• Rapidly Advancing East Troublesome Fire Crosses The Continental Divide In Rocky Mountain National Park

    Rapidly Advancing East Troublesome Fire Crosses The Continental Divide In Rocky Mountain National Park
    (CBS4) – On Thursday morning officials at Colorado’s most popular national park took the extreme measure of closing the entire park to visitors due to the dangers posed by a devastating wildfire. Rocky Mountain National Park is closed due to the extreme fire behavior of the East Troublesome Fire, which is now listed at more than 125,000 acres. On Thursday afternoon officials said the fire has jumped across the Continental Divide.Latest satellite info shows increased fire intensity on
  • Alexandra Pelosi On Showtime Documentary ‘American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself’: ‘Social Media Is Destroying Our Democracy’

    Alexandra Pelosi On Showtime Documentary ‘American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself’: ‘Social Media Is Destroying Our Democracy’
    (CBS Local)– On Friday, October 23, Showtime premieres a new documentary from filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi called “American Nation: One Nation Shoots Itself,” which documents one of the craziest years in American history. The daughter of Nancy Pelosi went around the country to cover everything from COVID-19’s initial outbreak in New York to racial injustice protests in Washington D.C. and in Minnesota over the death of George Floyd.
    Pelosi started this project in 2019
  • Granby Residents Ordered To Evacuate As East Troublesome Fire Rages

    Granby Residents Ordered To Evacuate As East Troublesome Fire Rages
    GRANBY, Colo. (CBS4) — The Town of Granby has been officially placed on pre-evacuation status — but CBS4 Reporter Jamie Leary was in town as deputies ordered people in neighborhoods closest to East Granby middle school to get out.
    The East Troublesome Fire is raging out of control and continues to move closer and closer to town.
    “Right now we know of mandatory evacuations happening in the neighborhoods closest to East Granby middle school,” Leary tweeted at about 1 p.m. T
  • Survey: Many Sports Fans Are Ready To Return To Indoor Events

    Survey: Many Sports Fans Are Ready To Return To Indoor Events
    (CBS4) – More sports fans are warming up the idea of attending games indoors, according to a recent poll from Morning Consult. In the poll, 48 percent of U.S. adults who regularly attend sporting events say they would be comfortable going to a game inside a half-full indoor venue. 72 percent of regular event-goers would be comfortable if facilities required fans to wear masks.
    (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
    The highest number of regular eventgoers who would feel comfor
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  • More Evacuations Ordered For Communities Near Estes Park Due To East Troublesome Fire

    More Evacuations Ordered For Communities Near Estes Park Due To East Troublesome Fire
    ESTES PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – Additional communities around Estes Park have been placed on mandatory evacuation orders Thursday afternoon, as the East Troublesome Fire rages into Rocky Mountain National Park.
    The following alert was issued at roughly 2:45 p.m.:
    “Officials have ordered Mandatory evacuations for the following areas of Estes Park that were previously on voluntary evacs: the area with the north border of Peak View Drive, west border of Marys Lake Road, and south and east bo
  • Is The Denver Broncos Defense Really Blitzing As Much As We Think?

    Is The Denver Broncos Defense Really Blitzing As Much As We Think?
    (CBS4) – On the New England Patriots’ final offensive play against the Denver Broncos with 1 minute and 3 seconds remaining in the game on fourth-and-10, Broncos head coach Vic Fangio called a double-safety blitz. The play call was successful as Cam Newton’s pass fell incomplete giving the Broncos the 18-12 road win.
    Damien Harris #37 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Alexander Johnson #45 of the Denver Broncos. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
    “It was
  • Why Tim Patrick Has Become The Broncos Top Receiver

    Why Tim Patrick Has Become The Broncos Top Receiver
    DENVER (CBS4) – With the Broncos riding high on a two-game winning streak, one player has stepped up to lead the team’s passing attack. Tim Patrick had back-to-back 100 yard receiving games, blossoming into Denver’s top receiver. He leads the team with 20 catches for 310 yards and two touchdowns. In the last two games he had 113 receiving yards (against the New York Jets) and 101 yards (against the New England Patriots).
    Tim Patrick (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
  • Two Of Colorado’s Major Wildfires — East Troublesome Fire And Cameron Peak Fire — Could Merge

