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Who knew? Colorado, a twister haven
MAY 19 1975 The funnel cloud was viewed, left, from Interstate 70, about a mile east of the Peoria exit.
Social network gaffes plague Japanese politicians
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of... After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to toughen ... (more)
The Wild, Wild West; Colorado lawmaker to face recall election for Anti-gun laws
As with all facets of life there are consequences for one's actions. As the bible states there are 2 eternal lives after death; one is in hell and the other is in heaven and it's based on our choices and decisions here on earth that will affect which location we spend eternity.
More homes evacuated after new Colorado wildfire
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in much of Colorado were making it easy for new fires to start and spread.
Russia could stand in way of Obama's nuke cuts
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
Colorado marijuana dispensary owner, 11 others indicted on 71 charges
A Colorado grand jury has indicted 12 people on allegations that they ran a medical-marijuana dispensary as a front for both an investment scam and an illegal marijuana-growing operation.
'Walkable' communities driving Western mountain housing market
Communities such as Buena Vista's South Main area could lead the West's housing market, according to a 10-year study of housing trends that shows buyers paying 16 percent more for homes near shops, restaurants and recreational amenities.
Authorities name casualties in Colorado fire
People stand near one of the hundreds of homes considered a total loss in the wildfires near Colorado Springs, Colo., Monday, June, 17, 2013.
Authorities identify casualties in Colorado fire as blazes in Calif., Ariz. prompt evacuations
People stand near one of the hundreds of homes considered a total loss in the wildfires near Colorado Springs, Colo., Monday, June, 17, 2013.
Bomb blast, gunmen attack UN compound in Mogadishu
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
Colorado wildfire destroys more than 500 homes, new blazes menace West
A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter patrols over the Black Forest Fire in Black Forest, Colorado June 13, 2013.
Colorado Senate president will face recall election forced by gun-rights activists
The first-ever recall election of a Colorado state legislator moved closer to fruition Tuesday after it was announced that there are sufficient valid signatures to proceed with the recall of Senate President John Morse .
Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal
People are taking shelter in the airport's bathrooms, which double as shelters, and in stairwells.
Lawsuit filed over Colorado woman's death during production of reality TV show pilot in 2012
Survivors of a woman killed during the production of a reality TV show pilot have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Discovery Communications Inc. and Anthropic Productions Corp. It says the companies were producing a pilot focusing on the family's Colorado Springs business, Dragon Arms Inc. The suit says the opening sequence was ... (more)
Family sues over Colorado woman's death in TV project
It says the companies were producing a pilot focusing on the family's Colorado Springs business, Dragon Arms Inc. The suit says the opening sequence was to have employees walk through a cloud of smoke, but pyrotechnic devices that were used to create the smoke malfunctioned, and one struck Flanell.
Rodney Bretches, ex-cop, pleads guilty to sex crime revealed due to nude shower video
Prior to last year, Rodney Bretches was an award-winning nineteen-year veteran of the Loveland Police Department with a virtually spotless record.
Colorado: Grants available for wildfire mitigation
State officials say they're ready to start taking applications for a new $9.8 million grant program aimed at reducing wildfire risks to neighborhoods built in and near flammable forests, where wildfire is a natural part of the ecosystem.
Colorado senators call for revisiting train horn safety regulations
The intersection at 80th Avenue and Colorado 2 in Commerce City was designated as a quiet zone in 2008 by the city.
Severe weather hits eastern Colorado
La Junta Fire Chief Aaron Eveatt tweeted a photo of a weak tornado in an empty field near La Junta.
Colorado's top ten brewery beer gardens, patios, and decks
Colorado might not have as many breweries as it does days of sunshine, but it's getting there.