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.
Crews save man from racing currents of Colorado flood
(CNN) -- Emergency crews in Colorado braved racing floodwaters early Thursday, rescuing a man from a partially submerged car, live on television.The scene in Lafayette, Colorado, unfolded in video from CNN affiliate KCNC after a night of torrential rain that left at least three people dead.
(CNN) -- Emergency crews in Colorado braved racing floodwaters early Thursday, rescuing a man from a partially submerged car, live on television.The scene in Lafayette, Colorado, unfolded in video from CNN affiliate KCNC after a night of torrential rain that left at least three people dead.
Raging floodwaters rip through Colorado town, 1 dead, 2 missing
(CNN) -- Roads ripped to rubble by floodwaters up to 10 feet deep, rushing at speeds of up to 30 mph.
(CNN) -- Roads ripped to rubble by floodwaters up to 10 feet deep, rushing at speeds of up to 30 mph.
Three missing, 1 dead after Colorado flash flood
(CNN) -- Roads ripped to rubble by floodwaters up to 10 feet deep, rushing up to 30 mph.
(CNN) -- Roads ripped to rubble by floodwaters up to 10 feet deep, rushing up to 30 mph.
Couple to marry a year to the day of Colorado theater rampage
(CNN) -- There is little about the horror that unfolded in a dark Aurora, Colorado, movie theater that Eugene Han and Kirstin Davis can forget.There's the sound of the gunfire, of the screams, of the chaos that followed as accused gunman James Holmes opened fire in a rampage that left 12 people dead and 58 wounded, among them Han and Davis.One year later, the couple are taking back THAT day, replacing the fear they felt with the love they have for one another, when they marry on Saturday -- a year to the day of the shooting rampage ."My thought process was that everyone has a date that they want to get married on that means something special to them," Han said Thursday on CNN's Piers Morgan Live."For us, it was a night of terror and all that.
(CNN) -- There is little about the horror that unfolded in a dark Aurora, Colorado, movie theater that Eugene Han and Kirstin Davis can forget.There's the sound of the gunfire, of the screams, of the chaos that followed as accused gunman James Holmes opened fire in a rampage that left 12 people dead and 58 wounded, among them Han and Davis.One year later, the couple are taking back THAT day, replacing the fear they felt with the love they have for one another, when they marry on Saturday -- a year to the day of the shooting rampage ."My thought process was that everyone has a date that they want to get married on that means something special to them," Han said Thursday on CNN's Piers Morgan Live."For us, it was a night of terror and all that.
Colorado sets recall elections for two pro-gun control lawmakers
(CNN) -- Democratic Gov.
(CNN) -- Democratic Gov.
Jury pool for James Holmes trial to be largest in state history
(CNN) -- A Colorado judge plans to cast a wide net to find those who'll decide the fate of James Holmes -- the man accused of murdering 12 people and wounding dozens more in an Aurora movie theater -- with a jury pool that will be the largest in state history.Judge Carlos Samour Jr.
(CNN) -- A Colorado judge plans to cast a wide net to find those who'll decide the fate of James Holmes -- the man accused of murdering 12 people and wounding dozens more in an Aurora movie theater -- with a jury pool that will be the largest in state history.Judge Carlos Samour Jr.
Firefighters make progress in battle against CO fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (CNN) -- The hundreds of firefighters battling a huge blaze near Colorado Springs, Colorado, had a good night, the federal official overseeing the fight said Sunday.It was "nothing backwards, all forward," incident commander Rich Harvey said.The 16,000-acre fire is now 65% contained, he said."There's still a lot of (small fires) out there to get still," he said.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (CNN) -- The hundreds of firefighters battling a huge blaze near Colorado Springs, Colorado, had a good night, the federal official overseeing the fight said Sunday.It was "nothing backwards, all forward," incident commander Rich Harvey said.The 16,000-acre fire is now 65% contained, he said."There's still a lot of (small fires) out there to get still," he said.
