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Officer seriously injured in attack at Limon Correctional Facility
LIMON, Colo. — An officer was seriously injured in an attack by an inmate at the Limon Correctional Facility Thursday. A statement from the Colorado Department of Corrections said “a correctional officer was seriously assaulted by an offender with a sharpened weapon.” The officer was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The staff member’s condition was not released. The facility was on lock down Thursday night while the attack was under investigation. The DOC didn’t release any other information about […]
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Voters urged to turn in ballots before Tuesday to avoid election day lines at polling places
DENVER — Election officials across metro Denver are urging people to turn their ballots in before election day arrives Tuesday. Voter turn out is high and people can expect crowds and lines at polling places on Tuesday. Some jurisdictions including Denver, Aurora and Jefferson County have vote centers that are open limited hours Saturday, and then all day Monday and Tuesday until polls close at 7 p.m. Resources: Find the closest ballot drop-off or voting location to you Problem Solvers […]
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Denver police investigate homicide inside home at 14th and Downing
DENVER — Police said a death investigation turned into a homicide investigation late Friday night in Denver. Officers responded to a home in the 1400 block of Downing Street, just one block south of East Colfax Avenue. A spokesperson said a man was found dead inside a residence. No arrests had been made as of Saturday morning. No other information about what happened was released.
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Ponderosa vs. Heritage: FOX31 High School Game Day highlights
Our game of the week on FOX31 High School Game Day featured Ponderosa vs. Heritage Friday night. Ponderosa won this game 45-7. The highlights are in the video clip.
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Arapahoe County deputy arrested for sexual assault on a child in Pueblo County
DENVER — An Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputy was arrested in Pueblo County for three counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in position of trust during the weekend, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said. John Beck, 51, is a non-certified deputy serving in the detention facility. He has been placed on leave without pay according to an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. “I am disgusted by the nature of these charges,” said Sheriff Dave Walcher. “Should the […]
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Westminster vs. Smoky Hill: FOX31 High School Game Day highlights
Our game of the week on FOX31 High School Game Day featured Westminster vs. Smoky Hill Friday night. Smoky Hill took this one 35-28. The highlights are in the video clip.
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Man shot in west Denver dies from injuries
DENVER — A man who was shot in Denver late Friday has died. Police made the announcement Saturday morning. The shooting happened in the 3400 block of West Kentucky Avenue. This is just west of South Federal Boulevard. Denver police didn’t release any details about the shooting other than to say the homicide investigation is ongoing.
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3 workers injured in oil tank battery fire in Weld County
WELD COUNTY, Colo. — A fire Saturday morning at an oil tank battery site injured three workers near Briggsdale in Weld County. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at about 9 a.m. in the area of Colorado Highway 14 and Weld County Road 83. This is northeast of Greeley. An oil tank battery was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived. Three crew members who were working on the oil tank battery were injured during the incident. One […]
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Storm photos: Share your weather pictures and see the full gallery
DENVER — Storms are moving through Colorado. Check the Pinpoint Weather forecast. Share your weather photos and look through our gallery. We may use your photos on FOX31 and Channel 2. Click the “Submit Your Photo” button below the gallery. Add Your Photo Click the button below to add your photo to the gallery.
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Same suspect wanted in bank robberies in Westminster, Aurora
DENVER — The FBI issued an alert about a suspect wanted after two armed bank robberies in Westminster and Aurora this week. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information that leads authorities to catching the suspect and solving these cases. The suspect robbed the U.S. Bank at 5211 West 72nd Avenue in Westminster at 9:37 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9 according to the FBI. Then on Friday, October 12 the same suspect robbed the Navy Federal […]
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2 killed in 3-vehicle crash in Denver
DENVER — A crash involving three vehicles killed two people at East 27th Avenue and York Street late Friday night. Denver police said the two victims died at the scene of the crash. Officers did not release information about any other injuries or what caused the crash. York Street was closed overnight between 26th and 28th avenues for several hours. For alerts on the latest breaking news, download our app for iPhone and Android.
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Pomona vs. Mullen: FOX31 High School Game Day highlights
Our game of the week on FOX31 High School Game Day featured Pomona vs. Mullen Friday night. Pomona rolled in this one against the Mustangs. The highlights are in the video clip.
