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.
Snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies a week after crash
(CNN) -- Snowmobiler Caleb Moore died Thursday, a week after a crash that has raised new safety concerns about the X Games.
(CNN) -- Snowmobiler Caleb Moore died Thursday, a week after a crash that has raised new safety concerns about the X Games.
Bomb tech describes diabolical setup at Aurora suspect's apartment
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- The recording is loud, chaotic and difficult to understand.
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- The recording is loud, chaotic and difficult to understand.
New details emerge in hearing for Colorado theater shooting suspect
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- So much blood the theater floor had become slippery.
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) -- So much blood the theater floor had become slippery.
Four dead, including suspect after standoff in Aurora, Colorado
AURORA, CO (CNN) -- Four people are dead - including the suspect - following a standoff in Aurora, Colorado Saturday, January 5th.
AURORA, CO (CNN) -- Four people are dead - including the suspect - following a standoff in Aurora, Colorado Saturday, January 5th.
Angry families of victims say they will boycott Colo. theater reopening
(CNN) -- Relatives of nine people killed last summer at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater said an invitation to attend an event on the eve of the remodeled complex's reopening is "disgusting" and "wholly offensive to the memory of our loved ones."
(CNN) -- Relatives of nine people killed last summer at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater said an invitation to attend an event on the eve of the remodeled complex's reopening is "disgusting" and "wholly offensive to the memory of our loved ones."
Marijuana activists divided over new cannabis club
DENVER (CNN) -- A small group of New Year's Eve revelers here (in Denver) ditched the traditional champagne toast, lighting up joints instead at a newly opened marijuana club.
DENVER (CNN) -- A small group of New Year's Eve revelers here (in Denver) ditched the traditional champagne toast, lighting up joints instead at a newly opened marijuana club.
Marijuana officially legal in Colorado with stroke of governor's pen
(CNN) -- The recreational use of marijuana officially became legal Monday, December 10th in Colorado, a little more than a month after voters in the state passed an amendment that changed the law.
(CNN) -- The recreational use of marijuana officially became legal Monday, December 10th in Colorado, a little more than a month after voters in the state passed an amendment that changed the law.
Pot smokers enter legal limbo in Washington, Colorado
(CNN) -- The crowd at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle began counting down as midnight approached.
(CNN) -- The crowd at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle began counting down as midnight approached.
Fiers chased in 3rd, Brewers lose 9-6 to Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Mike Fiers couldn't duplicate his previous outing when he was perfect through six innings against Cincinnati last week.
DENVER (AP) — Mike Fiers couldn't duplicate his previous outing when he was perfect through six innings against Cincinnati last week.
Snow's flying atop Colorado's Pike's Peak
PIKE'S PEAK, Colorado -- While much of the nation has been dealing with extreme heat, the people are Colorado are cheering on a fresh coat of snow atop Pike's Peak.
PIKE'S PEAK, Colorado -- While much of the nation has been dealing with extreme heat, the people are Colorado are cheering on a fresh coat of snow atop Pike's Peak.
Addressing mass theater shooting with young children
WHITEFISH BAY -- After Friday's mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado during a midnight showing of the Dark Knight Rises, a child therapist says it's important parents are paying close attention to their children.
WHITEFISH BAY -- After Friday's mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado during a midnight showing of the Dark Knight Rises, a child therapist says it's important parents are paying close attention to their children.
Colorado wildfires hit close to home for one Caledonia woman
CALEDONIA -- For most in southeastern Wisconsin, the Colorado wildfires may seem like a world away, but one Caledonia woman is living through the wildfires through her sister, who lives in Colorado Springs.
CALEDONIA -- For most in southeastern Wisconsin, the Colorado wildfires may seem like a world away, but one Caledonia woman is living through the wildfires through her sister, who lives in Colorado Springs.
Some Colo. fire evacuation orders could be lifted, residents tour damage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Firefighters continue to make strides battling the most destructive blaze in Colorado history, and authorities are hopeful they may soon be able to lift more evacuation orders.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Firefighters continue to make strides battling the most destructive blaze in Colorado history, and authorities are hopeful they may soon be able to lift more evacuation orders.