Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Garage In Lakewood

The crash happened near Alameda and South Deframe Street just before 9 a.m.

Lakewood Police Says 2 Pronounced Dead After Shooting Near W. 14th Avenue And Sheridan Boulevard

A third person was hospitalized, police said Thursday.

2 Teens Killed In Sledding Accident On Half-Pipe At Copper Mountain Ski Resort

The Summit County Coroner's Office is investigating the cause and manner of death.

Colorado Hardware Store Owner Disturbed By Rise In Recent 'Blatant' Shoplifting Crimes

"It's a daily occurrence," said Todd Erwin, owner of Green Mountain Ace Hardware in Lakewood.

Two At-Risk Adults Missing During Dangerously Cold Temperatures

Metro area authorities are asking for the public's help in finding both people.

4 Children Rescued After Falling Into Ice In Roxborough Park

A young male teenager was rescued from the water by a dive team and taken to a local hospital, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.

Mother And Young Daughter Dead In Lakewood Apartment Fire: Report

The two victims were found dead​ inside one of the apartments at 935 Sheridan Boulevard in Lakewood, police said.

2 Dead In Fire At Lakewood Apartment Building: Police

A total of 10 people have been reported injured in the Lakewood apartment fire, seven of whom were treated and released, the agency added.

Irene Lonnie Martinez Accused Of Leaving Deadly Crash Scene In Lakewood

A woman was killed in the crash Thursday night.

Student, 15, Arrested At Bear Creek High School Football Game With A Gun

Lakewood police said they arrested him at Thursday's football game at Trailblazer Stadium.

Man Sentenced After Conviction For 2019 Double Murder

Vicente Enrique Orozco was found guilty by a jury on March 10.

Lakewood Senior Center Fire: 1 Hurt, Several Units Uninhabitable

The fire broke out at Brookdale Meridian Lakewood early Friday. One person was hospitalized.

Lakewood Man Killed In Summit County Ski Accident

Nicholas Vigil, 24, died Sunday of a traumatic brain injury after crashing at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. He was wearing a helmet.

Jeffco K9 Team Finds And Arrests Alleged Lakewood Home Invader

Aris Ashford, 39, was taken into custody early Thursday and charged with 2nd-degree burglary. He also was treated for a minor bite wound.

Lakewood Man Sentenced To Life In Jail For Killing His Girlfriend

Karl Bemish, 51, admitted to strangling Hilary Engle, a 45-year-old mother and nurse from Lakewood. Bemish is not eligible for parole.

West Metro Fire Protection District: Wildfire Safety

See the latest announcement from the West Metro Fire Protection District.

Lakewood Police Identify Injured Agent

Agent Ferris, shot and wounded on the ground, was able to return fire on the suspect.

Gov. Polis Reduces Trucker's 110-Year Sentence To 10 Years

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who caused a deadly pileup in Colorado, will now serve only 10 years in prison after his sentence was reduced.

Gunman In Denver Area Shooting Spree Identified: Police

Lyndon McLeod, 47, shot and killed five people and wounded several others, including an officer, police said.

Shooting Spree: 5 Killed, Officer Injured In Denver, Lakewood

Five people are dead in what police called a "killing spree."

Judge Sets Hearing To Reconsider Trucker's 110-Year Sentence

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos could have his prison term reduced.

DA Seeks Review Of Truck Driver's 110-Year Sentence In CO Pileup

A motion was filed to reconsider the 110-year sentence for truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, after he caused a deadly crash.

Windstorm Blamed For Several Fires In Lakewood: West Metro Fire

In one of those fires in Lakewood, firefighters​ rescued a parrot from a house.

Lakewood Parking Garage Suffers Multiple Break-Ins

A Lakewood woman says her car has been broken into four times in the past 18 months.

Deadly I-70 Crash: Truck Driver Gets 110 Years

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced Monday to 110 years in prison after being found guilty of 27 counts of manslaughter and assault.

West Metro Fire Protection District: West Metro Is Hiring Firefighters!

West Metro has opened the hiring process for developing firefighters. We will be accepting applications from December 1, 2021 through Ja ...

Lakewood Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation, Animal Cruelty

A former Clear Creek Middle School teacher has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and animal cruelty, officials said.

Gail Wilson Homicide Case: 3rd Person Arrested

Jay Sean Griffith, 21, was arrested in connection with Gail Wilson's disappearance, Lakewood police said.

Disappearance Of Gail Wilson: 2 Arrested, Including Family Member

A man faces murder charges and a woman faces accessory to murder charges in connection with the disappearance of Gail Wilson.

Missing Man's Body May Have Been Taken By Suspects: Police

Gail Wilson has been missing since Oct. 31, Lakewood police said.

‘I Have Flashbacks': Semi Driver Cries Over Deadly I-70 Crash

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos now faces dozens of years in prison at sentencing next month after he was convicted of 27 counts.

Man, 81, Missing From Lakewood Since Oct. 31

Gail Wilson has been missing for more than a week, Lakewood police said.

Man Arrested In Connection With Deadly Lakewood Stabbing

Kevin Pineda-Silva, 22, was arrested after a 20-year-old was stabbed to death at a party in Lakewood, police said.

2 Dead, 2 Injured In Lakewood Shooting

Lakewood police were investigating a deadly shooting on Alameda Avenue Sunday.

Lost Hiker Ignores Rescuers' Calls Because It Was Unknown Number

Colorado rescue crews have an important message for those who are lost in the wilderness: "Please answer the phone."

Recent Crashes Involving Semis On I-70 Prompt CDOT To Make Major Adjustment To Summit County Roadwork

Work will now be done during daylight hours to provide safer conditions for construction workers.

1 Injured In Lakewood House Fire

Crews battled a house fire on South Yank Place Wednesday morning.

Wildfire Burns On South Table Mountain, Now Contained

Smoke can still be seen in the area after a fire reached between 3 and 5 acres, officials said.

Deadly I-70 Crash: Truck Driver Found Guilty

Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos was found guilty of 27 counts in a crash that killed four people.

West Metro Fire Protection District: 2022 West Metro Proposed Budget

West Metro's proposed budget for 2022 is available to the public. View and download it here.