    Two Of Colorado’s Major Wildfires — East Troublesome Fire And Cameron Peak Fire — Could Merge
    DENVER(CBS4)- With the recent one-day surge of the East Troublesome Fire of 20 miles in Grand County, the question arises as to how close that puts it to the Cameron Peak Fire burning in Larimer County?
    (source: CBS)
    The East Troublesome Fire exploded an additional 100,000 acres from Wednesday to Thursday morning with wind gusts up to 40 mph.
    East Troublesome Fire (credit: John Erwin)
    That fire expansion was enough to send flames into Rocky Mountain National Park. This brings the Cameron Pe
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  • Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues

    Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues
    (CBS Detroit) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set a Tuesday deadline for a deal with the White House on a second stimulus package. Tuesday came and went without a deal. But negotiations continue. And now we have another deadline — Friday —  for the two sides to agree on terms. This one sounds a little more wishful, even as the circumstances grow more dire for millions of Americans.
    On Wednesday, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows expressed optimism that the administratio
  • Two Of Colorado’s Major Fires Could Merge

    Two Of Colorado’s Major Fires Could Merge
    DENVER(CBS4)- With the recent one day surge of the East Troublesome Fire of 20 miles in Grand County. The question arises as to how close that puts it to the Cameron Peak Fire burning in Larimer County?
    (source: CBS)
    The East Troublesome Fire exploded an additional 100,000 acres from Wednesday to Thursday morning with wind gusts up to 40 mph.
    East Troublesome Fire (credit: John Erwin)
    That fire expansion was enough to send flames across the Continental Divide into Rocky Mountain National Pa
  • 11 Baked Pasta Dishes to Keep You Warm All Winter Long

    11 Baked Pasta Dishes to Keep You Warm All Winter Long
    As the weather gradually cools off, it’s high time to reacquaint yourself with your old friend the oven and serve up some baked pasta. It’s comfort food at its finest that can also fit the bill of make-ahead and big batch, certainly welcome features in this day and age.
    But the main reason to go al forno is because it tastes so good. A blast of heat coaxes even more flavor out of the sauce while the pasta gets delightfully crispy at the edges. Then there’s
  • Evacuations Ordered For Communities Near Estes Park Due To East Troublesome Fire

    Evacuations Ordered For Communities Near Estes Park Due To East Troublesome Fire
    ESTES PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – Communities west of Estes Park have been placed on mandatory evacuation orders as the East Troublesome Fire rages into Rocky Mountain National Park. 

Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith issued evacuation notices in the middle of the day Thursday. Those communities are those within the following boundaries:
    “North border of Fall River Road, south border of Highway 36, west border of Elm Road, and the east border of Wonderview,” the county
  • Dive Into Fall With This Cranberry Pumpkin Sourdough Bread Recipe

    Dive Into Fall With This Cranberry Pumpkin Sourdough Bread Recipe
    This cranberry pumpkin sourdough bread recipe is the perfect thing to bake all fall—and you can swap in chocolate chips for an even sweeter treat if you like.
    There are two kinds of people in the world: Those irritated at the arrival of pumpkin products well before the leaves change and those who can’t get enough. I’m unashamedly in the latter category. In fact, I’m that person who stocks up on cans of the stuff, so I can make pumpkin cookies,&nb
  • Firefighters On Front Lines Of East Troublesome Fire Describe ‘Gut-Wrenching Feeling’

    Firefighters On Front Lines Of East Troublesome Fire Describe ‘Gut-Wrenching Feeling’
    GRANBY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Grand County Sheriff ordered everyone living near Grand Lake to get out Wednesday night. It seems that the evacuation order came down just in time, as the East Troublesome Fire began morphing into a monster, gulping up tens of thousands of acreage. CBS4 talked with Colorado firefighters who were on the front lines of a wildfire that grew by 100,000 acres in a single day.
    “What you’re looking at right now is what we came off of, which is Kenn
  • Denver Police Respond To Report Of Man With Machete, Officer Hits Suspect With Car

