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She blames social media for contributing to her daughter’s death. On Wednesday, this Colorado mom took her pain to Capitol Hill

Five Big Tech CEOs testified in front of the Senate about social media and child safety, but it was the room full of grieving parents, holding up photos of their children, who had their voic...

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Should churches and others be held accountable for past sex abuse? Colorado voters may decide

More people who survived childhood sexual abuse could gain the ability to sue the perpetrators and their employers – if Colorado voters agree to a constitutional amendment proposed by state ...

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado could spend $18 million – and use a controversial legal power – to get ADUs built

Dozens of Colorado cities would have to allow the construction of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) under a bill proposed by state lawmakers. ADUs, also known as “granny flats,” are small, fre...

DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado may drop its medical aid-in-dying residency requirement

Senate Bill 68 would also shorten the waiting period for people seeking to end their lives

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado could pay $3,000 to thousands of people leaving prison – if they stick to the program

Under a proposed new law, many people leaving jail and prison in Colorado would get some extra help from the state government. They could receive up to $3,000 each in state funds to help wit...

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Jan. 29

Monday 8:57 a.m. A person allegedly involved in a car crash near the intersection of East 12th Street and East Third Avenue where one vehicle sideswiped another was issued a citation. ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ouray police chief placed on leave amid sexual assault investigation involving stepson

Ouray Police Chief Jeff Woods is on paid administrative leave from the Ouray Police Department as investigators look into sexual assault allegations involving the police chief’s stepson. The...

DATE: Jan 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Jan. 22-29

Monday 1:45 a.m. A man at The Garage Billiards and Music Hall, 121 West Eighth St., was arrested for assault. Sunday 1:08 a.m. A person on the 300 block of East 11th Street was arres...

DATE: Jan 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Woman, 22, dies at Aspen Highlands ski area after colliding with tree

The woman was skiing on an intermediate run Saturday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene

DATE: Jan 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

If artificial intelligence is going to get involved in elections, Colorado lawmakers want voters to know

Colorado could be the next state to set guardrails on how artificial intelligence is used in political campaigns and election communications, as the world adapts to new technologies that can...

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado 14er Kit Carson Mountain readies for a new name

Federal board wonders if a suggestion for “Mount Crestone” may be confused with nearby Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle as the state naming group weighs a new name for the 14er

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Why Xcel Energy’s push to expand EV incentives has divided climate and consumer advocates

Buying an electric vehicle could soon be even cheaper for millions of Coloradans. The state already offers generous programs and tax benefits to offset the cost of a new plug-in vehicle as a...

DATE: Jan 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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