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Boulder tackles century-old underground coal fire at Marshall Mesa: Major mitigation project set for fall
The City of Boulder is taking action to address a coal fire that has been burning for more than a century under the Marshall Mesa trailhead. This fire came under scrutiny after the Marshall Fire, and while investigators found it unlikely to have caused the blaze, they couldn’t completely rule it out.
More than 100 local, national artists on display at the 44th Pearl Street Arts Fest in Boulder
Hundreds of people gathered in Boulder over the weekend to look at a variety of artwork from artists around the world at the 44th Pearl Street Arts Fest. The festival hosted more than 100 artists in a variety of mediums from Friday through Sunday. The festival began as the Downtown...
CU football position breakdown: Transfer corners provide more talent to already deep secondary
Any position group on the Colorado football roster that features Travis Hunter is in a good spot heading into the 2024 season. In a preview of the Buffaloes’ wide receivers last month, it was hard to argue that that group isn’t the deepest and arguably the most talented on the entire roster.
One dead after head-on collision in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person is dead after a head-on crash on Marksheffel Road early Sunday afternoon. Colorado State Patrol told an 11 News crew on the scene it happened around 1:45 p.m. when one car hit a concrete guardrail, overcorrected, and hit another car head-on. They said...
Man and officer injured in shootout in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo — A Fort Collins Police officer and another person were injured in an exchange of gunfire at a cemetery Sunday, the police department said. Police said around 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of Bryan Avenue and Mountain Avenue, near City Park. Police said "the driver exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers, then ran toward Grandview Cemetery."
Volunteers keep Northern Colorado laundry truck's mission rolling after crash
A mobile laundry service in Fort Collins and Loveland is back on the road five months after its truck was damaged in a crash. The mobile laundry service has been operated by Homeward Alliance volunteers for five years, providing free and accessible laundry to people with low income and families and people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers drive the laundry truck — outfitted with six washers and six dryers — to locations in Fort Collins and Loveland weekly so clients can have their laundry washed, dried and folded for free.
Link made between Colorado football HC Deion Sanders and Lincoln Riley's USC job
Deion Sanders was, for some reason, linked to Lincoln Riley's USC head coaching job in yet another Colorado football escape plan hatched by a writer. This time, it was Essentially Sports' Jeevesh Singh who made a wild career change prediction for Coach Prime; the reasoning being that Paul Finebaum said Riley's 2023 coaching job was an all-time bad one.
Missing Englewood man found safe
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Law enforcement issued a missing endangered alert on Sunday morning for an 81-year-old Englewood man. A. Englewood Police and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said the man was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Saturday near South Inca Street and West Lehigh Street. The man has...
Will UCF’s Home Game vs. Colorado Be a Big Noon Kickoff?
The September 28th game between the Colorado Buffaloes and UCF Knights is projected to be the most expensive ticket in Bounce House history. The question remains what time will the game kick at?. One of the more interesting developments so far to the Knights’ 2024 football schedule is the fact...
More than 60 firefighters respond to fire at Colorado Springs restaurant Sunday night
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A fire at a local restaurant is under investigation. Around 9 p.m. Sunday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to Señor Manuel’s restaurant, along North Nevada near Austin Bluffs. The first crews responded within three minutes and began fighting the fire two minutes after that.
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
Judge backs Castle Rock church that sued town over homeless shelter
A Colorado church that sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.The Rock Church has sheltered homeless people in RVs on its property since 2019, calling it their religious duty to help those in need. But on at least three separate occasions, in 2021, 2022 and again in 2023, town officials blocked their efforts, saying they violated zoning laws. The church, in response, said this violated its 1st Amendment rights to religious...
Cat Fest Colorado returns to celebrate all things feline
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Returning to the springs for its second year on Saturday, July 21, “Cat Fest Colorado” is, as its name implies, about all things cats. Featuring education programs, adoptions, celebrity cat meet-and-greets, and cat goods, the event served as a mecca for local cat worshippers. Celebrity cats, such as Liebchen Travels, Madfluffs, Alpha […]
Runners lace up for historic Barr Trail Mountain Race in Manitou Springs
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Runners trekked through mud and wet gravel Sunday morning for the historic Barr Trail Mountain Race (BTMR). One of the Front Range's most historic summer mountain running events, the BTMR is just over 12 and a half miles. It begins at the Cog Railway Station...
Police investigate after ‘pool of blood’ discovered at north Colorado Springs apartment complex
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say all is well after getting an unusual call for service Sunday morning. Just after 9, a 911 caller reported blood dripping from the apartment above theirs, leaving a pool of blood on their balcony. The apartment complex was located on Barnes Road just east of Powers.
Cole Bassett earns fifth Team of the Matchday honor of season after propelling Rapids to victory over Real Salt Lake
Cole Bassett has earned his fifth Team of the Matchday honor of the year for his one goal, two assist-performance against Colorado rivals Real Salt Lake on Saturday night to secure the coveted Rocky Mountain Cup and three points in the Western Conference standings. Bassett assisted the first two goals...
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
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