Heather Brinkmann
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Powerful atmospheric river to bring drenching rains, damaging winds to West
It will be a wet and windy week in the West as a series of low-pressure systems will bring stormy weather to the region. → Read More
Buffalo blizzard death toll climbs over 30 as crews continue work to dig out region
A state of emergency remains in effect in Buffalo's Erie County, New York, after a historic blizzard dropped feet of snow in some locations on Christmas and led to dozens of deaths, according to county officials. → Read More
From sea level to 7,200 ft: 49ers will face Cardinals in NFL's highest elevation game
Usually, Denver boasts about having its mile-high stadium, but because of the NFL’s international series, two teams will be playing in a stadium where no one is accustomed to the high elevation. → Read More
Ian's remnants to impact I-95 corridor after leaving behind path of destruction from Florida to South Carolina
After making its final U.S. landfall, Ian will continue to bring tropical storm-force winds and torrential rain to the I-95 corridor through the weekend. → Read More
Another multiday severe weather threat looms for storm-fatigued South
After back-to-back weeks of severe weather outbreaks across the South, another multiday threat of severe thunderstorms is expected to target the region once again. → Read More
Why are Chicago's train tracks on fire?
Using fire to keep warm is nothing new, especially for train tracks in Chicago. → Read More
Remnants of Hurricane Nora to move across Colorado, bringing back flooding concerns
It's not uncommon for tropical moisture to reach Colorado, but for the state to receive moisture from a former hurricane, that is much more rare. Colorado will soon see moisture from what was Hurricane Nora and flash flood watches are already in effect for parts of the state. → Read More
VIDEO: Thousands of fish dropped from plane into Colorado alpine lakes
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife stocked dozens of alpine lakes with more than 95,000 trout by airplane last week. → Read More
Colorado couple hits Lucky For Life jackpot, wins $1,000 per day for life
A couple in Canon City this week faced that question after becoming Colorado's first grand prize winners in the Lucky for Life lottery game. Instead, they opted on Monday for a lump sum payout of $5.75 million. → Read More
“Heavy snow” hits Berthoud, Fall River and Vail Pass Friday morning
A weather station on Berthoud Pass reported "heavy snow" around 2 a.m. Friday. → Read More
Colorado Weather: Cooler temperatures, less smoke for Friday
After active weather on Thursday, the forecast for Friday is much quieter. High temperatures for Friday in Denver will only reach the low to middle 80s. Conditions will be dry and windy. Wind gusts… → Read More
Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon reopens Friday morning
Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon has reopened after it was previously shut down due to weather concerns. → Read More
Police investigating deadly shooting in Aurora
One is person is dead after a shooting in Aurora Thursday evening. → Read More
Denver weather: How hot has it really been this summer?
Denver's had multiple days this summer where we have not only broken, but exceeded the record high temperature set for that day. → Read More
Denver ties record high temperature Monday
Denver hit 98 degrees Monday afternoon, which ties a record set in 1989, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Denver ranks among the most polluted cities in the world
It is no secret that Denver’s air quality has been bad this past month. But if you look at how it compares on a global scale, you might be surprised on how high the city ranks. → Read More
At least seven confirmed tornadoes in Northeast Wisconsin
The National Weather Service says that there were at least seven tornadoes that touched down in our area Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Severe storms possible for Northeast Wisconsin Wednesday
Thunderstorm chances continue for Wednesday in Northeast Wisconsin. → Read More
Local 5 helps build for local families with Habitat for Humanity for National Women Build Week
Women from all around the country and right here in Northeast Wisconsin will be on the construction site this week for National Women Build Week. → Read More
What to do during severe weather
As a part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Local 5 continues to help you get prepared for when severe weather strikes. → Read More