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Records show RTD chief of police, now under investigation, routinely drove agency vehicle over 100 mph
If the speeding was not during an emergency response related to his duties as police chief, it violated RTD’s internal rules and the law.
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Douglas County settles retaliation lawsuit from former undersheriff for $1.75 million
Holly Kluth was a 30-year veteran at the Douglas County Sheriff’s office.
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Judge blocks state GOP members from meeting Saturday to potentially oust party chair
The ruling comes as multiple Republican nominees for Congress signed a letter demanding Party Chair Dave Williams resign or be removed.
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More than 11k Colorado kids will get free full-day classes through state universal preschool program
State officials say over 11,000 Colorado children will get free full-day classes through the state’s universal preschool program this year, more than double the number last year.
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Everything you need to know about the bird flu outbreak in Colorado
Colorado is leading the nation in human cases of the H5 bird flu. Here's what this means for the general public.
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Federal judge rules evangelical church can continue to shelter homeless people while lawsuit against town plays out
A federal judge ruled the town of Castle Rock can’t stop the The Rock church from sheltering people without housing in the campers temporarily while the lawsuit plays out.
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CPR Classical heads to Aspen for 5-day residency
CPR Classical takes residence July 31 through August 4 at the Aspen Music Festival and School during their 75th anniversary season.
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Yes, Colorado residents can lease a Nissan Leaf EV for $19 per month. Here’s how
The offer is the most extreme example of dealers taking full advantage of Colorado's generous EV incentives.
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Indigenous people living in the Pikes Peak region can now access free education at Pikes Peak State College
In a new First Nations Promise Program announced Thursday, the college said members of federally recognized Native American tribes who live in El Paso, Teller or Elbert counties are eligible.
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Farmers work to save an iconic crop by teaming up and trying new tools — including moths with an STD
Corn farmers on the Western Slope are struggling to keep their biggest problem at bay: moths.
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As the Olympics begin, pay attention to athletes’ performance, not their bodies
Retired Olympian recovering from an eating disorder has advice for commentators, spectators.
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The Mountain Time Zone guide to watching the Paris Summer Olympics
Subject to change, here's how to watch the opening ceremonies live and the initial appearances of Colorado-based athletes.
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Grand jury indicts a Colorado police chief and daughter – a town clerk – for embezzlement, theft, and impersonating a peace officer
Robert Gordanier and Brenda Hamilton work for the state’s tiniest municipality, Lakeside, wedged between Arvada and Denver.
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WATCH LIVE: Sibelius Symphony No. 2, violinist Jennifer Koh
Aspen livestreams are BACK for their 75th anniversary season. Throughout the summer, experience all the fun and excitement of a free summer music festival concert from the comfort of your own home.
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Who to see at the 2024 Underground Music Showcase — according to us
Indie 102.3 hosts — and other fellow music nerds at Colorado Public Radio — tell you who we're excited to see.
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Controversial Amara annexation proposal moves closer to reality in Colorado Springs
The proposed development near Fountain would cover nearly 3,200 acres with a projected build out of 9,500 residential units and 2 million square feet of commercial space, as well as parks and trails, space for schools and other services.
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If Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is ousted, here’s what some Republicans say they’ll do
It’s unclear if Williams, let alone the rest of the current GOP leadership team, will be removed Saturday.
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More Colorado poultry workers test positive for H5 bird flu, bringing the total human cases to 10
So far, health officials said they are not detecting any spread among the public.