Challenge to Colorado gay marriage ban heard in district court
Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that Colorado’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage violates the U.S. Constitution and pointed to the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out the federal Defense of Marriage Act last year.
BLM limits development to protect Gunnison Sage Grouse
Industry officials say restrictions will cost jobs.
Colorado gay marriage ban challenged in court
Two lawsuits in Adams County District Court are challenging the constitutionality of the state’s gay marriage bans.
Black Forest Fire analysis reveals some areas for improvement
El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa gave an assessment of the response on Tuesday and said his office is now better prepared for the next emergency.
Tornadoes touch down after severe storms slam parts of Colorado
Several tornadoes touched down Sunday as a line of severe thunderstorms swept Colorado, with one of the twisters hitting near a junior golf tournament in Aurora and injuring a caddy.
Colorado election officials deny Citizens United film petition
Citizens United is not exempt from financial reporting requirements for a documentary they’re making about Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in the lead-up to his re-election bid.
Political ads stir up Republican gubernatorial race in Colorado
Republicans are decrying ads from a political operation with ties to Democrats that seek to influence the outcome of the Colorado GOP gubernatorial primary.
Photos: Areas remain flooded in Greeley as spring runoff pushes Poudre over banks
Many local residents and media outlets took to social media this week to show the impact of flooding in and around Greeley. Here’s a collection of what they saw.
Water continues to build at landslide area near Collbran
Residents are told to be ready to evacuate quickly in the event of another slide at a town hall meeting on Thursday in Mesa County.
Flooding possible in Front Range foothills
A flood watch has been issued for Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Greeley and the National Weather Service says some storms could potentially drop 1 to 2 inches of rain an hour.
Landslide danger ends search for 3 in Mesa County
Authorities are watching for the possibility of another landslide as dangerously unstable conditions led them to call off the search for three missing men.
Justices won’t make reporter testify on sources in Aurora theater case
The justices did not comment on Tuesday, leaving in place a decision by New York’s top appellate court that shielded Fox News reporter Jana Winter from being called to testify in a Colorado court.
Colorado braces for a fourth day of afternoon rain
Spring thunderstorms could bring some heavy rain to parts of Colorado Friday, but there are no more tornadoes or golf ball-sized hail in the forecast.
Denver still in the running to host 2016 Republican National Convention
The Republican National Committee invites Denver to the next stage in the site selection process along with Dallas, Cleveland and Kansas City, Missouri.
Africanized honey bees discovered in Palisade
Officials say this is the farthest north that Africanized honey bees have been reported.
Colorado Symphony not backing down on pot-themed concerts
Denver officials warn the events as advertised could violate city and state laws but the CSO is quick to point out that three of the events are taking place at a private venue.