Both directions of Hwy 285 are closed between Hwy 73 and Log Trail due to a fatal crash. Please avoid the area and choose an alternate route.

Clear Creek Access Restricted Within City of Golden - crimewatch.net/us/co/jefferso…

Access Restricted on Clear Creek Effective at noon today, Monday, June 9, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff Reggie Marinelli, in conjunction with Chief Joe Harvey of the Golden Police Department, will limit waterway activities on Clear Creek. These temporary restrictions extend

Today, the people of Golden, CO and the surrounding area joined millions of Americans in the "No Kings" protest, opposing President Donald Trump and his administration. For more photos from today's protest in Golden, check out the GoldenTranscript Facebook page.

**ROAD CLOSURE** (Clear Creek County, CO) All lanes are closed on westbound Interstate 70 at milepost 217 due to a crash. Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at the west end of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Westbound Interstate 70 has a detour in place at milepost 215.

**UPDATE (Clear Creek County, CO) Motorists are strongly encouraged to hold off on traveling west on I-70 or south on US 285 from Denver at this time. The closure will be in place for the next several hours and motorists will be faced with extreme congestion and heat. Use US285

Her face card never declines, especially in Golden:

#WhiteHawkFire burning on a mountainside approx 1/2 mile north of the North Fork of the South Platte River, and a 1/4 west of Foxton Rd. It is burning in a remote area. No evacuations at this time. Elk Creek Fire has ordered the DC Sheriff helicopter. #COFire

Douglas County Sheriff's Office helicopter has arrived and dropping water on the #WhiteHawkFire. Fire is approx 3/4 of an acre. #COFire DC Sheriff

Elk Creek Fire is the lead agency for the #WhiteHawkFire. Erratic winds have calmed at the moment giving firefighters an opportunity for better suppression efforts. Current size up is 1.8 acres. DC Sheriff has made eight bucket drops so far and they are still at it! Firefighters

**TRAFFIC ALERT** (Golden, CO) - Only one lane is open on westbound C-470 at MP 1 (near I-70 ramp). Expect delays and consider alternate routes if possible. It is unknown when the roadway will fully reopen.

Heads up, Jeffco! On Wednesday, August 6, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and local partners will conduct a full-scale emergency readiness exercise at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. We’re asking the public to avoid the area of the fairgrounds during the exercise. Also,

Effective at 8 a.m. on August 8, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff Reggie Marinelli implemented Temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all lands in unincorporated Jefferson County. These restrictions are being enacted due to current dry conditions and the continued high fire

Every Coloradan gearing up for fall (for better or worse):

It’s August. That means it’s time for the Jefferson County Public Library Golden Library sunflowers to put on a show!

City of Golden Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Today, Wednesday August 13th, until Further Notice - crimewatch.net/us/co/jefferso…

Where’s the Police Blotter for Aug 18?

My Kansan spidey senses were tingling tonight: “Find sunflowers. Find sunflowers. Find sunflowers.” 🌻 And I listened. Glad I did. 🌅 Always listen to your spidey senses, kids.

UPDATE: Eastbound I-70, and both directions on Hwy 40 are open. Westbound I-70 remains closed for the time being.

UPDATE: Westbound I-70 has reopened. The hazardous material that was leaking from the semi was hydrochloric acid. Our Drone Unit captured these images of the scene and our coordinated response with Colorado State Patrol Hazmat, JCSO Hazmat Team, Arvada Fire, Genesee Fire, CDOT,