A sweeping police reform bill is on its way to the governor's desk after the Colorado Senate approved the House's amendments.1:06 PM, Jun 13, 2020DENVER — A sweeping police reform bill is on its way to the governor's desk after the Colorado Senate approved the House's amendments.The Colorado House voted Friday to pass the brought in the wake of demonstrations following George Floyd's death back to the Senate for concurrence with amendments, which the Senate voted 32-2 to approve on Saturday."The timing is right, and the timing is now," Sen. Rhonda Fields, D-CO, said during Saturday's...…A sweeping police reform bill is on its way to the governor's desk after the Colorado Senate approved the House's amendments.1:06 PM, Jun 13, 2020DENVER — A sweeping police reform bill is on its way to the governor's desk after the Colorado Senate approved the House's amendments.The Colorado House voted Friday to pass the brought in the wake of demonstrations following George Floyd's death back to the Senate for concurrence with amendments, which the Senate voted 32-2 to approve on Saturday."The timing is right, and the timing is now," Sen. Rhonda Fields, D-CO, said during Saturday's...WW…

Credit: NASA/MSFC/B. CookeAn Eta Aquarid meteor streaks over northern Georgia on 29 April 2012.8:35 AM, May 04, 2020Halley's Comet won't be visible for another 40 years, but it will stillThe Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of May 5.The Eta Aquarids is one of two annual showers caused by pieces of Halley's Comet.The famous comet only enters our inner solar system once every 75 years. But according to NASA, a few times a year, Earth's orbit travels into the debris trails left by the comet. The dust and rock particles left over by the vaporize when they enter...…Credit: NASA/MSFC/B. CookeAn Eta Aquarid meteor streaks over northern Georgia on 29 April 2012.8:35 AM, May 04, 2020Halley's Comet won't be visible for another 40 years, but it will stillThe Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of May 5.The Eta Aquarids is one of two annual showers caused by pieces of Halley's Comet.The famous comet only enters our inner solar system once every 75 years. But according to NASA, a few times a year, Earth's orbit travels into the debris trails left by the comet. The dust and rock particles left over by the vaporize when they enter...WW…

Walkers, runners, bicyclists still welcome to use roadStephanie Butzer/Denver710:44 AM, Jun 04, 2020CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. — The highest paved road in North America, Mount Evans Highway (Colorado Highway 5), will not open to vehicles for the 2020 season. According to a press release from the agencies that jointly manage Mount Evans — Colorado Department of Transportation, the U.S. Forest Service and Denver Parks and Recreation — this decision was made after considering the health and safety risks related to COVID-19. The Forest Service and Denver Mountain Parks said they would not be...…Walkers, runners, bicyclists still welcome to use roadStephanie Butzer/Denver710:44 AM, Jun 04, 2020CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. — The highest paved road in North America, Mount Evans Highway (Colorado Highway 5), will not open to vehicles for the 2020 season. According to a press release from the agencies that jointly manage Mount Evans — Colorado Department of Transportation, the U.S. Forest Service and Denver Parks and Recreation — this decision was made after considering the health and safety risks related to COVID-19. The Forest Service and Denver Mountain Parks said they would not be...WW…

Restaurant owners are celebrating the Governor's decision to move counties in the Red Zone on the COVID dial, to Orange.11:48 PM, Dec 31, 2020DENVER — Restaurant owners are celebrating the governor's decision to move counties from the Red Level to the Orange Level on the COVID dial.That means a return to limited indoor dining.The change is effective Jan. 4."You know 2020 has to end on a high note, and this is the high note," said Pam Briere, owner of West Main Taproom and Grill in Parker.Briere was in a celebratory mood Thursday after learning about the Gov. Jared Polis' decision.She'd kept...…Restaurant owners are celebrating the Governor's decision to move counties in the Red Zone on the COVID dial, to Orange.11:48 PM, Dec 31, 2020DENVER — Restaurant owners are celebrating the governor's decision to move counties from the Red Level to the Orange Level on the COVID dial.That means a return to limited indoor dining.The change is effective Jan. 4."You know 2020 has to end on a high note, and this is the high note," said Pam Briere, owner of West Main Taproom and Grill in Parker.Briere was in a celebratory mood Thursday after learning about the Gov. Jared Polis' decision.She'd kept...WW…

5:36 AM, Jan 01, 2021DENVER — Two people were shot at the Warwick Hotel in downtown Denver early Friday morning. At 3:42 a.m., the Denver Police Department confirmed they were responding to a shooting inside the Warwick Hotel, located at 1776 Grant St. In a tweet at 4:15 a.m., police said two men had been shot and were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Anybody with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. This is a developing story. No other information was available.Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material...…5:36 AM, Jan 01, 2021DENVER — Two people were shot at the Warwick Hotel in downtown Denver early Friday morning. At 3:42 a.m., the Denver Police Department confirmed they were responding to a shooting inside the Warwick Hotel, located at 1776 Grant St. In a tweet at 4:15 a.m., police said two men had been shot and were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Anybody with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. This is a developing story. No other information was available.Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material...WW…

