Weld County

Three men died and two others were injured after being ejected when a 20-year-old driver who was speeding crashed in Weld County. The incident involved a rollover crash.

Three men died and two others were injured after being ejected in a rollover crash caused by a 20-year-old driver speeding in Weld County.

Three people were killed and two injured in a high-speed rollover crash involving a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe on Weld County Road 80 in Colorado. The crash, which ejected all five occupants, involved four members of the Eaton High School class of 2025. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the incident.

A Weld County Sheriff's Patrol Deputy, injured by a suspected drunk driver in February, is recovering with support from a non-profit organization that aids first responders injured in the line of duty.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Weld County after allegedly killing a chicken, damaging a vehicle, and throwing flowerpots at deputies during a confrontation. Deputies responded to a disturbance involving Gregory Medina, who reportedly engaged in physical altercations, resisted arrest, and faced multiple charges including assault and animal cruelty.

A 31-year-old man is in custody in Weld County after allegedly engaging in multiple fights, killing a chicken, and throwing flowerpots at deputies. The incidents involved confrontations with victims and law enforcement officers.

Northeastern Colorado faces another round of severe weather on Wednesday, including potential tornadoes, baseball to softball-sized hail, and 70+ mph wind gusts. A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties, including Weld, Morgan, and Adams, as tracked by the Denver7 weather team and NWS.

A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threat of hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and agricultural traditions. Petrocco describes severe hail damage to crops and discusses economic pressures on farming, including weather events and rising costs. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes the strain on Colorado agriculture and local financial consequences from crop losses.

A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threats posed by hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and farming traditions. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes that Colorado agriculture faces pressures from extreme weather, fertilizer costs, and equipment expenses, though grocery prices may remain unaffected.

The 8th Congressional District in Colorado, a newly drawn district spanning urban and rural areas, features a competitive race between Republican incumbent Gabe Evans and two Democratic candidates, Manny Rutinel and Shannon Bird. The primary election for the Democratic nomination is set for June 30, with Evan Munsing's name still on the ballot despite dropping out of the race in May.

Colorado continues to face affordability challenges due to uneven inflation. Weld and Douglas counties are experiencing employment growth, while other large counties are not seeing similar gains.