Author: By DENVER GAZETTE
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Safe2Tell sees sharp spike in calls in August
A person felt suicidal, so local law enforcement conducted a welfare check, transferred the individual to the hospital and placed the person on a mental hold. A student said another student threatened to harm people at their school. A local team investigated and learned the student possessed guns. That student was arrested. The interventions, which…
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75th Avenue off-ramp to DIA to close tonight, tomorrow
The 75th Avenue off-ramp from Peña Boulevard will close starting 8 p.m. Tuesday for annual road repairs, Denver International Airport announced today. The right lane before the off-ramp – which allows motorists to access the rental returns and the cell phone waiting lot – will be closed until 4 a.m. Wednesday, and a detour will be set…
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Toxic algae bloom is deadly to pets, other animals, Colorado health agency warns
Toxic algae blooms, which the summer months bring, can kill pets, particularly dogs, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment warned on Thursday. People recreating in Colorado waters should be aware that hot summer months are the peak period for toxic algae blooms in Colorado, the agency said in a news release. While algae…
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NCAR fire in Boulder is 35% contained; evacuations lifted
The NCAR fire in south Boulder had burned nearly 200 acres and was 35% contained, fire officials said Sunday. The blaze broke out Saturday afternoon near the National Center for Atmospheric Research, prompting an estimated 19,000 people to evacuate in the San Souci community, the Eldorado Springs area, part of the Table Mesa neighborhood and…