Karen Morfitt

Denver

Reporter at KCNC-TV (Denver, CO)

Reporter for CBS 4 in Denver. Contact me with tips or story ideas at [email protected]

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"No better way to bridge that gap"

16 hours ago | kesq.com | Karen Morfitt

By Karen MorfittClick here for updates on this story JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colorado ( KCNC) - For most high school students, a lesson in rural life from a "Bill Nye the Science Guy" video is where their agriculture lesson will end. In Steve Porentas' senior field studies program in Colorado, it's just the beginning. "It's going to be the real deal," Porentas tells his students at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood.
Field studies program in Colorado offers an opportunity for urban Jefferson County students to live rural life: "No better way to bridge that gap"

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

For most high school students, a lesson in rural life from a "Bill Nye the Science Guy" video is where their agriculture lesson will end. In Steve Porentas' senior field studies program in Colorado, it's just the beginning. "It's going to be the real deal," Porentas tells his students at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood.
Safety improvements made to dangerous curve in western part of Denver metro area

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

For years, the owners of a Colorado business have been raising concerns about a dangerous curve in the road that has sent several vehicles crashing into their property. It's located on the West 6th Avenue frontage road in Lakewood. First they asked city leaders to do something, then they turned to the Colorado Department of Transportation. They said they were ignored. And after another crash in February, they reached out to CBS Colorado. The first report by Karen Morfitt aired soon afterwards.
Second co-defendant in Colorado rock-throwing case takes the stand

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

On Friday one of the men charged in a deadly rock-throwing spree in Colorado two years ago testified against one of his co-defendants. Last year Nicholas Karol-Chik reached a plea deal in exchange for his testimony against Joseph Koenig. Koenig is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Alexa Bartell.
Charges filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

Charges have been filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees. According to complaints filed in Colorado's 23rd Judicial District, John Cribari and Nathan Oldorf are accused of forgery, conspiracy to commit forgery, and official misconduct.
Victims of major Highway 285 crash in Colorado say cars are still being held, express frustration with communication about impound fees

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

Victims in Highway 285 semi crash say their cars are still being held in impound lots Nearly a year a horrific deadly crash on Highway 285 near Conifer, some surviving victims say their vehicles are still being held in Colorado impound lots. In June, a semi truck driver slammed into traffic, forcing him to roll his truck on his side and dump a load of pipe and iron on top of five other vehicles. Those pipes fell on top of and killed one driver.
High winds on highways in Colorado can pose serious dangers; trooper shares key tip if you get caught in gusty conditions

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

In the days immediately following a deadly dust storm on Interstate 70 in Kansas, Coloradan Eddie Chersevani shared his family's terrifying experience with CBS Colorado. "A huge gust of wind came up and kicked up so much dirt. It was probably about a good 2 or 3 feet worth of visibility for about 2 seconds and then all lights cut out. I couldn't see anything," said Chersevani.
Lawsuit filed after American Airlines airplane fire at Denver International Airport

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

According to a new lawsuit, it claims American Airlines was negligent during the fire of Flight 1006 at Denver International Airport for "failing to orderly evacuate" and "failing to timely request emergency assistance." On March 13, videos shared on social media captured the chaotic evacuation of the American Airlines airplane fire at DIA. "I was screaming, 'Get the doors open, the doors,'" explained Terri Prager, a former flight attendant, in an interview with CBS News Colorado.
Widow pushing for trucking industry changes kept ICE informed about release of driver responsible for her husband's death

3 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Karen Morfitt

By Karen MorfittClick here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado woman whose life was turned upside down last year when her husband died in a crash is pushing for change and keeping federal agents up to date on the status of the man who is responsible for her husband’s death. Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza was sentenced to 364 days in jail for deadly crash he caused along Highway 285 last June.
Colorado widow pushing for trucking industry changes kept ICE informed about release of driver responsible for her husband's death

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Karen Morfitt

A Colorado woman whose life was turned upside down last year when her husband died in a crash is pushing for change and keeping federal agents up to date on the status of the man who is responsible for her husband's death. Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza was sentenced to 364 days in jail for deadly crash he caused along Highway 285 last June. Over the weekend, after 293 days of his sentence, he was released from the Jefferson County Jail.

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Articles

"No better way to bridge that gap"

Field studies program in Colorado offers an opportunity for urban Jefferson County students to live rural life: "No better way to bridge that gap"

Safety improvements made to dangerous curve in western part of Denver metro area

Second co-defendant in Colorado rock-throwing case takes the stand

Charges filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees

Victims of major Highway 285 crash in Colorado say cars are still being held, express frustration with communication about impound fees

High winds on highways in Colorado can pose serious dangers; trooper shares key tip if you get caught in gusty conditions

Lawsuit filed after American Airlines airplane fire at Denver International Airport

Widow pushing for trucking industry changes kept ICE informed about release of driver responsible for her husband's death

Colorado widow pushing for trucking industry changes kept ICE informed about release of driver responsible for her husband's death

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