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Tree-destroying beetle confirmed in Colorado county

DENVER – A tree-killing beetle has been confirmed in a Colorado city despite preventive efforts. The Denver Post reports that the Colorado State Forest Service announced the fi...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No camping at Phish shows near Denver because of plague concerns

DENVER – Thousands of people who planned to camp during three days of Phish concerts at a stadium outside Denver will no longer be able to because of concerns that fleas in and around nearby...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Air Force Academy chapel in Colorado to close for renovation

COLORADO SPRINGS – The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado has announced it will close its cadet chapel for extensive renovations beginning in September. KOAA-TV reports the milita...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Survey shows homeless population increase in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – A count of Albuquerque’s homeless population conducted on a single night earlier this year shows an increase of at least 200 people. The Albuquerque Journal repor...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Avalanche sign Russian forward Valeri Nichushkin

Nichushkin comes from Stars

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Area 51 events in Nevada prompt emergency crowd planning

LAS VEGAS – Fearing they could be overwhelmed with visitors, officials in the remote Nevada county that’s home to the Area 51 military base have drafted an emergency declaration and a plan t...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lobbying spending sets new record in Colorado

DENVER – Business interests, associations, nonprofits and other groups spent a record $36.4 million to lobby Colorado lawmakers and government agencies this year. According to s...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Petition demands separate look into Colorado police shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS – More than 2,000 people in Colorado have signed a petition asking for an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that killed a young black man. ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado town named after KKK member opposes name change

DENVER – Colorado property owners have voted against changing the name of a neighborhood named after a former mayor and Ku Klux Klan member. The Denver Post reported Monday that...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Parents get final choice on schools’ active-shooter video

SANTA FE – One of New Mexico’s largest school districts will give parents the final say on whether their children can see an instructional video on strategies for staying alive and safe in a...

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bear attacks person in Aspen; 3rd incident in 3 months

ASPEN – A bear has attacked a human in Aspen for the third time in three months, prompting wildlife officials to plead with people to keep garbage and other edibles secure from the animals. ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Handyman denies charges in explosion that destroyed rowhome

DENVER – A handyman accused of intentionally causing an explosion that leveled a brick rowhome in Denver, injuring nine people, including himself, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree ar...

DATE: Aug 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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