    Denver Police Respond To Report Of Man With Machete, Officer Hits Suspect With Car
    DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver police officer is on administrative leave after hitting a suspect with a patrol car early Thursday morning. Officers were investigating reports of a man with a machete on East Smith Road at 5 a.m. That’s in the northeast part of the city.
    Police said that when officers tried to talk with the man, he threatened him. That’s when an officer hit the man with his car and tried to disarm him.
    Police say the suspect has some serious leg injuries.
  • ‘Legal Equalizer’ App Helps People Know Their Rights, Safely Interact With Police: ‘Accountability On All Sides For Everybody’

    ‘Legal Equalizer’ App Helps People Know Their Rights, Safely Interact With Police: ‘Accountability On All Sides For Everybody’
    (CBS Local)- The deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor this year have brought renewed discussions around police brutality, the need for reform and how situations like traffic stops can escalate to the point of violence against Black Americans resulting in loss of life.
    In an attempt to make those situations more safe, and driven by encounters of his own with police, Atlanta native Mbye Njie founded an app called Legal Equalizer in 2014. At that time, the protests following the death of Micha
  • Rocky Mountain National Park Closed To Visitors Due To East Troublesome Fire

    Rocky Mountain National Park Closed To Visitors Due To East Troublesome Fire
    (CBS4) – On Thursday morning officials at Colorado’s most popular national park took the extreme measure of closing the entire park to visitors due to the dangers posed by a devastating wildfire. Rocky Mountain National Park is closed due to the extreme fire behavior of the East Troublesome Fire, which is now listed at 125,000 acres. It burned 100,000 acres on Wednesday and crept past the park’s western edge.All of #RMNP is closed tovisitors due to fire activity on the west sid
  • Alicia Keys To Host ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration Of Democracy’ On October 29th

    Alicia Keys To Host ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration Of Democracy’ On October 29th
    CBS announced today a new one-hour entertainment special, Every Vote Counts: A Celebration Of Democracy, to be broadcast Thursday, October 29th from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS and available on demand on with CBS All Access.
    Hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, and Kerry Washington, with appearances by Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, John Kasich, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Shaq
  • Alicia Keys To Hose ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration Of Democracy’ On October 29th

    Alicia Keys To Hose ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration Of Democracy’ On October 29th
    CBS announced today a new one-hour entertainment special, Every Vote Counts: A Celebration Of Democracy, to be broadcast Thursday, October 29th from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS and available on demand on with CBS All Access.
    Hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, and Kerry Washington, with appearances by Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, John Kasich, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Shaq
  • Pepsi Center In Denver Has A New Name, It’s Now ‘Ball Arena’

    Pepsi Center In Denver Has A New Name, It’s Now ‘Ball Arena’
    (CBS4) – There’s a new name for the Pepsi Center in Denver. Get ready to go to the Ball Arena. Arena officials announced the change on Thursday morning.
    Workers clear snow on Dec. 28, 2006. (credit: Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
    Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and Ball Corporation have a new partnership that they call the first of its kind. It’s based in part on getting more aluminum beverage packaging into venues to improve recycling.
    Ball Corporation says it wa
  • East Troublesome Fire Grows By Enormous Measure — 100,000 Acres In A Single Day

    East Troublesome Fire Grows By Enormous Measure — 100,000 Acres In A Single Day
    (CBS4) – The East Troublesome Fire burning has exploded in size to over 125,000 acres. Flames from the wildfire raced through the beloved Colorado town of Grand Lake Wednesday and into the western territory of Rocky Mountain National Park.
    (source: CBS)
    Wildfire incident commander Noel Livingston, called it “an amazing amount of fire spread” in a Thursday morning briefing.
    “Obviously yesterday was a significant fire day,” said a fire manager. “We saw about 20
  • Colorado Weather: Cold Front Plows Into Denver, Unfortunately It Misses The Fires

    Colorado Weather: Cold Front Plows Into Denver, Unfortunately It Misses The Fires
    DENVER (CBS4) – The first of two major cold fronts that will impact parts of Colorado in the coming days arrived Thursday morning. Temperatures will stay at least 30 degrees colder in Denver compared to Wednesday but unfortunately the cold air is too shallow to the reach the mountains.
    Therefore the forecast remains bleak for the higher terrain of Grand and Larimer Counties where the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak fires continue to burn. Temperatures will be at least 15 degrees warmer i
  • Southwest Airlines Will Serve Colorado Springs Next Year

