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CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Activities limited on Clear Creek west of Denver due to dangerous conditions, officials say
Some activities on Clear Creek, a popular waterway west of Denver, have been curtailed due to high water levels and other dangerous conditions, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said on Monday. The restrictions went into effect at noon and limit swimming, body surfing, rafting, tubing, and the use of belly boats. Some watercraft are exempt, including kayaks, whitewater canoes, multi-chambered professionally guided rafts, and river boards, but people are encouraged to "observe extreme caution due to the safety concerns surrounding swift moving water and floating debris," the sheriff's office said. People cool off from the summer heat while tubing Clear Creek on Aug. 10, 2021 in Golden, Colorado. RJ Sangosti//The Denver Post via Getty Images The restrictions extend from the western boundary of unincorporated Jefferson County, near Clear Creek Canyon Park, through the east side of the city of Golden, including Vancouver Park, and the restrictions will remain in effect until water levels go down, officials said. The sheriff's office cited water temperature, blasted rock, undercut rocks, potential strainers, and other safety considerations, as water height and flows continue to rise amid snow melt. Violators might be fined up to $100, the sheriff's office said. Anyone partaking in the exempted activities are required to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices and helmets.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
As tubers flock to Colorado rivers, rescue crews urge safety and awareness
DENVER (KDVR) — As the weather starts to heat up, many around the state look to cool off by floating down a river in a tube. While it can be a fun time, rescue crews encourage people to enjoy the water safely. Rockies set several more unwanted records on Saturday Lt. Doug Picone at West Metro Fire Rescue said during the summer months, his team responds to water rescue calls about two or three times a week, but also said they're a daily occurrence around the metro area as a whole. 'Each and every day it's getting more and more busy,' said Picone. 'Every time we go by the river, we see more and more people out.' As the weather continues to heat up and more people flock to rivers like Clear Creek in Golden, the chance for rescues grows. 'It's more and more dangerous as the weather gets nicer and we just have not hit that peak sunshine yet,' said Picone. The sunshine plays a big factor. While tubers took to a relatively slow-moving river on Saturday, it could look entirely different in a few weeks. 'We haven't had that increase in temperature to melt the snowmelt to bring the really rapid waters down,' he said. He encourages people to keep an eye on water speeds, which can change from safe to dangerous quickly. They underestimate the water's ability to swiftly take you away,' said Picone. He also stresses being aware of the water temperature, because it comes from snow melt, it's a near certainty that the water will be cold, and prolonged exposure can lead to his team being called. 'That water can definitely bring your body temperature down, create hypothermia,' said Picone. If you do go out, Picone said it's best to do it sober. 'Drugs and alcohol and water and tubing can be a very poor mix,' he said. 2 separate crashes occur in same vicinity of I-70 on Saturday afternoon No matter what time of the summer you decide to hit the river, your best practice is simply to be aware. 'Be prepared because it can overwhelm you,' he said. 'Know what you're getting into.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
09-05-2025
- The Independent
Charges dropped against 3 officers after they make a training video about fatal Colorado shooting
Charges have been dropped against all but one Colorado law enforcement officer accused of not stepping in and possibly preventing the fatal 2022 shooting of a man in distress who had called 911 for help. The misdemeanor charges of failing to intervene were dismissed against Tim Collins, Brittany Morrow and Ryan Bennie under a deal that required them to record a training video about what went wrong in the standoff with Christian Glass in a small mountain community, Fifth Judicial District Attorney Heidi McCollum confirmed Friday. They were among six officers charged in 2023 with failing to intervene to stop the actions of former Clear Creek Sheriff's Office Deputy Andrew Buen, who shot and killed Glass. The shooting drew national attention and prompted calls to reform how authorities respond to people with mental health problems. Prosecutors tried twice to convince jurors to convict Buen of second-degree murder. The first time the jury convicted Buen of a misdemeanor for recklessly putting other officers in danger by opening fire. In his second trial, jurors convicted Buen of the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide for the shooting itself in February. He was sentenced to three years in prison, the maximum sentence he faced. That verdict and the effect three more trials could have on Glass's family as well as the county of about 10,000 people led prosecutors to enter a deal to dismiss the charges, McCollum said. Under the agreement, Collins, Morrow and Bennie all received additional training, including on de-escalation, and participated in making the training video, she said. The hope is that their video will be used by law enforcement agencies across the country that are already using body camera footage of the Glass shooting to teach how not to respond to people in crisis. "If we can save one life, if we can prevent one law enforcement officer from killing someone, then the dismissal of these three cases is worth it,' McCollum said. Another officer is still charged with failing to intervene and third-degree assault. McCollum said she cannot comment on possible plea deals with him or any defendant. Siddhartha Rathod, a lawyer representing Glass's parents, Simon and Sally Glass, praised McCollum for trying a different approach. 'This is the type of prosecutors we want, who are being creative, who want to create solutions that result in a safer community,' he said. Duty to intervene charges were also dropped against two other officers who work for the state's gaming division in December. A judge ruled they were not covered by the law passed in 2020 following the killing of George Floyd. Buen's supervisor pleaded guilty to failing to intervene.
