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Damaged homes, washed out bridges and no way out: Historic flooding in Colorado
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) â The San Juan River reached a near-historic height Sunday night amid mandatory evacuation orders across parts of the Four Corners region as the Southwest dealt with heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Significant damage was also recorded in some of the hardest-hit areas, including the small Colorado resort town of Pagosa Springs. As the waters began to recede on Monday, the extent of the destruction came into focus.
Damaged homes, washed out bridges and no way out: The aftermath of historic flooding in a Colorado town
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Damaged homes, washed out bridges, and no way out: The aftermath of historic flooding in Pagosa Springs Original
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — The San Juan River reached a near-historic height Sunday night, as the town braced for impact with mandatory evacuation and shelter-in-place orders. As the waters began to recede on Monday, a trail of destruction was left behind. “It’s a little heartbreaking for sure,” said Pagosa Springs resident Shane Bracken. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the San Juan River peaked in downtown Pagosa Springs at nearly 17 feet.
Study finds Halloween night sees spike in car crashes
DUI checkpoint (Courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation) Posted: Oct 31, 2026 / 04:28 PM MDT Updated: Oct 31, 2026 / 04:28 PM MDT DENVER (KDVR) — Halloween night sees an increase in car crashes, particularly those involving alcohol, according to a new study. A national data analysis company found that crashes on Halloween spike by an average of 18% compared to a typical day on the road.
Denver police search for tire slasher in Capitol Hill neighborhood Original
Denver Police are investigating after multiple residents reported slashed tires near 11th Avenue and Sherman Street. (KDVR) Posted: Oct 29, 2026 / 02:39 PM MDT Updated: Oct 29, 2026 / 02:43 PM MDT DENVER (KDVR) — At least a dozen tires were found slashed on parked cars in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Thursday morning. Denver police said they are investigating after receiving a call around 7:30 a.m. reporting criminal mischief and slashed vehicle tires. No arrests have been made.
Helicopter rescue saves 2 people, 5 pets trapped in RV by floodwaters
DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado National Guard helicopter crew rescued two people, three dogs and two cats from an overturned RV, taken over by floodwaters in southwestern Colorado, according to the agency. The state National Guard posted a video showing an RV flipped on its side, held in place only by brush and branches while floodwaters rush around it. A Colorado National Guardsman dropped down from the Blackhawk and hoisted those trapped inside the RV.
This Brighton couple spends over a year crafting their front-yard Halloween display Original
(KDVR) Posted: Oct 21, 2026 / 08:25 PM MDT Updated: Oct 21, 2026 / 08:25 PM MDT BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Looking for Halloween plans? An unassuming Brighton neighborhood might have some tricks up its sleeve. On Lark Avenue, Bache Rojas and his wife Misty have created the ultimate trick-or-treating destination. It’s a front-yard display more than a year in the making, complete with hand-painted gravestones, fluorescent science experiments, and post-apocalyptic scenes.
Littleton homeowner gets front row seat to bobcat family in her backyard
LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Littleton homeowner told FOX31 that a family of bobcats moved into her backyard, giving her a week of entertainment as she watched a mother raise her three babies. “It was literally like having a front seat to like a mom bobcat raising her family,” Patty McMahon said. Although the bobcats left behind some destruction, McMahon said she was glad to provide a safe place for the mother and her three babies, whom she named Barb, Bea, Bert and Ben.
Littleton homeowner gets front row seat to bobcat family in her backyard
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 / 08:46 AM MDT Updated: Oct 21, 2026 / 08:46 AM MDT LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — A Littleton homeowner told FOX31 that a family of bobcats moved into her backyard, giving her a week of entertainment as she watched a mother raise her three babies. “It was literally like having a front seat to like a mom bobcat raising her family,” Patty McMahon said.
Littleton homeowner gets front row seat to bobcat family in her backyard Original
Two young bobcats play in a flower pot in Littleton, Colo. (Viewer Photo) Posted: Oct 20, 2026 / 09:35 PM MDT Updated: Oct 20, 2026 / 09:44 PM MDT LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — A Littleton homeowner told FOX31 that a family of bobcats moved into her backyard, giving her a week of entertainment as she watched a mother raise her three babies. “It was literally like having a front seat to like a mom bobcat raising her family,” Patty McMahon said.
Denver judge hears 10 hours of testimony in Amendment 87 petition fraud case Original
DENVER (KDVR) — Judge Heidi Kutcher heard about 10 hours of testimony in Denver District Court Monday, over a lawsuit challenging the merits of signature gathering for a statewide ballot initiative. Colorado voter Michael Hancock is suing the Secretary of State’s Office and organizers of Amendment 87 over how signatures were collected to get the ballot initiative on the ballot.
A 2-year-old was taken to the doctor with a fever. Hours later, she was dying in our arms
DENVER (KDVR) -- Phoebe Picon is a happy two-year-old. She giggles and plays with her big sister in front of adoring parents. But Picon's blood hides a big secret. “You would never know that she was sick until she's dying,” said Naomi Picon, Phoebe's mother. Last October, her parents, Naomi and Jon Picon, said the toddler had a fever, and they took her to the hospital. In a matter of hours, doctors said her heart had stopped. “Within 12 hours of arriving, she was intubated.
A 2-year-old was taken to the doctor with a fever. Hours later, ‘she was dying in our arms’
2-year-old Phoebe Picon was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder (Viewer Photo) Posted: Oct 18, 2026 / 05:46 PM MDT Updated: Oct 18, 2026 / 05:46 PM MDT DENVER (KDVR) — Phoebe Picon is a happy two-year-old. She giggles and plays with her big sister in front of adoring parents. But Picon’s blood hides a big secret. “You would never know that she was sick until she’s dying,” said Naomi Picon, Phoebe’s mother.
A 2-year-old was taken to the doctor with a fever. Hours later, ‘she was dying in our arms’
DENVER (KDVR) -- Phoebe Picon is a happy two-year-old. She giggles and plays with her big sister in front of adoring parents. “You would never know that she was sick until she’s dying,” said Naomi Picon, Phoebe's mother. Last October, her parents, Naomi and Jon Picon, said the toddler had a fever, and they took her to the hospital. In a matter of hours, doctors said her heart had stopped. “Within 12 hours of arriving, she was intubated. She was dying in our arms,” Naomi Picon said.
A 2-year-old was taken to the doctor with a fever. Hours later, ‘she was dying in our arms’
DENVER (KDVR) -- Phoebe Picon is a happy two-year-old. She giggles and plays with her big sister in front of adoring parents. But Picon's blood hides a big secret. "You would never know that she was sick until she's dying," said Naomi Picon, Phoebe's mother. Last October, her parents, Naomi and Jon Picon, said the toddler had a fever, and they took her to the hospital. In a matter of hours, doctors said her heart had stopped. "Within 12 hours of arriving, she was intubated.
‘He could kill me': Domestic violence survivor praises police and prosecutors for her abuser's 28-year sentence
Note: This story and the video above contain disturbing details of domestic violence. Discretion is advised. Resources are available at the bottom for those who are or know others in need. FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Katrina Aleuy said she survived four and a half years of physical abuse, verbal abuse and threats from her husband. For the first time in years, she's no longer living in fear for herself or her two young children.
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