    Southwest Airlines Will Serve Colorado Springs Next Year
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Travelers flying out of Colorado Springs will have more options starting in 2021. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday they are expanding to Colorado’s second-largest city.
    (credit: Denver International Airport)
    “We are thrilled to welcome Southwest Airlines to our community and look forward to the positive economic and cultural impact it will have,” Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said. “Whenever I have discussed air service
  • Experts Hopeful For Wintry Weather But Fear It Won’t Be Enough

    Experts Hopeful For Wintry Weather But Fear It Won’t Be Enough
    BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Temperatures below freezing and the potential for rain and snow in the coming days likely won’t put out the wildfires burning across Colorado. A Red Flag Warning is in place until Thursday morning when a cold front will then see temperatures plummet.
    CalWood Fire (credit: CBS)
    “The temperatures will fall throughout the day from around 50 degrees to probably the 30s by late Thursday afternoon,” said Derek Williams, the CalWood Fire Incident M
  • Shifting Winds In CalWood Fire Force Evacuation For Lyons Park Estates Residents

    Shifting Winds In CalWood Fire Force Evacuation For Lyons Park Estates Residents
    BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The CalWood Fire has forced a mandatory evacuation for people living in Lyons Park Estates and along Old South St. Vrain Road. Deputies. Deputies with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office are going door-to-door to make sure no one is left behind.
    (credit: CBS)
    Because of the shift in winds forecasted for evening hours, and how that might change the fire’s behavior, residents are being urged to evacuate during the daylight hours and avoid having to l
  • ‘It’s Politics’: Head Of DSST Charter Accuses Denver School Board Of Putting Politics Before Kids

    ‘It’s Politics’: Head Of DSST Charter Accuses Denver School Board Of Putting Politics Before Kids
    DENVER (CBS4) – Denver’s school board is under fire from a charter school director and families who say the board is playing politics with kids education. The battle comes to a head Thursday when the board will vote on whether to allow Rachel B. Noel Middle School in Northeast Denver to add a high school.
    Noel is not only the top performing public school in the city, according to Denver Public Schools, it’s one of the top two in the entire state based on its growth in math
  • Renewed Eviction Moratorium In Colorado Met With Criticism

    Renewed Eviction Moratorium In Colorado Met With Criticism
    DENVER (CBS4) – People struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19 are getting some relief. Gov. Jared Polis is protecting renters by banning evictions through the end of the year.
    “I’m getting behind again and it happens so quick,” said renter Greg Ferguson. “Every little bit of money that we have is pretty much going to living expenses and not having to pay rent does help out.”
    (credit: CBS)
    The Colorado Apartment Association says they’re disappointed by th
  • Campaign 2020: Colorado Secretary Of State Forms Team To Identify Disinformation

    Campaign 2020: Colorado Secretary Of State Forms Team To Identify Disinformation
    DENVER (CBS4) – While voting in Colorado is considered to be among the safest in the nation, advances in technology have ensured there’s still work to be done.
    “How can we counter disinformation campaigns and how do we continue to innovate to be ahead of any cyber threat?” a question Secretary of State Jena Griswold says her office started asking four years ago.
    (credit: CBS)
    Griswold says it is the newest form of voter suppression, and Colorado will be among the first in
  • Campaign 2020: Colorado Secretary Of State Forms Team To Identify Disinformatio

    Campaign 2020: Colorado Secretary Of State Forms Team To Identify Disinformatio
    DENVER (CBS4) – While voting in Colorado is considered to be among the safest in the nation, advances in technology have ensured there’s still work to be done.
    “How can we counter disinformation campaigns and how do we continue to innovate to be ahead of any cyber threat?” a question Secretary of State Jena Griswold says her office started asking four years ago.
    (credit: CBS)
    Griswold says it is the newest form of voter suppression, and Colorado will be among the first in
  • Experts Hopeful For Wintery Weather But Fear It Won’t Be Enough

    Experts Hopeful For Wintery Weather But Fear It Won’t Be Enough
    BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Temperatures below freezing and the potential for rain and snow in the coming days likely won’t put out the wildfires burning across Colorado. A Red Flag Warning is in place until Thursday morning when a cold front will then see temperatures plummet.
    CalWood Fire (credit: CBS)
    “The temperatures will fall throughout the day from around 50 degrees to probably the 30s by late Thursday afternoon,” said Derek Williams, the CalWood Fire Incident M
  • Coloradans Should Be Aware Of Travel Restrictions: ‘Flexibility Is The Name Of The Game’

