Q&A: Why Colorado, Arizona teachers are walking off the job
DENVER — Tens of thousands of schoolteachers plan to walk off the job in Arizona and Colorado on Thursday, shuttering classrooms in pursuit of better pay and school funding.But there are key differences between the protests in the two states, which share below-average spending on public schools.
DENVER — Tens of thousands of schoolteachers plan to walk off the job in Arizona and Colorado on Thursday, shuttering classrooms in pursuit of better pay and school funding.But there are key differences between the protests in the two states, which share below-average spending on public schools.
"Get somewhere and hide:" 3 dead after shooting at Colorado Walmart store
THORNTON, Colo. — Two men and a female were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night, forcing customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.Thornton police tweeted Wednesday night that they were responding to a shooting with "multiple parties down." They advised people to stay away from the area as dozens of police cruisers and emergency vehicles raced to the scene.Aaron Stephens, 44, was in the self-checkout line when he heard a single shot followed by more bursts of gunfire, The Denver Post reported.
THORNTON, Colo. — Two men and a female were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night, forcing customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.Thornton police tweeted Wednesday night that they were responding to a shooting with "multiple parties down." They advised people to stay away from the area as dozens of police cruisers and emergency vehicles raced to the scene.Aaron Stephens, 44, was in the self-checkout line when he heard a single shot followed by more bursts of gunfire, The Denver Post reported.
New tests show no THC in Colorado town's water
A Colorado town's marijuana-in-the-water mystery didn't check out after all.Laboratory testing showed there is no THC -- the principal psychoactive chemical in cannabis -- in the town's water supply, contrary to what field tests had shown earlier this week, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.The announcement brought the curtain down the town's two-day water advisory, during which its 700 residents were asked not to drink, shower with or cook with the tap water."We are happy to announce that the water advisory is canceled immediately," the sheriff's department said.Why did investigators think THC was in the water to begin with?
A Colorado town's marijuana-in-the-water mystery didn't check out after all.Laboratory testing showed there is no THC -- the principal psychoactive chemical in cannabis -- in the town's water supply, contrary to what field tests had shown earlier this week, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.The announcement brought the curtain down the town's two-day water advisory, during which its 700 residents were asked not to drink, shower with or cook with the tap water."We are happy to announce that the water advisory is canceled immediately," the sheriff's department said.Why did investigators think THC was in the water to begin with?
THC taints Colorado town's water supply; residents warned not to use it
HUGO, Colo. — The water supply in a Colorado town is tainted with THC, officials warned Thursday afternoon.The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is warning Hugo residents not to drink the water, or cook with it or shower in it, according to KDVR.
HUGO, Colo. — The water supply in a Colorado town is tainted with THC, officials warned Thursday afternoon.The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is warning Hugo residents not to drink the water, or cook with it or shower in it, according to KDVR.
Police officer sings to child to distract her from fatal accident involving her father
BRIGHTON, Colo. -- In the midst of chaos and tragedy, a Colorado police officer was caught on camera trying to pacify a little girl whose father was the victim of a fatal rollover accident on Thursday, June 18th, according to KUSA.In the photo, Officer Nick Struck can be seen tending to a young girl while others on the scene worked to save the individuals who were thrown from the vehicle.
BRIGHTON, Colo. -- In the midst of chaos and tragedy, a Colorado police officer was caught on camera trying to pacify a little girl whose father was the victim of a fatal rollover accident on Thursday, June 18th, according to KUSA.In the photo, Officer Nick Struck can be seen tending to a young girl while others on the scene worked to save the individuals who were thrown from the vehicle.
