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Man arrested in Colorado charged in Minneapolis police fire

A Minnesota man arrested in Colorado has been charged on suspicion of setting some of the fires that destroyed a Minneapolis police station on a night when protests over the death of George ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado city task force to study police, public interaction

AURORA – A Colorado city established a task force to consider police and community interactions and removed a prospective representative from a police labor union from the panel. ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Tennessee

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado attorney accused of shooting driver during protest

ALAMOSA – A defense attorney is accused of shooting a driver in the back of the head after the man drove close to protesters in the street during a demonstration over the killing of George F...

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico begins tribal outreach campaign amid coronavirus

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials have teamed with Native American cartoonist Ricardo Caté to increase awareness about the coronavirus pandemic as part of a new campaign. One...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police, COVID, budget cuts top Colorado legislative session

DENVER – In a fitting manner, Colorado’s Legislature arranged for coronavirus nasal swab testing outside the Capitol building for lawmakers and staff heading home after finishing their pande...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver area moves to drop name of mayor with racist ties

DENVER – A Denver neighborhood is on track to change its name, possibly ending a decades-long debate over its association with a former mayor known for his Ku Klux Klan connection. ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wildlife officials kill bear that entered home

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a bear that had been previously relocated was killed after entering a home while the owner was inside. Wildlife officers were c...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation resumes training at its police academy

CHINLE, Ariz. – More than two dozen recruits are expected to begin training Monday at the Navajo Nation’s police academy, a program that was postponed for months because of the coronavirus p...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: Man arrested after throwing beer can at woman

ARTESIA, N.M. – A New Mexico man is facing a battery charge after police say he threw a beer car at a woman. The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports Ernesto Erives was arraigned las...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint

DENVER – Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood. Both were wearing blue...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado tourism office launches safety campaign amid virus

DENVER – The Colorado Tourism Office has launched a campaign urging people to practice safety measures and follow health guidelines when visiting the state during the coronavirus pandemic. ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News