Man cited after hitting store in parking dispute
A 70-year-old man has been cited with reckless driving and having no proof of insurance after a truck he was driving rammed into a gun store. Wheat…
Continue ReadingLongmont officer arrested in sex assault case
A 12-year Longmont police veteran has been arrested on suspicion of felony sexual assault. Officer Chris Martinchick was arrested Wednesday after…
Continue ReadingCollege student gets prison time for rigging election
By ALANA ABRAMSON A former student was sentenced to a year in prison for rigging his school elections at California State University-San Marcos so he…
Continue ReadingMore questions from Congress on surveillance
In a heated confrontation over domestic spying, members of Congress say the government has gone too far. And they’re threatening to curtail the…
Continue ReadingWest Nile virus spreading in Colorado
Colorado health officials say the West Nile virus is spreading in Colorado. Longmont will soon begin citywide spraying and Boulder County Public…
Continue ReadingCongress urged to take action on Colorado River
Government officials are urging Congress to find solutions to deal with possible water shortages in the Colorado River basin. Colorado Democratic…
Continue ReadingColorado town considers drone-hunting licenses
The small Colorado town of Deer Trail is considering an ordinance that would create drone-hunting licenses and offer bounties for hunters who shoot…
Continue ReadingColo. senators go to court to halt recall efforts
Two Colorado Democratic senators facing recalls over their support for new gun restrictions are going to court to try to prevent an election pending…
Continue ReadingCase of mistaken identity prompts Pueblo standoff
An apparent case of mistaken identity led to a police standoff in Pueblo Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to a home in the 2600 block of Sprague…
Continue ReadingGreen Mountain Falls bans sale of recreational marijuana
The town of Green Mountain Falls decided on Tuesday to ban recreational marijuana sales in its township. Green Mountain Falls is one of dozens of…
Continue ReadingThe American League Shuts out the National League 3-0 in the 84th All-Star Game
Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth inning in his final All-Star appearance, Jose Bautista, J.J. Hardy and Jason Kipnis drove in runs to back a…
Continue ReadingPeople are “pet flipping” to make a quick buck
Some people are turning dogs into cash cows. Its called dog flipping and it doesn’t have anything to do with tossing a dog in the air. Scammers…
Continue ReadingDeadly Helicopter Crash
Sheriff’s officials say a helicopter pilot for a Montana-based company has died after crashing in southwest Colorado. Dolores County…
Continue ReadingGuilty plea in work-release escape
A 65-year-old Longmont woman who pleaded guilty to escaping from a work-release sentence has been sentenced to jail. Datha Nation had nearly…
Continue ReadingTractor accident kills Pueblo County man
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s office said a 72-year-old man died Tuesday in a tractor accident in the western county town of Beulah. According to…
Continue ReadingRye recovers from rare flooding
Mayor Terry Mabrey said he’s still trying to determine how many residents are affected by the flooding of Greenhorn Creek in Rye. The creek…
Continue ReadingStolen property recovered, police searching for rightful owners
Thousands of items ranging from heirlooms, a violin, jewelry, and even an almost forgotten moment of NBA great Michael Jordan have been recovered by…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County considers legal action to force Morse recall election
An El Paso County spokesperson says that commissioners have authorized the county attorney’s office to take whatever appropriate legal action…
Continue ReadingTroubled waters between the stormwater task force, Mayor Bach
Is Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach refusing to be a team player when it comes to fixing storm water problems? Or is he just being careful with…
Continue ReadingHorse slaughter plants hope to open Aug. 5
The attorney representing newly licensed horse slaughterhouses in New Mexico and Iowa says the plants are set to open Aug. 5. But lawyer Blair Dunn…
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