's native to the Centennial State. ...
Popular trail full of panoramic mountain views to close most days this summer
The popular Shrine Ridge Trail located near the scenic Vail Pass Summit is set to be closed most of the week throughout summer. According to the US Forest Service, the trail will be closed Monday through Friday from July 8 to September 8 due to "much-needed trail maintenance." Crews will be installing culverts along the trail and elevating hiking surfaces in order to keep water off the trail. Heavy machinery will be present, with the closure in place for the safety of the public and...
Suspects "with high-powered rifles" allegedly stealing ATVs in Colorado
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a string of thefts that's been taking place in recent weeks involving ATVs, UTVs, and other items. According to law enforcement, the suspects appear to be armed with high-powered rifles while committing the alleged crimes. Cities in this area include Idaho Springs and Central City, with local towns being Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume. Authorities did not specify exactly where the thefts have occurred. ...
Motorcycle lane filtering will soon be legal in Colorado. Here's how it's different from lane splitting.
Colorado will become the fifth state to allow motorcyclists to filter lanes thanks to legislation that officials say will increase the safety of riders on the roadways. Gov. Jared Polis in April signed SB24-079, known as the “Motorcycle Lane Filtering and Passing" bill, into law. It goes into effect Aug. 7. With the new legislation, motorcyclists will be able to pass and filter through stopped traffic as a way to...
"Crimes could escalate": Suspect appears to target college-aged women in Boulder
The Boulder Police Department is asking the public for help amid an indecent exposure and possible burglary investigation that involves a suspect potentially targeting local college-aged women. The police say the suspect, 51-year-old Nimroid Boles Folsom, has been seen following college-aged women to their homes at night over the past few days in Boulder's University Hill and Goss Grove neighborhoods. Police have indicated that the suspect has a prior arrest record related to the crimes and that they're worried that these alleged crimes could escalate. ...
Bicyclist dead following Tuesday morning I-76 crash
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 were closed in Arvada Tuesday morning following a fatal crash near Sheridan Boulevard. The crash led to an hours-long eastbound closure of I-76 between Sheridan and Wadsworth boulevards. Around 7:30 a.m., a tow truck and a front loader arrived at the scene to help clean up the wreck. The crash was officially cleaned up and the lanes were reopened around 8:30 a.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. 9News contributed to this report
With new wolf pup — or pups — Colorado wildlife director insists on non-lethal response to livestock killings
The chief of Colorado Parks & Wildlife insisted that "non-lethal" means of managing wolves that kill livestock is crucial especially now that the two wolves brought to Colorado have a pup. "And we believe that there are more pups within the recently named pack," Jeff Davis said in a round of letters in June with Sen. Janice Rich, who questioned whether he is taking the concerns of citizens who are being “impacted by wolf depredation seriously.” ...
Denver weather: Slight chance of showers Tuesday, 4th of July looks gorgeous
As July 4th approaches, Mother Nature might bring one last round of her fireworks around metro Denver on Tuesday. Denver residents can expect a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9 a.m., as a cold front pushes through mid-morning, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Two bodies found after wallet located on shore of Colorado pond
On June 27, members of the Greeley Fire Department were conducting training exercises at the Poudre Ponds in Greeley when a concerned citizen approached them with a request for help. The citizen had found several personal items on the bank of one of the ponds with no owners in sight. Officers from the Greeley Police Department were called to the scene and were unable to locate the owners of the items, which included a wallet, various articles of clothing, and a cell phone. There was...
Protecting the Paint Mines: Officials consider crowd control at the rare landscape east of Colorado Springs
Officials have presented concepts aimed at protecting a rare, colorful landscape east of Colorado Springs that came under harmful siege during the pandemic years. For the past 24 years or so, El Paso County has managed Paint Mines Interpretive Park based on “a myriad of plans, reports and baseline studies,” explained Ross Williams, county park planner. He’s now coordinating a master plan for the geologic expanse on the plains near Calhan.
Pill to prevent altitude illness? Research on Colorado 14er seeks answers – and you can help
Looking to hike a beautiful 14,000-foot peak in Colorado and contribute to mountaineering science? A study being conducted by the University of Colorado is offering the chance. Researchers are looking for participants willing to hike Mount Blue Sky while the effectiveness of prochlorperazine (commonly known as Compazine) for treating acute...
Underground tunnel said to have once connected brothel to iconic Denver hotel
Those familiar with the 'Wild West' past of Colorado probably aren't too shocked to hear that numerous cities hid underground tunnels beneath their sidewalks. As might be expected, one of those cities was Denver, which was once home to an operational network of tunnels interconnecting numerous buildings and destinations around the city – some connections made for legitimate reasons and others more nefarious.
Two killed in accident on stretch of mountain interstate in Colorado
A serious accident on Colorado's mountainous stretch of I-70 left two people dead and two people hospitalized on June 29, according to the Avon Police Department. In an initial press release on the matter, the department reported that the accident involved two vehicles, taking place just east of the Avon 167 interchange in eastbound lanes of the interstate.
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