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Hit-run suspect likely not a citizen, immigration officials say

A man accused of causing an accident that sent two cars careening into an ice-cream shop, killing a 3-year-old boy and two women, likely is in the country illegally.

Amendment 59: does it shore up education or undermine TABOR?

Amendment 59 on the Nov. 4 ballot would resolve that problem in the future by creating a savings account for schools to be filled when economic times are good and spent when times are bad.

Backyard stabbing leaves 1 dead

Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Centennial man following a fatal stabbing early Saturday morning. The suspect also allegedly stabbed a second man who was hospitalized with his wounds.

$7 million and counting in attack ads; more coming as election nears

At least $7 million has flowed into attack ads and stealth campaigns against state and federal political candidates in Colorado so far this year, with the most expensive campaigning still ahead.

Hiker rescued in Eagle County

A Blackhawk helicopter helped rescue a Fort Collins man stranded on Mount Holy Cross in Eagle County Saturday night.

Mother pleads guilty, will testify against sitter in child's death

The mother of a 3-year-old girl who died of starvation and dehydration pleaded guilty Friday to child abuse resulting in death.

Colorado elections director resigns amid inquiry

The abrupt resignation Thursday of a top elections official at the secretary of state's office happened in the midst of a watchdog group's investigation into her relationship with a local businessman who has contracts with that office.

Arvada West grad killed in Iraq after call to mom

Staff Sgt. Kennith Mayne talked to his mother two hours before he was killed early Thursday in Iraq.

36 years for father in 3-month-old's death

A man was sentenced Friday to 36 years in prison in the child abuse death of his 3-month-old daughter.

Testimony restricted in trial of '73 killing

An Arapahoe District court judge Friday did not drop a murder case against 83-year- old Duane Herbert Frye, who is accused of beating his wife to death at their Colorado home in 1973.

Man is state's sixth case of Hanatavirus

A 47-year-old man from Arapahoe County has tested positive for Hantavirus, the Tri- County Health Department reported Friday.

Pair indicted in death of 1-year-old girl in 2003

When Alexia Montoya died, her tiny body was injured from head to toe. She was bleeding inside her head. Her face was bruised and so were her chest, both arms, a knee and a foot. Even her bottom was bruised.

Attention Wal-Mart shoppers: You have the swing vote

So long, soccer moms; welcome, Wal-Mart women — this year's quintessential swing voters.

Palin power to energize Colorado Springs event

Today's appearance of John McCain and Sarah Palin in front of 10,000 Coloradans could make the statement that El Paso County is still firmly Republican, says a spokesman.