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The Blotter, Feb. 8

Thursday 8:58 a.m. A woman at Manna soup kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol, was arrested for trespassing. 12:44 p.m. A person at Home Depot, 1301 South Camino del Rio, was arrested for a...

DATE: Feb 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers prep legislation to limit local power over wind and solar projects

Colorado lawmakers are drafting legislation to ensure local governments can’t derail the state’s ambitious plans to transition to carbon-free energy sources like wind and solar. While Democr...

DATE: Feb 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Feb. 6-8

Thursday 3:09 a.m. A man at the Speedway gas station, 602 Camino del Rio, was arrested for trespassing. 3:32 a.m. A man who allegedly refused to leave Denny’s, 666 Camino del Rio, wa...

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Trump eligibility case has brought new pressures and threats to Colorado’s election workers

As the U.S. Supreme prepares to consider the Colorado case that could disqualify former President Donald Trump from holding office again, the state’s elections officials are watching especia...

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Feb. 2-5

Monday 9:49 a.m. A man who allegedly fought with another man at Midtown Apartments, 2391 Main Ave., was arrested for assault. 12:22 p.m. A REDDI report in reference to a car at the south...

DATE: Feb 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CSU researchers say canine respiratory illnesses have dropped since its fall peak

Researchers continue to study its origins

DATE: Feb 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert gets restraining order against her ex-husband

The order applies to the Republican congresswoman and the couple’s three minor children. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday to make the order permanent

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats change House rules, making it harder to stall bill debates

Colorado House Democrats are changing legislative rules to try to tamp down on a delay tactic the minority party uses to slow down the work of the chamber. They want to ensure that when a la...

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Many Colorado HOAs have rules that make homes more vulnerable to wildfires. New legislation could block those

Colorado lawmakers on Friday advanced new legislation that would make it easier to build or upgrade homes to harden them against wildfires. The legislation would void language in existing ho...

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion

When the health insurer Friday Health shut down its Colorado operations last summer, it left 30,000 Coloradans scrambling for new health insurance. It wasn’t just a hassle — it came with tho...

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News