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    News & Stories

    The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.

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    Sweetwater County Judge Sentences Cody Roberts to 18 Months Probation for Wolf Torture
    Local News

    Sweetwater County Judge Sentences Cody Roberts to 18 Months Probation for Wolf Torture

    Cody Roberts receives 18 months of probation and a $1,450 fine for torturing and killing a wolf at a Daniel bar, with conditions banning alcohol and hunting.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    DU SunFest Panel Explores AI in Senior Care and Scaling Tech
    Historical Stories

    DU SunFest Panel Explores AI in Senior Care and Scaling Tech

    The fourth annual Colorado SunFest features a panel on AI's role in senior care and scalable business tech, with speakers Dr. Mohammad Mahoor and Jon Nordmark at the University of Denver.

    Natalie ReevesMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Vail Daily Column Breaks Down 4-Stage Financial Literacy Plan for Kids
    Lifestyle

    Vail Daily Column Breaks Down 4-Stage Financial Literacy Plan for Kids

    A Vail Daily column outlines a four-stage approach to teaching children financial responsibility, from the three-jar method for toddlers to automated savings for young adults, while questioning its applicability to the volatile Western Slope economy.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Colorado and Utah Bet on Rail to Solve I-70 Bottleneck for 2034 Olympics
    Opinion

    Colorado and Utah Bet on Rail to Solve I-70 Bottleneck for 2034 Olympics

    Utah and Colorado plan a joint rail line to ease the I-70 congestion for the 2034 Winter Olympics, but critics question who pays for the infrastructure and if it will truly solve the century-old traffic nightmare.

    Natalie ReevesMay 6th, 20263 min
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    CDOT Updates COTrip App With Push Notifications and Three Languages
    Local News

    CDOT Updates COTrip App With Push Notifications and Three Languages

    CDOT enhances the COTrip app with push notifications and adds Spanish and Vietnamese language support to help Western Slope drivers monitor I-70 traffic conditions more effectively.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Avon Salvation Army Adapts Knapp Ranch Garden for Drought
    Community Stories

    Avon Salvation Army Adapts Knapp Ranch Garden for Drought

    The Salvation Army in Avon is modifying its Knapp Ranch organic garden with drought-resistant crops and composting to ensure food security amid hotter, drier Rocky Mountain summers.

    Marcus ChenMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Ted Turner Dies at 87 After Launching CNN and Buying the West
    Business News

    Ted Turner Dies at 87 After Launching CNN and Buying the West

    Ted Turner, the brash television pioneer who launched CNN and acquired millions of acres in the American West, has died at age 87. CNN confirmed the death Wednesday, citing a Turner Enterprises news release.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Colorado’s Iconic Food Brands and Vanishing Local Spots
    Culture

    Colorado’s Iconic Food Brands and Vanishing Local Spots

    A nostalgic look at Colorado's iconic food brands like Beau Jo's and the Slopper, highlighting the tension between state-wide branding and the loss of local institutions like the Palisade Cafe.

    Natalie ReevesMay 6th, 202626 min
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    Late Spring Storm Shuts Denver Schools and Delays DIA Flights
    Local News

    Late Spring Storm Shuts Denver Schools and Delays DIA Flights

    A late-spring storm blankets the Front Range with heavy snow, causing school closures in Denver, delaying flights at DIA, and leaving thousands without power as temperatures drop unexpectedly.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Denver Botanic Gardens Tests Native Habitat at Lowry Golf Course
    Local News

    Denver Botanic Gardens Tests Native Habitat at Lowry Golf Course

    The Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado Golf Association are transforming the rough at Lowry Golf Course into a native habitat demonstration plot to test water conservation and wildlife resilience in Aurora.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Sen. Lindstedt Kills Transparency Bill Hiding Colorado Opportunity Caucus Donors
    Local News

    Sen. Lindstedt Kills Transparency Bill Hiding Colorado Opportunity Caucus Donors

    Sen. William Lindstedt voted against Senate Bill 168, keeping the Colorado Opportunity Caucus's donor list hidden and leaving the $100,000 Vail retreat funding opaque.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Republicans blame tax crisis, not Democrats, poll shows
    Local News

    Republicans blame tax crisis, not Democrats, poll shows

    A new Colorado Polling Institute survey reveals Republicans are more likely than Democrats to describe the state's finances as being in crisis, driven by national narratives on government waste.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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