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9news — RIFLE - The Ward Gulch Fire is now 95 percent contained

denverpost — A Colorado grand jury has indicted 12 people on allegations that they ran a medical-marijuana dispensary as a front for both an investment scam and an illegal marijuana-growing operation.

9news — GREELEY - Dick Ziegler was biking to work on the morning of March 21 when a car hit him and drove away. 

9news — KUSA - The Denver and El Paso County Bar Associations will offer three events where people affected by wildfires can ask attorneys legal questions at no cost.

denver.cbslocal — DENVER (CBS4) – A federal judge will allow the lawsuit of the family of a man shot to death after a controversial 911 call last year to proceed in federal court. A photo of Jimma Reat, left, and the scene of the crime (credit: CBS) U.S. District Judge Robert Blackburn described the...

blogs.westword — For yet another month, the total number of people on Colorado's medical marijuana registry declined, despite the fact that the Department of Public Health and Environment approved thousands of new... Continue reading "Marijuana: Red card numbers drop from March to April despite thousands of new applicants" >

9news — BOULDER - Police have released a sketch of a man who allegedly attacked an 18-year-old male victim with a pair of scissors. 

blogs.westword — Rocko's Tacos and Margaritas, the latest outpost in the Little Pub Company's string of neighborhood pubs, opened late last month in the Belmar Shopping Center. The restaurant serves up ten diff... Continue reading "Photos: Rocko's Tacos is serving tacos, burritos and margs in Belmar" >

blogs.westword — Great Divide Brewing has been teasing fans of its highly-regarded, highly-sought after Yeti line of imperial stouts with news about a new flavor of Yeti coming out this year. It turns out that el... Continue reading "Great Divide adds Oatmeal Yeti to its lineup of highly-rated imperial stouts" >

denver.cbslocal — DENVER (CBS4) – A discount travel company is facing a lawsuit from the Colorado Attorney General’s office after customers claimed they were deceived. Arvada resident Kaeleen Buckingham told CBS4 an offer from Sea to Ski Vacations sounded enticing. It promised an amazing and entertaining eight day cruise. “I just retired and I...

denver.cbslocal — (credit: CBS) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A new wildfire is putting out heavy smoke in southern Jefferson County and forcing emergency evacuations. Evacuations have been ordered in what’s being called the Lime Gulch Fire for a 3 mile radius, starting at the intersection of Foxton and River Road. Buffalo Creek Township...

blogs.westword — The idea of recreational marijuana for sale in your hometown gets closer to reality for many individuals. For others, though, it just keeps getting pushed away. Castle Pines recently passed an ord... Continue reading "Marijuana: 24 Colorado cities (so far) have banned recreational pot" >

9news — DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - A federal proposal to turn portions of the San Juan Mountains into a wilderness area is getting support in the U.S. Senate.

blogs.westword — Suffice it to say that I eat out more than the general population, unless, of course, the general population can catalogue more than 450 restaurant meals in a year -- which is about the number ... Continue reading "100 Favorite Dishes: Reuben from the Bagel Deli" >

9news — DENVER - Ana Holland, the Senior from Regis Jesuit, was named the Gatorade Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year this week. 

denverpost — Air support has been requested to help fight a new wildfire burning in southern Jefferson County and residents evacuations are being ordered.

denver.cbslocal — JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A new wildfire is putting out heavy smoke in southern Jefferson County and forcing emergency evacuations. Evacuations have been ordered for a 3 mile radius, starting at the intersection of Foxton and River Road. The fire is being called the Chair Rock Fire and it’s in the...

denver.cbslocal — DENVER (AP) – A Colorado statewide grand jury has indicted 12 people on charges of defrauding investors and running an illegal medical marijuana growing operation. Deputy Attorney General Matthew Durkin said Wednesday the suspects face 71 criminal counts under the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act and felony charges of tax evasion,...

blogs.westword — In liquor stores full of new and ever-rotating cans and bottles of beer, how can a startup brewery -- or one that is new to packaging -- stand out from the pack? That's the question that local ... Continue reading "Photos: The gods have blessed Copper Kettle's Mexican Chocolate Stout label" >

9news — KUSA - The typically serene and majestic Colorado Golf Club will have a much different vibe in mid-August when the Solheim Cup takes over the course. Between the crowd and the best women golfers in the world, the atmosphere is going to get a little crazy.

9news — KUSA - Now that many evacuees from the Black Forest Fire area are being allowed to return to their houses and property, the big concern is keeping them healthy.

blogs.westword — How much meth could someone buy with $92,000? A shitload, presumably. And that's how much cash-value merchandise -- mostly, but not exclusively, cars -- a five-person crew led by Steven Taylor is... Continue reading "Faces of Meth? Meet Steven Taylor and crew accused of stealing cars for crystal" >

blogs.westword — Factotum Brewhouse, which plans to open this fall in the Sunnyside neighborhood, is trying to raise $8,000 on Kickstarter so that it can "improve its current industrial vibe and make the taproom... Continue reading "You'll find hoppin' parties at TRVE, Our Mutual Friend and Denver Beer Co" >

denver.cbslocal — FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – The Larimer County District Attorney’s office has decided not to file charges in the April stabbing death of Kenneth Sobrero. The district attorney’s office said Wednesday investigators do not believe there is sufficient evidence to disprove a self-defense claim. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called and...

denver.cbslocal — DENVER (AP) – Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air. After quickly grabbing a few items, they spotted their neighbors. “They were...