AI-powered apps alert Boulder County area residents to fires, shootings that don’t exist

AI-powered apps alert Boulder County area residents to fires, shootings that don't exist

On Jan. 30, some Frederick area residents received a notification that firefighters were battling a “commercial blaze” downtown. A screenshot of the alert was shared to Facebook, sparking concern that was quickly dispelled by one commenter who wrote: “I’m sitting in an office in that building and there is nothing going on.” An emergency notification …

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I-25 closed north of Denver after grass fire sparks

I-25 closed north of Denver after grass fire sparks

Interstate 25 was closed Wednesday afternoon north of Denver and Thornton police officers were going door-to-door to evacuate residents after a grass fire sparked near the highway, according to law enforcement. As of 12:35 p.m., I-25 was closed in both directions between U.S. 36 and 104th Avenue in Thornton for “safety concerns,” according to the …

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Denver Nuggets must face truth. Championship run not about health, but defense

Denver Nuggets must face truth. Championship run not about health, but defense

Time to tell the truth: It’s not about health. The Nuggets somehow, someway, boast a 35-20 record at the All-Star break. Despite a training room that triggers claustrophobia. Despite missing three-time MVP Nikola Jokic for four weeks. Despite Aaron Gordon playing in 23 games. Despite Christian Braun and Cam Johnson being sidelined for half the …

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Hampton Roads may see extreme cold, high winds

Hampton Roads may see extreme cold, high winds

Southeastern Virginia could see both high winds and extreme cold Saturday into Sunday, with wind chills reaching as low as minus-1 in South Hampton Roads and as low as minus-2 on the Peninsula, accordingto the National Weather Service. Wind chills on some parts of the Eastern Shore could hit minus-10 degrees Saturday night into Sunday …

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