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Multiple aftershocks follow 5.7 quake in N. California
May 24, 2013
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) - At least 22 aftershocks have struck following an earthquake in far northeastern California that was felt as far away as San Francisco and in two other states. There have been no reports of injury or serious damage. Officials say the magnitude-5.7 quake broke dishes and shook... more » -
I-5 bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span
May 24, 2013
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol chief says the Interstate 5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River at Mount Vernon was caused by an oversize truck. Chief John Batiste told an overnight news conference that the truck hit an overhead span. The truck made it off the... more » -
Boston bombing suspect's hearing rescheduled again
May 24, 2013
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge has rescheduled a probable cause hearing for surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. U.S. Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler on Thursday scheduled the hearing for July 10. Bowler earlier this week granted a joint request from prosecutors and defense attorneys to postpone the hearing... more »
News - Local
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Audit of Colorado parole system expanded
May 24, 2013
DENVER (AP) - An audit of Colorado's parole system is being expanded to review whether budget issues are keeping parole officers from placing some high-risk parolees under intensive supervision. The parole division has been under scrutiny since the killing of prisons chief Tom Clements by a parolee in March. Documents... more » -
Family of murdered Springs teen still waiting for justice 16-years later
May 23, 2013
The family of Steven Eugene "Gino" Romero, murdered in Colorado Springs 16-years ago, is still waiting for justice. Just after midnight on May 24, 1997 Romero was killed while riding in the back seat of a car during a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Lelaray St. and Circle Dr.... more » -
Growing problem of graffiti being tackled by clean up crews
May 23, 2013
The problem of graffiti is growing in the city of pueblo. In a year, more than 8,775 sites have been hit with graffiti, compared to 4,893 sites in 2011. That is a 80% increase in graffiti calls, cases and cleanup. Bessemer 1,222 (66% increase over 2011) Downtown 1,734 (136%... more »
News - State
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Audit of Colorado parole system expanded
May 24, 2013
DENVER (AP) - An audit of Colorado's parole system is being expanded to review whether budget issues are keeping parole officers from placing some high-risk parolees under intensive supervision. The parole division has been under scrutiny since the killing of prisons chief Tom Clements by a parolee in March. Documents... more » -
Doctor pleads guilty to distributing painkillers
May 23, 2013
DENVER (AP) - Federal prosecutors have taken action against two Colorado doctors accused of illegally prescribing painkillers. Kevin Clemmer pleaded guilty Thursday to distributing Oxycodone for nonmedical purposes and money laundering. Sentencing is set for Sept. 19. The Denver Post reports (http://bit.ly/16R3l9R ) three of his associates previously were sentenced... more » -
Other companies challenging contraception mandate
May 23, 2013
DENVER (AP) - Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find morally objectionable, such as certain types of contraception. The arts-and-crafts chain is the best-known company challenging the... more »
News - National
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Multiple aftershocks follow 5.7 quake in N. California
May 24, 2013
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) - At least 22 aftershocks have struck following an earthquake in far northeastern California that was felt as far away as San Francisco and in two other states. There have been no reports of injury or serious damage. Officials say the magnitude-5.7 quake broke dishes and shook... more » -
I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water
May 23, 2013
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) -- The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said. The four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m., Trooper Mark Francis said. Francis said he had no immediate... more » -
I-5 bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span
May 24, 2013
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol chief says the Interstate 5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River at Mount Vernon was caused by an oversize truck. Chief John Batiste told an overnight news conference that the truck hit an overhead span. The truck made it off the... more »
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