CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — The parents of a 21-year-old employee at Edge Ziplines and Adventures say they're proud their son helped protect a child on a zipline during a mid-air collision. Jen and her husband, Patrick, who both live in Boston, said they received the call Sunday that their son was being taken to the hospital after a collision while up on a zipline at work ..read more

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — For the past two years, Castle Rock has seen a decrease in crime, especially in the number of car thefts. According to the latest report from the CAPTA Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force, crime is down in Castle Rock. The Castle Rock Police Department reported a 39% decline in criminal offenses in 2022 from 2021. It was also reported that the town saw total property crimes decrease by 42% and persons crimes decrease by 4 ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) -- Some Colorado residents are now trying to join a class action lawsuit filed against several property management companies, accusing them of artificially inflating rent prices here, and across the country. The renters brought suit against some of the largest property management companies in the nation. Six of the companies named in the lawsuit have properties in Colorado: Greystar Real Estate Partners Lincoln Property Co. FPI Management Mid-America Apartment Communities Avenue5 Residential Equity Residential Why you should keep pumpkins away from hungry animals The lawsuit in ..read more

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — A herd of cows wandered into Castle Rock’s Cobblestone Ranch neighborhood Wednesday morning to graze.  About 10 cows were spotted in the subdivision. They posed for photos while munching on freshly manicured lawns. “We saw them out there in the field,” Terry Marshall said. “And then the next time I looked, they were right here in my yard.” Neighbors tell FOX31 there are frequent wildlife sightings in the area that typically include species like turkeys, bears, elk and deer. Cows are a first.  “I come outside and all I see is an entire like, there’s nine of ..read more

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The investigation continues into what Denver Police are describing as a case of possible human trafficking. Shortly after police said they were working on what could be a kidnapping, Denver police officers and patrol cars stopped and searched a Greyhound bus just north of Castle Rock Monday night ..read more

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) -- It continues to happen: wildlife getting entangled in ropes, tires, and other outdoor gear. Right now a buck is wandering Castle Rock with a rope tangled in its antlers. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers said the rope is not inhibiting the deer's ability to eat, breathe and walk. “We are starting to see more instances of deer becoming tangled in the last two weeks and it will get worse as we get into the rut,” said Wildlife Officer Casey Westbrook. “We are seeing activity increase in deer starting to spar and their general rutting activity and movements are pick ..read more

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — There's a saying at Master's Apprentice in Louisville, where 21-year-old Dustin Wakefield learned his trade several years ago. "Don't die average," said Paul Kelly, Dustin's work mentor. "That man did not die average. That's what we've been saying for awhile. It's on our shirts." Kelly now knows his lessons sunk in. Dustin died this week protecting his wife and 1-year-old child from a random gunman in a Miami restaurant. "I always ask: Who is willing to give their life for someone else? Other than Jesus? We have this young man, putting himself in front of a bullet f ..read more

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) -- UPDATE (6:45 p.m.) The Castle Rock Police Department said a reported suspicious incident involving a child "was a case of mistaken identity and no crime occurred." Police located the pickup truck involved in the reported incident and spoke with the driver. "There is no threat to the community and we are no longer seeking information on this case," the department said in a tweet. UPDATE: The Castle Rock Police Department was able to locate the pickup truck and speak with the driver. It appears this was a case of mistaken identity and no crime occurred. There is no ..read more

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Colorado State Patrol says a trooper was rear-ended while working a traffic stop on Monday morning. CSP said the crash happened at C-470 and Lucent Boulevard around 7:45 a.m ..read more

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) -- Colorado State Patrol says a suspected DUI crash is causing major backups on Interstate 25 on Monday morning. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on southbound I-25 at Happy Canyon Road ..read more