Calls for leniency grow for trucker sentenced to 110 years in deadly Colorado highway crash
An online petition has gathered millions of signatures calling for leniency for a 26-year-old truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison for vehicular homicide in an explosive accident at the base of a Colorado mountain highway that killed four people in 2019.
An online petition has gathered millions of signatures calling for leniency for a 26-year-old truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison for vehicular homicide in an explosive accident at the base of a Colorado mountain highway that killed four people in 2019.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado: Some hospitals anticipate ICU bed shortage amid COVID-19 surge
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
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 parents arrested on child abuse charges for severely injuring twin baby boys
Two parents in Jefferson County, Colo., were arrested after police say they severely abused their 6-week-old twin boys.
Two parents in Jefferson County, Colo., were arrested after police say they severely abused their 6-week-old twin boys.
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.
FBI announces search for Gabby Petito in Grand Teton National Park
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Denver announced Saturday it will search the Grand Teton National Park for signs of a missing North Port woman.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Denver announced Saturday it will search the Grand Teton National Park for signs of a missing North Port woman.
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.
3 hit by rockfall while trying to recover body of Wisconsin hiker
Three people trying to recover the body of a hiker on a Colorado mountain were injured Wednesday after being hit by a “massive rockfall” likely triggered by other climbers above them, authorities said.
Three people trying to recover the body of a hiker on a Colorado mountain were injured Wednesday after being hit by a “massive rockfall” likely triggered by other climbers above them, authorities said.
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.
2-year-old Colorado boy dies after falling from 2nd story at mall
Investigators are treating the boy's death as an accident at this time.
Investigators are treating the boy's death as an accident at this time.
4 arrested in Denver for drugs, weapons 'not a threat' to nearby All-Star Game, FBI says
Four people were arrested on drug and weapons charges at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Four people were arrested on drug and weapons charges at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Man who tried to help fallen Colorado officer was shot and killed by another officer, police say
Police say a man who intervened in a shooting that killed a police officer near Denver was then shot and killed by another responding officer. Police say the man was holding the shooting suspect's AR-15,
Police say a man who intervened in a shooting that killed a police officer near Denver was then shot and killed by another responding officer. Police say the man was holding the shooting suspect's AR-15,
School lockdown drills' effect on students under scrutiny
Approximately 95 percent of schools practice what to do in case a shooter enters their facility.
Approximately 95 percent of schools practice what to do in case a shooter enters their facility.
Students reenact George Floyd killing in photo, principal resigns
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
Colorado tornado: Twister touches down north of Denver
A large tornado touched down near Platteville, Colorado Monday afternoon. Residents were asked to shelter in place until the tornado passed through.
A large tornado touched down near Platteville, Colorado Monday afternoon. Residents were asked to shelter in place until the tornado passed through.