Tonight’s briefing covers a diverse range of local developments from rising emergency service costs to significant legal rulings. We examine stories touching on public safety, healthcare, and regional environmental concerns.
Evacuations issued for 90-acre fire burning east of Parachute in Garfield County
Evacuation orders have been issued east of Parachute for a wildfire burning in Garfield County. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for County Road 338,…
Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids’ mental health and safety on its platforms
Jurors determined earlier this year that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child exploitation on its platforms.
Colorado fire crews see increase in calls, costs amid funding and staffing shortages
Firefighters across Colorado are responding to more emergencies, but a new statewide assessment shows many departments say they need more staffing, funding,…
Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Saturday
A warming trend is underway in Denver and will continue into the weekend. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, as a Heat Advisory is…
Teen driver killed in high-speed crash on Interstate 70 near Strasburg
A teenage driver was killed Wednesday afternoon after a high-speed crash on Interstate 70 near Strasburg, the Colorado State Patrol said.
CO Democrats send letter to SOS regarding allegations of Victor Marx accepting excess campaign…
The CO Democratic Party sent a letter to the Secretary of State’s (SOS) Office, saying they are alarmed by allegations that the GOP candidate for governor,…
No deaths reported as salmonella outbreak hospitalizes six in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) first alerted the public to an increase in salmonella cases in late July.
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