An airplane that went down in the mountains about 7 miles west of Deckers Saturday evening was located Sunday morning, and crews were hiking in to check on the pilot's condition, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. bit.ly/3cL2AXf
UPDATE: The sheriff’s office says the incident is being turned over to the Federal Aviation Administratioin and National Transportation Safety Board. bit.ly/3cL2AXf
The FAA said in a statement that the plane was a single-engine Magnus Fusion 212 and that only the pilot was on board the plane when it crashed. The FAA did not release tail number, pilot name or condition. bit.ly/3cL2AXf
UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirms the male pilot of the plane was found deceased in the crash. Latest updates here: bit.ly/3cL2AXf
The NTSB, which is investigating the plane crash in SW Jefferson Co., confirms the plane left the Colorado Air and Space Port in Watkins on Saturday. An air safety inspector is expected to arrive tomorrow. bit.ly/3cL2AXf
It’s official. Rockies and MLB announce Coors Field will host All-Star Game. Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will hold a presser at 11:30 — we will stream that live here: thedenverchannel.com/live2
Mayor Hancock and Gov. Polis are discussing the MLB’s decision to move the All-Star Game to come to Denver this summer, which was formally announced within the past 20 minutes.
Gov. Jared Polis said Friday he was “shocked we were lied to” after The Washington Post reported that there is no stockpile reserve of vaccine doses that the HHS secretary promised earlier this week would soon be released. He has a news conference at 12:30 bit.ly/3idGrlC
NOW: Gov. Jared Polis, who today said Colorado was “lied to” by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services about promised vaccine shipments, is giving an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
NEW: Former Olympian Klete Keller had his first court appearance today.
He is charged with obstructing law enforcement, knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, and violent entry/disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
During the hearing, the judge advised Keller he could face up to 5 years in prison for the 3rd charge - violent entry/disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
Keller was allegedly recorded on video during the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol building.
Keller, who was released on a personal recognizance bond after promising the judge he would appear at all future court dates, will be able to visit his children in North Carolina but was advised not to travel after that.
The former Olympian also had to surrender his passport.
Hancock starts news conference talking about safety around potential demonstrations ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Urges people to avoid gathering in large groups due to the pandemic.
#BREAKING: Denver has received approval from the state to implement its 5-star program, which will allow restaurants across the city and county to operate with lesser restrictions.
Gov. Polis and officials from the Colorado National Guard, CDPHE and Gunnison Public Health are providing an update on COVID-19. Watch live: thedenverchannel.com/live2
Polis is talking about vaccines and the distribution plans. He reminds Coloradans that even though we’re getting closer, doesn’t mean we’re in the clear immediately. Will need to wear masks, social distance, etc. for some time still.
Polis talks about the dry run of the vaccine plan Tuesday and says Colorado is ready. Expecting 46,800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and anticipate 95,600 doses of the Modena vaccine when it’s approved.
Denver officials are expected to announce a new curfew to try to curb the continued rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city. Watch live: thedenverchannel.com/live2
Mayor Michael Hancock begins talking about voting and the election, saying he’s thankful to see so many people show up. He’s now discussing #COVID19. Colorado has made a list of top 10 with the sixth highest rate for COVID-19 increases and hospitalizations.
Another stay at home order is a tool in the toolbox. Hancock says there’s another stay at home order in our future if we don’t act with care and change our behavior. “What you’re saying to everyone is my bad decisions are more important than your family’s health.”