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Juvenile violent crime is rising in Colorado

Researchers are looking into the link between violent crime and teenagers spending more time virtually connected but physically alone

DATE: Jan 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act.

DATE: Jan 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A look behind at Colorado’s decentralized system of coroners who investigate death every day

In some counties, coroners are voted in, while in others, they're appointed. Not all are forensic pathologists themselves.

DATE: Jan 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor commutes 4 inmates’ sentences, pardons 20 people, including state trooper who guarded Capitol

The former trooper, Jay Hemphill, was sentenced to a year of probation after he pointed a gun at a woman near the Capitol in 2021

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment

Cost causes some to hesitate, question need

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democratic governors call on Biden to use federal facilities for abortion access

Gov. Polis of Colorado among participants in virtual meeting

DATE: Jul 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

DATE: Jun 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

Great American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP governor candidates take aim at Polis during conspiracy-fueled Western Conservative Summit

Heidi Ganahl, Greg Lopez blast Colorado Democrats’ policies ahead of June 28 primary

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News