Westcliffe
LATEST NEWS
Festival will bring thousands of floating lanterns to Pueblo Riverwalk
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo will light up with thousands of floating lanterns reflecting off the Riverwalk this weekend. On July 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to decorate their own lantern and float it off into the river with fellow community members. Event organizers...
Thornton police looking for vehicle connected to fatal crash
Thornton police are searching for a vehicle tied to an alleged homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. Investigators asked the public to help identify a red and tan Ford Explorer with Colorado license plate #CQJ-N56 following a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning, according to a social media post from the Thornton Police Department.
Revolving door at police chief's office in APD concerns community leaders
Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department. Morris is the department's third interim police chief since 2022. The revolving door of leadership has sparked questions and concerns within the community.When she was sworn in this year, Morris said the opportunity to have the permanent chief position would be an honor. She told CBS Colorado her priorities were reducing crime, building community relationships and strengthening the department. In a letter to APD employees, she wrote: "It has been a privilege to serve the men and women...
2 Fort Collins representatives to Colorado Capitol will host listening session
Two of Fort Collins' representatives to the Colorado Capitol invite residents to a listening session this weekend. Reps. Cathy Kipp and Andrew Boesenecker, both Democrats representing Fort Collins in the Colorado House, will be at the Harmony Library community room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27. ...
The trails are already built but experts continue to say that no one should be walking around Rocky Flats
Westminster City Council met on Monday (July 15, 2024) to discuss whether the council should pay for a bridge connecting the Greenway Project trails in Rocky flats over Indiana Street. US Fish and Wildlife Service supports the project citing confirmation tests, but concerns remain about ongoing contamination from a nuclear testing that once operated on the land for close to 40 years.
Wind, hail destroy 500 acres of crops for a local farm that supplies craft breweries
BERTHOUD, Colo — Todd Olander and his wife were out working on their Northern Colorado farm fields Saturday night when an unexpected storm rolled through that would prove costly. The wind and hail from Saturday’s evening storm destroyed more than 500 acres of the couple’s crops, including the barley...
Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
Colorado Weather: Warmer Temps, Persistent Smoke Impact Air Quality
Denver, CO – Temperatures are set to rebound to near-seasonal averages today across Colorado, with dry conditions expected in most areas. Higher elevations might experience a weak afternoon shower, with a 15% chance of precipitation. According to the US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, the ongoing smoke will persist, causing...
Why don't voters get to choose the Democratic presidential nominee?
DENVER — President Biden won Colorado's presidential primary in March. Democratic and unaffiliated voters chose Biden to be the Democratic nominee. Yet, it will be delegates selected by Colorado's Democratic Party who will now get to pick who Colorado supports instead. Delegates like Jefferson County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp. “I...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.