News

UN officials confirm polio outbreak in north Syria

UNICEF officials are urging a cease-fire in Syria’s civil war to vaccinate people after 10 cases of polio were confirmed…

October 29, 2013

Nation & World

Survivors honor memories of those lost amid Sandy

Before signing herself, a woman looks at a large board with supportive messages for victims of Superstorm Sandy in the…

October 29, 2013

Education

Stories of their lives

Mountain Middle School students act out their memoirs

October 29, 2013

Education

Home schooling eases transitions for military families

Josh Gillespie, 8, talks about a math problem with a parent volunteer Shannon Morgan, during a math lesson with teacher…

October 29, 2013

Education

Malala inspires school lessons

Promoting education led to girl’s shooting

October 29, 2013

Nation & World

Lawmakers: US spy programs may have gone too far

A bipartisan plan is being discussed in Congress to limit the National Security Agency’s collection of information in the wake…

October 29, 2013

Nation & World

Senators bicker over state stand-your-ground laws

Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, arguing that Congress needs to act to reverse…

October 29, 2013

Local News

More today?

Wet snow temporarily covered high-country roads and mountain passes Tuesday in Southwest Colorado. A northbound Colorado Department of Transportation plow…

October 28, 2013

Local News

Woman drives onto middle school campus

Teacher says he pushed kids out of car’s path

October 28, 2013

Local News

Wal-Mart says it wants greeter back, but family uncertain

Matt Wooddu1-i-syn “I’m not sure whether or not they’re going to ask Matt to come back,” she said. “I guess…

October 28, 2013

Local News

City blinded by requests for funding

Discovery Museum among many that won’t get help

October 28, 2013

Local News

Eritrean national leads vigil at Buckley Park for refugees

Woman empathizes with those who died on voyage to Italy

October 28, 2013

Local News

(Un)dressing up for Halloween

On this night, line between proper and improper is thin

October 28, 2013

Local News

La Plata County considers suing Vallecito park

Cabins cited as unsafe to occupy

October 28, 2013

Local News

Expectations high for marijuana tax

Proponents confident despite little fundraising

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

AP source: US weighs end to spying on leaders

European leaders are discussing possible sanctions against the United States for its alleged spying on European citizens and government leaders.…

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

Food stamps, milk prices on table in farm talks

Congress are still unable to find agreement on a new farm bill. The House and Senate will meet Wednesday to…

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

White House: Review will address global NSA concerns

Administration officials refused Monday to comment on a report that President Obama learned only this year about a National Security…

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

Europe may cancel pact to share banking data

European leaders are considering taking action against the United States for spying European citizens and government leaders. German Chancellor Angela…

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

Tea party members losing corporate vote

In what could be a sign of challenges to come across the country, two U.S. House races in Michigan mark…

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

Former Rep. Ike Skelton dead at 81

Former Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. is dead at age 81. The former representative, who served in the House for 34…

October 28, 2013

Local News

Dicey roads expected in mountains

5-10 inches up high; only a slight chance seen for Durango

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

White House gives 6-week health-care extension

Americans will have until March 31 to avoid penalty

October 28, 2013

Nation & World

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, Europe; 13 dead

Britain and Europe are recovering from a storm that killed at least 13 people. The storm, nicknamed stormaggedon, swept across…

October 28, 2013