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On July 15, 2023, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerold Taylor was accused of failing to slow down ahead of traffic stopped on I-70 near Genesse causing a crash that paralyzed Lucy Harris, 10.

Colorado News |
Off-duty Jeffco sheriff’s deputy sentenced to $3.2 million restitution in crash that paralyzed girl

June 7, 2024 at 3:32 p.m.

On July 15, 2023, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerold Taylor was accused of failing to slow down ahead of traffic stopped on I-70 near Genesse causing a crash that paralyzed...

People are not allowed to use inner tubes, rafts, "belly boats" or go swimming, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office order.

Outdoors |
Clear Creek restrictions go into effect due to high water

June 5, 2024 at 9:57 a.m.

People are not allowed to use inner tubes, rafts, "belly boats" or go swimming, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office order.

The Western Sugar Cooperative processes sugar ...

Crime and Public Safety |
Western Sugar factory worker dies Wednesday following reported exposure to a chemical leak

May 30, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.

"The cause of death is being investigated by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and the Morgan County Coroner's Office. This investigation will involve lab work and will likely take weeks...

This summer there is a new option for a $30 package deals at Pikes Peak that includes the entrance fee and a shuttle service up the mountain.

Outdoors |
White knuckle relief: New shuttle service opening to the top of Pikes Peak

April 24, 2024 at 8:49 a.m.

This summer there is a new option for a $30 package deals at Pikes Peak that includes the entrance fee and a shuttle service up the mountain.

Dillon Dam Road will likely remain impassable through the weekend and possibly longer after a rock slide forced a closure on Sunday.

Transportation |
Dillon Dam Road likely to remain closed until next week after rock slide

April 2, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Dillon Dam Road will likely remain impassable through the weekend and possibly longer after a rock slide forced a closure on Sunday.

The aging Royal Palace Motel on Colorado Boulevard was purchased for $7.3 million on Tuesday, according to property records.

Colorado News |
Neighbors push to save Royal Palace Motel’s neon sign after $7.3M developer purchase

January 20, 2024 at 11:52 a.m.

The aging Royal Palace Motel on Colorado Boulevard was purchased for $7.3 million on Tuesday, according to property records.

Boulder County governments have filed a lawsuit against Xcel Energy for injuries and damages that occurred as a result of the Marshall Fire on Dec. 30, 2021, according to the complaint obtained by Denver7 Wednesday.

Colorado News |
Boulder County governments file lawsuit against Xcel Energy for Marshall Fire injuries and damages

December 28, 2023 at 5:14 p.m.

Boulder County governments have filed a lawsuit against Xcel Energy for injuries and damages that occurred as a result of the Marshall Fire on Dec. 30, 2021, according to the...

CAIC has recorded more than two dozen avalanches in Vail and Summit County in the last week. Skiers, hikers and snowshoers should be careful in the backcountry.

Outdoors |
Colorado Avalanche Information Center records over two dozen avalanches in Vail, Summit County last week

December 11, 2023 at 7:35 a.m.

CAIC has recorded more than two dozen avalanches in Vail and Summit County in the last week. Skiers, hikers and snowshoers should be careful in the backcountry.

A man accused of killing Arvada police Officer Dillon Vakoff in 2022 amid a violent family disturbance has been found guilty on all counts by a jury in Jefferson County.

Crime and Public Safety |
Defendant guilty in 2022 killing of Arvada police Officer Dillon Vakoff

December 7, 2023 at 7:31 p.m.

A man accused of killing Arvada police Officer Dillon Vakoff in 2022 amid a violent family disturbance has been found guilty on all counts by a jury in Jefferson County.

A jury has found Robin Niceta, a former Arapahoe County social worker, guilty of both felony attempt to influence a public servant and misdemeanor false reporting of child abuse.

Courts |
Former social worker Robin Niceta convicted of attempt to influence public servant, false child abuse report

November 7, 2023 at 6:29 p.m.

A jury has found Robin Niceta, a former Arapahoe County social worker, guilty of both felony attempt to influence a public servant and misdemeanor false reporting of child abuse.

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