Weld Co Deputy Killed

A Weld County deputy is dead, killed as he exchanged gunfire with a suspect on Tuesday morning. Police said the incident started in Fort Morgan when a woman reported her car stolen and police put out word. KUSA-TV reports that A short time later, Wiggins Police spotted the vehicle at Interstate 76 and Highway 34 where a high-speed chase ensued. The chase ended in Evans when the deputy chased the suspect on foot and was shot. He returned fire, hitting the suspect. The coroner pronounced the deputy dead and the suspect was in surgery Tuesday afternoon. No names have been released in the case.

Two Annual Community Meals

There are two community meals planned for Morgan County. The meal in Fort Mogan is expected to feed some 600 people. That meal is at Fort Morgan Middle School and is the city's ninth annual community dinner. Its from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is coordinated by St Charles the Martyr Episcopal Church. The Thanksgiving meal in Brush is by the Odle family from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carroll Building. Its the third year for the meal that welcomes anyone who can't afford a meal, can't be with family or just doesn't want to cook!

Pueblo Iis Colorado's Most Dangerous City

Pueblo is the most dangerous city in Colorado. According to a new FBI report Pueblo beat out Denver, but didn't make a list of the top 100 most dangerous. The city ranked 112th while Denver landed on the 141st spot. Aurora, Colorado Springs and Lakewood all made the top 200 list. The FBI compiled the data based on levels of murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. St. Louis, Missouri tops the list as the most dangerous city, followed by Camden, New Jersey.

Gov-Elect's Cousin's Death Ruled Accidential

The death of the cousin of Colorado Governor-elect John Hickenlooper has been ruled an accidental overdose. The Denver Medical Examiner said George Hickenlooper died October 30th from a deadly mix of alcohol and prescription painkillers. The 47-year-old had a "moderately enlarged" heart and the examiner said Hickenlooper's history of sleep apnea were contributing factors in his death.

Case Closed on Twins' Shootings

Arapahoe County law enforcement has closed its investigation into an attempted suicide last week at a shooting range in Cherry Creek State Park. The County Sheriff's Office says it has concluded its investigation into the shootings involving 29-year-old twin sisters Candice and Kristin Hermeler of Australia. The surviving twin, Candice, told investigators the twins entered a suicide pact November 15th. Kristin Hermeler died instantly of a self-inflicted gunshot. Candice Hermeler is still in serious condition at Swedish Medical Center and authorities say she won't face charges.

City Offices Closed Thursday and Friday for Holiday

All City offices will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Holiday. The City of Fort Morgan offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26