
Connect for Health considers higher fees as federal grants end
If the health exchange board approves the 3.5 percent charge for premiums, the fee for a $4,000 yearly plan would go up by $84.

After rocker rolls on DIA baggage carousel, he misses court date
KMGH-TV reports that Puddle of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin was arrested by Denver police and charged with misdemeanor trespassing after taking his joy ride into an area that requires a security clearance […]

BBQ joint: ‘White Appreciation Day’ discounts for everyone now
A barbecue restaurant in northern Colorado has retracted its plan to give white customers a 10 percent discount and instead will offer the savings to all diners after widespread criticism.

Ferrets will feed on Rocky Mountain Arsenal’s prairie dogs
Endangered black-footed ferrets soon will hunt prairie dogs at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge was once deemed one of America’s most toxic waste sites.

Safeway will close 9 Denver area stores
Safeway officials have announced they are closing nine grocery stores in the Denver metro area. Spokeswoman Kris Staaf said yesterday the stores will be closed by June 13.

US oil and natural gas rig count drops to 894
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma lost six rigs, Louisiana was down three, New Mexico declined by two and Arkansas, California, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, Utah and West Virginia were […]

Rail service to Silverton canceled after rocks break track
A number of boulders broke the rail, which will have to be replaced, and the rail bed repaired.

Large-scale hemp processing begins in Colorado
A Fort Lupton plant is starting to test and process Colorado’s hemp harvest, turning it into pulp that can be used to make paper, sugar and biofuels.

Denver dog missing for 4 years back home from Illinois
The dog was rescued last month and taken to a shelter, suffering from a severe ear infection. She was identified by a microchip with her owner’s contact information.

Storm drops 8 inches of hail in Colorado Springs
State transportation crews used eight plows to clear hail on a stretch of Interstate 25 through the city Thursday afternoon.

Bennet, Gardner want more oversight of new VA hospital
The senators want the VA to submit monthly and quarterly spending and construction reports to Congress.

Colorado effort to limit drone surveillance fails
This is the third year the state Legislature has failed to craft a bill limiting surveillance by drones or other remote recording technology.

Judge OKs protection order for Broomfield student who was stabbed
Investigators say the girl was stabbed in the back near a playground at Aspen Creek K-8 school in Broomfield on Thursday and then was airlifted to a hospital.

Undercover video leads to probe of Colorado pig farm workers
Workers at a Seaboard Foods farm in Colorado were filmed hitting animals with cans and boards. The company says the handling is “unacceptable and inexcusable.”

GOP-led Senate panel rejects plan to prevent future TABOR refunds
Republicans say taxpayers, not the state, should get the refunds.

ACLU video app for recording police comes to Colorado
Spokesman John Krieger says Mobile Justice will be available to Coloradoans by early July