Stephanie Butzer, KOAA News 5

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Police investigating unconfirmed report of active shooter at Boulder High School

Boulder High School is currently on lockdown as police investigate an unconfirmed report of an active shooter. → Read More

The Cuchara comeback: Abandoned ski area in southern Colorado is closer than ever to a revival

Tucked along a curvy street in Huerfano County is a lost ski hill that will soon offer the promise of family-friendly skiing with less traffic than I-70, barely any lift lines and a $40 daily pass. → Read More

'It's an abnormal call': Cow rescued after falling through ice in Erie

First responders and ranchers helped save a cow that fell through the ice on Prince Reservoir #2 in Erie on Tuesday. → Read More

Evergreen man arrested, accused of making threats to FBI office, performing arts group

An Evergreen man has been charged by criminal complaint with making threats to commit mass violence. → Read More

Skier dies at Aspen Highlands after crashing into a tree

A skier at Aspen Highlands died on Jan. 5 after he crashed into a tree a couple days earlier. → Read More

Chris Schaefer named as the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's next director

A new director will take over leading the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Feb. 3. The current CBI director, John Camper, is retiring after more than 40 years in law enforcement. → Read More

The new Uncompahgre Nordic Trail system is set to open Friday

The Uncompahgre Nordic Trail system, which includes 8.42 miles of groomed nordic ski trails, is now complete. → Read More

Stories of kindness spread hope in the year after the Marshall Fire

In the year after the Marshall Fire, communities in Boulder County and beyond came together to support one another through the heartbreak and find hope among the ashes. → Read More

Casa Bonita to reopen in May after two-year closure

Casa Bonita is projected to reopen in May 2023, according to its new owners and executive chef. They released a YouTube video on Thursday afternoon with few details about the reopening. → Read More

Colorado man sentenced after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography

A 43-year-old Colorado man was sentenced to prison for distributing child pornography online, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. → Read More

Colorado to receive more than $40M in national opioid settlement with Walmart

A settlement with Walmart involving the opioid addiction crisis has resulted in the company providing $3.1 billion nationwide, with $40 million for Colorado. → Read More

Infant at center of Denver Amber Alert found safe in Wyoming

The infant at the center of a Denver Amber Alert was found safe, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Denver Police Department announced on Friday morning. → Read More

Brighton murder suspect arrested in Trinidad

A suspect accused of murdering a woman in Brighton was found and arrested in Trinidad on Wednesday afternoon. → Read More

Peyton man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

A 49-year-old man from Peyton was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. → Read More

Littleton woman, 23, last seen in Castle Rock on Sunday morning is missing

A woman who was last seen on Sunday morning in Castle Rock is now missing, police say. Call Littleton Det. Christina Goodman at 303-795-3896 if you know where she is. → Read More

Reservations to visit Mount Evans, Brainard Lake open this month

Reservations are opening this month for two popular destinations in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. → Read More

Postmaster arrested by JeffCo investigators on charges of internet sexual exploitation of child

A postmaster was arrested Thursday in Elizabeth and is accused of chatting online in a sexual manner with people he thought were 13-year-old girls but were actually law enforcement investigators. → Read More

‘We train to the highest level’: Colorado nonprofit is leading the way for avalanche dog training

In the snow-covered mountains, man's best friend can quickly become man's best chance at survival. That's why, for decades, Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment has been training dogs and handlers to rise to the challenge. → Read More

Eastbound I-70 will close Sunday between Wolcott and Eagle for estimated 3 hours

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 will close for an estimated three hours from Wolcott to Eagle on Sunday. → Read More

Search continues for Las Animas man, 82, missing since Feb. 11

More than a dozen agencies are working to find a missing 82-year-old man last seen on Feb. 11 in Las Animas County. → Read More