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2 CDOT workers among dead following Highway 6 crash in Mesa County
The Colorado State Patrol said a vehicle fatally struck two roadway workers parked on the side of the highway.
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![Bianka Emerson, the president of Colorado Black Women for Political Action, at CPR News studios on July 26, 2024.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/Bianka-Emerson.jpg)
Colorado attendees talk DNC, what’s next
Convention season is over. The Democrats capped a week in Chicago Thursday night as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the party’s nomination for president. Erik Clarke of Denver was there as a delegate from Colorado. Bianka Emerson is the president of Colorado Black Women for Political Action. She also attended the convention.
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By Tom Hesse
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Grand Junction approves plan for temporary housing, keeps ban on sleeping in tents and cars
The change follows a tent ban and an increase in citations for camping on public property.
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Tina Peters guilty: Former Mesa County clerk convicted on 7 charges
Tina Peters was on trial for facilitating a security breach of her office’s election equipment in 2021.
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Prosecutors call for shorter leash on Tina Peters’ defense team
After repeated violation of the judge’s orders, prosecutors ask that defense team focus on facts of the case.
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By Tom Hesse
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Tina Peters trial stretches beyond Colorado, into the land of Dominion Voting conspiracies
The Former Mesa County Clerk is another guide post for election disinformation.
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By Tom Hesse
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Tina Peters Trial Day 6 — witness testifies to copied hard drives and unauthorized photos
Jury heard from a second former employee who pled guilty to assisting in security breach.
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Tina Peters Trial Day 5 — ‘I’m F—ed’: Former deputy clerk testifies
Former clerk’s office employee, Belinda Knisley, who is cooperating with the prosecution, recounted Peters’ reaction when investigation began.
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By Tom Hesse
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Tina Peters Trial Day 3 — Man at core of identity theft allegations tells his story
Gerald Wood told the court he talked with Peters about backing up her election equipment and had a security badge made in his name.
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Tina Peters Trial Day 2 — The former Mesa County Clerk heard blasting the Secretary of State’s Office in recording
Prosecutors call lead investigator, highlight his first call with Peters.
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Tina Peters Trial Day 1 — Attorneys deliver contrasting narratives of former Mesa County Clerk’s handling of election equipment
On a busy first day of the trial, the freshly-seated jury heard opening statements from both sides.
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By Tom Hesse
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Potential jurors screened ahead of former Mesa Clerk Tina Peters’ election security breach trial
Attorneys discuss bias concerns during review of questionnaire.
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By Tom Hesse
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Colorado cyclist Olivia Cummins readies for first Olympic games
The Fort Collins native is the youngest member of Team USA’s cycling squad.
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By Tom Hesse
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Mesa, Montrose counties issue limited Dolores River proposal
After months of discussion over a plan to protect more than 400,000 acres, commissioners are pitching a much smaller idea.
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By Tom Hesse
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Bennet optimistic after Biden withdrawal, but sees ‘very close election’ ahead
Colorado’s senior senator has endorsed Kamala Harris to take over the top of the ticket.
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Colorado Democratic delegate reflects on Biden announcement, what’s next
Erik Clarke will be among the Democrats tasked with deciding on the heir apparent to the top of the ticket
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