    Coloradans Should Be Aware Of Travel Restrictions: ‘Flexibility Is The Name Of The Game’
    DENVER (CBS4) – Travel restrictions for Colorado residents will require more planning and flexibility heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, experts at AAA warn for those leaving the state by plane or car. COVID-19 cases in October have pushed more states to require quarantining when entering from a hotspot of the coronavirus.
    (credit: CBS)
    “Americans are still traveling, some are traveling internationally,” said Skyler McKinley, the director of public relations and gov
  • Denver Weather: Major Weather Changes Start Thursday

    Denver Weather: Major Weather Changes Start Thursday
    Our warm weather pattern will come to an end on Thursday. We’ve had such a warm October, that this will be quite the shock to the system when this cold hits later this weekend.
    We start with our first cold front on Wednesday night through Thursday. This will unfortunately whip up the wind even more as it passes through. We have Red Flag Warnings in place for the foothills down to southern Colorado thanks to this wind and dry vegetation.
    This front brings cooler temperatures and maybe a lit
  • Denver Temporarily Closes Mountain Parks Until Fire Danger Passes

    Denver Temporarily Closes Mountain Parks Until Fire Danger Passes
    DENVER (CBS4) — One day after the U.S. Forest Service announced the unprecedented closure of forest land due to wildfire potential, the City of Denver closed all its mountain parks in Clear Creek County with the same goal of prevention.
    All Denver Mountain Parks properties located in Clear Creek County are closed, including Echo Lake, Summit Lake, Hicks Mountain, Pence Mountain, Mt. Judge, Snyder Mountain and Forsberg Park.
    The closure also includes the Beaver Brook Trail at Genesee Park i
  • WeWork Will Not Open Space In RiNo After All

    WeWork Will Not Open Space In RiNo After All
    DENVER (CBS4)– WeWork will not open a second office in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood as planned. According to BusinessDen, WeWork leased two floors of an office building located at 3600 Brighton Blvd. but never moved in.
    (credit: iStock/Getty Images Plus)
    Now, other tenants are interested in occupying that space. WeWork has not confirmed those reports.
    BusinessDen said this is not the only WeWork space that’s failed to open in the Denver metro area.
  • RTD Will Not Provide Free Rides To Voters On Election Day

    RTD Will Not Provide Free Rides To Voters On Election Day
    DENVER (CBS4) – In 2016, 14% of U.S. voters said transportation was a barrier to voting. On Tuesday night, board members of the Regional Transportation District voted 8-7 against a resolution meant to increase voter participation by offering free rides on Election Day.
    “I was really hoping that we could provide this service to interested voters who don’t have the resources to vote. Our communities with disabilities, low-income communities, the elderly, immigrant refugee communi
  • Colorado Appeals Federal Decision To Allow 2 Denver Metro Area Churches To Go Without Face Masks, Group Limits

    Colorado Appeals Federal Decision To Allow 2 Denver Metro Area Churches To Go Without Face Masks, Group Limits
    DENVER (CBS4)– The State of Colorado is appealing a federal judge’s decision to allow two Denver metro area churches to go without face masks or attendance limits for indoor services. For Pastor Bob Enyart, preaching to an empty church was not what he wanted when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
    (credit: CBS)
    At the Denver Bible Church and elsewhere, COVID-19 safety restrictions were later eased somewhat, but that didn’t satisfy him. He went to court suing the federal government a
  • Military Veteran Desiree Noechel Charged In American Legion Theft

    Military Veteran Desiree Noechel Charged In American Legion Theft
    DENVER (CBS4)– Denver prosecutors have filed felony theft and forgery charges against a former employee of Colorado’s American Legion headquarters. They allege that Desiree Noechel stole about $150,000 from the veterans organization.
    A CBS4 Investigation reported in September the veterans group was missing more than $100,000 and the theft was thought to be an inside job.
    “This was no break-in, this was very sophisticated,” said the American Legion’s Tom Bock. &ldquo
  • Artist Creates Mural To Inspire Children At Boys & Girls Club

