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Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID response

DENVER – As Western states prepare for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane has been grounded and could be converted to help fight against another crisis, the ...

DATE: Apr 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado bill would protect gender identity and expression

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would add “gender identity” and “gender expression” to anti-discrimination statutes as state lawmakers across the country are introduc...

DATE: Apr 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis warns wildfire season is a ‘year-round phenomena’

DENVER – Colorado fire officials along with Gov. Jared Polis announced the 2021 wildfire season mitigation plan Thursday to fight fires earlier with more money and resources on the ground, a...

DATE: Apr 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

All Colorado residents eligible for COVID vaccines on Friday

DENVER – Colorado residents over age 16 will be eligible for coronavirus vaccines starting Friday, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday. “We still anticipate by mid-to-late May ... e...

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In State of the State address, Polis urges lawmakers to move on economy, health

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis urged lawmakers Wednesday to take quick action on a $1 billion-plus stimulus plan, lower taxes to jump-start the economy and rally the state after a year t...

DATE: Feb 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers will hear a bill about data sharing with federal agencies

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers will introduce a bill to establish guidelines on how personal information can be shared with federal agencies. The proposed legislation announced Thurs...

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado to open vaccine to adults 65-69 and teachers on Feb. 8

DENVER – Colorado will open COVID-19 vaccine appointments up to people ages 65 to 69 and school personnel on Feb. 8, Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday. The announcement was made a...

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado governor explains vaccine access for adults 70 and older

DENVER – As Colorado moves into its next phase of vaccine distribution, Gov. Jared Polis explained the state’s plans for vaccinating adults 70 and older. The goal is to have 70% o...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant is found in Colorado

Man remains in isolation in Elbert County, governor says

DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denver grand jury indicts crime group known as ‘The Family’

DENVER – A grand jury indicted 12 people who were part of a group known as “The Family” on charges of committing a series of crimes, some at gunpoint, to fuel their methamphetamine addiction...

DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. military confirms pandemic won’t ground Santa Claus

NORAD will track Santa, keep phone lines open

DATE: Dec 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Democratic electors cast nine votes for Joe Biden

DENVER – Colorado’s nine Democratic presidential electors cast their votes for Joe Biden at the state Capitol on Monday. The vote formally seals Biden’s win in Colorado, where he ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News