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Denver metro area expected to get 2-4 inches of heavy wet snow
Jim Kalina with the National Weather Service in Boulder says this storm has been particularly difficult to forecast.
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First marijuana talk radio station wafts through Colorado Springs airwaves
KHIG’s Program Director Len Williams says the station wanted programming that was creative and would cater to a “bustling business catagory” — that lead them to marijuana.
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Some Denver election ballot return envelopes contain wrong date
The erroneous date has no effect on voter’s ballots, but they must be returned by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 in order to count.
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DNA testing expansion bill introduced
Sate Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, says the bill would help police solve crimes. He adds that someone’s DNA would be added to the database only after a conviction.
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Eastern Plains under red flag warning, storm may bring cooler temperatures
Gusty winds combined with very warm temperatures and dry fuels mean conditions are ripe for fast moving wildfires.
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Bill would hold public and charter schools liable for violence on campus
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill after passionate testimony from supporters including the parents of Claire Davis, who was shot to death at Arapahoe High School in 2013.
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Fuel-efficient cars flood the Denver Auto Show, even as gas prices keep dropping
As the annual Denver Auto Show kicks off, here are some of the newest, and most fuel efficient cars coming to market.
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In Denver, 25 percent of business travelers use Uber over taxis, says study
In Denver, Uber accounted for only 12 percent of the Denver market in January 2014. But by the end of 2014, it captured 25 percent.
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Colorado firmly out of the economic recession, says CU-Boulder business school
For the past eight quarters, confidence has been more stable than ever in the survey’s 11-year history.
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Police body camera bill moves forward at Colorado Legislature
While some metro area cities already employ body cameras, their use should be expanded says Rep.
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Audit: CDOT must be more transparent about private sector deals
The agency’s 50-year contract with a private company to construct and manage sections of U.S. 36 faced harsh criticism last year.
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Privatize I-70 work? With gas tax revenues flat, CDOT says it’s a logical move
There’s no shortage of infrastructure challenges, plus there’s a funding gap of almost $1 billion.
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On party-line vote, Colorado House committee OKs Indian mascot bill
The 6-5 party-line vote saw Republicans in opposition. The vote came after a debate that was tense and uncomfortable at times.
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DirecTV heads to the Supreme Court over early termination fees
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear a case involving Colorado-based satellite TV company DirecTV.
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RTD poised to raise its fares, asking for public comment
The public will have its first chance to comment on proposed changes to bus and light rail fares in the Denver area on Monday night.
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VA takes blame for Aurora hospital cost overruns
“The VA owns this, we own this fiasco that we created,” said Dennis Milston, the VA’s director of construction and facilities.