    Artist Creates Mural To Inspire Children At Boys & Girls Club
    DENVER (CBS4) –  A local artist is helping give back to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Pat Milbery teamed up with Yasso, a Boulder-based frozen Greek yogurt company.
    (credit: CBS)
    Together, they’re creating a new mural at the club at 8th Street and Inca to help spread joy during trying times.
    “You’re working from home, you’re a parent. Everyone has experienced some sort of hardship in the nature of this time so I think something like this mural
  • CSU Gets $75,000 Grant To Treat Pets With Cancer

    CSU Gets $75,000 Grant To Treat Pets With Cancer
    FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) — Colorado State University has received a $75,000 grant to help treat pets with cancer. Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo donated funds to support pet cancer treatment at 11 universities across the country, including CSU’s Flint Animal Cancer Center.
    (credit: CBS)
    “[The Petco Foundation] continues its support to pet parents to help with the cost of pet cancer treatment, with an $825,000 investment to the top veterinarian oncology universities for pet
  • Boulder Restaurants Open Arms To Wildfire Evacuees & Firefighters

    Boulder Restaurants Open Arms To Wildfire Evacuees & Firefighters
    BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Two restaurants in Boulder are helping wildfire victims and firefighters. The Black Cat Bistro and Bramble and Hare handed out soup, salad and bread on Wednesday.
    (credit: CBS)
    The restaurants also shared their WiFi to help evacuees rest and recharge.
    “It helps a lot to know that people are thinking about you and helping you out,” Steve Arney said.
    (credit: CBS)
    The restaurants are no strangers to opening their doors. They’ve helped the commun
  • American Cancer Society Does Month Long Fundraising, Education Effort

    American Cancer Society Does Month Long Fundraising, Education Effort
    DENVER (CBS4) – The American Cancer Society had to cancel its large scale Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk due to COVID-19. But the organization has come up with some innovative ways to raise funds throughout October.“We have a scavenger hunt that you can take part in through the entire month of October, whenever it’s convenient for you. You can register, donate and fundraise at MakingStridesWalk.org/denverco. This fun scavenger hunt around Downtown Denver will take yo
  • More School Districts Consider Remote Learning For The Rest Of The Fall Semester

    More School Districts Consider Remote Learning For The Rest Of The Fall Semester
    ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– More school districts in Colorado are exploring the possibility of having students return to remote learning. Adams 12 Five Star Schools is expected to approve a transition for students in grades 6-12 to fulltime remote learning. (credit: Getty Images)
    That plan could be in place for the rest of the fall semester.Adams County School District 14 has already moved to all virtual learning through Dec. 17. (credit: Getty Images)
    Elementary students in Denver Public
  • Mandatory Evacuations Ordered For East Troublesome Fire

    Mandatory Evacuations Ordered For East Troublesome Fire
    GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Windy, dry conditions pushed the East Troublesome Fire across Colorado Highway 125 Wednesday afternoon. Large amounts of smoke could be see from the Front Range.
    Mandatory evacuations were ordered for those on the east side of the highway between mile post 5 and Highway 40. Willow Creek Reservoir is included in this area.
    (credit: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest)
    The fire is burning west of Lake Granby and Grand Lake. Fire officials say the fire crossed
  • ‘It’s Politics’: Head Of DSST Charter Accuses School Board Of Putting Politics Before Kids

    ‘It’s Politics’: Head Of DSST Charter Accuses School Board Of Putting Politics Before Kids
    DENVER (CBS4) – Denver’s school board is under fire from a charter school director and families who say the board is playing politics with kids education. The battle comes to a head Thursday when the board will vote on whether to allow Rachel B. Noel Middle School in Northeast Denver to add a high school.
    Noel is not only the top performing public school in the city, according to DPS, it’s one of the top two in the entire state based on its growth in math and English. The
  • New Denver-Area COVID Restrictions Are Needed To ‘Nudge People,’ Dr. Dave Hnida Says

    New Denver-Area COVID Restrictions Are Needed To ‘Nudge People,’ Dr. Dave Hnida Says
    (CBS4) – Denver, Adams County and Arapahoe County have or are imposing new health restrictions because of a growing number of COVID-19 cases. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida spoke about the necessity of the changes this week, saying he believes the new guidelines are necessary.
    “You really do need to nudge people and get them back into a place where they … feel like they are able to take precautions, he said in an interview on CBSN Denver.
    “We all have noticed that th

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