Woodland Park paleontology team discovers T. Rex fossil in South Dakota after 25-year search
About 55 individual bones were found during the dig, including the T. rex’s tail, pelvis, ribs and scull.
By Tony Gorman
Colorado lawmakers call for investigation into death at Aurora ICE facility
“You insert profit motivation into a system like that, you’re going to continue to get results like this.”
By Tony Gorman
National job fair makes stop in Aurora to help Afghan, Ukrainian refugees find a fresh start
Twenty-eight employers were on-hand to accept applications and conduct interviews for entry-level and low-level positions. A resume workshop and translators were made available for assistance.
By Tony Gorman
Federal judge rules GEO Group — which runs an ICE detention center in Aurora — can’t be shielded from class-action lawsuit
The court ruling is the latest of several ongoing issues with the Aurora facility.
By Tony Gorman
In Trinidad and across Colorado, nonbinary athletes are getting their own categories in sports competitions
As Colorado politicians and school boards debate whether trans athletes can participate in sports, some events are moving forward by including new competitive categories. And the athletes are showing up.
By Tony Gorman
I-25 near Loveland reopens after semi-truck crash Friday
I-25 reopened Friday evening after an hours-long closure.
By Tony Gorman
Longmont moves to create its own gun safety laws.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Longmont City Council directed staff to craft five gun safety ordinances it will discuss and consider at future meetings.
By Tony Gorman
Cyberattack takes down Colorado.gov homepage
A temporary Colorado.gov webpage has been set up to direct Coloradoans to common online state services
By Tony Gorman
Front Range animal shelters are filling up. The pandemic, vet shortage and housing restrictions might be to blame
Shelter workers say owners are surrendering animals for a variety of reasons and they are having to turn some away.
By Tony Gorman
Family, friends remember Weld County Sheriff’s Deputy who was killed in hit-and-run
The 24-year-old had a goal to become Weld County sheriff some day.
By Tony Gorman
Clear Creek County community holds vigil for Christian Glass, who was shot and killed by a deputy after calling 911 for help
Glass’ car got stuck on a dirt road when he called police for help. Organizers of the vigil say his killing was “inhumane and unnecessary.”
Three pilots identified after mid-air plane crash near Niwot in Boulder County
The Boulder County Coroner’s Office identified the crash victims Monday morning. The NTSB is looking for witnesses to assist in its investigation.
Three injured in explosion at Aurora apartment complex; hundreds of residents displaced
The explosion happened near Aurora’s city center on the 14000 block of E. Alameda.
Colorado wheelchair lacrosse athletes are elevating the sport
Wheelchair lacrosse is growing thanks to the success of the Colorado Rolling Mammoth, who became back-to-back national champions in the Wheelchair Lacrosse USA league this year.
By Tony Gorman
Three of Colorado’s Republican congressional candidates welcomed support from a PAC fighting to limit or ban trans women in sports
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Erik Aadland and Steve Monahan all promised to work to prevent trans women athletes from competing in women’s sports or using women’s locker rooms. Heidi Ganahl also spoke in support of the PAC.
Former Aurora Mayor Paul Tauer dies at 86
Tauer had a major influence on the city. He was mayor from 1987 to 2003.
By Tony Gorman