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Cleaning Up Calwood: Boulder County Takes To The Sky To Heal Burn Scar
By Dillon ThomasJune 10, 2021 at 6:27 pm BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Nearly a year after the Calwood Fire burned more than 10,000 acres, charring many homes, Boulder County is working to preserve what remains of the landscape. Scorched trees are now being cut down, chipped and dispersed through what used to be the forest as mulch. “These large massive fires aren’t leaving any trees behind.
$5.7 Million Secured For Restoration At CalWood Fire Burn Scar
By Danielle ChaviraFebruary 9, 2021 at 4:51 pm BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Boulder County commissioners approved a grant application from Parks and Open Space to tackle recovery efforts at the CalWood burn scar. The fire charred more than 10,000 acres and destroyed 20 homes last October. The fire was contained on Nov. 14. The grant application sought $4.3 million federal funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Services’ Emergency Watershed Protection program to help restore the area.
Boulder Photographer Captures ‘Light Pillar’ Near CalWood Fire Burn Area
By Jeff ToddOctober 30, 2020 at 9:00 pm BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A Boulder photographer believes he captured a rare phenomenon on Monday evening when he was inspecting the burn area of the CalWood Fire. The display of light is known as light pillars or ice pillars. “At first we thought it was just a glint of light in our periphery. We noticed this hovering light source wasn’t moving at all. It was just this constant ray of light floating in space,” said Willie Cunningham.
CalWood Fire Forces Evacuation For Lyons Park Estates Residents
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 21, 2020 at 12:23 pm BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The CalWood Fire has forced a mandatory evacuation for people living in Lyons Park Estates. Deputies with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office are going door-to-door to make sure no one is left behind. CalWood Fire in Boulder County (credit: CBS) The CalWood Fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres since it started on Saturday. It is 21% contained as of Wednesday.
Chaotic Wind Inside Cameron Peak Fire Produced Smoke Tornado Near Masonville Saturday
By Chris SpearsOctober 19, 2020 at 3:11 pm LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. – The intensity inside of an out-of-control wildfire is rarely captured on film because of the obvious danger that is present. But with a smart phone almost constantly in hand these days, sometimes you’re just in the right place at the right time to document extreme conditions. That is what happened to Lorri Provow near Masonville on Saturday.
Jewish Family Services Offers Ballot Pickup, Drop Off For Those Who Can’t Leave Home
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 3:10 pm DENVER (CBS4)– Jewish Family Services in Colorado wants to make sure all ballots get counted in Colorado. JFS is offering ballot pickup and drop off for anyone in the community who can’t leave their home. The same service applies to anyone who feels uncomfortable going to a ballot drop box or polling center to drop off their ballot. Colorado voters can submit a request for the non-partisan service through the JFS website or by calling 720.248.4700.
Presidential Candidate, Joe Biden, Addresses Fires Burning In Colorado
By Danielle ChaviraOctober 19, 2020 at 2:57 pm (CBS4) – Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the numerous wildfires burning in Colorado. He and Dr. Jill Biden referenced the Cameron Peak Fire in Larimer County and the CalWood Fire in Boulder County. Flames from the CalWood Fire (credit: CBS) “Jill and I are keeping Coloradans in our thoughts.
‘Wild Animals Are Not Pets’: Woman Fined $1,000, Admits To Raising Deer That Gored Neighbor
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 2:52 pm EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Black Forest woman who admitted to illegally raising a deer since it was a fawn and feeding it, has been cited after the young buck attacked her neighbor. The neighbor was attacked last Friday while walking her dog. UPDATE on Deer Attack in Black Forest: @COParksWildlife issued two misdemeanor citations to neighbor of victim gored by young buck.
Trial For Dreion Dearing, Accused In Death Of Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm, Delayed Again
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 1:58 pm ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The trial for the man accused of shooting and killing an Adams County Sheriff’s deputy in 2018 has been delayed again. The trial for Dreion Dearing started in March but was declared a mistrial and was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s been delayed again due to a rising number of coronavirus cases in Adams County.
Father Of Fallen Officer Curt Holland: ‘To Know Curt Was To Love Curt’
By Brian MaassOctober 19, 2020 at 1:36 pm (CBS4) – Carl Holland, the father of Commerce City Police Detective Curt Holland, said Monday that “To know Curt was to love Curt,” as he remembered his son, who was killed Friday night during a traffic accident while on duty. A second driver, Francesca Dominguez, also lost her life in the three-vehicle crash.
