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Safe2Tell tip line continues to see growth in reports

FRISCO — Safe2Tell, the state’s anonymous tip line for students, continues to see a record number of tip submissions, according to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. In September, the program received 2,664 tips, a 45%...

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Colorado K-12 education news in brief: Westminster superintendent honored, state gets anti-violence grant and more

The U.S. Department of Justice will award more than $1 million in grants to prevent school violence to the state of Colorado and Hayden School District in Craig.

DHSEM received nearly $1 million for grants in Colorado.

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Disaster emergency declared

County Commissioner Greg Felt declared a state of local disaster emergency at 10:28 a.m. Wednesday.

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Colorado Fire Map: Track Fires & Smoke Near Me Today [October 2]

Here are updates about the fires in Colorado, including the Decker Fire.

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Camping over Labor Day weekend? Here's information about fire restrictions in Colorado

Multiple Colorado counties and National Forests have fire restrictions in place due to hot and dry conditions.

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Cyberattack Treated as a Statewide Emergency in Colorado

Is your business protected from ransomware? Call the IT professionals here at Frontier IT to protect your network against attacks: 719-888-HELP.

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Camping options abound in and around Estes Park

One of the best ways to get in touch with the natural environment in Colorado is to go camping, and the areas around Estes Park have amazing campsites for you to get in touch with nature. There are…

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Otero County would like to give a BIG Thank You to the following agencies for their assistance in fighting the Smith Canyon Fire:Colorado Division of Fire

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How States Are Changing the Face of Emergency Management

State counterparts show the progress we are making and the change in focus across the nation on investing in emergency preparedness.

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Hate Crimes In Colorado Nearly Doubled From 2017 To 2018, Hitting A 5-Year High

Complicating the jobs of those who monitor hate groups is the continued move online, where more and more white nationalists radicalize.

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‘We’re always working to improve’: District 2 steps up security as students head back to class

Students going back to class in Harrison School District 2 will be walking into safer schools this year.

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‘Our school is safer’: TCA improves building security over the summer

The Classical Academy upgraded security at its three campuses over the summer.

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Why the U.S. Disaster Agency Is Not Ready for Catastrophes

Responding unnecessarily to smaller events has left FEMA understaffed and short of funds for major disasters

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Loveland teen’s social media post about gun range leads to Safe2Tell tip, temporary school ban

LOVELAND, Colo. -- Mother-son bonding time at a northern Colorado gun range Tuesday ended with an unexpected twist for teenager Nathan Myers. Before their trip, Myers posted a quick video to Snapchat. “It was a video of all the guns we’re bringing,” Myers said. “They were all in their case, not even loaded. And I said 'Finna be lit,' which basically means, 'Going to be fun'."

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Fire Restrictions In Place Across Colorado Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend

Campgrounds are filling up for Labor Day weekend, but new fire dangers are posing a risk across Colorado.

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A wild winter threatens summer profits in Colorado’s high country

The potential for a cascade of water may slow the flow of tourists to Lake City.

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Colorado Town Fills Thousands Of Sandbags To Prepare For Flooding

The community in Lake City in southwestern Colorado has been busy filling up sandbags for several days.