Another 100 people released as jury selection for James Holmes' trial continues
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A judge has released another 100 people from jury selection in the Colorado theater shooting trial as the difficult task of finding people to decide the fate of gunman James Holmes ended its third day.An unprecedented 9,000 possible jurors were initially summoned, and it's likely to take months to whittle that number down to 12 jurors and 12 alternates.District Attorney George Brauchler on Thursday, January 22nd urged Judge Carlos Samour not to reveal why the judge released 88 jurors.Brauchler warned against providing a roadmap that other people could use to get out of jury service.Samour also released at least 12 other people, including a woman who feared the lengthy trial would aggravate her panic attacks.Samour has released at least 120 potential jurors to date.CLICK HERE for further coverage of this case via FOX6Now.com.
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A judge has released another 100 people from jury selection in the Colorado theater shooting trial as the difficult task of finding people to decide the fate of gunman James Holmes ended its third day.An unprecedented 9,000 possible jurors were initially summoned, and it's likely to take months to whittle that number down to 12 jurors and 12 alternates.District Attorney George Brauchler on Thursday, January 22nd urged Judge Carlos Samour not to reveal why the judge released 88 jurors.Brauchler warned against providing a roadmap that other people could use to get out of jury service.Samour also released at least 12 other people, including a woman who feared the lengthy trial would aggravate her panic attacks.Samour has released at least 120 potential jurors to date.CLICK HERE for further coverage of this case via FOX6Now.com.
Hiker snowshoeing up central Colorado mountain killed in avalanche
BAKERVILLE, Colo. (AP) — A man who was snowshoeing up a central Colorado mountain died after getting hit by an avalanche.The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office says two men and a woman set out to go snowshoeing on Wednesday.Authorities say about 12,000 feet up the trail, a woman crossed a potential avalanche zone and when she turned around, she saw one of the men get caught in an avalanche.The buried victim had an avalanche beacon.
BAKERVILLE, Colo. (AP) — A man who was snowshoeing up a central Colorado mountain died after getting hit by an avalanche.The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office says two men and a woman set out to go snowshoeing on Wednesday.Authorities say about 12,000 feet up the trail, a woman crossed a potential avalanche zone and when she turned around, she saw one of the men get caught in an avalanche.The buried victim had an avalanche beacon.
Pilot killed when small plane crashes in front yard of suburban Denver home
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A cargo pilot who died when he crashed a small plane into the front yard of a suburban Denver home had reported loss of engine power before going down.The National Transportation Safety Board says the twin-engine Cessna 404 cartwheeled a bit before stopping a few feet from the front door of a home around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A cargo pilot who died when he crashed a small plane into the front yard of a suburban Denver home had reported loss of engine power before going down.The National Transportation Safety Board says the twin-engine Cessna 404 cartwheeled a bit before stopping a few feet from the front door of a home around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
WATCH: DRAMATIC VIDEO out of Colorado shows apprehension of armed carjacking suspect on the interstate
COLORADO (WITI) -- DRAMATIC video coming out of Colorado Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd.An armed carjacking suspect went on a crime spree around Lookout Mountain (about five-and-a-half hours south of Denver) -- and the suspect's apprehension was captured by FOX6's sister station, KDVR's helicopter "SkyFOX."Video shows the suspect driving his vehicle through the woods next to the busy I-70 -- eventually ditching the vehicle and making his way to I-70 on foot.The video offers a clear picture of the suspect -- holding a weapon, and seemingly trying to grab the attention of passersby.The suspect is eventually grabbed by a police officer -- and a citizen stops his car and approaches -- helping the police officer hold the suspect in the middle of the interstate, until more help arrived.KDVR is following this developing story.
COLORADO (WITI) -- DRAMATIC video coming out of Colorado Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd.An armed carjacking suspect went on a crime spree around Lookout Mountain (about five-and-a-half hours south of Denver) -- and the suspect's apprehension was captured by FOX6's sister station, KDVR's helicopter "SkyFOX."Video shows the suspect driving his vehicle through the woods next to the busy I-70 -- eventually ditching the vehicle and making his way to I-70 on foot.The video offers a clear picture of the suspect -- holding a weapon, and seemingly trying to grab the attention of passersby.The suspect is eventually grabbed by a police officer -- and a citizen stops his car and approaches -- helping the police officer hold the suspect in the middle of the interstate, until more help arrived.KDVR is following this developing story.
