News

Ukraine debates meaning of president’s sick leave

Debate is raging inside Ukraine after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said he was taking sick leave amid a crisis that…

January 30, 2014

Nation & World

Study: 1 child per hour seriously injured by guns

The damage caused by gun-related injuries rarely gets the same attention as fatalities, “but that every day, 20 of our…

January 30, 2014

Local News

Plenty of snow falling in the mountains

Travel expected to be hazardous across the state

January 30, 2014

Local News

Red Mountain Pass to open twice a day

The plan goes into effect from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Colorado…

January 30, 2014

Nation & World

Boston bomb suspect to face death penalty

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will be the third person in Massachusetts to be charged under the federal death…

January 30, 2014

Local News

Anxiety builds over state water plan

Governor fuels familiar discussion

January 30, 2014

Local News

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

Snowdown T-Shirt Day, all day, available at Magpie’s and other local establishments. Decorate Your Own Pith Helmet Contest Entry Viewing,…

January 29, 2014

Local News

Oyster-eating winners are champs again

Two hands, nonstop motion the secret

January 29, 2014

Local News

Wildlife agency talks big cuts

Interest declines in fishing, hunting

January 29, 2014

Local News

Bayfield library gets top honor

It’s been named Best Small Library in America

January 29, 2014

Local News

A team rebounds

Enrollment an obstacle for Silverton’s coed basketball squad

January 29, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

January 29, 2014

Local News

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

Stella Doble, right, announces during the first round of Family Feud Snowdown Style on Wednesday at the Diamond Belle Saloon.…

January 29, 2014

Local News

Deputy enters race against Duke Schirard

Sean Smith says sheriff’s office ready for change

January 29, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Tuesday 2 p.m. Someone reported hearing gunshots and water splashing at the Animas River Trail near Walmart in the 1100…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

Popular wave could lift Egypt army chief to office

A man sits under a banner with the photo of Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi as he drinks his tea…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

Justin Bieber charged with assault in Canada

Canadian musician Justin Bieber is swarmed by media and police officers as he turns himself in to Toronto police Wednesday.…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – After more than two years of partisan squabbles over food and farm policy, the House passed and sent…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

Some allies upset by Obama’s omissions

Some of President Barack Obama’s key supporters, such as gay-rights and immigration-reform advocates, are upset he didn’t promise to use…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine lawmakers offer amnesty

There are growing signs of dissension between opposition groups protesting against Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych’s government. Parlianment agreed to grant…

January 29, 2014

Good Earth

Gene-silencing pesticides raise fears, hopes

By zeroing in on a genetic sequence unique to one species, the technique has the potential to kill a pest…

January 29, 2014

Good Earth

Florida’s mangroves marching north

Warmer world helps tropical tree grow its presence

January 29, 2014

Good Earth

Monarch butterfly migration could stop

Genetically modified crops, urban sprawl may be to blame

January 29, 2014

Good Earth

Broomfield residents asked to harass coyotes

Study in Colorado aiming to reduce conflict with humans

January 29, 2014