Tony Gorman

Justice Reporter

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Tony Gorman joined CPR News in 2022 as an afternoon general assignment reporter. In 2023, he took on a new beat focusing on criminal justice issues.

Professional Background:
Tony Gorman came to CPR with over 15 years of experience in public media and print. He gained most of his professional experience at community-licensed stations throughout rural Alaska. Gorman has also worked for WABE in Atlanta and Delaware Public Media.

Education:
Bachelor's degrees in broadcasting and history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master's degree in Public Media from Ohio University

Yvonne "Missy" Wood

Former CBI forensic scientist Yvonne ‘Missy’ Woods charged with over 100 felonies

Court documents list charges of cybercrime, perjury, public servant attempt to influence and forgery.

Arvada pays $2 million to settle 2021 police shooting case

The family of a woman who was fatally shot by Arvada Police in 2021 reached a settlement with the city. Court records show the estate of Destinee Thompson received $2 […]

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Voters approved $350 million for law enforcement. A plan is taking shape for how to spend it

The state budget is facing cuts, but at an event Wednesday, lawmakers said they’ll just have to find room for the new spending.

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Orange crushed: Broncos dominated by the Buffalo Bills in NFL playoffs

The Denver Broncos lost to the Buffalo Bills Sunday in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.

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Government and Politics

Mountain View council member facing recall election after allegedly shooting teen in the face

Brent Metz is accused of second-degree assault in the serious injury to a 17-year-old’s face as the teen was looking for a place to take homecoming pictures

People in Cheesman Park with snow covering the ground and sun out

A one-day break from snow on Friday before light storm rolls in Saturday

Winter weather advisories issued for Palmer Divide and southeast Colorado with snow and wind.

Former Morrison police chief under investigation for alleged policy violations gets new police chief job in Walsenburg

The Southern Colorado city will approve the contract for Bill Vinelli at the next council meeting despite potential infractions.

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Snow fans rejoice: the mountains are about to get socked again

But while storms are forecast for the mountains, the Front Range will continue its snow-less streak.

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Supreme Court denies challenge to repeat offender law

Lawyers for two incarcerated men say the three strikes law is rooted in bias and outdated.

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Jackpot.com offers online orders for official state lottery and scratch tickets in Colorado

The mobile app allows lottery players to buy statewide and national games from their phones.

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Aurora police arrested 18-year-old in year-long sextortion case

Several high school students reported being blackmailed for explicit images in January.

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Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office steps in for empty Georgetown Police Department

Resignations in the aftermath of the 2022 shooting death of Christian Glass left the county seat with no local police officers.

Aurora’s new police chief met with the community —but only for an hour

Todd Chamberlain faced questions about office-involved shootings and the presence of officers at October’s Trump rally.

Pedestrians walk across Bear Creek Avenue in downtown Morrison

Government and Politics

Morrison to disband police department over budget concerns

Under a yet-to-be-completed contract, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will provide law enforcement services to the town.

A man carries a bike on his back during a race in a USA bib with competitors around him.

Trial in the death of rising cycling star Magnus White postponed until March 2025

The suspect is facing one felony count of vehicular homicide after allegedly striking and killing White along a state highway in July 2023.

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You can raise chickens in your backyard in parts of Colorado, but what about pheasants?

One CPR News listener in Larimer County will be happy to know that, yes, you can own pheasants, but there are some ground rules.

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