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4 days ago
- CBS News
2 found dead inside Colorado home after deputies shoot suspect with knife
Two people were found dead inside a home in the Denver metro area early Friday morning. The deceased were discovered when Adams County Sheriff's deputies were called to a home for a well-being check. When deputies arrived at the home located at Lofton Court and Kokai Circle just after 5 a.m., they encountered a male with a knife. Deputies said they used multiple resources in an attempt to disarm the male but were ineffective. The deputies said they shot the male and he was rushed to the hospital where he died. After the shooting, deputies conducted a "safety sweep" of the home where the initial 911 call originated and found two deceased adult victims inside the home. Investigators are conducting interviews and searching the home for evidence to determine what events transpired leading up to the deputies' arrival.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Several RTD lines in Denver metro area suspended due to lightning
Train service to several lines in the Denver metro area was suspended Thursday due to a lightning strike. Officials said service to Arapahoe, Orchard, Belleview and Dayton stations will remain suspended until the storm clears. E Line, H Line and R Line are also experiencing up to 30-minute delays due to the lightning strike. RTD officials urged the public to take bus routes to their destinations. The RTD trip planner can help travelers plan their routes.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Longtime Denver salon owner says Colfax construction could put her out of business: "Sometimes it makes me so depressed"
The East Colfax Avenue bus rapid transit project involves a long stretch of Colfax Avenue through Denver which has crews adding bus-only lanes along the heavily traveled road. A view of the construction on Colfax Avenue in Denver that will bring in bus rapid transit. CBS The construction has cut traffic down to one lane and is blocking storefronts along the road, and business owners are now saying it's hurting their businesses. Tucked away behind the construction is Martha's Beauty Salon at 516 Colfax Avenue. It's been a staple in the community for decades. Martha Valadez has owned the salon for 30 years. She says her loyal clients are the ones who are keeping her in business. "I say all the time, thank you," said Valadez. "Thank you for helping me, and thank you for coming, because this area is not safe for them." Martha Valadez cuts hair at Martha's Beauty Salon in Denver. CBS Throughout the years, she's seen the neighborhood change and become more dangerous after the pandemic. "Every single day we have problems over here because there's drugs around. We need to call the police all the time," Valadez said. Those same loyal customers have even pitched in to replace the glass in front of her store when it was busted. Now, Valadez has been dealing with construction right outside her salon since November that's crippling her business. She says she barely makes enough money to pay the rent. "Sometimes it makes me so depressed," said Valadez. "Can you believe, three customers a day, it's almost only for the rent. And I'm here because I need the money." CBS Valadez needs the money now more than ever after her husband suffered two heart attacks last year. She even applied for a grant available to businesses impacted by this construction, but she says she was denied due to her previous year's tax records, which doesn't reflect her current situation. "Yeah, look at this. Nobody's here now," Valadez said, pointing to her empty salon during store hours. Valadez said she was told the construction in front of her salon would only last three months. Now six months later, she says it's affecting every business, not just hers. The portion of Colfax just west of Martha's salon is completely torn up, and although it's unclear whether the same type of construction will occur in front of her salon, she says next week they're going to remove the sidewalk and put a bridge up to her door. For the businesses in the area, there's no end in sight.
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Heavy rain increases potential for dangerous street flooding in Denver metro area
The potential for heavy rain in the Denver metro area Tuesday into Wednesday is increasing concerns over street flooding. According to CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologists, heavy precipitation settled into the state Tuesday morning and is expected to continue through the afternoon. CBS There are certain areas in the Denver metro area that are more prone to flooding than others. One of those locations is near I-25 and West 23rd, where two years ago, some vehicles were submerged during a heavy rainstorm. Firefighters had to pull those vehicles out of the water. The National Weather Service warns drivers to "Turn Around and Don't Drown." NWS urges drivers to never drive around barriers blocking a flooded road. NWS said it takes just six inches of fast-moving water to knock over an adult, 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most vehicles, and two feet of rushing water to carry away most SUVs and trucks. NWS also reminds people that it's never safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
