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Lightning Tragedy on Mount Blue Sky: A Preventable Risk?
A teen killed, four injured by lightning on Mount Blue Sky. Analysis of the risks and what hikers can learn.
Denver's Music Scene: RiNo and South Broadway Festivals Heat Up This Week
Two distinct music festivals in RiNo and South Broadway offer Denverites a weekend of live tunes, local flavor, and urban energy. Here's the breakdown.
Aspen Acres Fire Crews Bolster Home Defenses in Southern Colorado
Fire crews in southern Colorado are reinforcing home defenses in Aspen Acres, employing strategic measures to mitigate wildfire risks and protect communities.
Mudslides Shut I-70, Stranding Travelers in Western Colorado
Heavy rains trigger mudslides along I-70, closing key stretches and stranding travelers. Analysis of the impacts and what lies ahead.
Evacuees Return as Colorado Firefighters Face Another Day of High Danger
Thousands of evacuees are heading home as crews gain ground on wildfires, but forecasters warn that today's heat and wind could spark new blazes across the state.
Aurora Caddies Learn Life Skills Beyond the Fairway
On an Aurora golf course, young caddies gain confidence, communication skills, and financial literacy through a program that goes beyond caddying.
Aspen Acres Fire: 100K Acres Burned, 60% Contained
The Aspen Acres fire has surpassed 100,000 acres, but crews have boosted containment to over 60%. What does this milestone mean for Colorado's wildfire season?
Aspen Acres Fire Breaches Lines as Dry Spell Grips Southern Colorado
The Aspen Acres fire jumped a containment line amid scorching temperatures and low humidity, raising alarms about the region's escalating wildfire risk.
Aspen Acres Fire: New Command, Same Serious Threat to Homes
As a new incident management team takes over, the Aspen Acres fire continues to threaten homes in southern Colorado. Analysis of the shifting strategy and persistent danger.
Georgia Firm's Chopper Crash Near Ouray Sparks Safety Scrutiny
A specialized helicopter that crashed while fighting a wildfire near Ouray belonged to a Georgia company, raising questions about equipment and safety protocols.
Containment Race: Colorado Wildfires Meet Scorching Heat
Firefighters push to expand containment lines as a heat wave and dry winds threaten to ignite new flare-ups across Colorado.
Custer County Tightens Fire Rules as Aspen Acres Blaze Nears Containment
As firefighters double containment of the Aspen Acres fire, Custer County enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions to prevent new ignitions amid dry conditions.
Rain Brings Mixed Blessing to Aspen Acres Fire Zone
After 11 days, rain aids firefighters but raises flash flood fears. Experts warn of burn scars and debris flows as Colorado's fire season evolves.
Fort Collins: Apple's Secret Weapon in $30B Chip Deal
Fort Collins is set to play a pivotal role in Apple's $30 billion manufacturing deal with a chipmaker, signaling a major shift in U.S. semiconductor production.
Fallen Heroes: Colorado Firefighters' Sacrifice Amid Western Wildfires
Three Colorado firefighters died battling blazes, their bravery underscoring the escalating danger of wildfires in the West.
After the Flames: Damage Assessment Begins in Aspen Acres Fire Zone
As cooler weather and calmer winds give firefighters an edge, damage assessment teams move into the Aspen Acres burn zone to catalog losses and plan for recovery.