
Aspen Police Arrest Suspected Would-Be Party Crasher
Police say the man stole a credential and tried to get into an Aspen conference featuring former secretary of state Colin Powell.

NTSB: Pilot Didn’t Fully Prepare Before Deadly Copter Crash
Federal investigators say a helicopter crash that killed three people in Colorado last year likely stemmed from the pilot failing to see a power line or properly prepare for the flight.

Republican Debate Seating Draws Student Criticism
The student resolution called for a “drastic” increase in tickets for the university community, and said the school should pull its involvement if organizers refused.

I-70 Express Lane To Open In Time For The Ski Season
At the maximum suggested toll rate, drivers would pay $2.31 a mile to travel in the express lane, which would put the cost at a higher rate than any other toll road in the country.

Hunt On For Bear Near Boulder
The bear, tagged No. 317, has had contact with humans too many times.

El Paso County Criticized Over Fire Code Approach
Fire experts say El Paso County failed to enact significant changes to land use or fire codes following a destructive wildfire.

Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Carbondale
The plane crashed Sunday morning in a field near the Rio Grande Trail. Two people were injured.

Delays Expected Near Eisenhower Tunnel
The work will continue through October. One lane will remain open to traffic.

Congress Takes Another Step Toward Finishing VA Hospital
The Senate has agreed to raise the project’s spending cap by $625 million.

State Parks Visitors Help Track Wildlife With Mobile App
Hundreds of observations have been entered into the State Parks NatureFinder project, reports the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald.

Prosecutors Dismiss Case Against Man Who Filmed Traffic Stop
Prosecutors moved to dismiss the case because no one was injured and the brother pleaded guilty to two charges.

Man Who Killed Woman, Hid Body In Container Gets 25 Years
Jansen’s remains were found in June 2005 inside the plastic container in the backyard of Harrington’s former home in Aurora.

Woman Gets 6 Years For Running Over, Killing Husband
Nancy Jo Arias was convicted in June of manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the death of Phillip Anthony Lobato last summer.

Ex-District Attorney Gets New Trial On Harassment Charge
The decision does not affect guilty pleas on charges of criminal extortion and unlawful sexual contact that Serra entered shortly after his convictions.

Ironman Athlete Died Of Dehydration, Excessive Exercise
Brian Godlove, of Fairfax, Virginia, died of complications of dehydration and rhabdomyolysis associated with excessive exercise.

Dry, Warm Weather Prompts Fire Bans On Front Range
Jefferson County on Thursday joined Larimer, Boulder and Arapahoe counties in issuing fire restrictions. The city of Centennial and Cherry Creek State Park also have bans in place.

