Weld County

A former coal mine in Keenesburg, Colo., is being transformed into a solar farm with 16,000 panels. This project will generate about 7.2 megawatts of electricity and supply roughly 7% of the annual demand for Molson Coors Golden Valley operations. The development gives new purpose to the land and contributes to Colorado's clean energy landscape.

A former coal mine in Keenesburg, Colo., is being transformed into a solar farm featuring 16,000 panels. This project will generate approximately 7.2 megawatts of electricity, supplying roughly 7% of the annual electrical demand for Molson Coors Golden Valley operations. The initiative provides a new energy source to Colorado's clean energy landscape and feeds directly into the Xcel grid.

Two HAZMAT semi-trucks crashed in Weld County overnight, causing a road closure due to leaked materials from the vehicles.

Two HAZMAT semi-trucks crashed in Weld County overnight on Tuesday, causing a road closure due to materials leaking from the vehicles.

A fourth victim of a deadly crash in Weld County died in the hospital on Sunday. The incident, which initially resulted in multiple fatalities, now has four confirmed deaths following the latest hospital fatality.

A 22-year-old man in Weld County, Colorado, was arrested on suspicion of prohibited use of a weapon while intoxicated and disorderly conduct after allegedly firing a shotgun in the Aristocrat Ranchettes subdivision. Deputies reported no injuries and a safe resolution.

A fourth victim of a deadly crash in Weld County died in the hospital. The incident, which occurred in Weld County, resulted in multiple fatalities, with the latest death reported on Sunday.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating impairment as a possible factor in a fatal single-vehicle crash that killed three recent Eaton High School graduates and injured two others. Open and unopened alcoholic beverages were found in the Chevy Tahoe, and speed was also identified as a contributing factor to the rollover accident.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating whether alcohol impairment contributed to a fatal crash in Weld County that killed three men and injured two others. Alcohol was found in the SUV involved in the incident.

A Fort Collins police officer has been charged with careless driving following a crash in Weld County that injured four people, as reported by the Colorado State Patrol.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating whether alcohol impairment contributed to a fatal crash in Weld County that killed three men and injured two others. Alcohol was found in the SUV involved in the incident.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating impairment as a possible factor in a fatal crash that killed three recent Eaton High School graduates. The single-vehicle rollover involved a Chevy Tahoe, with open and unopened alcoholic beverages found in the vehicle. Speed was also identified as a contributing factor, and the community has rallied to support the victims' families.

A Fort Collins police officer faces charges after a multi-vehicle crash in Weld County involving an unmarked F-150 truck, a Jeep Patriot, and a Volkswagen Rabbit. The crash injured four people, with the Jeep driver sustaining moderate to serious injuries. The officer was hospitalized with minor injuries and charged with three counts of careless driving.

A Fort Collins police officer has been charged with careless driving following a crash in Weld County that injured four people, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Three men died and two others were injured after being ejected when a 20-year-old driver who was speeding crashed in Weld County. The incident involved a rollover crash.

Three men died and two others were injured after being ejected in a rollover crash caused by a 20-year-old driver speeding in Weld County.

Three people were killed and two injured in a high-speed rollover crash involving a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe on Weld County Road 80 in Colorado. The crash, which ejected all five occupants, involved four members of the Eaton High School class of 2025. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the incident.

A Weld County Sheriff's Patrol Deputy, injured by a suspected drunk driver in February, is recovering with support from a non-profit organization that aids first responders injured in the line of duty.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Weld County after allegedly killing a chicken, damaging a vehicle, and throwing flowerpots at deputies during a confrontation. Deputies responded to a disturbance involving Gregory Medina, who reportedly engaged in physical altercations, resisted arrest, and faced multiple charges including assault and animal cruelty.

A 31-year-old man is in custody in Weld County after allegedly engaging in multiple fights, killing a chicken, and throwing flowerpots at deputies. The incidents involved confrontations with victims and law enforcement officers.

Northeastern Colorado faces another round of severe weather on Wednesday, including potential tornadoes, baseball to softball-sized hail, and 70+ mph wind gusts. A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties, including Weld, Morgan, and Adams, as tracked by the Denver7 weather team and NWS.

A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threat of hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and agricultural traditions. Petrocco describes severe hail damage to crops and discusses economic pressures on farming, including weather events and rising costs. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes the strain on Colorado agriculture and local financial consequences from crop losses.

A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threats posed by hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and farming traditions. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes that Colorado agriculture faces pressures from extreme weather, fertilizer costs, and equipment expenses, though grocery prices may remain unaffected.

The 8th Congressional District in Colorado, a newly drawn district spanning urban and rural areas, features a competitive race between Republican incumbent Gabe Evans and two Democratic candidates, Manny Rutinel and Shannon Bird. The primary election for the Democratic nomination is set for June 30, with Evan Munsing's name still on the ballot despite dropping out of the race in May.

Colorado continues to face affordability challenges due to uneven inflation. Weld and Douglas counties are experiencing employment growth, while other large counties are not seeing similar gains.