BARBWIRE BOB – 4-16-26
Seward’s Folly and Colorado’s Golden Beginning. As America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, and Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th year of statehood, it is a good time to reflect on the bold decisions and strokes of fortune that shaped both our nation and our state. In...
Erie Police seeking possible witness to hit-and-run that killed toddler
ERIE, Colo. — Police in Erie continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash in February that killed a toddler, and as part of that investigation they're asking the public for help finding a potential witness. The 2-year-old child was struck and killed around 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 in...
Boulder Valley school board hears budget update amid declining enrollment
The Boulder Valley school board heard an update Tuesday that shows the district is facing a second year of a constrained budget amid continued declining enrollment. Boulder Valley is projecting a loss of about 400 students next school year, for a total enrollment of 27,070 students, including preschool. Over the next several days, the district is hosting community meetings to get feedback on declining...
Adams County DA alarmed by sudden firings of Federal Heights police, fire chiefs
The district attorney for Adams and Broomfield counties is raising serious concerns after the sudden firings of Federal Heights’ police and fire chiefs earlier this month.
Northglenn issues drought declaration, watering restrictions
The City of Northglenn issued a Stage 2 Drought declaration on Monday, triggering mandatory water restrictions effective immediately. The Northglenn City Council passed the declaration Monday night in response to a historically warm and dry winter, according to a news release from the city Tuesday. By passing the declaration, Northglenn joins a list of metro […]
Denver metro prepares for freezing temps and snow
Winter is returning to the Front Range this week with freeze warnings and snow starting tomorrow. Why it matters: Temperatures are expected to drop 50 degrees in 24 hours, threatening sensitive plants, water pipes and irrigation lines, and the wintry precipitation is bound to impact travel. Driving the news: Today...
Suncor Shutdown Chokes Commerce City In Black Smoke
A heavy plume of black smoke billowed out of the Suncor refinery in Commerce City on Wednesday, smudging part of the northern Denver skyline and rattling nearby residents who said the air smelled acrid. The smoke followed a shutdown and flaring at one of the refinery’s processing units as crews worked to steady equipment. While the company moved through maintenance and restarts, officials said...
3 climbers rescued after nightfall in Eldorado Canyon State Park in Boulder County
Three climbers were rescued on Sunday after they lost their route in Eldorado Canyon State Park when night fell. About 8:15 p.m., the Boulder County Communications Center received a report of climbers who needed help on the Naked Edge climbing route in the park, according to a Boulder County Sheriff’s Office social media post. The three climbers ran into challenges during their climb...
88-year-old barber hangs up clippers after 62 years at Eastlake shop
THORNTON, Colo. — Clint Egan, the 88-year-old owner of Eastlake Barber Shop, will cut his last head of hair April 18, ending a 62-year run at his Thornton shop that outlasted lumber yards, cattle farms and the arrival of light rail in what was once a quiet farming community.
Boulder bar owner to give up liquor license amid drugging, assault allegations
A Boulder bar owner has agreed to give up his Colorado liquor license and not apply for one for a decade after allegations of drugging and sexual assault.
