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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  UPDATED: The incident commander for a fire that prompted evacuations in the foothills near Evergreen says the blaze isn't controlled yet but is fully contained.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Sheriff's officials are evacuating some homes in the foothills of Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, due to a wildfire that is threatening about 100 homes.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Jefferson County sheriff's investigators and animal control officers have seized 18 horses at an animal rescue facility in Morrison.

Monday, December 03, 2012  A man accused of impersonating a firefighter during the Lower North Fork Fire in March has pleaded not guilty to charges including criminal impersonation.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  The Colorado Court of Appeals has rejected a claim by a marijuana dispensary that it should be allowed to remain in business despite limits imposed by Jefferson County zoning officials.

Monday, October 15, 2012  The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says no charges will be filed in a reported attempted adbudtion in Golden.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a man accused of trying to kidnap a 13-year-old boy in Golden has turned himself in. Authorities said they have spoken with the suspect, and no abduction charges are pending.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said someone attempted to abduct a 13-year-old boy in Golden Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has suspended the use of state prescribed burns like the one that may have caused a deadly wildfire that destroyed 27 homes near Denver.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Two people found dead at one of 16 homes destroyed by a Colorado wildfire were a married couple in their 70s.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The state health department has issued a health and air quality advisory because of the wildfire in the Jefferson County foothills.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Jefferson County sheriff's officials say an inmate has been shot by a deputy after he tried to escape while being treated at a medical facility.

Sunday, August 08, 2010  A dead body has been found on a bike path in Jefferson County.

Monday, July 12, 2010  A man accused of shooting and wounding two Colorado eighth-graders outside their school has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Thirty-two-year-old Bruco Strong Eagle Eastwood is scheduled to appear in Jefferson County District Court on Monday to enter a plea.