New I-25 Crystal Valley interchange to open in Douglas County in 2027
Construction on the Crystal Valley Interchange project started in March, but the idea has been in the works since the 1980s.
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Olivia Young joined the CBS News Colorado team in August 2022, and is ecstatic to be back in her home state! She grew up in Castle Rock and graduated from Douglas County High School.
Before coming to Denver, Olivia was a reporter and anchor for KVAL/KMTR in Eugene, Oregon, where she covered stories including the devastating Holiday Farm Fire, the 2020 Olympic Trials, and the WOW hall mass shooting.
Olivia learned the news business from some of the country's top journalists, interning at NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Dateline NBC, and NBC Los Angeles, where she worked with legendary political reporter Conan Nolan.
Olivia graduated from Chapman University, where she studied broadcast journalism and peace studies, and was an active member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. While at Chapman, Olivia produced and reported a Murrow award-winning investigative report with a Colorado connection. "Secrets of Shambhala" uncovered allegations of sexual harassment on a Chapman travel course to Colorado's the Shambhala Mountain Center, and led to the course's cancellation.
In her free time, Olivia loves to explore Colorado's many mountain towns, try new restaurants, and travel. She studied abroad in Cannes, France for a semester and is fluent (ish) in French. Olivia is excited to get to know the community, so don't hesitate to reach out with story ideas, or connect over social media.
Just The Facts
Position: Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
Position: 2022
Alma Mater: Chapman University
Why I'm a journalist: To connect people, hold those in power accountable, and tell meaningful stories!
Most memorable interview: Resilient survivors of the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. Many of those people lost everything they had, but their positivity and commitment to rebuilding is inspiring.
Star sign: Aquarius
Hidden talent: Speed eating (I'm the reigning Hotdog Eating champ at my old station)
Hometown: Castle Rock
Hobbies: Cooking, running, travelling, watching scary movies, and meeting interesting people Favorite food: Brie
Favorite musician: Doja Cat
Favorite sports team: Broncos and Oregon Ducks!
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere in Greece
What one word best describes CBS News Colorado: Truth-seeking
Favorite noise: The ocean
Least favorite noise: My alarm clock
What keeps you in Colorado? The sunshine, the mountains, and the people!
You can contact Olivia by sending an email to yourreporter@cbs.com.
Construction on the Crystal Valley Interchange project started in March, but the idea has been in the works since the 1980s.
The results are in and more Douglas County residents than ever before weighed in on their priorities for parks funding in a recent survey.
Sunday, a search and rescue task force from Colorado traveled from Pinellas County, Florida, to Asheville, North Carolina, to aid in recovery operations following Hurricane Helene.
Most Gables Vista residents have returned to their Denver apartments, but some remain displaced. The Cherry Creek Apartment Complex residents were without hot water for five days after a pipe repair failed twice.
The Douglas County community is keeping alive the memory of the 18-year-old who lost his life tackling a gunman at STEM school Highlands Ranch in 2019.
Conservationists are sounding the alarm about the impact of development in Douglas County on wildlife, specifically prairie dogs.
Over the weekend a charity 5K in Sterling Ranch raised over $20,000 for the nonprofit "Miles 4 Madison," which provides recreational opportunities to children with special needs.
Residents at Gables Vista Apartments in Cherry Creek are nearing their fourth day without running water, with no end in sight.
With less than two months until Election Day, Colorado officials are preparing to mail out ballots. Ballots will start going out on Oct. 11.
Douglas County Commissioners have chosen to continue discussion on a controversial proposed development around the town of Castle Rock.
The man law enforcement believes is responsible for starting the fire is 49-year-old Jason Hobby of Loveland. However, there is another 49-year-old Jason Hobby of Loveland, who says his family is now receiving threats.
The Castle Rock Town Council has voted unanimously to explore suing the city of Denver over its migrant policies, and other municipalities may join them.
"Handouts don't help." Signs across Douglas County urge you to call the Homeless Engagement, Assistance, and Resource Team (or HEART) if you encounter someone experiencing homelessness.
Castle Rock residents say at least 10 cars have become stuck on a rock in the Sprouts parking lot, turning it into a local legend.
Colorado's Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway will close Tuesday for more than a year as it undergoes road improvements.