
Douglas Bruce Wins Parole
The former state representative has been serving prison time for violating his probation for tax evasion charges.

Attorneys For Planned Parenthood Gunman Seek Media Ban
The motion accuses “unethical” reporters of trying to exploit Robert Dear, who the attorneys say is “mentally ill.”

Search Called Off For Missing 82-Year-Old Woman In Mesa County
Between 40 and 60 people searched for Mary Finnegan in the Uncompahgre National Forest. She has dementia.

North Carolina Bathroom Law Drives Prosecutor Conference To Boulder
More than two dozen district attorneys will discuss jail populations, sentencing reform, juvenile justice and other issues during the gathering.

Cops Say Armed Man Took A Hostage At Independence Pass Camp Ground
Police say he was holding another man hostage near two vehicles on Lincoln Creek Road about 11 miles east of Aspen.

Man Seen Dangling From Denver Apartment On Fire Dies
He died after falling to the sidewalk below.

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing At Suburban Denver Airport
The people on board spilled out of its basket, but no injuries were reported.

Gov. Hickenlooper To Speak At Democratic National Convention
The governor did not say what he would talk about.

More Than 60 Chihuahuas Rescued From Unlicensed Breeder
The dogs were generally in good health, but some showed signs of distress.

Colo. Health Insurer Known For Low Costs Being Sold to UnitedHealth
Rocky Mountain Health Plans of Grand Junction is being sold to UnitedHealth, the nation’s biggest health insurer.

Alcohol, Pot Played Role In Colorado Hiker’s Fatal Fall At Black Canyon
Toxicology reports show the hiker had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.211, indicating significant intoxication.

GOP Says ABC Used ‘Thuggish Tactics’ On ‘Bachelor’ Star
Ben Higgins recently abandoned his campaign for a state House seat in Denver.

CDOT To Temporarily Close I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon
The highway will be fully closed between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

Colorado Motorcycle Deaths Rising Again After Peak Last Year
State data shows 58 deaths this year through July 20, up from 51 at the same time in 2015.

State Gives Rural Colorado Counties Development Assistance
Delta and Rio Blanco counties will get help promoting tourism after they were devastated by the downturn in the energy industry.

DA: Greeley Officers Justified In Fatal Shooting
Prosecutors say two police officers were justified when they shot and killed a gang member following a chase through Greeley.