DRAMATIC IMAGES: Small plane falls from sky; slams into home
NORTHGLENN, Colo. (WITI) -- Emergency crews are on scene in Northglenn, Colorado after a small plane crashed into a home.FOX6's sister station in Denver, KDVR says it happened just before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5th.Miraculously, according to KDVR, the pilot was able to walk away from the crash -- and no one was inside the home when it happened.CLICK HERE for much more on this story via KDVR!
NORTHGLENN, Colo. (WITI) -- Emergency crews are on scene in Northglenn, Colorado after a small plane crashed into a home.FOX6's sister station in Denver, KDVR says it happened just before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5th.Miraculously, according to KDVR, the pilot was able to walk away from the crash -- and no one was inside the home when it happened.CLICK HERE for much more on this story via KDVR!
Harley-Davidson debuts its Street motorcycle at X Games
ASPEN, Colo. (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson is debuting its newest motorcycle at X Games in Aspen, Colorado on Thursday, January 23rd.Taking center ice for the exhibition is the all-new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750.
ASPEN, Colo. (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson is debuting its newest motorcycle at X Games in Aspen, Colorado on Thursday, January 23rd.Taking center ice for the exhibition is the all-new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750.
Some Colorado flooding victims return home to find thefts
MILLIKEN, COLORADO (WITI) -- Some Colorado flooding victims are returning to their damaged homes and finding they have been victimized twice.
MILLIKEN, COLORADO (WITI) -- Some Colorado flooding victims are returning to their damaged homes and finding they have been victimized twice.
Inspectors assess flood damage in Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (WITI) -- Monday, September 23rd is a big day for people living in flood-ravaged areas of Colorado -- especially residents of Boulder.
BOULDER, Colo. (WITI) -- Monday, September 23rd is a big day for people living in flood-ravaged areas of Colorado -- especially residents of Boulder.
Colorado flood toll rises to 7 confirmed dead, 3 more presumed dead
(CNN) -- A seventh person has been confirmed dead, and the number of presumed dead is now up to three after last week's flooding in Colorado, authorities reported Thursday.The state Office of Emergency Management added a new confirmed fatality in Boulder County to the list Thursday afternoon, spokeswoman Micki Trost said.
(CNN) -- A seventh person has been confirmed dead, and the number of presumed dead is now up to three after last week's flooding in Colorado, authorities reported Thursday.The state Office of Emergency Management added a new confirmed fatality in Boulder County to the list Thursday afternoon, spokeswoman Micki Trost said.
Record rain, steep canyons fueled Colorado floods
(CNN) -- The steep, picturesque canyons that wind through Colorado's northern Front Range have been a draw for tourists, day-trippers and homebuyers for more than a century.But when record-setting rainfall began to hit last week, those picturesque canyons became funnels that poured hundreds of tons of water per second into towns like Boulder, Longmont and Lyons and left hundreds stranded in the mountains above."This flood was a direct result of the large amount of rainfall that occurred in a widespread area, essentially from Denver north to almost the Wyoming state line, and for a long duration -- for about a 48-hour period last week," said Robert Kimbrough, a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver.Coloradans are still digging out from those floods, which have been up to 1,000-year events in some communities.A stream of unusually humid air that was sweeping over the area early last week helped fuel the storms.
(CNN) -- The steep, picturesque canyons that wind through Colorado's northern Front Range have been a draw for tourists, day-trippers and homebuyers for more than a century.But when record-setting rainfall began to hit last week, those picturesque canyons became funnels that poured hundreds of tons of water per second into towns like Boulder, Longmont and Lyons and left hundreds stranded in the mountains above."This flood was a direct result of the large amount of rainfall that occurred in a widespread area, essentially from Denver north to almost the Wyoming state line, and for a long duration -- for about a 48-hour period last week," said Robert Kimbrough, a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver.Coloradans are still digging out from those floods, which have been up to 1,000-year events in some communities.A stream of unusually humid air that was sweeping over the area early last week helped fuel the storms.
