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Colorado climber suffers frostbite, has legs amputated

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado man has had his legs amputated below his knees after suffering frostbite while climbing a mountain. KDVR-TV reports that Colorado Springs resident Ni...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man pleads guilty in connection with CSU student’s death

FORT COLLINS – A man charged in connection with his roommate’s shooting death near Colorado State University has pleaded guilty to evidence tampering. The Coloradoan reports that ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Fort Carson soldier found guilty in Colorado homicide

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado authorities say a former Fort Carson soldier was found guilty on multiple charges including murder after a gun battle left one man dead. The Colorado S...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico prepares to harvest U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

RED RIVER, N.M. – Forest officials in New Mexico are ready to harvest a towering blue spruce that will serve as this year’s Christmas tree in front of the U.S. Capitol. After near...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rockies name Darryl Scott bullpen coach

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies have promoted Darryl Scott to bullpen coach. Scott replaces Darren Holmes, who’s been in the role since 2015. Colorado is coming off a 71-91 season i...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hall of Fame gets array of artifacts

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Artifacts from the World Series are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame, including the ball hit by Washington’s Howie Kendrick off the right-field foul pole for the go-ah...

DATE: Oct 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado digital ID just weeks away, governor says

LAKEWOOD – Coloradans will soon be able to use digital IDs on their smartphones in their dealings with state agencies. Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday that residents can crea...