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Theater shooter held alone in cell

CENTENNIAL – Aurora theater shooter James Holmes is being held alone in a cell in a southern Colorado prison, where he is more closely monitored and has fewer privileges than other inmates, ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police chief: Minnesota man killed his family, then himself

MINNEAPOLIS – The founder of a social networking service for nurses used a shotgun to kill his wife and three children before turning the gun on himself, police said Saturday after the relea...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

No-cash bonds causing problems

Far more people across Colorado are being released without a cash bond, and in La Plata County, it has given rise to a increasing number of people violating conditions of their bonds. ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grandfather upset about handling of alleged assault

Ignacio gym teacher accused of being rough with student

DATE: Sep 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators seek help in shooting at trailer park

Multiple bullets pierce homes; no one injured in Aug. 18 incident

DATE: Sep 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officers remove activists’ tent after clash at Denver courthouse

A group of activist shouted profanities at Denver police officers as they removed a tent that had been set-up in front of a Denver courthouse Wednesday morning. The clash between ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Social media was quick to convict Mark Redwine

Online forums vilify much-maligned father for son’s death

DATE: Aug 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-speed chase leads to arrest

Half hour pursuit began near airport

DATE: Aug 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lessons on how to prevent mass shootings elusive

Aurora theater shooter exhibited a number of behaviors indicating mental problems

DATE: Aug 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jury spares Holmes with life in prison

Colorado theater shooter avoids the death penalty because of a psychotic break

DATE: Aug 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango teen arrested after pulling BB gun

Confrontation occurred in City Market bread aisle

DATE: Aug 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tougher penalties for multiple DUIs among new Colo. laws

DENVER – Colorado will begin punishing habitual drunken drivers with felonies and longer prison sentences, one of dozens of new laws taking effect next week. Law-enforcement agenc...

DATE: Aug 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News