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Vehicle fire closes SB I-25 in Colorado near New Mexico border, 1 lane back open
WALSENBURG, Colo. (KKTV) - A vehicle fire closed southbound I-25 in Colorado near the New Mexico border Thursday morning. The Colorado Department of Transportation is reporting the closure happened at about 9:30 a.m. just south of Walsenburg. “All southbound lanes are blocked due to a crash. Use alternate route and...
Big Retailer’s Future Is Uncertain In Colorado
High volumes of store closures here in Colorado have left many retail stores’ futures uncertain here in the Centennial State. Some have already bitten the dust. Of course, Bed Bath & Beyond closed all of its locations, including the one on College Ave. in Fort Collins. Recently, the clothing...
Fake delivery drivers attack Colorado children in new alarming armed robbery trend
In what could be a worrying new trend, three armed robbers masquerading as deliverymen broke into the house of a Colorado family and assaulted two children, according to authorities and experts. The children's distraught parents saw the phony delivery men enter their home on a Ring doorbell while they were...
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
One Colorado Sheriff’s Department Can Wear Cowboy Hats Again
For the first time this century, one Colorado sheriff's department will once again be allowed to wear cowboy hats while on the clock. It has been more than four decades since the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has worn cowboy hats and now, if officers choose to do so, they can once again.
A New Documentary About Farming in Southern Colorado Confronts Water Scarcity in the West
In the Western U.S. today, water is increasingly scarce and valuable; it’s basically liquid gold. The combination of a “first in time, first in right” system for managing water rights — meaning senior water rights always have priority — with increasingly dry conditions has triggered a rush to buy up land and its water, drying up farms.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife warns about dangers of boating under the influence
With hundreds expected to hit waterways across the state for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding people about the dangers of boating under the influence. There have already been at least 26 water-related deaths in Colorado so far this year. Last year, CPW tracked 32 water-related deaths for the entire season, which was down from 42 in 2022. That number set a record for water-related fatalities. For the holiday weekend, CPW will boost patrols on both water and land as part of "Operation Dry Water" which is a national campaign that goes into effect every Fourth...
Where to see Grave Digger in Colorado this weekend
AURORA, Colo. — One of the world's most legendary monster trucks will be in the Centennial State this weekend. The Monster Jam Road Trip is bringing "Grave Digger Fire & Ice" to two Walmart locations in Colorado. The tour will stop at Walmart in Aurora at Parker Road and...
Cooler temperatures across Colorado for the Fourth of July
On Thursday, CBS Colorado is tracking cooler temperatures for the Fourth of July with a slim chance for a stray shower. First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie said the forecast for Thursday is sunny and warm, albeit cooler than the past week thanks to a passing cold front that hit Colorado.It will be mostly sunny and breezy at times with temperatures in the low 80s. There is a small chance for a stray shower across the foothills and Eastern Plains and some gusty winds.There is no chance for severe weather but the winds could pick up to 20-25 mph. There is a Red Flag Warning in noon until 7 p.m. for South Park west of Colorado Springs. The next best chance for rain is Sunday.
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
When, where to see F-16 flyovers across Colorado on Independence Day
The Colorado Air National Guard is performing fighter jet flyovers over a large part of the state Thursday to celebrate Independence Day. The 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will conduct flyovers above Lake City, Silverton, Rico, Telluride, Redstone, Granby, Greeley and Firestone. “Our nation’s independence is again...
Colorado’s Peach Season Comes Early This Year
While Colorado may not be the state known for its produce, we sure do have some amazing things that come from here. Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn, and who could forget about Palisade peaches? When it comes to peaches, I could easily pass on any other variety like Georgia peaches. To me, they are just bland.
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