Homelessness deaths dropped a second time, but few are celebrating
Kimberly Miller has worked with people on Denver’s streets for years, so she was ready for a somber evening when she arrived at the City and County Building Sunday night. It was the winter solstice — the longest night of the year — when the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) held its 36th-annual vigil for...
Propane Tanker Rollover Cleared in Allenspark
Crash near Ferncliff Food and Fuel prompts evacuations, multi-day response. A multi-day emergency response in Allenspark has concluded after a propane tanker rolled over on black ice in front of Ferncliff Food and Fuel, prompting evacuations and continuous safety monitoring, according to the Allenspark Fire...
In Annual Update, Boulder Police Say New Evidence Tested, Old Re-tested in JonBenet Ramsey...
As we approach the tragic anniversary of the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, the Boulder Police Department is providing its annual update about the ongoing homicide investigation. “Last year we gave you an update about a lot of the work that has been done to solve this crime and those efforts have continued. This case...
Sewage could heat and cool buildings turning wastewater into a clean energy source
Experts say wastewater heat recovery could scale globally, using city sewer networks to cut emissions and energy costs.
Refuge: How people experiencing homelessness spend their final days
The 9NEWS documentary "Refuge" explores a rarely seen crisis. If few cities and states know how to effectively deal with their unhoused populations, far fewer know what to do when the unhoused enter the final days, weeks, and months of their lives. The 9NEWS documentary “Refuge” represents a deeply personal...
Large smoke plumes visible after Franktown house fire in south metro Denver
Large white smoke plumes arose from a home in Franktown on Monday morning after a garage caught fire. No injuries have been reported. The fire was first reported at 5:50 a.m. on Monday at a home in the 1100 block of Deerpath Road north of Highway 86. Denver Gazette news...
Xcel’s regulator wants to hear your experiences from this week’s power shutoffs
DENVER — The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is collecting stories and experiences from Xcel Energy customers following this week’s intentional power shutoffs during a high wind event. The commission set up a website where customers can take a survey and leave comments. The comment section already is...
Boulder’s Ultimate Wind Survival Guide: What to Have When the Power Goes Out
When the winds rip through Boulder, it’s not just a loud night or a few knocked-over trash cans. This is a city where wind can arrive fast, hit hard, and bring real consequences—especially power outages that disrupt heat, charging, cooking, and the basic rhythm of daily life. With more people feeling uncertain during...
Playful and curious lab-mix needs forever home
Buddy is available for adoption from Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue.
Nederland residents frustrated with United Power after several fires
In Nederland, people said a fire sparked when United Power re-energized a line after they called to report it down. It was one of several fires in Boulder County thought to be related to power outages and restoration.
