
Fort Carson drone crash startles neighbor
Ronald Fisk found a 4-pound drone Tuesday near his yard in downtown.

Deflated I-70 snow tire bill now steered toward committee study
The intent of the bill initially was to make the tire requirements mandatory, but sponsors of the legislation couldn’t get enough support.

$200,000 settles claims against former El Paso County sheriff
This is the first settlement by the county since Maketa was accused of having affairs with three female subordinates.

CO-based Terex Energy challenged in court over Nebraska wastewater site
Terex’s wants to use a well north of Mitchell, Neb., to dispose of salty groundwater and chemical-laden fracking wastewater.

Colorado youth survey on sex, drugs up for vote
Board members are considering whether parents should have to give permission before students take the anonymous surveys.

Lawmakers to VA: Find another way to pay for Aurora hospital
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the Senate veterans panel, called the project a mockery.

CU reaches settlement with professor accused of harassment
University of Colorado professor David Barnett agreed to a $290,000 settlement with the school.

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.