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State of the State: Ritter calls for bipartisan effort on economy

State of the State: Ritter calls for bipartisan effort on economy

January 8, 2009

In his annual address Gov. Bill Ritter called today for legislators to focus to jobs and the economy this session but also to overhaul transportation funding and build upon his two-year renewable energy agenda.

Some of Denver's rec centers could end up in private hands

January 8, 2009

A task force is investigating the idea that some rec centers could be operated by private contractors in a cost-cutting move.

Van with child inside towed to impound

January 8, 2009

A family who left a 5-year-old girl sleeping in a van while they visited friends at a Lakewood apartment complex were startled to find the car towed to an impound yard by the time they returned.

Elbert County cuts workers' pay, hours

January 8, 2009

Elbert County has slashed its payroll by 10 percent to make up a projected $2 million shortfall in its $18 million budget.

Soldier died of blow to head from fall

January 8, 2009

The special forces soldier who died from injuries outside a Steamboat Springs bar suffered the fatal blow when his head hit the pavement, a coroner said Wednesday.

Vail denies it sought shooter's suspension

January 8, 2009

Vail Resorts officials Wednesday said they put no pressure on one of their subcontractors, Sharpshooters, which on Tuesday suspended the man who took the widely distributed photos of a man dangling half-naked from a Vail Mountain chairlift.

Live coverage of Boulder inferno: Most families allowed to return

Live coverage of Boulder inferno: Most families allowed to return

January 8, 2009

Breaking News Hundreds of residents are being allowed to return to their homes today, including those in the Dakota Ridge subdivision and those living along Lee Hill Road, according to Boulder County Sheriff Cmdr. Phil West. About 1,400 acres have burned. Photo gallery Video

Teen who lived in Pueblo accused of killing son in toilet

January 7, 2009

Lauryn Louise Last, a 16-year-old girl suspected of drowning her infant son in a toilet and tossing the body in the trash, was charged as an adult with first-degree murder. Video

Court documents: Eldora gunman targeted non-Christians

January 8, 2009

Derik Bonestroo walked into a building at work, fired a gun into the ceiling and said: "If you're not Christian, you're going to die."

Text of Gov. Bill Ritter's State of the State Address

January 8, 2009

The full text of Gov. Bill Ritter's State of the State speech

Fire victims advised to get insurance info in order

January 8, 2009

Boulder residents who fear they might have to evacuate their homes should start planning now for insurance purposes.

Warm, sunny day ahead for Denver; winds diminish

January 8, 2009

Denver is expecting sunny skies with warm and breezy conditions. Highs will be in the low to mid-60s.

Study raises doubts about Tamiflu distribution

January 7, 2009

Avian flu could gain a huge toehold in the U.S. if public health officials make the mistake of distributing Tamiflu to everyone, a study suggests.

'We talked about if a disaster happens'

January 7, 2009

The Prasad family - mom, dad, mother-in-law, four kids and Chip the guinea pig - huddled Wednesday night at the American Red Cross shelter at Niwot High School, unable to go home.

Fairgrounds a haven for edgy horses, worried owners

January 8, 2009

Trevor stood quietly in his stall, a thin trickle of blood carving its way through his dark brown hair and pooling not too far from his big brown eyes.

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