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Lawmakers Approve Plan To Protect Colo. River Rafters

Colorado rafters say they will continue to fight for the right to navigate the state's whitewater rivers after a Texas development company threatened to shut them down.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:52:19 MDT

Sex Assault Charges Dropped Against Preschool Teacher

Charges have been dropped against a preschool teacher accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:43:04 MDT

Arrest Made In Deputy Shooting

Adams County authorities make an arrest in the shooting of a sheriff's deputy.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:36:31 MDT

Spring Starts Early In Colorado

It's going to be a beautiful couple of days, with sunshine and 60s through Thursday. Our next storm moves in on Friday.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:43:48 MDT

Police: Boy Fatally Shot By BB Gun

Police in Louisville say an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot by either a pellet or BB gun. Authorities believe a 16-year-old relative of the boy shot him.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:43:01 MDT

ESPN Reporter's Stalker Gets 2+ Years In Prison

An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to two-and-a-half years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim. (March 16)

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:02:17 MDT

Organs Donated After Ski Crash Victim Declared Brain Dead

A 13-year-old Texas girl who struck a tree while skiing at Beaver Creek has been declared brain dead and her organs have been donated.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:39:45 MDT

16 Colorado Towns Cancel Municipal Elections

In a move that may save tens of thousands of dollars, several Colorado towns are cancelling municipal elections because the races are uncontested.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:43:17 MDT

State Supreme Court Won't Review Sex Assault Case

The nearly 10-year-old case of a woman who claimed she was raped by classmates at a high school graduation party won't be reviewed by the Colorado Supreme Court.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:47:10 MDT

Adams 12 Schools To Cut 188 Positions

The budget ax has fallen hard on the first of many school districts in Colorado. Adams 12 Five Star Schools, the stateÂ’s fifth largest district with more than 42,000 students, is cutting 188 people next school year as it grapples with a $24 million budget shortfall.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:56:56 MDT

Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Children

A former Fort Collins resident has been extradited from Washington state after he was charged with sexually assaulting child relatives of his.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:53:56 MDT

Denver Police Change Less Lethal Weapon Use

Denver police have new guidelines to follow and one hand-held weapon to give up as a two-year-old list of recommendations is implemented.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:42:34 MDT

Hudson Fire Chief Resigns Following Suspension

Suspended Hudson Fire Chief Johnny Blackston has resigned after 20 years with the fire department.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:17:31 MDT

Men Indicted On Hazardous Waste Violations

A state grand jury has returned an indictment against two men accused of illegally storing and dumping hazardous waste.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:27:48 MDT

Woman Who Claimed Officer Raped Her Pleads Guilty To False Reporting

A woman who accused a Parker police officer of sexual assault and beating her has pleaded guilty to false reporting. She must write letters of apology and pay back the $6,000 cost of the investigation.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:59:22 MDT

Colorado Man Pleads Guilty To Organized Crime

A man who was accused of using other people's investment money for his own gain pleaded guilty to racketeering Monday.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:57:33 MDT

$1 Million Powerball Winner Bought In Wheat Ridge

One lucky ticket sold in Wheat Ridge won $1 million in SaturdayÂ’s Powerball drawing. The ticket holder earned the $1 million prize by matching five of six numbers and selecting the Power Play option.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:09:55 MDT

Wanna-Be Spiderman OK After Fall From Building

A wanna-be Spiderman is OK after falling from the side of a Denver apartment building and hitting the ground head-first Monday, police said.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:41:00 MDT

Families Displaced In Aurora Apartment Fire

No one was injured but six to eight families were displaced by an early morning apartment fire in Aurora.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:23:50 MDT

Man Involved In Obama Threat Sentenced For Theft

A Greeley man who sparked fears of an assassination plot against Barack Obama has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in a separate theft case.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:12:02 MDT