Outside Navy construction expert joins probe of VA hospital cost
The Navy has assigned one of its construction experts to help investigate massive cost overruns at the Denver veterans hospital — more than seven weeks after the VA says it asked for help.
Bereaved owners told they may have to rebury their pets
Though Hart said he is advertising the property as a pet cemetery while trying to sell, the land is zoned C3, making it available for commercial use.
Noble Energy to pay $73M to fight Front Range pollution
The company’s tank batteries were emitting thousands of tons of chemicals a year, contributing to the region’s ozone pollution problem.
Telluride plans to adopt changed panhandling law
Mayor Stu Fraser says the council agreed to stick with four provisions not objected to by the ACLU, such as making it illegal for people soliciting donations to touch or grab someone or block their path.
CU researchers: Obsidian flake links prehistoric Alaska, Asia
National Park Service archaeologist Jeff Rasic said the thumbnail-sized piece of rock is likely the remnant of a tool that was sharpened at the site hundreds of years ago.
HUD to spend $616K on rental help for Colorado veterans
The money will be divided up among the state and local housing authorities to help veterans in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, the Denver area and Durango.
Classes canceled at Columbine on 16th shooting anniversary
A moment of silence to honor those lost on April 20, 1999 will be held at 11:20 a.m. in the school’s library.
Aspen looks to swap historical mansion to affordable housing
The Aspen Historical Society is looking to split its lot to build employee housing and generate additional revenue.
Yoga training shielded from state regulators with Hickenlooper’s signature
The bill passed after about 80 yoga training studios received letters last year from a state agency planning to step up oversight on yoga-teacher training.
3 who brought guns, smoke bomb to Denver school charged
The boys are all being charged as juveniles. Police say they don’t think they were trying to hurt anyone.
Conservative group bars GOP gay organization from Denver event
The Western Conservative Summit is scheduled for late June in Denver.
Colorado mountains could get more than 2 feet of snow
Higher elevations in Larimer and Boulder counties could see up to 3 feet of heavy, wet snow.
Denver fast-food workers join national protests
Demonstrations are planned in more than 230 cities and college campuses nationally in support of the Fight for $15 movement.
I-70 snow tire rule deflates in Senate
The proposal had the backing of Colorado’s ski industry, which said that motorists using improper tires cause accidents that lead to costly traffic snarls.
Your rent will probably rise this year. Here’s why
In Denver, rents have increased more than 5 percent a year since 2010 — 9.2 percent in 2014.
VA tells Congress it has plan to pay for troubled Aurora hospital
Last month, VA officials said the price tag for the Aurora hospital had ballooned to $1.7 billion, meaning another $830 million in funding is needed.