In 2010, there were 1,566 Colorado questionable claims referred to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) from its member insurance companies. In 2011, the number dropped to 1,403, but rose in 2012 to 1,663—an increase of 6 percent from 2010’s …
An investigation was underway by federal and other authorities after someone smashed computers and other equipment and set fire to the federal Bureau of Land Management office in Gunnison, Colo. Investigators said Thursday they have not determined a motive for …
Caliber Collision Centers, a collision repair facilities operator, announced that it has acquired nine Global Collision locations in and around the Denver, Colo., market. “Our acquisition of Global Collision dramatically expands our penetration in this market while providing greater customer …
Honeywell Inc. is donating more than $250,000 to volunteer fire departments that helped battle wildfires in Colorado this summer. According to KKTV-TV, the money was donated by Honeywell employees worldwide and was matched by the company on Wednesday. Six volunteer …
With several pails of diesel fuel at his side, veteran Hayden, Colo., firefighter Wayne DeLuca was preparing to show this year’s class of recruits how to fight fire. Inside the training facility just south of Hayden, DeLuca poured fuel on …
Vice President Joe Biden is promising residents that aid for areas devastated by massive flooding in Colorado won’t stop even if the federal government shuts down. “I promise you, I promise you, there will be help,” Biden said after flying …
Colorado emergency management officials have released an initial estimate that says the ongoing flooding has damaged or destroyed nearly 19,000 homes. The Colorado Office of Emergency Management estimated Sunday on its website that 17,494 homes have been damaged and 1,502 …
Fire investigators say electrical and mechanical problems caused a fire at Pleasant Lumber in Monte Vista, Colorado. The fire began Thursday near electrical equipment on the second floor of the mill. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading …
More than 20 businesses hit by flooding in Manitou Springs, Colo., are struggling because of a lack of insurance. City officials say some of the businesses that suffered losses in Friday’s devastating flood did not have flood insurance because they …
The heavy rain and hail that hit Weld County, Colo., on Saturday damaged not only crops but also schools. The Greeley Tribune reports Windsor Middle School’s ceilings collapsed from the water, and Tozer Primary School had water damage to about …