Colorado Weather: Help For Firefighters Possible By Weekend With Blast Of Winter Ahead
By Chris SpearsOctober 19, 2020 at 1:19 pm DENVER (CBS4) – We are watching signs that point to a major shift in the weather pattern over Colorado starting later this week. Much colder air is expected to move into the Rocky Mountains by the weekend along with a chance for some rain or snow. A snapshot from the NAM model later this week. (credit: College of DuPage) Right now it looks like the first in a series of cold fronts will arrive sometime around Thursday.
CalWood Fire Forcing Several Evacuations & Closures In Boulder County
By Danielle ChaviraOctober 17, 2020 at 5:31 pm BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Boulder County fire officials have a crew responding to the so-called CalWood Fire near the Cal-Wood Education Center. The area is south of Highway 7 (also known as South St. Vrain Drive) and northeast of Bald Mountain. CalWood Fire seen from Boulder (credit: CBS) Boulder County commissioners signed a local emergency disaster declaration.
Pitbull, Juanes, Kelsea Ballerini To Perform On ‘Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event’ On CBS Oct. 26
October 19, 2020 at 1:04 pm (CBS Local)– GRAMMY award winners Juanes and Pitbull, Latin GRAMMY Award winner Luis Fonsi and Academy of Country Music Award winner Kelsea Ballerini have been announced to perform on “Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event,” a celebration of Latinx culture in America, produced and hosted by Eva Longoria, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin.
Copter4 Video Shows Homes Destroyed By CalWood Fire
By Jesse SarlesOctober 19, 2020 at 1:08 pm BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Images from above the CalWood Fire burn area captured on Monday morning show the destruction the wildfire caused in the Boulder County foothills over the weekend. Copter4 images showed blackened property and home after home burned to the ground. The official number of homes lost is at slightly more than two dozen, but authorities said they expect the tally will be higher once they’ve been able to do more specific assessments.
Check Out The New Train Cars For The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 12:54 pm MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– The train cars for the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway are being completed in Switzerland and the new tracks are being installed on Pikes Peak. The highest railroad in America has been closed for about three years. (credit: Pikes Peak Cog Railway) Renovation of the railway is more than halfway complete. Since March of last year the track has been undergoing a $100 million upgrade.
Firefighters Get 10% Containment On East Troublesome Fire In Grand County
October 19, 2020 at 12:03 pm (CBS4) – Crews battling the East Troublesome Fire in Grand County gotten containment on the wildfire for the first time since it started burning last week. The fire started on Wednesday north of Hot Sulphur Springs and over the weekend firefighters got 10% containment on the 12,665 acre blaze. East Troublesome Fire on Oct. 16. (credit: Inciweb) As of Monday morning, 231 personnel are involved in the firefight and more crews are arriving regularly.
Commerce City Police Department Honors Detective Curt Holland, Resident Francesca Dominguez Killed In Head-On Crash
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 12:04 pm COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Commerce City Police Department is honoring a 4-year veteran who was killed on Friday along with a civilian who died in the same crash. A driver crossed into northbound lanes of Highway 2, which started a chain reaction leading to their deaths. The driver of a Ford F-350 collided head-on with the SUV driven by Commerce City Police Detective Curt Holland. Holland was promoted to detective earlier this year.
‘Eleanor Roosevelt Said Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You’: Author David Michaelis On New Book ‘Eleanor’
October 19, 2020 at 11:47 am (CBS Local)– Eleanor Roosevelt was the nation’s longest-serving First Lady of the United States, but there is so much more to her story than just that.
Kansas Deputy Shoots Colorado Driver Of Stolen Vehicle
COLBY, Kan. (AP) — A Thomas County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded the driver of a stolen vehicle at a rest stop in northwest Kansas, authorities said. The deputy was responding at 8:40 p.m. Friday to a report of a stolen vehicle from the Pilot Travel Center and located the vehicle about 10 miles west of Colby, Kansas, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. (credit: iStock/Getty Images) The deputy shot 24-year-old Jackson Bayer of Colorado during the encounter.
Reality Check: Ad Opposing Prop 115
New Photos From Switzerland Show The Train Cars Being Built For The Pikes Peak Cog RailwayThe project is now more than 50% complete and scheduled to reopen in May of 2021. 8 minutes ago Denver Tightens Restrictions Amid Rise In Coronavirus CasesDenver tightened restrictions with face masks, gathering limits, amid a spike in coronavirus cases last week. 33 minutes ago Early Voting Begins Monday In ColoradoEvery registered voters in Colorado receives a ballot in the mail.
