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Conifer councilman charged in altercation in which teen was allegedly shot in face
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Conifer councilman charged in altercation in which teen was allegedly shot in face

By Austen Erblat, Alan Gionet | CBS Colorado Brent Metz, the Colorado town councilman accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy in the face last week, has been formally charged. Metz is accused of shooting the teen who, along with his friend, say they hopped a fence to knock on a Conifer property owner's door to get permission to take high school homecoming photos. When it appeared no one was home, they went back to their car on the side of the road to write a note for the property owner. According to an arrest report, Metz pulled up in his truck, pulled a handgun and shot the 17-year-old through the windshield of his Audi. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Arguments begin in legal battle over potential TikTok ban before federal appeals court
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Arguments begin in legal battle over potential TikTok ban before federal appeals court

By Patrick Maguire, Scott MacFarlane, Kaia Hubbard | CBS Colorado A long-brewing legal standoff over the popular video-sharing app TikTok got underway on Monday, with arguments in the challenge against a possible ban kicking off.  TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have been under fire by U.S. officials for years over warnings that China's government could gain access to users' data and use it to manipulate or spy on Americans. But a renewed push against the app gained momentum in Congress earlier this year, as lawmakers approved a foreign aid package that included provisions requiring it to be sold or be banned from U.S. app stores. President Biden signed the legislation into law in April, teeing up a countdown for TikTok's sale. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COL...
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Colorado State embarks on $137 million renovation project on the Clark Building
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Colorado State embarks on $137 million renovation project on the Clark Building

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado Colorado State University has begun a $137 million project to renovate and replace two-thirds of its most utilized educational space. "Clark," named after Andrew G. Clark, is made up of three wings. Built in the 1960s, the "A-wing" and "C-wing" have been connected by the "B-wing" bridge of offices for decades. Aside from minor updates, the facilities have largely remained the same since initial construction. But, that's now changing for two-thirds of the facility.  Clark A will undergo a major renovation after the demolition and replacement of Clark B is completed. Clark C will remain as-is, at least for now.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Mayor Mike Johnston unveils 2025 budget proposal amid cuts due to declining Denver consumer spending
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Mayor Mike Johnston unveils 2025 budget proposal amid cuts due to declining Denver consumer spending

By Jasmine Arenas | CBS Colorado A drop in consumer spending is affecting the city of Denver's finances. Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled his proposed 2025 budget on Thursday, and as a result of that dip in it includes substantial cuts to programs that he's passionate about.   Nicole Doheny, the chief financial officer for the City and County of Denver, says cities like Los Angeles and Chicago are also facing similar challenges. "Denver is not immune to these factors. Here in Denver what these trends mean for us is that our revenue growth for 2025 is projected at 1.1%. (It's our) lowest revenue growth since the pandemic," Doheny said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE CBS COLORADO
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Aurora City Council votes to crack down on vehicle registration with impoundments
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Aurora City Council votes to crack down on vehicle registration with impoundments

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado In a move to enhance safety and enforce vehicle regulations, the Aurora City Council approved an ordinance for impoundment penalties. The measure, which passed with a 6-2 vote, mandates the impoundment of vehicles if a police officer determines the vehicle is being operated by an unlicensed driver, is not properly registered, and lacks insurance.  In July, the Aurora Police Department told CBS Colorado that when a vehicle is pulled over for not having a plate, the driver usually gets a ticket to appear in court. The city says this harsher penalty aims to address growing concerns about unregulated vehicles on city streets. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Thick wildfire smoke from fires surrounding state will arrive in Colorado by today
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Thick wildfire smoke from fires surrounding state will arrive in Colorado by today

By Joe Ruch | CBS COLORADO We are in the thick of fire season across the Western United States. No fires are currently burning across Colorado, but hundreds of fires are actively burning as seen on the Watch Duty map. Critical fire weather will make a return tomorrow, so please avoid any potential activities that may cause a spark. Smoke filtered in from Idaho on Monday and Tuesday, it remained light enough there was no impact to air quality but did reduce visibility a bit across the Front Range. A new wave of smoke is headed towards the Denver metro area, this time moderate to thick smoke is expected.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Suspect arrested on suspected arson in 10,000-acre Alexander Mountain fire
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Suspect arrested on suspected arson in 10,000-acre Alexander Mountain fire

By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned almost 10,000 acres in Northern Colorado earlier this year. The wildfire ignited on July 29 and destroyed 28 homes and 21 other structures. Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen said the suspect has been identified as Jason Hobby, 49, a Loveland resident and former employee of Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch.  Hobby was an employee of the ranch until about three or four weeks ago when he was identified as a suspect in the fire.  SEE THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Adams County crews begin work on first-of-its-kind bridge project in Colorado
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Adams County crews begin work on first-of-its-kind bridge project in Colorado

By Gabriela Vidal | CBS Colorado In rural Adams County, near Bennett, county engineers are building a bridge quite literally between need and innovation. "We're excited to share this," said Denise Beltran, Civil Engineer for Adams County. In June 2023, major flooding took out portions of the bridge at East 144th Avenue near North Converse Road. Roughly 750 cars travel through it each day. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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JonBenét Ramsey Colorado murder will be the focus of a new Paramount+ series
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JonBenét Ramsey Colorado murder will be the focus of a new Paramount+ series

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado Production is set to begin soon on a new Paramount+ limited TV series that will focus on the unsolved murder of Colorado girl. JonBenét Ramsey was murdered in 1996 and the case got heavy media attention for years. The cold case continues to be of high interest to people who are fascinated by all the mysterious details. Ramsey's parents first reported that their daughter was missing on the day after Christmas. She was later found strangled to death in their Boulder home. In the weeks and months afterward, the parents were considered by police as potential suspects along with Ramsey's 9-year-old brother. It wasn't until years later that authorities cleared their names. And twenty-seven years later, investigative work on the case continues. READ THE FUL...
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Sewer line issues force temporary closure of Douglas Co. middle school
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Sewer line issues force temporary closure of Douglas Co. middle school

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado A middle school in Douglas County will be closed on Tuesday due to sewer line issues. The bathrooms, sinks and water fountains at Sierra Middle School are not functioning properly, which means classes cannot be held. The Colorado school is located in Parker. Officials with the Douglas County School District said they are working as fast as they can to fix the issue so students can return to learning as soon as possible. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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