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CTV News
11 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes in attack on Colorado demonstration for Israeli hostages
Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks during an event outside the Boulder County Courthouse, Wednesday. June 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (Matthew Jonas/The Denver Post via AP)
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Fire chief in Colorado makes house calls, goes door-to-door to bring wildfire safety training to Marshall Fire survivors
As we get into the summer season in Colorado, the risk of wildfires increases. While the Marshall Fire -- the most destructive fire in state history -- didn't happen in the summer months, survivors in Boulder County certainly are well aware of the dangers at any time of year. This summer Louisville Fire Protection Department Chief John Willson is showing some survivors in his community how to fight back before a fire spreads. Water packs are being given to dozens of Marshall fire survivors, like Kevin Lombardo in Louisville, at left. Fire Chief John Willson is seen at right. CBS It's rare to see a fire chief make house calls, but Willson is excited to be bringing wildfire safety training door-to-door. During his visits, Willson is presenting residents with some special gear and showing them how to use it. "These are tools to help you and your neighbors protect their homes," Willson told Marshall Fire survivor Kevin Limbardo. His tools include: - a bladder bag for water with a spray nozzle - a swatter meant to slow smaller fires Such tools are meant to be used after a resident has called 911. It's one of the first times in the state that ordinary residents have gotten such training. "So do we give them confidence enough to fight small fires, but not overconfidence to fight big fires? And that's a fine line that that we all walk," Willson said. CBS The program is funded through the community fund and the group Marshall Together. Board member Tawnya Somauroo started working on the program months ago, after seeing success in a California neighborhood. "When the wind blows, we have a lot of anxiety, and this is something easy we can do. It's just like having a fire extinguisher in your house," she said. "You have the same kind of tool for outside." The tools are not meant to replace trained firefighters, but they might stop a small fire from spreading further. "We were hopeless the day of the fire. But, you know, a lot of people find it's very empowering to go out and try to solve problems," Somauroo said. CBS More communities nearby are already looking into their own training programs as Willson continues his drive to any survivor in need. "It makes the community better, to help us a little bit until we arrive," Willson said.
CBS News
13-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado confirms 15 cases of the measles
A Boulder County resident has contracted the measles, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This is Colorado's 15th case of the disease. Boulder County Public Health says the patient is a fully vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Europe. Europe is dealing with a large number of cases. Health officials say anyone visiting these four locations may have come in contact with the person who later came down with measles: Market Building, 1400 16th Street, Denver: June 3-6 RTD Flatiron Flyer, Denver to Boulder: June 3 & 6 Little Finch Coffee Shop, 16th Street, Denver: June 4 & 5 Whole Foods, 1701 Wewatta Street, Denver: June 4 Rosetta Hall, 1109 Walnut Street, Boulder: June 6 Illustration of the measles morbillivirus. This contagious virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and causes measles RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/SCIENCE PHO Other cases have been connected to an out-of-state traveler who arrived at Denver International Airport. The CDPHE said 2025 marks the highest increase and confirmation of reported measles cases in Colorado since 2014. Officials said that the best protection is the measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR vaccine. They added that, in rare cases, people who have been vaccinated can still contract the measles, but their symptoms are milder and they are less likely to spread it to others. Anyone experiencing symptoms is encouraged to call their healthcare provider or hospital before visiting to avoid exposing others.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Boulder Jewish Festival adding extra security one week after Pearl Street attack
DENVER (KDVR) — One week after the attack in Boulder, the Jewish community in town is set to host its biggest event of the year, the annual Jewish Festival. Things may look a little different this year, with a much larger police presence expected. Friends hunt storms in Colorado on Friday This year is the 30th anniversary of the Jewish Festival in Boulder. While there was discussion about the festival even happening and how it can be kept safe, community leaders decided the 30th iteration of the event is the most important one yet. 'It's always been called the best Sunday in June,' said Jonathan Lev, executive director of the Boulder Jewish Community Center. A day of Jewish celebration is now coming only a week after a day of Jewish pain. 'The attacks on last Sunday put into question whether that festival was possible,' said Lev. Lev called it a 'long, short time' that they had to decide on whether the festival was even possible. Three factors played into keeping it going: the first was immediately apparent when talking to community members. 'The Jewish community really needed this festival and needed an opportunity to come together,' he said. The second factor was coming together safely. The festival averages 10,000 to 15,000 people a year, and he expects that total to be significantly higher this year. Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said on Thursday that those kinds of crowds will require more of his staff. 'You will see a large police presence,' said Redfearn. 'You will see our partner agencies, you will see us there ready to protect that event to ensure that people can grieve and recover from this attack safely and peacefully.' He said just being there isn't enough, though, and asks for community help as well. 'We need all eyes and ears out there to help look for things that may not be right and let us know so we can address them,' said Redfearn. With safety settled, the final factor was including the organization Run for Their Lives as part of the festivities, which will now be a focal point of the day. Pothole that formed in under 30 minutes causes backups on I-70: CDOT 'All three of those things came together in a beautiful way,' said Lev. A beautiful way, he said, to provide necessary healing. 'We need to be able to both have Jewish joy and experience our Jewish pain together,' said Lev. The Jewish Festival will be on Pearl Street Mall between 13th Street and 14th Street this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado senator raises concerns over investigation into death of University of Colorado Boulder student
Sen. Janice Marchman, who serves Colorado's 15th district, is questioning whether the investigation into the death of University of Colorado Boulder student Megan Trussell was handled properly. CU Boulder Trussell went missing from her residence hall on Feb. 9, prompting community members to search for her for days. The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks rangers notified law enforcement that they found Trussell's body near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon one week later. After an investigation, the Boulder County Coroner ruled her death as a suicide. Her family said they plan to dispute the coroner's report. Deputies find woman's body in Boulder Canyon Boulder County Sheriff's Office In a Facebook comment, Marchman claimed that Trussell did not take her own life and insisted she was murdered. She said "the entire investigation was botched from the beginning based on bias" and that she's afraid for the safety of the campus's students. In a press release Thursday, Marchman said that, although she doesn't have authority over law enforcement or coroner's offices, she's looking for policy changes that could affect future cases. She reached out to Attorney General Phil Weiser to question how cases like Trussell's are handled and where state protocols could be improved. Some points of concern she raised in the release are: When and how the CBI gets involved in missing persons cases involving vulnerable individuals What legal standards apply to determine a cause of death when circumstances are unclear Possible improvements to communication between agencies, families and the community in high-stakes investigations Marchman said she wants to facilitate faster coordination, clearer alerts, and better follow-up in cases like this.
