‘We rarely issue these’: Particularly Dangerous Situation issued for foothills on Friday
The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation alert for the foothills, as strong winds with an increased fire danger are expected on Friday.
Jeffco restaurants face big losses during power outage
The ongoing Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) by Xcel Energy has caused vexation for businesses still wondering when power will be fully restored. The Evergreen Bread Lounge, nestled off Bergen Parkway, was closed Wednesday and Thursday. General Manager Tyler Butler walked into the business Thursday to find a...
Taco Vendor vs. Colorado Health Department: The Real Story Behind the Bleach Incident
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, health inspectors in Denver, Colorado, were caught on video pouring bleach on containers of food belonging to a taco vendor. The video quickly went viral, sparking outrage, and both parties have now released statements describing each side of the story. What Happened Between Colorado...
United Airlines employee killed on the job at DIA
An employee for United Airlines has died after an accident at the Denver International Airport overnight Thursday into Friday.
‘Sounded like bloody murder’: Amazon driver attacks dental office receptionist, gets tackled to the...
A Colorado man who was working as an Amazon driver when he allegedly attacked a receptionist at a dental office was taken down by other employees and patients before police arrived. Michael Dewey Coleman, 31, is in custody at the Jefferson County Jail after he was arrested on Monday by...
Generator causes fire, destroys home amid high winds in Colorado
A fire caused by a gas-powered generator completely destroyed a home amid high winds.
Colorado students help name fire trucks
EVERGREEN, Colo. — Evergreen Fire Rescue needed help naming some of their trucks, so they turned to some experts in the community: local students!. Lt. Mark Sirianne is the fleet maintenance manager for Evergreen Fire Rescue. “Traditionally all our rigs lived at one station, but as we're expanding and...
$956,277 worth of bicycles stolen in Colorado city of 108,000 residents thus far in...
As any Coloradan who owns a bike should be aware of, bike theft in the Centennial State is no joke. Property theft rates in Colorado tend to be on the higher side compared to other places around the country and with many local outdoor recreation enthusiasts opting to invest in high-performance gear, bicycles can be […]
Jefferson County, CO – Power Shutoff Alert: Xcel May Shut Off Service for Safety
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jefferson County, CO – Residents across Jefferson County are being urged to prepare for potential power shutoffs as Xcel Energy considers implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning Tuesday,...
DPS Foundation’s free educator housing program helps teacher retention
The majority of educators who participated in the DPS Foundation's pilot Free Educator Housing Program have chosen to continue their careers with DPS, according to the Foundation's follow-up survey.
