KOAA.com

Tagged News

• Lawmakers aim for tighter restrictions on oil and gas industry Play Video

  April 12, 2013 10:22 AM

  Some state lawmakers want tighter regulations on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. There are several bills being considered in the legislature. One of those proposals is to increase fine minimums from $1,000 to $15,000 for everyday a violation exists. The fines have been in place since the 1950's.... more »

• Source: Bills will still interview Broncos' McCoy

  January 4, 2013 8:36 PM

  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A person familiar with the Buffalo Bills' coaching search says the team is still scheduled to interview Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy this weekend. The person says the meeting is set to take place in Denver on Saturday. The person spoke on the condition of... more »

• Hickenlooper ready to start signing bills

  May 19, 2012 9:07 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Legislature has finished work and the bills have been passed. That means it's time for Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to tour the state signing bills into law to highlight the news laws he wants to draw public attention to. The tour starts Saturday afternoon in Poncha... more »

• Legislative special session starts tomorrow, leaders say civil unions won't pass Play Video

  May 14, 2012 1:10 AM

  The civil unions debate will no doubt be the hot topic when state lawmakers head back to the capitol for a special session called by Governor Hickenlooper, but legislators are saying it won't happen this time around. Although many civil unions supporters see the special session as a second... more »

• Residents express anger over proposed rate hike

  August 31, 2011 12:39 AM

  Hundreds turned out in Pueblo Tuesday afternoon for a meeting with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission over a proposed 19% rate hike by Black Hills Energy. The rate increase would cost the average customer around $19 dollars more a month. Those on fixed incomes say they simply can't afford... more »

• Pueblo energy customers could see rate hike

  August 30, 2011 12:32 AM

  A proposed rate hike by Black Hills Energy in Pueblo has many asking questions. On Tuesday a hearing will be held with local residents to get their thoughts on the proposed hike of nearly 19% a month. "What it amounts to for our average customer which consumes about 600 kilowatt... more »

• Counterfeit greenbacks show up in Colorado

  August 11, 2011 2:38 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Some Colorado businesses are refusing to accept $100 bills after counterfeit bills started showing up. The counterfeit bills have been copied onto $5 bills and pens used to verify currency show the bills as legitimate. At Chops men's salon in Denver, stylists no longer accept... more »

• Hickenlooper to sign bills in Colorado Springs & Pueblo

  June 5, 2011 11:22 AM

  Governor John Hickenlooper will sign a handful of bills in Colorado Springs and Pueblo this week. The governor will be in Colorado Springs on Tuesday afternoon to sign four new laws. The signing ceremony for HB 1032, the "Restorative Justice" legislation sponsored by Rep. Pete Lee and Sen. Linda... more »

• Bracing for high heating bills

  February 9, 2011 1:57 PM

  All the cold weather we've had over the last few weeks could leave you with sticker shock when the utility bill comes in the mail. Last Tuesday alone, Colorado Springs Utilities customers set a record for natural gas consumption of nearly 2 and a half times a typical winter day's... more »

• Help paying for utility bills

  February 9, 2011 8:44 AM

  Our heaters are working over time as temperatures are expected to dip well below zero again today. All of that extra usage could leave customers with sticker shock when their bill comes in the mail. To help keep utility bills manageable, Colorado Springs Utilities customers can enroll the budget... more »

• Heating help

  February 9, 2011 6:48 AM

  Our heaters are working over time as temperatures are expected to dip well below zero again today. All of that extra usage could leave customers with sticker shock when their bill comes in the mail. To help keep utility bills manageable, Colorado Springs Utilities customers can enroll the budget... more »

• Businesses could weigh in on Colo. bills

  February 6, 2011 3:57 PM

  DENVER (AP) - It's a perennial gripe about Colorado lawmakers - that they regulate businesses without realizing how much red tape they're creating. That could change under a proposal to give industries a chance to weigh in on legislation before it's approved in Colorado. The plan has broad support... more »

• Home heating assistance still available

  January 31, 2011 5:43 PM

  The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) continues to accept applications for home heating assistance. Residents in need can apply by visiting the LEAP website or calling 1-866-432-8435. LEAP benefits provide assistance to help families with their heating bills but are not intended to pay the entire bill. LEAP... more »

