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State senator violated ethics policy by appearing to be intoxicated, panel rules

Faith Winter failed to meet the Senate’s ethics standards, according to 4-1 decision

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado

Cannabis as medicine is where the whole marijuana industry started 15 years ago, but state data shows the end of the differentiation between medical and recreational products may be in sight...

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nearly $6 million was spent on Colorado’s legislative primaries. Here’s how it affected the outcome

In 10 races where state-level super PACs, some funded by hidden sources, spent to help Democratic candidates viewed as more moderate, eight won

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Oil production rebounds in Colorado, drillers optimistic

It’s been a wild ride for Colorado’s oil drillers. Before the pandemic, they celebrated record-breaking oil production in Colorado. Then the industry was hit hard by the global shutdown, as ...

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

SWAT member staging comeback after being run over by fire truck at Nuggets parade

Sgt. Justin Dodge went through eight surgeries and is now back full-time

DATE: Jul 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango Transit will not operate on July 4

Durango Transit routes will not be in service on Thursday, July 4. The Independence Day holiday is one of several regularly scheduled no-service dates. All no service dates are listed in the...

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado primary election turnout lowest in years

Just above one quarter of active voters cast ballots June 25

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Gov. Polis noncommittal on calls for Biden to step aside

The Democrat focused on dangers of second Trump presidency amid post-debate concerns about Biden’s candidacy

DATE: Jun 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Frontier and United Airlines face federal wage theft lawsuits in Colorado

Two separate federal lawsuits in Colorado allege wage theft by Frontier and United Airlines – including that Frontier employees worked up to 16-hour days without required breaks or overtime,...

DATE: Jun 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News