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2 killed in shootings outside Grand Junction home

Two people were killed and three people, including the suspected shooter, were injured Saturday after the shooter opened fire on two couples preparing to head on a vacation.

Greeley man arrested for removing political yard signs

A Greeley man faces theft charges after he removed several Democratic campaign yard signs because he says they looked "tacky" and he thought they were illegally placed.

Storm systems bring snow, rain, cold to Colorado

Storm systems sweeping into Colorado over the weekend are expected to bring high winds, cold temperatures, rain and snow.

Jack-O-Launch teams fired up over pumpkins

Drive along South Chambers Road and you might do a double take at a certain flashing road sign: "Beware flying pumpkins." It's time for the 10th annual Jack-O-Launch.

Murder suspect faces January trial

An alleged gang member charged in the shooting death of a teenager last Halloween night is behind bars in the Adams County jail.

Teen driver dies, baby seriously injured in rollover

A 17-year-old driver died and a 1-year-old girl was seriously injured in a rollover crash that closed northbound Interstate 25 in southern Colorado Friday morning.

AIDS tests today at Denver rec center

Health care providers will be offering free testing in Denver's Hispanic community today for the virus that causes AIDS.

Sheriff asks city to issue $4.2 million for salaries

Denver's Sheriff's Department is requesting $4.2 million from the City Council, primarily for salary increases born out of a collective bargaining agreement.

Binding kids' hands on airliner possibly assault, judge says

A judge said Friday enough evidence exists to move forward with charges for a man accused of binding the hands of a teenage girl and attempting to do the same to her sister during a Southwest Airlines flight.

Army: Training ground tight fit

The Army says its Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeast Colorado is just big enough to accommodate the addition of about 6,800 soldiers at Fort Carson, and the quality and cost of training might suffer without an expansion.