
Does Methane Pose A Threat? EPA Hears Debate In Denver
The Environmental Protection Agency opened public hearings in Denver on its proposal to slash methane emissions from oil and gas production.

4,500 Gallons Of Orange Water Leaked From Old Eldora Mine
Officials still don’t believe the spill in Eldora, spotted Monday, was toxic but the EPA says it’s still waiting for results of tests for heavy metals in the water.

Man Charged With 18 Felonies In Alleged Crime Spree
The Vail Daily reports 31-year-old Jesus Manuel Miranda was charged Tuesday with 18 felonies after allegedly robbing two businesses Sept. 4.

Student Says Video Mimicking School Shooting Was Just A Joke
The video was filmed by a student in the back of a Front Range classroom and shows the crosshairs of a gun scope on his teacher. The phone then jerks back like a recoiling firearm.

I-70 Toll Lane Will Open In Time For Ski Season
CDOT officials say the lane would be open as a toll road 72 days out of the year, targeting the busy ski season and summer holiday weekends.

CSU Says CAM The Ram Died Of Natural Causes
A substitute had to be sent in for CAM at the Rocky Mountain Showdown with the CU Buffaloes.

Police Ask Public For Leads After Body Is Found In Chatfield State Park
Investigators believe a man found dead inside a burning car in Jefferson County was killed.

Police: Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Found At Penrose Woman’s Home
The woman faces 37 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

Udall Bill Calls For Mine Waste Clean Up, Compensation
The New Mexico Democrat says it’s a response to the torrent of toxic wastewater from the Gold King Mine.

Two Pilots In Plane Crash Not Qualified To Fly, NTSB Says
The NTSB didn’t say who was flying the plane, but it identified all four aboard as Californians heading to Amarillo, Texas.

Old Mine Blamed For Turning Boulder County Creek Orange
Authorities in Boulder County say seepage from an old mine caused a creek to turn orange but say the minerals and metals were not toxic.

Florida Firefighters Rescue Colorado Rattlesnake Bite Victim
A group of Florida firefighters were in the right place at the right time to save a Colorado woman.

CU Seeks Different Funding Method For Conference On World Affairs
CU also wants to create a $5 million endowment for the program and attract more diverse viewpoints.

Udall Bill Would Offer Compensation To Those Affected By Mine Spill
The New Mexico Democrat’s office says the legislation would require water quality monitoring of the Animas and San Juan rivers.

Bennet Camp Calls Mushroom Cloud Ad ‘Fear Mongering’
A conservative group slams Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado over the Iran nuclear deal.

Rocky Mountain Natl. Park On Pace To Break Visitor Record
The park is on pace to draw more than 4.1 million visitors this year.