Blinding dust storm leads to deadly pileup on Colorado highway

Four killed, dozens injured in 30-car pileup accident in Colorado

Four people and four goats were killed in a 30-car accident on a highway in Pueblo, Colorado, after heavy winds and airborne dirt caused a “brownout” on Tuesday, according to a report from The Colorado Sun.Approximately 29 people were injured in the pileup …

Storms trigger deadly pileup in Colorado involving over 30 vehicles, including trucks

4 dead in crash on Colorado highway involving dozens of vehicles, State Patrol says

Updated on: February 17, 2026 / 8:49 PM EST / CBS Colorado The Colorado State Patrol says four people were killed in a crash on I-25 south of Pueblo involving at least 30 vehicles on Tuesday morning. Investigators said there were heavy winds in the …

States miss Colorado River deal deadline

After two years of negotiations, seven western states have missed the latest federal deadline to reach an agreement on sharing the Colorado River's dwindling water supply. California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico had until …

Colorado State University named a finalist to be the system’s next chancellor. To some, the search was a sham.

Earlier this month, the Colorado State University system announced former state official Rico Munn, an experienced education leader in Colorado, as the sole finalist to become the system’s next chancellor. But, as ordinary as that result may be, critics …

Colorado Democrats want to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities

Democratic state lawmakers are crafting a proposal they say will ensure the rights of Colorado students with disabilities are protected in spite of sweeping staff cuts to the federal Office for Civil Rights in March.  That office, housed within the U.S. …

Multi-Vehicle Pileup in Colorado Kills Four, Injures Dozens

Washington D.C. A major accident involving more than 30 vehicles occurred in the US state of Colorado, resulting in the death of at least four people. Local police stated the accident happened around 10 a.m. Twenty-nine people were injured in the crash, …

Avalanche hazard spikes across Colorado as biggest snowstorms of the season land this week

Disrupting what has been a quiet avalanche season, this week’s storms are spiking backcountry danger with high winds and feet of new snow burying a sketchy snowpack.  The Colorado Avalanche Information Center on Tuesday began warning backcountry travelers …

Desperate in failing Colorado River negotiations, Wyoming water officials pitch conservation bill at home

The 2026 Wyoming Legislature Covenes The issues you care about are up for debate at the legislative session. Keep tabs on Wyoming politics and policy with our free morning newsletter. Wyoming water officials are desperately hoping to avoid a federal …