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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...
Ironing out the details: 4th of July Forecast
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — As we head into the week, you might be wondering what’s going to happen weather-wise for the Fourth of July. For this specific forecast, there are still some questions as to whether we will see showers and thunderstorms, especially for the Pikes Peak Region, or if it is going to be dry, […]
Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing
The president of a nonpartisan corporate watchdog urged Colorado authorities Monday to investigate whether five companies colluded to artificially inflate rent prices. The companies manage thousands of properties across the Front Range. Caroline Ciccone, president of Accountable.US, said in a letter to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that his office should look into the companies […] The post Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
'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. ...
Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads
Colorado’s tragically high number of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2023 inspired lawmakers to introduce a variety of bills aimed at improving safety and mobility options for vulnerable road users. Many passed, continuing the Legislature’s trend of supporting bike, pedestrian, and transit laws. One bill, however, was killed shortly after it was introduced. The Vulnerable Road […] The post Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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. ...
A giant tortoise caused a huge traffic jam on I-25 in Colorado
The last thing you want to get stuck behind on an interstate is a tortoise… I hear they don’t go very fast. But that was the unfortunate case for travelers in Colorado this weekend. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) posted a video to its X page on...
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.” ...
10th Circuit vacates 20-year sentence for woman who brokered body parts out of Colorado funeral home
DENVER (CN) — The 10th Circuit on Tuesday found a lower court miscalculated the double-decade sentence for a Colorado woman who fraudulently sold body parts out of her funeral home. "The district court’s legal analysis is faulty,” U.S. Circuit Judge Gregory Phillips wrote in a 51-page opinion.
1 Arrest, 1 Fatal Stabbing: Terrell Ronin Warrior Booked into Custody in Connection with Saturday Morning Homicide on Melody Drive!
Tragedy Strikes Westminster: Fatal Stabbing Rocks Melody Drive Community. Arrest Made: Terrell Ronin Warrior Apprehended in Connection with Fatal Stabbing. According to DENVER7 ABC, in a tragic turn of events in Westminster, Colorado a fatal stabbing occurred on Saturday morning, leading to the arrest of Terrell Ronin Warrior. The incident unfolded at approximately 9:10 a.m. on Melody Drive where Westminster Police responded to find a man suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Despite immediate efforts to render aid the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. As of now authorities have chosen not to disclose the identity of the victim respecting the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation into this disturbing crime.
Grizzly Reservoir brings more water west
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - More water is on its way to Western Colorado. The Grizzly Reservoir is part of the Independence Pass Transmountain Diversion System. That system normally takes water from the headwaters of the river to the Front Range. A major maintenance project is taking place at Grizzly...
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