Associated Press
09-05-2025
- Associated Press
Charges dropped against 3 officers after they make a training video about fatal Colorado shooting
DENVER (AP) — Charges have been dropped against all but one Colorado law enforcement officer accused of not stepping in and possibly preventing the fatal 2022 shooting of a man in distress who had called 911 for help. The misdemeanor charges of failing to intervene were dismissed against Tim Collins, Brittany Morrow and Ryan Bennie under a deal that required them to record a training video about what went wrong in the standoff with Christian Glass in a small mountain community, Fifth Judicial District Attorney Heidi McCollum confirmed Friday. They were among six officers charged in 2023 with failing to intervene to stop the actions of former Clear Creek Sheriff's Office Deputy Andrew Buen, who shot and killed Glass. The shooting drew national attention and prompted calls to reform how authorities respond to people with mental health problems. Prosecutors tried twice to convince jurors to convict Buen of second-degree murder. The first time the jury convicted Buen of a misdemeanor for recklessly putting other officers in danger by opening fire. In his second trial, jurors convicted Buen of the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide for the shooting itself in February. He was sentenced to three years in prison, the maximum sentence he faced. That verdict and the effect three more trials could have on Glass's family as well as the county of about 10,000 people led prosecutors to enter a deal to dismiss the charges, McCollum said. Under the agreement, Collins, Morrow and Bennie all received additional training, including on de-escalation, and participated in making the training video, she said. The hope is that their video will be used by law enforcement agencies across the country that are already using body camera footage of the Glass shooting to teach how not to respond to people in crisis. 'If we can save one life, if we can prevent one law enforcement officer from killing someone, then the dismissal of these three cases is worth it,' McCollum said. Another officer is still charged with failing to intervene and third-degree assault. McCollum said she cannot comment on possible plea deals with him or any defendant. Siddhartha Rathod, a lawyer representing Glass's parents, Simon and Sally Glass, praised McCollum for trying a different approach. 'This is the type of prosecutors we want, who are being creative, who want to create solutions that result in a safer community,' he said. Duty to intervene charges were also dropped against two other officers who work for the state's gaming division in December. A judge ruled they were not covered by the law passed in 2020 following the killing of George Floyd. Buen's supervisor pleaded guilty to failing to intervene.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Indy 500-themed welcome center nearing the finish line
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Greatest Spectacle in Racing returns for its 109th running this May. During May, the entire Hoosier state rallies together for the greatest 500 miles in motorsports. In Vigo County, a special Indy 500-themed welcome center is rounding turn four as it's nearing completion. 'This is kind of a chance to get a look at the greatest spectacle in welcome centers,' said Blake Dollier, Indiana Department of Transportation Public Relations Director for the West Central Office. Here on I-70 just past the Indiana and Illinois state line, you may not hear the sounds of a V-6 twin turbo engine whipping around a 2.5-mile track, but you can hear the sounds of crews making their final touches on the nearly $53 million Indy 500-themed Clear Creek Welcome Center. 'This is something people are going to drive in Indiana into the crossroads of America and get to experience the many traditions our state has to offer, all quiet literally under one roof. This is something we have been working on for quite some time. It's been a long time, and we are really kind of approaching that finish line and checkered flag of completion on this welcome center,' said Dollier. Dollier said this isn't just a welcome center but rather a tourist attraction for people driving through the Hoosier state. 'It's Indy 500 themed, telling the history of the state and the greatest spectacle in racing. Again, we like to think of this as the greatest spectacle in welcome centers because you have the Borg Warner trophy out front and different memorabilia from the Indy 500… How exciting, as well, is this for Vigo County and the surrounding area. It's like a mini tourist attraction where you get to experience the month of May and experience the Indy 500,' said Dollier. He also added that the new renovations to the center will also give more truck drivers spaces for a quick pit stop. 'This is also part of the state of Indiana's plan to increase truck parking. We have 178 truck parking spaces that are going to be available at the Clear Creek Welcome Center. And, with that being said, that's about an increase of almost 80 spaces,' said Dollier. INDOT said they expect the final laps on this project to be completed sometime this summer. 'We are really proud of the work that has been done on this facility, and we are really excited to continue to be able to showcase that as things get opened up and as things get moving… We just encourage everybody to get your hopes up and come out and see this if you get a chance once things are open. We really, really look forward to it,' said Dollier. Once the welcome center opens, it will not only feature a replica of the Indy 500 winning trophy, the Borg Warner, but it will also feature a scoring pylon and an IndyCar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
