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Clerks back status quo on voting machines

January 6, 2009

The Colorado County Clerks Association wants the legislature to pass measures that would keep the status quo regarding voting machine certification and to govern certain election-related matters from the secretary of state's office instead of through state law.

Chase leads to charge of attempted murder

January 6, 2009

Adams County prosecutors charged a man Monday with attempted murder after he and other passengers in a vehicle allegedly opened fire on a sheriff's deputy during a chase last week.

Couple face trial in tot's scalding

January 6, 2009

A 4-year-old girl told police her brother "got a fire" from John Vigil, her mother's boyfriend, the day the little boy died from severe scalding burns over most of his body.

Denver council backs 43% pay raise for DA over 4 years

January 6, 2009

Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey will get a 43 percent pay raise totaling $63,000 over the next four years under a plan approved Monday by the City Council.

Ritter gave only 1 candidate a second interview - Bennet

January 6, 2009

Only one of the 15 candidates Gov. Bill Ritter interviewed for the U.S. Senate post got a second interview: Michael Bennet, who ultimately landed the job.

800 show up at gathering in support of Jewish state

January 6, 2009

Israel is fighting three wars in Gaza, according to a consular officer for the Jewish state.

Fort Bragg soldier dies after bar fight in Steamboat Springs

January 6, 2009

A soldier assigned to a special forces unit at Fort Bragg, N.C., died Monday morning in Denver from injuries suffered during a weekend bar fight in Steamboat Springs over a Jimmy Buffett song.

Suspect at large in crash-and-rob

January 6, 2009

Lone Tree police continued to search Monday for a man who crashed into the rear of a woman's car Wednesday morning, pulled a gun and robbed her near the Lone Tree Library.

Three teens sought in Thornton robbery

January 6, 2009

Thornton police are searching for three teens who they believe rammed a car early Monday, pistol-whipped the occupants and fled with wallets.

Extra! January 6

January 6, 2009

News and notes from around Colorado

NTSB on crash: 'We've got everything we want'

January 6, 2009

As Continental Airlines Flight 1404 veered off the runway, the right wing fuel tank ruptured, spilling fuel onto an engine where it ignited when the plane stopped, according to an account given Monday.

Police searching for SUV used in shooting

January 6, 2009

Denver police said Monday they were seeking a dark-colored SUV involved in a weekend shooting on Interstate 25 that left one man critically injured and two others wounded.

Woman put away for cannibalism says she's ashamed

January 6, 2009

An attorney for a woman accused of killing and cannibalizing her ex-boyfriend says she's ashamed for doing a "horrible thing."

Forests, grasslands to get improvements

January 6, 2009

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands will receive $1 million to improve roads, water lines and campgrounds, with work over the next two years.

Colorado seniors struggle to make it during recession

January 6, 2009

Retirement isn't what it used to be for Bill and Kathy Opie. In recent months, the Lakewood grandparents cut out travel and eating out and began buying store-brand groceries.

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