
June’s Weather Cooler And Wetter Than Normal
Colorado’s saw the fifth latest occurrence of 90 degree days since the 1980s, according to the National Weather Service.

Former ICE Detainee Sues For Negligence In Assault
Mohamed Dirshe’s lawyers say he was beaten by U.S. Marshals Service detainees while in custody. They say the two populations should not have been allowed to interact in the first place.

Colorado Expands Lawsuit Against Maker Of OxyContin
The amended lawsuit now includes former company executives and members of the family that founded and owns Purdue Pharma.

ACLU Sues Teller County Sheriff For Plan To Deputize Officers for ICE
The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has sued Sheriff Jason Mikesell last year for a similar immigration issue.

Immigration Raids On Hold, Colorado Latino Festival Rescheduled For August
Organizers were worried over now-postponed raids announced by President Donald Trump and weather when they postponed the event, which was slated for last weekend.

CU Boulder’s New $5 Million Microscope Is So Big They Have To Build A Room Around It
The Titan Krios Cryo-Electron Transmission microscope can reveal intricate cellular architecture at ultra-high 3D resolution. It’s also 8 feet tall and 2,000 pounds.

Federal Officials Reverse Course On Privatizing Western Slope Job Corps Center
According to U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, the privatization is on hold while they consider their role in operating the centers.

Glenwood Springs Residents Fight Planned Quarry Expansion
A group says massive environmental impacts would follow a bigger limestone quarry. The company is proposing to grow the operation to more than 400 acres.

The Maternal Mortality Rate In The US Is High. Colorado Is Spending To Try To Stop It
In Colorado, maternal mortality rates are low at around 35 women per year, but experts have trouble comparing data nationwide. A new law requires the state to review and collect data on deaths of mothers.

Colorado Sees Drop In Number Of Undocumented Immigrants Living In The State
Nationwide, the total number dropped by 1.7 million people since 2007.

In Packed Courtroom, Next Hearing Scheduled For STEM Shooting Suspect
The adult suspect’s next hearing was set for Sept. 24 through 26.

Federal Job Corps Privatizing, Throwing Western Slope Center’s Future Into Doubt
The center educates and employs rural youth. Its director says 46 employees there will lose their federal jobs. She says they may reapply for them, but they would work for a private contractor.

Denver Voters: Want To Spend Millions (Or Billions) On The Olympics? Ask Us First
Denverites appear to have passed the “Let Denver Vote” Initiative that will let voters decide via a citywide vote if city officials can spend money — or staff time — to lure an Olympic Games to Colorado.

It Might Take A Little Longer, But Colorado Could See Best Rafting ‘In 25 Years’
Snowpack and a slow melt could combine for good water recreation in all parts of the state.

‘Colorado’s Natural Beach’ — And Its Waves — Will Peak In The Coming Weeks
Probably through July you might not have to get on a plane — or drive for dozens of hours — to get to sand, water and waves. Just head to Southern Colorado.

Epic Snowpack Could Lead to Flooding
High late May snowpack could mean flooding for southwestern Colorado.