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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Aspen Acres fire challenges firefighters as flames consume 28 square miles in hours

Thousands of Coloradans are still displaced by wildfires burning across the state, with the Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo County roaring across 28 square miles in less than a day, making it the eighth largest wildfire in Colorado history.

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Man drowns in Chatfield Reservoir after inflatable tube overturns

Three children were rescued by nearby family members and boaters, but William “Sonny” Macaluso went under the water and did not come back up.

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ICE detains 2 Boulder County defendants released on bond after U.S. 36 road rage shooting

If the men are deported while the case is pending, the case cannot move forward, according to the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office. That could leave victims and the community without justice or closure, the office said.

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Pedestrian killed in crash at Denver industrial yard

A person was struck and killed by a truck at a north Denver industrial yard early Thursday morning, police officials said.

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Denver police warn of ‘disturbing trend’ after 2 men are killed while confronting car thieves

One man was shot and killed in the 15000 block of East Olmstead Place at 1:15 a.m. on June 24, and a second man was shot and killed in the 4300 block of Pecos Street just before midnight Tuesday.

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Suspect in 2024 Broomfield Arista Flats shooting, hostage situation may face trial later this year

Gregory Miles, accused of murdering his girlfriend and endangering lives in a hostage situation and shooting in Broomfield in 2024, has again changed his plea in the case.

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Crews gain containment on 2 Colorado wildfires as others continue to grow

Five wildfires burning in Colorado together had scorched nearly 125,000 acres — 194 square miles — as of Thursday morning, nearly the size of Colorado Springs.