Colorado News

Flooded Colorado Businesses Struggle Without Insurance

More than 20 businesses hit by flooding in Manitou Springs, Colo., are struggling because of a lack of insurance. City officials say some of the businesses that suffered losses in Friday’s devastating flood did not have flood insurance because they …

Schools in Colorado Report Hail, Storm Damage

The heavy rain and hail that hit Weld County, Colo., on Saturday damaged not only crops but also schools. The Greeley Tribune reports Windsor Middle School’s ceilings collapsed from the water, and Tozer Primary School had water damage to about …

Wrongly Convicted Colorado Man Nears Settlement

A Mesa County, Colo., man who inspired a new law compensating the wrongly convicted is nearing a monetary settlement with the state. The Daily Sentinel reports that Colorado seeks to pay Robert Dewey about $1.2 million. The 52-year-old was convicted …

Colorado Governor Names New Commissioner of Insurance

Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the appointment of Marguerite Salazar as Colorado’s new Commissioner of Insurance. She will begin work on Aug. 19. “Marguerite Salazar’s deep roots in Colorado and small business acumen will serve her well in this new …

Colorado Man Cited After Hitting Store in Parking Dispute

A 70-year-old man has been cited with reckless driving and having no proof of insurance after a truck he was driving rammed into a gun store. Wheat Ridge, Colo., police spokesman John Romero said the man apparently got upset Wednesday …

Colorado Paying out Money to Claimants From Wildfire

Some victims of the deadly Lower North Fork Fire in Jefferson County last year will soon receive checks from the state. KUSA-TV in Denver reports Colorado is paying out nearly $2.8 million this week to victims. The State Claims Board …

Drilling Health Lawsuit Revived in Colorado

A western Colorado family that believed oil and gas drilling activities contaminated their drinking water and air and forced them from their home will be allowed to proceed with a lawsuit thanks to a successful appeal. The Glenwood Springs Post-Independent …

No Accelerant Detected at Black Forest Fire Start

Early indications suggest Colorado’s most destructive wildfire wasn’t intentionally set. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says neither a dog nor specialized equipment have been able to detect an obvious signs of accelerants in the wooded area where the Black …

Family Sues Over Colorado Woman’s Death in TV Project

The survivors of a woman who died during the production of a reality TV show pilot have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Discovery Communications Inc. and Anthropic Productions Corp. Terry Flanell’s husband and daughter filed the lawsuit …

Caliber Collision Centers Enters Denver Market

Caliber Collision Centers, an operator of collision repair facilities, announced the acquisition of three Hank’s Auto Body locations in the greater Denver market. Caliber’s three shop acquisition represents 80,000 square feet of collision repair facilities at 7880 Washington Street, 5022 …