Prisoners file lawsuit against Dept. of Corrections
The federal class-action lawsuit filed Friday on behalf of 154 inmates seeks millions of dollars in compensation.
Wind energy manufacturer plans 400-employee expansion in Windsor
The company has said orders for wind turbines are expected to pick up dramatically in the U.S. as demand for renewable energy increases and electrical production improves.
Jeffco sheriff: Inmate’s death was ‘potentially preventable’
The female inmate complained to jail staff that she was withdrawing from “meth,” and a deputy said something to the effect of “that’s why you shouldn’t do drugs.”
Firefighters conduct prescribed burn on Pawnee grassland
Firefighters were mopping up the area Thursday afternoon.
Colorado lawmakers expanding homemade food law
Tortillas, fruit empanadas and pickled vegetables could soon join the family of homemade foods that can be sold in Colorado without being made in a commercial kitchen.
GOP rejects funding for teen pregnancy prevention program
The GOP-led Senate Finance Committee voted on a 3-2 party-line vote to reject the bill, which had already cleared the House.
Wind farm foes might ask court to block construction
The El Paso County Property Rights Coalition filed suit March 5 against NextEra Energy Resources and the county commissioners.
Colorado notches best month yet for pot taxes
Most striking in the January numbers reported this week is a spike in the tax stream designated specifically for schools.
Powdered alcohol gets federal agency’s approval
Many states have already moved to ban powdered alcohol, including lawmakers in Colorado.
After Denver teen’s death, police chief steps up community outreach
Chief Robert White listened for two hours as Denver-area residents described encounters that have left them wary of police.
Microbead ban nears final approval in Colorado
The state Senate voted Tuesday in favor of a bill banning microbeads by 2020.
Robbery, kidnapping suspect killed by Aurora officer was unarmed
The officer who fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave.
GOP moving bill to repeal Colorado’s ammo magazine limits
A bill to strike the law is expected to pass a Republican-led Senate committee Monday.
Religious freedom, gay rights debated at Colorado Capitol
State Republicans have proposed measures aimed at protecting individuals and religious organizations in discrimination complaints.
Missing 6-year-old boy found at Great Sand Dunes Park
The patrol says the boy was found Monday walking down the road. A state trooper found him.
Highway 74 west of Denver re-opens after rockslide
No cars were hit and no injuries were reported.