Three people were killed, including two children, in a crash that shut down eastbound Interstate 70 in Elbert County Wednesday afternoon, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. — Three people died in a crash Wednesday afternoon on eastbound Interstate 70 west of Limon, the Colorado State Patrol said.

Because of the high call volume, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is stepping up patrols solely for firework-related calls and complaints. A file photo shows fireworks going off in a neighborhood.

The Colorado State Patrol said a 40-year-old man driving a Ram van west on Interstate 70 died when his vehicle weaved onto the shoulder and hit the back of a parked semi-truck.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- More than 200 animals had to be rescued from Delta County, and many of them are now at animal shelters here in Southern Colorado.

A 75-year-old Colorado woman is recovering after breaking her leg in a crash and spending the night outdoors in her rural community.

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County grew to 52,500 acres entering the Fourth of July weekend. See where California wildfires are burning.

Douglas County officials issued a shelter in place for people near 1500 North River Road. That has since been lifted. Crews are staying on scene, and people are asked to avoid the area for now.

The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.

Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have put him behind bars for life.