• Woman still suffering a year after rattle snake bite

  August 13, 2010 6:38 PM

  A woman in Pueblo West is facing mounting medical bills and a terrifying health situation nearly a year after being bitten by a rattle snake. Rebecca Armstrong's pain and wounds are still so severe doctors may have to amputate her arm. "I never saw, I never heard anything, I felt... more »

• Gov. Ritter's last bills focus on Colo. clean energy

  June 11, 2010 11:30 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter is set to hold his final bill signing ceremony and he's using the event to focus on renewable energy. He plans to sign a package of bills during Friday's event. They includes ones to create a smart grid task force, start a green jobs training program in... more »

• Deadline approaches to sign or veto Colorado bills

  June 10, 2010 9:49 AM

  Friday is the deadline for Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter to take action on bills passed during the 2010 legislative session. Three bill signing ceremonies have been scheduled for Thursday and Friday, as bills covering everything from from the New Energy Economy to Trucking Industry Incentives are signed into law.... more »

• Ritter to sign new Colorado laws on health care

  May 26, 2010 9:48 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter is signing bills that will improve health care and help prevent injuries. Bills being signed into law Wednesday include a requirement that children be placed in booster seats while riding in cars. Others track down Medicaid fraud and require that insurance companies cover reproductive services. ... more »

• Gov. Ritter to sign dozens of bills

  May 25, 2010 11:56 AM

  The Colorado legislature passed dozens of bills in the closing days of this year's session. Now those bills are on the governor's desk to sign or veto. Here's a list of the bills to be signed Tuesday and Wednesday: HB 1402, Colorado State Capitol gold dome ... more »

• Child welfare legislation to become law

  May 14, 2010 9:56 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter is signing a package of bills lawmakers say will strengthen child welfare services in Colorado. The bills being signed Friday include creating a the position of a child protection ombudsman to review complaints following a state investigation into the deaths of 13 children whose families had... more »

• Gov. Ritter back at Capitol after bike accident

  March 10, 2010 6:54 PM

  Gov. Bill Ritter held his first news conference after his bike accident last week and says he's in pain, but recovering. The governor signed 28 bills on Wednesday, most of them to fix this year's budget. He also met with his staff at the Capitol. Ritter says he... more »

• Bills to tax candy, soda head to Colorado governor

  February 17, 2010 8:49 AM

  The Colorado House has approved and sent to the governor a package of budget-balancing bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales. Lawmakers also approved bills taxing energy used in manufacturing and pesticides, despite fears the taxes will cause layoffs. On Tuesday, lawmakers working to fill a $1.5... more »

• Lawmakers consider rolling back late fees

  January 28, 2010 9:52 AM

  Colorado lawmakers are considering scaling back late vehicle registration fees passed last year. Three proposals have been introduced in the Senate so far. Two would get rid of the new $25 a month late fee and replace it with a $10 fee that could be waived by county... more »

• Agencies ready to help struggling families this winter

  October 19, 2009 8:11 PM

  Natural gas inventories are at a record high, which means many Americans may pay less on their heating bills this winter. However, Energy Outreach Colorado says in this poor economy thousands will need help paying their bills. The group wants to remind everyone, November 1 is the first day you... more »

• Agencies ready to help struggling families this winter

  October 19, 2009 8:04 PM

  Natural gas inventories are at a record high, which means many Americans may pay less on their heating bills this winter. However, Energy Outreach Colorado says in this poor economy thousands will need help paying their bills. The group wants to remind everyone, November 1 is the first day you... more »

• Health care bills could mean hardship for many

  October 4, 2009 9:05 AM

  Many middle-class Americans would still struggle to pay for health insurance despite efforts by President Barack Obama and Democrats to make coverage more affordable. The legislation advancing in Congress would require all Americans to get insurance - through an employer, a government program or by buying it themselves. But... more »

• Is plasma starting to fade out

  September 28, 2009 10:59 AM

  Plasma televisions, while still the finest made in the eyes of purists, are rapidly losing ground to LCD-based models, say analysts and industry observers. That's because Liquid Crystal Display TVs have plunged in price and innovated their way to near-parity with plasma in terms of image quality. "If you're... more »

• Xcel includes food bills as part of fee hike

  September 11, 2009 11:45 AM

  The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has asked Xcel Energy to scrap $480,000 from its rate increase request because the money was spent on employee-recognition awards, parties, and other treats like coffee, bagels, and doughnuts. The Minneapolis-based utility is asking the commission for a $182 million rate increase in Colorado. The... more »