Tag: July 4th
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Man dies in hospital Monday night after he was found floating in Boulder Creek on July 4th
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man died in the hospital Monday night after emergency responders found him floating and unresponsive in Boulder Creek on July 4. Just before 2:30 p.m., Friday Boulder Fire-Rescue and Boulder Police received a call about the man floating in the creek in the area…
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Bicyclists raise safety awareness during Park Hill July 4th parade
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Those watching the Park Hill July 4th parade saw the usual fire trucks, old cars and children’s arts groups move past them in succession, but they also witnessed an event likely more somber than expected. At least a dozen people, many from Park Hill and…
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Metro Denver neighborhoods celebrate Independence Day
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While there are many Fourth of July traditions to love, one favorite includes neighborhood parades. Fire trucks or police cruisers lead a stream of families on bikes, in wagons and walking neighborhood streets clad in red, white and blue. South Metro Fire Rescue Engine No.…
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Legal fireworks spark fire, destroy 2 homes in Parker
The improper disposal of legal fireworks sparked a fire that destroyed two homes in Parker, as reported by Denver Gazette media partner KUSA, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said. Firefighters responded to the 10000 block of Kimball Street around midnight and found two homes on fire in the Clarke Farms neighborhood. The homes are in…
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Motorcyclist shot and killed on I-70
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A motorcyclist initially thought to have been wounded in a crash on Interstate 70 near Colorado Boulevard was actually shot and later died at a hospital later. The shooting happened at around 12:20 Tuesday morning. Denver police said they are investigating the circumstances, but had no information on how the incident started or who the…
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Multiple rounds of violent storms threaten July 4 plans
Violent storms could douse July 4th celebration cookouts and metro area firework viewing, forecasters said, with some of the worst threats starting in the afternoon and continuing after dark. Chris Bianchi, Denver Gazette news partner 9News’ meteorologist, predicted there may be multiple waves of wet weather which could bring hail and flooding starting in the…
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Colorado fireworks stands gear up for Fourth of July
How can fireworks sales in Colorado help create freshwater wells in the Philippines? The answer comes with understanding the business model of a consumer fireworks distributer that’s been in the business more than 100 years, TNT Fireworks. In addition to distributing consumer-grade fireworks to some 40,000 retailers in the U.S. and Canada, the Florence, Alabama-based…