Colorado trucker in deadly pileup gets 110 years in prison, becomes emotional at sentencing
The deadly crash caused a 28-vehicle chain-reaction wreck that ruptured gas tanks, causing flames that consumed several vehicles and melted parts of the highway.
The deadly crash caused a 28-vehicle chain-reaction wreck that ruptured gas tanks, causing flames that consumed several vehicles and melted parts of the highway.
Colorado crews rescue cat stuck on light pole for days
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.
Sheriff's office admits photo of Santa getting a concealed handgun permit may have been 'insensitive'
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
6 teens hospitalized after shooting at Aurora, Colorado park
Central High School in Aurora, Colorado is across the street from Nome Park, where the shooting took place, according to Aurora police.
Central High School in Aurora, Colorado is across the street from Nome Park, where the shooting took place, according to Aurora police.
Colorado man sets mom’s home on fire while trying to clear cobwebs with blowtorch, deputies say
Investigators said the man set his mom's house on fire after using a blowtorch to clear cobwebs in the crawlspace under the home -- then tried to put out the flames for an hour by himself before calling 911. The blaze caused $100,000 in damages.
Investigators said the man set his mom's house on fire after using a blowtorch to clear cobwebs in the crawlspace under the home -- then tried to put out the flames for an hour by himself before calling 911. The blaze caused $100,000 in damages.
Remains found in Colorado believed to be those of skier who vanished in 1983
Rudi Moder, who was described as an “experienced winter mountaineer,” was last seen in February 1983. His remains are believed to have been finally found.
Rudi Moder, who was described as an “experienced winter mountaineer,” was last seen in February 1983. His remains are believed to have been finally found.
Denver burglar bathes with glass of wine after breaking into couple's home, report says
The couple reportedly opted not to pursue criminal charges.
The couple reportedly opted not to pursue criminal charges.
Colorado hiker, lost for 24 hours, ignored rescuers' phone calls because they didn’t recognize the number
A Colorado hiker who got lost after wandering off a trail had a search party out overnight looking for them -- but ignored repeated phone calls from rescuers because the hiker didn't recognize the number.
A Colorado hiker who got lost after wandering off a trail had a search party out overnight looking for them -- but ignored repeated phone calls from rescuers because the hiker didn't recognize the number.
Colorado theme park that killed 6-year-old had previous seatbelt complaints, lawsuit says
Prior to the accident, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park had previous complaints about passengers not being properly secured
Prior to the accident, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park had previous complaints about passengers not being properly secured
Colorado theme park where 6-year-old died had previous seatbelt complaints, lawsuit says
The parents of a 6-year-old girl who died at a Colorado theme park last month are suing for wrongful death after investigators said ride operators didn't buckle her in properly. The little girl fell 110 feet to her death.
The parents of a 6-year-old girl who died at a Colorado theme park last month are suing for wrongful death after investigators said ride operators didn't buckle her in properly. The little girl fell 110 feet to her death.
Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Colorado woman denied kidney transplant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report
The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.
The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.
Police rescue toddler with head trapped between steel railing
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.
Man meant to be deported in 2016 sentenced to 45 years in prison for attempted murder of Colorado officer
Karrar Al Khammasi was supposed to be deported in 2016, but was allowed to stay because of a change in the law. Investigators said he shot Colorado Springs police officer Cem Duzel in the head, leaving the officer with brain damage. He was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Karrar Al Khammasi was supposed to be deported in 2016, but was allowed to stay because of a change in the law. Investigators said he shot Colorado Springs police officer Cem Duzel in the head, leaving the officer with brain damage. He was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Elijah McClain: 5 first responders charged in Black man's 2019 death
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
South Park creators purchase Casa Bonita restaurant after bankruptcy
South Park creators bought Casa Bonita, an iconic Mexican restaurant from the hit TV show, in hopes to revive the business.
South Park creators bought Casa Bonita, an iconic Mexican restaurant from the hit TV show, in hopes to revive the business.
Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 trapped overnight, some in tunnel, after mudslide buried Colorado interstate
About 30 people in the tunnel were stuck for about nine hours until crews could carve out a path through the mud to reach them at about 6:30 the next morning.
About 30 people in the tunnel were stuck for about nine hours until crews could carve out a path through the mud to reach them at about 6:30 the next morning.