Stricter Regulations In Effect In Denver Amid Rise In Coroanvirus Cases
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 11:07 am DENVER (CBS4) – Denver tightened its regulations regarding where to wear face masks and limits on group gatherings last week amid a rise in coronavirus cases. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock detailed those tighter restrictions last week. Group gatherings are now limited to five people, instead of 10. The new restriction on group gatherings does not apply to classroom settings and there are exceptions for organized sports.
Early Voting Begins Monday In Colorado
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 10:32 am DENVER (CBS4)– Early voting is underway in Colorado. Voters began to cast their ballots in person starting Monday. (credit: Denver Elections) In Colorado, every registered voters receives a ballot in the mail but voters can choose to cast their ballots in person at designated voting centers. The McNichols Building in Denver is the city’s main voter service office and polling center.
Coloradans Help Each Other In Various Ways As Cameron Peak Fire Burns Closer To Populated Areas
By Jacqueline QuynhOctober 19, 2020 at 10:17 am (CBS4) – Coloradans are stepping up to help the thousands now evacuating from the wildfires. “We were supposed to originally get married Oct. 23,” Caitlin Dudsak said. Dudsak and her fiancé, John Fitzpatrick were supposed to be looking forward to a celebration this fall. Instead, the pandemic took away their vows, and now the Cameron Peak Fire is threatening to take away with their home.
Parker The Snow Dog Showcases Changes At Loveland Ski Area This Season Original
By Jennifer McRaeOctober 19, 2020 at 10:05 am GEORGETOWN, Colo. (CBS4)– Loveland Ski Area has really gone to the dogs. At least Parker the Snow Dog and his friends are showing fellow skiers and boarders how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. (credit: Loveland Ski Area) Face masks are required and there are one-way areas in the lodge, lift line and gift shop. Lift tickets are available online for advance purchase only.
Man Who Argued With Lee Keltner Moments Before He Was Shot To Death Says He Fears For His Life
October 19, 2020 at 9:32 am DENVER (CBS4) – Matthew Doloff is expected to face a judge Monday morning to be formally charged with second degree murder. He was at dueling protests in downtown Denver on Oct. 10 working as a security guard for 9News when he was arrested for shooting and killing Lee Keltner. Jeremiah Elliott, the man at the center of the exchange that moments later ended in Keltner’s death, spoke about the shooting and says his life is now in danger.
Stephen Colbert To Host 2020 Election Night Special On Showtime
October 19, 2020 at 8:19 am (CBS Local)– Emmy and Peabody Award-winning late night host Stephen Colbert will return to Showtime to host another live election night special. “Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020” will air Tuesday, November 3 at 11 p.m. EST. The host of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will be reacting to in real-time to election results as the state-by-state returns come in.
Denver Weather: Sunday Was The Average First Snow, So Where Is It?
By Meteorologist Ashton AltieriOctober 19, 2020 at 7:49 am DENVER (CBS4) –Ever since historically early snow fell just after Labor Day in Denver, not a single snow flake has been seen along the Front Range. And now that the average date of the first snow (October 18) has come and gone, the question is when snow will finally return. It certainly won’t be on Monday.
At Least 26 Homes Damaged Or Destroyed By CalWood Fire: ‘It’s Gone, It’s Rubble’
By Conor McCueOctober 19, 2020 at 7:22 am BOULDER, Colo., (CBS4) – A total of 26 homes were lost or damaged due to the CalWood Fire, officials said Sunday evening, though that number is expected to increase when damage assessment teams return to some of the affected areas. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the majority of the damaged structures were on the east side of the burn area.
Copter4 Video Shows Homes Destroyed By CalWood Fire
The fire burned homes in Boulder County over the weekend.
Relocation Of Civil War Statue To History Colorado Center Aims To Expand Education
By Dillon ThomasOctober 19, 2020 at 10:46 am DENVER (CBS4) – A statue which was toppled over in Denver is now on display inside the History Colorado Center. People knocked it over during the racial injustice protests at the Colorado State Capitol. The statue is of a Union soldier from the Civil War. Protesters objected to it because of the military’s role in the Sand Creek Massacre. “These are very historic times we are living in,” said Dawn DiPrince, COO of History Colorado.
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