National Coordination Center: "Not every fire is going to get everything"
Helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and massive air tankers were all weaving across the Colorado sky Thursday as wildfires have been sparking around the state.
Quarry Fire evacuation center a place for neighbors to be together
The parking lot at Dakota Ridge High School at 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave. in Littleton has turned into a refuge for families forced out of their Jefferson County homes by the Quarry Fire.
Amid RTD security issues, agency police chief on investigative leave
As the Regional Transportation District grapples with crime issues on buses and light rail trains in the Denver metro area, CBS News Colorado has learned that its Chief of Police and Emergency Management, Joel Fitzgerald Sr., has been placed on leave as an outside investigator looks into alleged "policy violations."
Arvada Library redesign project underway, community survey available
Arvada Library continues to be a community hub nearly 20 years after opening. Now, a growing population and changing needs from the public means work on a $14 million redesign is underway.
Lutheran Hospital unveils $680 million state-of-the-art facility
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
Alumni raise concerns after school's display found to be out of compliance
While Arvada High School changed its mascot long before a 2021 Colorado law banned the use of American Indian mascots, a state commission says the historical display inside the school is now in violation.
Wheat Ridge police training dog walkers to be better witnesses
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
Orangutan receives specialized surgery from Denver doctor
A Denver Health surgeon says operating on an orangutan from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance wasn't too unlike operating on a human.
Ice cream truck company cited following sex offender report
A Colorado ice cream business is also facing criminal trouble after one of its employees was found to be a registered sex offender.
Wheat Ridge City Council discussing fines for STR license violations
During a study session held in early June, city officials estimated there are nearly 300 licensed short-term rentals in Wheat Ridge. However, they acknowledge that some operate without a license and others violate regulations. The council is now looking to implement a fine schedule.
Resident owned mobile home community in Golden a resource for others
As Coloradans continue to navigate rising housing prices, mobile home communities are becoming an increasingly popular option for affordable homeownership.
Sex offender operating ice cream truck after skirting Denver licensing
Denver community members have a lot of questions after an ice cream truck driver offered a 12-year-old girl and her friends a ride home. That girl's mother discovered that the driver was convicted of a sex crime involving minors.
Big investments into Golden's art scene will be showcased at Artsweek
Significant investments into Golden's art scene are helping to ensure the city's attraction goes beyond recreation.
Video shows Denver man using ladder during apartment fire to make rescues
Terrifying moments caught on cellphone video show several residents of a Denver apartment pouring out of a third-story window as they try to escape the flames inside.
Neighbors shaken after small plane crashes in front yard of Arvada home
People living in the Arvada neighborhood where a small plane crashed on Friday morning were shaken up after witnessing the fiery crash.