
Potential juror says she was shot, another tears out hair: both released
Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. said the woman “lost it” when she was told she would have to return for further questioning.

Lance Armstrong blamed girlfriend after hit-and-run in Aspen, police say
Police say they cited Armstrong after the Dec. 29 hit-and-run but only after his girlfriend, Anna Hansen, admitted to lying for him.

Lindsey Vonn takes 3rd in super-G at world championships
Fenninger finished in 1 minute, 10.29 seconds. Tina Maze of Slovenia was second, 0.03 seconds behind, and Lindsey Vonn third.

Selfies linked to fatal plane crash near Denver, NTSB says
Recordings from a GoPro camera found near the wreckage show the pilot and a passenger were taking flash “self-photographs” with their cellphones.

Powdered alcohol ban passes Colorado House, moves to Senate
The proposal would ban the product known as Palcohol until the state implements a regulatory system for it.

Mom wants independent autopsy after Denver police killed daughter
Laura Sonya Rosales Hernandez said Wednesday that she doesn’t trust the police investigation into the Monday shooting of Jessica Hernandez.

Lottery money for bike trails under debate in Colorado
The bill would encourage Division of Parks and Wildlife and local governments to spend a part of their lottery proceeds on recreational bicycle trails.

DIA bans sale of marijuana-themed souvenirs
Forget about buying souvenir boxer shorts, socks or sandals with a marijuana leaf on them at the Denver airport.

Congress asked to raise spending cap for Aurora VA hospital
Colorado’s congressional delegation is asking the House and Senate to raise the spending limit from $800 million to $1.1 billion so the troubled project can be completed.

More potential jurors released from Aurora theater shooting trial
Judge Carlos Samour said the repetitive, daily process of choosing a jury is “starting to feel a little bit like Groundhog Day.”

NAACP president in Colorado Springs following bombing
The national president of the NAACP is in Colorado Springs to promote unity in response to a recent explosion outside a building housing the local NAACP office.

College tuition caps rejected by Colorado lawmakers
Republicans on the committee pointed out that even the 6 percent cap could mean tuition doubles in a couple decades.

Regulators: Injection well near earthquakes broke no rules
The injection well is near the location of two small earthquakes.

Greeley adds e-cigarettes to public smoking ban
After months of discussion, the city council voted 6-1 Tuesday to treat e-cigarettes like traditional cigarettes.

2 Coloradans to be White House guests at State of the Union
Denver resident Carolyn Reed and Englewood medical student William Elder will be in Washington on Tuesday.

NAACP president plans Colorado visit in response to blast
The Gazette reports Cornell Williams Brooks will be in the city for three days.