Wildfires in Colorado, including the Lee Fire, have led to evacuations and destroyed homes. Over 1,200 personnel combat the fires, worsened by drought and high winds. Community meetings offer updates and support amidst the crisis.

Governor Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Crosho Fire, which has burned 1,700 acres in Colorado. He plans to oversee efforts at the Turner Gulch Command Center.

A Centennial strip mall fire has rendered four businesses inoperable, with the building deemed uninhabitable. Firefighters controlled the blaze without injuries. Causes are under investigation.

A suspect, Diego Ortega-Camero, has been arrested in Denver for vehicular homicide and assault after a fatal crash that left one motorcyclist dead and another severely injured.

An ultralight aircraft crash near Berthoud, Colorado, resulted in serious injuries to the pilot and caused a local power outage. Authorities, including the NTSB, are investigating.

Daniel Bench, an 88-year-old cyclist, died after a collision with a pickup truck in Boulder, which police say occurred after he failed to yield at a stop sign.

An 18-year-old drowned at Lake Pueblo State Park despite rapid rescue efforts and CPR by CPW officers and a diver. He was found 65 yards from shore without a life jacket. The victim's identity and cause of death are pending a coroner's investigation.

An Arizona man was sentenced to federal prison for wildlife crimes, violating the Lacey Act, in a case involving illegal outfitting and hunting in Colorado.

Boulder Fire-Rescue introduces a naloxone leave-behind program to reduce opioid overdose deaths by providing free naloxone kits and adding buprenorphine treatment options.

An 18-year-old driver faces DUI charges after a serious collision investigated by Brighton Police. The crash involved a Cadillac and a Ford, with one driver seriously injured. Charges will be decided by the DA's office.

Denver police respond to a non-fatal shooting at E. 45th Ave. and N. Clayton St., with ongoing investigations.

Denver Police are investigating a serious traffic accident involving a car and motorcycle at E. 12th Ave. and Ogden St., resulting in injuries and traffic delays.

The Lee Fire prompted evacuation of Rifle Correctional Center's 179 inmates. The fire, sixth-largest in Colorado history, has burned 88,755 acres. No injuries reported during the transfer.