Fuel Tanker Leak Brings Parker Road Commute To A Standstill
A hazmat fuel spill from a commercial tanker turned the Thursday evening drive on Colorado 83 (South Parker Road) near Parkglenn Way into a slow-motion slog, triggering a multi-agency response and leaving frustrated commuters inching along in both directions. Crews in full hazmat gear worked the scene while police managed traffic, and motorists reported long delays. Authorities said there were no immediate...
Semitruck dangling over I-70 bridge near West Colfax leads to traffic delays
A flatbed semitruck flipped on its side is hanging off a bridge on Interstate 70 in Jefferson County. The incident has caused lane closures and traffic delays on Friday.
Mystery Death Near I-70 Draws Heavy Police Presence In Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge police are investigating an outdoor death at the intersection of Tabor Street and the I‑70 Frontage Road North and are asking people to steer clear of the area while they work the scene. Officers set up a perimeter and stayed on site on Friday as investigators processed the location. The department’s initial update did not include the victim’s name or a...
Snow catches travelers off-guard, disrupts travel, hits Red Rocks before sold-out show
A fast-moving spring system swept across Colorado Friday, bringing snow, wet slushy roads and cold conditions, even coating Red Rocks just hours before a sold-out concert.
Twice in one week, a Steven brother strikes a deal to expand again nationally
To say that brothers Brandon and Rodney Steven II are having a big week in business is a serious understatement. The two share all their businesses, but Brandon Steven focuses on car dealerships while Rodney Steven takes the lead on their Genesis Health Clubs . Wednesday, Brandon Steven closed on their almost half-billion-dollar purchase of 12 new dealerships in Maryland . Thursday, Rodney Steven...
Littleton woman’s legacy lives on in Artemis II mission
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
Williams Fork Reservoir closed to motorized boats for the year
Motorized boats will not be allowed on Williams Fork Reservoir in 2026 because of low water levels during the current Stage 1 drought. The east boat ramp at Williams Fork Reservoir typically provides access to motorized boats when conditions allow, but it cannot open when reservoir elevation levels are below 7,790 feet. Levels are currently about 13 feet below where they need to be...
Denver weather: Snow showers, freeze warning on Friday
Winter-like conditions return to the Denver metro area on Friday as snow and frigid temperatures could have widespread impacts, the weather service said. The National Weather Service in Boulder said to expect snow showers in Denver mainly before 3 p.m. on Friday. However, since the roads are so warm, not much is expected to stick. […]
Superintendent says expanding Denver’s last innovation zone would increase school segregation
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero has long been critical of semi-autonomous innovation zones , and he doubled down this week by recommending that an elementary school not be allowed to join the district’s last remaining zone, the Luminary Learning...
Colorado high school students cook tacos for astronauts
The culinary team at Warren Tech Central in Lakewood was just selected for a chance for their Spice Carne Asada Street Taco recipe to be processed and sent to Space.