Colorado residents return, but some find no home
LYONS, Colorado (CNN) -- More people were told to evacuate their homes in northeastern Colorado on Tuesday as residents of the flood-stricken towns north of Denver returned to battered neighborhoods, with some of them finding no house to call home.The small town of Crook, about 150 miles northeast of Denver, ordered residents on the north side of town to clear out as water in a canal rose to "historic" levels, the Logan County Emergency Management Office reported.
LYONS, Colorado (CNN) -- More people were told to evacuate their homes in northeastern Colorado on Tuesday as residents of the flood-stricken towns north of Denver returned to battered neighborhoods, with some of them finding no house to call home.The small town of Crook, about 150 miles northeast of Denver, ordered residents on the north side of town to clear out as water in a canal rose to "historic" levels, the Logan County Emergency Management Office reported.
Another WI Red Cross volunteer headed to Colorado this week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Helicopters from the U.S. Army and Colorado and Wyoming National Guards took to the air Monday morning, September 16th fanning out across the region to rescue people stranded across hundreds of square miles of Colorado flooded when intense rainfall last week pushed streams out of their banks and sent walls of water crashing down mountain canyons.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Helicopters from the U.S. Army and Colorado and Wyoming National Guards took to the air Monday morning, September 16th fanning out across the region to rescue people stranded across hundreds of square miles of Colorado flooded when intense rainfall last week pushed streams out of their banks and sent walls of water crashing down mountain canyons.
Hundreds await rescue from Colorado flooding as helicopter flights resume
LONGMONT, Colorado (CNN) -- Food and water are running low in some of the Colorado communities cut off by epic flooding, but well-organized residents are holding their own while awaiting rescue, officials said Monday."Within the communities, all of these people are helping one another out," deputy incident commander Chuck Russell told reporters in Larimer County. "They're being very resourceful."Helicopters from the U.S. Army and Colorado and Wyoming National Guards took to the air Monday morning, fanning out across the region to rescue people stranded across hundreds of square miles of Colorado flooded when intense rainfall last week pushed streams out of their banks and sent walls of water crashing down mountain canyons."Our birds are up and flying," the Wyoming National Guard tweeted. "If (you're) in trouble, we will find you!
LONGMONT, Colorado (CNN) -- Food and water are running low in some of the Colorado communities cut off by epic flooding, but well-organized residents are holding their own while awaiting rescue, officials said Monday."Within the communities, all of these people are helping one another out," deputy incident commander Chuck Russell told reporters in Larimer County. "They're being very resourceful."Helicopters from the U.S. Army and Colorado and Wyoming National Guards took to the air Monday morning, fanning out across the region to rescue people stranded across hundreds of square miles of Colorado flooded when intense rainfall last week pushed streams out of their banks and sent walls of water crashing down mountain canyons."Our birds are up and flying," the Wyoming National Guard tweeted. "If (you're) in trouble, we will find you!
Rain slows rescue efforts amid deadly Colorado floods
BOULDER, Colorado (CNN) -- "Mother Nature is not cooperating."That was the message Sunday from frustrated authorities battling even more bad weather in flood-hit Colorado.Heavy clouds and rain grounded helicopters, slowing the search for the nearly 500 people who remain unaccounted for.
BOULDER, Colorado (CNN) -- "Mother Nature is not cooperating."That was the message Sunday from frustrated authorities battling even more bad weather in flood-hit Colorado.Heavy clouds and rain grounded helicopters, slowing the search for the nearly 500 people who remain unaccounted for.
Heavy rainfall heading once more for flooded Colorado
BOULDER, Colorado (CNN) -- Three more days.
BOULDER, Colorado (CNN) -- Three more days.