3:12 PM, May 19, 2020AURORA, Colo. — A man who police say was refused service for not wearing a mask at an Aurora Waffle House was arrested for allegedly shooting the restaurant's cook.Kelvin Watson, 27, of Denver, was booked on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder for the Thursday night, early Friday morning shooting of a 25-year-old man outside the restaurant located at 12880 E. Mississippi Ave. in Aurora.The victim, the cook at the Waffle House, sustained serious injuries to his abdomen but was released from the hospital and is expected to recover. He was shot running from the...…3:12 PM, May 19, 2020AURORA, Colo. — A man who police say was refused service for not wearing a mask at an Aurora Waffle House was arrested for allegedly shooting the restaurant's cook.Kelvin Watson, 27, of Denver, was booked on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder for the Thursday night, early Friday morning shooting of a 25-year-old man outside the restaurant located at 12880 E. Mississippi Ave. in Aurora.The victim, the cook at the Waffle House, sustained serious injuries to his abdomen but was released from the hospital and is expected to recover. He was shot running from the...WW…

A Civil War memorial statue was vandalized and toppled in front of the Colorado State Capitol around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Colorado State Patrol.8:32 AM, Jun 25, 2020DENVER — A Civil War memorial statue was vandalized and toppled in front of the Colorado State Capitol around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Colorado State Patrol (CSP). Master Trooper Gary Cutler with CSP said Denver police are currently investigating the incident. The statue and its platform were also spray-painted, but it was not clear how much of it was from previous protests and how much was new overnight....…A Civil War memorial statue was vandalized and toppled in front of the Colorado State Capitol around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Colorado State Patrol.8:32 AM, Jun 25, 2020DENVER — A Civil War memorial statue was vandalized and toppled in front of the Colorado State Capitol around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Colorado State Patrol (CSP). Master Trooper Gary Cutler with CSP said Denver police are currently investigating the incident. The statue and its platform were also spray-painted, but it was not clear how much of it was from previous protests and how much was new overnight....WW…

Polis: "We owe it to his family to take this step and elevate the pursuit of justice in his name to a statewide concern."Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will investigate whether criminal charges are warranted against anyone involved in the death of Elijah McClain, Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday afternoon.2:55 PM, Jun 25, 2020DENVER – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will investigate whether criminal charges are warranted against anyone involved in the , Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday afternoon.Polis designated Weiser as the state prosecutor through and said that if the...…Polis: "We owe it to his family to take this step and elevate the pursuit of justice in his name to a statewide concern."Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will investigate whether criminal charges are warranted against anyone involved in the death of Elijah McClain, Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday afternoon.2:55 PM, Jun 25, 2020DENVER – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will investigate whether criminal charges are warranted against anyone involved in the , Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday afternoon.Polis designated Weiser as the state prosecutor through and said that if the...WW…

Stimulus may be changing perceptions on universal basic income2:31 PM, Aug 06, 2020The concept of universal basic income is getting new attention amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s the idea of giving out recurring payments to everyone without any strings attached.Stockton, California, has been testing this with 125 people, giving them $500 per month. They've been getting that money for more than a year and it was supposed to stop this summer, but the mayor extended the money until January because of the pandemic.More mayors are getting on board with the idea. Fifteen joined the organization...…Stimulus may be changing perceptions on universal basic income2:31 PM, Aug 06, 2020The concept of universal basic income is getting new attention amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s the idea of giving out recurring payments to everyone without any strings attached.Stockton, California, has been testing this with 125 people, giving them $500 per month. They've been getting that money for more than a year and it was supposed to stop this summer, but the mayor extended the money until January because of the pandemic.More mayors are getting on board with the idea. Fifteen joined the organization...WW…

Copyright 2020 The Associated Press All Rights ReservedRoss D. Franklin/APAn election worker in New Haven, Connecticut, has tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to a dozen other workers being quarantined. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)9:13 PM, Nov 09, 2020International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.The delegation included 28 experts and observers from 13 countries who observed the election process in in Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan and the District of Columbia....…Copyright 2020 The Associated Press All Rights ReservedRoss D. Franklin/APAn election worker in New Haven, Connecticut, has tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to a dozen other workers being quarantined. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)9:13 PM, Nov 09, 2020International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.The delegation included 28 experts and observers from 13 countries who observed the election process in in Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan and the District of Columbia....WW…