Jefferson County http://kunc.org en Watch This: Take A Ride On Denver's New Light Rail Line http://kunc.org/post/watch-take-ride-denvers-new-light-rail-line <p>The grand opening of the West Rail Line from Denver’s Union Station to Golden is April 26th. Can’t wait to take that first train? Then let’s take a trip.</p><p> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:08:33 +0000 Nathan Heffel 41806 at http://kunc.org Watch This: Take A Ride On Denver's New Light Rail Line RTD Tests New West Line To Golden http://kunc.org/post/rtd-tests-new-west-line-golden <p>A historic first occurred Thursday for the highly anticipated West Rail Line that will connect Golden to Denver. RTD ran the first ‘test train’ the length of the line with power from the overhead electrical lines.</p><p> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:06:05 +0000 Nathan Heffel 38388 at http://kunc.org RTD Tests New West Line To Golden Jeffco Puts the Brakes on Parkway Bill http://kunc.org/post/jeffco-puts-brakes-parkway-bill <p>At the request of Governor John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Department of Transportation, Jefferson County officials have backed away from seeking drafted legislation to help complete the Jefferson Parkway Toll Road.</p><p> Wed, 02 May 2012 19:12:34 +0000 Nathan Heffel 26623 at http://kunc.org Jeffco Puts the Brakes on Parkway Bill Jefferson County Unveils New Evacuation Plans http://kunc.org/post/jefferson-county-unveils-new-evacuation-plans <p>On the heels of the Lower North Fork Fire which claimed the lives of three people, Jefferson County officials have unveiled a new set of evacuation plans for unincorporated parts of the county.&nbsp;</p><p> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:39:16 +0000 Nathan Heffel 26243 at http://kunc.org Jefferson County Unveils New Evacuation Plans Lower North Fork Fire 90% Contained, Red Flag Warning Issued [Updated] http://kunc.org/post/lower-north-fork-fire-90-contained-red-flag-warning-issued-updated <p>The Lower North Fork Fire continues to burn southwest of Denver, however officials hope weather conditions allow greater containment of the fire that has burned over 4,000 acres, destroyed more than 20 homes, and&nbsp;taken the lives of two people. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:54:59 +0000 Nathan Heffel 24656 at http://kunc.org Lower North Fork Fire 90% Contained, Red Flag Warning Issued [Updated]