Wildfire may be biggest property destroyer in Colorado history
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (CNN) -- A wildfire near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is chewing through thousands of acres and, thanks to strong winds, moving at a pace that authorities didn't expect.The Black Forest Fire, burning northeast of the city, now appears to be the most destructive in terms of property lost in Colorado state history, El Paso County spokesman Dave Rose told CNN.The fire's evacuation area is 93,000 acres encompassing approximately 38,000 people and 13,000 homes, and the flames are estimated to have burned through 15,000 acres, Sheriff Terry Maketa announced at a Wednesday news conference.That marked a dramatic increase from the 8,500 acres officials said had been burned by Wednesday night, he noted."Wind is probably our number one threat," Maketa said.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (CNN) -- A wildfire near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is chewing through thousands of acres and, thanks to strong winds, moving at a pace that authorities didn't expect.The Black Forest Fire, burning northeast of the city, now appears to be the most destructive in terms of property lost in Colorado state history, El Paso County spokesman Dave Rose told CNN.The fire's evacuation area is 93,000 acres encompassing approximately 38,000 people and 13,000 homes, and the flames are estimated to have burned through 15,000 acres, Sheriff Terry Maketa announced at a Wednesday news conference.That marked a dramatic increase from the 8,500 acres officials said had been burned by Wednesday night, he noted."Wind is probably our number one threat," Maketa said.
Wildfire burning homes in Black Forest in Colorado
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (WITI) -- A wildfire is burning homes in Black Forest in El Paso County, officials said Tuesday, June 11th.Video from FOX6's media partners at FOX31 in Denver showed fire had consumed at least ten homes in the area.
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (WITI) -- A wildfire is burning homes in Black Forest in El Paso County, officials said Tuesday, June 11th.Video from FOX6's media partners at FOX31 in Denver showed fire had consumed at least ten homes in the area.
Judge: Good cause for insanity plea in Aurora shootings
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- A judge said Monday there is good cause to let Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.But Judge Carlos Samour Jr.
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- A judge said Monday there is good cause to let Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.But Judge Carlos Samour Jr.
Attorneys: Holmes plans insanity plea in Aurora shootings
(CNN) -- Attorneys for Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes on Tuesday filed their intent to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on behalf of their client.Holmes faces charges in the July 20, 2012, shooting spree that took the lives of 12 people and wounded dozens more at the premiere in Aurora of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises."Federal agents have said the 25-year-old former University of Colorado doctoral student planned the attack for months.His trial is scheduled to begin next February.
(CNN) -- Attorneys for Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes on Tuesday filed their intent to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on behalf of their client.Holmes faces charges in the July 20, 2012, shooting spree that took the lives of 12 people and wounded dozens more at the premiere in Aurora of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises."Federal agents have said the 25-year-old former University of Colorado doctoral student planned the attack for months.His trial is scheduled to begin next February.
Authorities identify Colorado avalanche victims
(CNN) -- The five snowboarders who died in a Colorado avalanche this weekend were all in their 30s and from Colorado, the sheriff's office said Sunday.They were found dead Saturday after being buried in snow on a high mountain pass in Colorado's White River National Forest, officials from the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office said.It was the state's deadliest avalanche accident since 1962, the Colorado Alpine Rescue Team said.A sixth member of the backcountry snowboarder group survived by digging himself out of the snow.
(CNN) -- The five snowboarders who died in a Colorado avalanche this weekend were all in their 30s and from Colorado, the sheriff's office said Sunday.They were found dead Saturday after being buried in snow on a high mountain pass in Colorado's White River National Forest, officials from the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office said.It was the state's deadliest avalanche accident since 1962, the Colorado Alpine Rescue Team said.A sixth member of the backcountry snowboarder group survived by digging himself out of the snow.
Prosecution pushes death penalty for theater shooting suspect
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- Prosecutors said Monday they will seek the death penalty for Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes despite his offer last week to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding a death sentence."It is my determination and my intention that in this case for James Eagan Holmes, justice is death," Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler said.Before reaching the decision, the district attorney said, he spoke directly with dozens of victims' family members.Bryan Beard, whose close friend was killed in the massacre, said one thought ran through his mind when he heard the district attorney announce his decision in court: "Thank goodness.
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- Prosecutors said Monday they will seek the death penalty for Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes despite his offer last week to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding a death sentence."It is my determination and my intention that in this case for James Eagan Holmes, justice is death," Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler said.Before reaching the decision, the district attorney said, he spoke directly with dozens of victims' family members.Bryan Beard, whose close friend was killed in the massacre, said one thought ran through his mind when he heard the district attorney announce his decision in court: "Thank goodness.
Holmes to plead not guilty by reason of insanity next week
AURORA, Colo. (FOX) -- Aurora, Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes will be back in court next week to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.Holmes faces 166 felony counts for last July's movie theater shooting that killed 12 people and injured 58 others.
AURORA, Colo. (FOX) -- Aurora, Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes will be back in court next week to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.Holmes faces 166 felony counts for last July's movie theater shooting that killed 12 people and injured 58 others.