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Commerce City shooting victim's family questions suspect's motives
It's been several days since Destiny Davis learned her brother, 28-year-old Malcolm Watson, was gunned down during his son's birthday party."My brother was just amazing brother. He was our protector. He was just always laughing, always had a smile on his face," said Davis.Davis tells CBS Colorado over the phone these are memories she holds on to as she grapples with the loss."He was just my heart, my world," she said.On Aug. 10, Watson was shot in the head while family and friends celebrated his son's birthday at Paradice Island Pool in Commerce City. "We need to stop the violence,"...
Researchers earn USDA funding to develop weed herbicide for Palmer amaranth
Colorado State University researchers are developing a novel biological herbicide that would specifically target Palmer amaranth – one of the most challenging weeds for agricultural producers to deal with today. The newly funded $650,000 research project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It aims to use synthetic...
City of Pueblo hosting tree debris dropoff this weekend
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - In response to the recent storms that damaged trees and buildings across Pueblo, the city is hosting a tree debris dropoff this coming weekend. According to the city, a drop-off location will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Langoni Sports Complex Parking Lot. This is located at 1600 W 24th Street.
Governor Polis Visits Midland Apartment Project in Buena Vista
“Workforce Housing with a Million Dollar View”. In a busy day of ribbon cuttings and tours on Friday, August 9, Colorado Governor Jared Polis made a visit to the workforce housing project under construction on Carbonate street in Buena Vista. The 60-unit project, now known as the Midland apartments, will have a combination of studio, one bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments specifically designed to be managed as workforce housing; from construction workers and teachers. to fire and public safety employees.
Shepardson Elementary rolls out red carpet for first day of school in Fort Collins
Staff at Shepardson Elementary literally rolled out the red carpet for the first day of school Thursday, lining both sides and high-fiving students as they arrived. The red carpet was on a blacktop between the school and playground, where dozens of kids were playing and reconnecting with classmates they hadn’t seen since the...
Cyclist seriously injured after crash with RTD train
AURORA, Colo. — A cyclist was seriously injured after a crash with an RTD train Thursday morning. The crash happened near Smith Road and Sable Boulevard, according to police. Aurora Police first posted about the crash on the social platform X at about 9:12 a.m. Police said the cyclist...
This Week in Beer: Molson Coors Shutting Down AC Golden and More
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More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
Colorado’s Bear Hotspots: 15 Counties Reporting the Most Activity
Of the 48 continuous states in North America, Colorado is ranked 10th in 2024 by the World Population Review for the number of black bears living within our borders. Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases a report that lists bear activity and sightings by county. Keep reading to take...
Colorado’s two big I-70 tunnels just got new fire trucks for the first time in 30 years
Most of the tens of thousands of drivers who travel through Interstate 70’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel every day make it up the steep approach just fine. It’s the few motorists that don’t that worry Paul Fox, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s tunnel program manager for its Denver metro region.
This Is The Most Dangerous College Campus In Colorado
This week, universities and colleges all across Colorado are welcoming in new students for the new semester. While Colorado has many different great options when it comes to higher education, Colorado School of Mines stands out as the best, being the only one ranked in U.S. News’ Top 100.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Downright Freezing Fall in Colorado
This summer has been absolutely brutal when it comes to the heat. In fact, Colorado was recently ranked as the third worst state for “extreme heat days” in the entire country with 17.5. An extreme heat day is categorized as a day where the max temperature is above the 95th percentile of the historical threshold.
Drug trafficking leader sentenced to 375+ years in Colorado prison
The drug trafficking leader of an operation out of Weld County was sentenced to 376 years in prison. Jose Arellano-Arredondo, 67, was sentenced to the Colorado Department of Corrections last week. In June, a jury found Arellano-Arredondo guilty of more than 40 counts including drug-related and money laundering charges. The conviction followed an undercover investigation by the Weld County Drug Task Force.The investigation began in 2019 and uncovered that the drugs were transported from Mexico to Nevada and Arizona before reaching the defendant in Greeley. Authorities conducted undercover purchases before executing search warrants at Arellano-Arredondo's home in September 2020. Law enforcement said they intercepted and seized thousands of fentanyl pills, multiple pounds of methamphetamine, several ounces of cocaine and more than $100,000 in cash. Investigators said it was all connected to Arellano-Arredondo and his co-conspirators' distribution and laundering operations. "For years, this man flooded our streets and community with massive quantities of poison. The true extent of the lives he destroyed may never be known. He exploited others' addictions for personal profit, and we will not tolerate this behavior in our community," Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael Pirraglia said in a statement.
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