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RV with blown tire sparks several fires along I-70 in western Colorado
RIFLE, Colo. (KKTV) - A driver blew a tire without knowing it Monday and unwittingly started several grass fires along I-70 Monday. Officials say the RV kept traveling up the road after the tire blew out, the driver unaware they were now down to their rim -- and sparking fires as they drove.
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...
High country bust leads to "substantial" seizure of $300,000 worth of cocaine in Colorado
A traffic stop for a routine violation led to a "substantial" seizure of more than $300,000 worth of cocaine in Colorado's high country on July 17. According to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office, the related traffic stop took place at about 8:00 p.m. last Wednesday on I-70 near Gypsum, which is a town located between Eagle and Glenwood Springs. Once the vehicle was pulled over on the side of the road, the driver, a 24-year-old from Chicago, was contacted by a uniformed deputy. At 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...
Saturday storm brought big rain to Fort Collins, which is behind for summer
That intense Saturday evening storm gave parts of Fort Collins a pretty good drink during what has been a dry summer so far. Some weather watchers in west Fort Collins reported more than an inch of rain fell starting about 7 p.m., while the Colorado State University weather station, on the main campus,...
Young boy struck by vehicle in Firestone Park July 11 has died
The young boy who was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Firestone Park on July 11 has died, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office. Kingston Solomon, 7, passed away the next day, July 12, at Akron Children's Hospital at 2:35 p.m. His death was from blunt force trauma to the head and was ruled an accident, Gary Guenther of the medical examiner's office said.
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...
Score Free Ice Cream This Weekend At Colorado Dairy Queens
It's been one of the hottest summers ever in Colorado, and Dairy Queen is helping you cool down with free ice cream to celebrate "National Ice Cream Day." How can you get free ice cream this weekend?. Free Ice cream at Colorado Dairy Queen Locations. While it's not been in...
Where is the smoke in Colorado coming from?
Winds from the north are carrying smoke into the Denver area. Over the past few days, you may have noticed haze in the skies over Colorado — that’s due to wildfire smoke. The smoke doesn’t originate in Colorado, but rather is being pushed into our area by winds coming out of the north. The wildfires are burning in Canada, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
FOX21’s very own Krista Witiak and Ray Harless win Emmy
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — FOX21 News proudly congratulates Loving Living Local host, Krista Witiak, and Photojournalist, Ray Harless, for winning an Emmy for their Outdoor Colorado series on Saturday, July 20. The dynamic duo won in the category of Lifestyle/Magazine/Informational/Instructional – Short Form Content, up to 15 minutes, for their series highlighting Harless’s artistic shots and […]
Here's why it's so dang smoky in Colorado today
At the start of the week, Colorado's skies are hazy to say the least. But have no fear – the smoke isn't coming from a local blaze. It might be hard to believe, but wildfire smoke is capable of traveling thousands of miles, impacting air quality far from where a burn is taking place. And that's what's happening right now. In case you haven't heard, there are several large fires...
Colorado man has been accused of breaking into apartment mailboxes in three locations
Federal fraud charges have been filed against a man who utilized silverware to create forged keys to steal mail from apartment mailboxes. A federal grand jury indicted Adam Christopher Turner, aged 40, last month following his arrest in May. According to the details mentioned in his indictment, the Colorado Springs...
Colorado's 'museum of prisons' houses gas chamber, hosts paranormal nights, & more
The Museum of Colorado Prisons is a historical cell house-turned-museum that's located in Cañon City and meant to showcase the "atmosphere and exhibits of days, staff and inmates gone by." The museum shares a stone wall and armed towers with the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, which has been in operation since 1871. Opened on June 18, 1988, the museum includes exhibits covering more than 140 years. The idea for the...
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