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Man faces felony charge after allegedly killing bear near trail

A case that’s working its way through the court system exemplifies how seriously Colorado Parks and Wildlife takes the alleged illegal killing of the state’s animals. Per a report from KDVR, a man in Castle Rock is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after allegedly killing a mother bear in the Oak Grove Court area […]
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Dillon Reservoir could sink below 2002 drought levels by next spring

Denver Water says Dillon Reservoir is at 64% of capacity and could drop below 50% by next spring. Officials say it could take years to fully refill.
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Lockheed Martin to bring 1,250 new jobs in Colorado expansion

Lockheed Martin Space is bringing as many as 1,250 new jobs to its operations in Douglas and Jefferson counties, the company announced. Kate Watt, the aerospace company’s vice president of strategy and business development, announced the move at a Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce gathering Thursday evening in Denver’s RiNo district. Gov. Jared Polis flagged […]
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Colorado Tightens Livestock Protections Against Screwworm

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Colorado agriculture officials are strengthening protections for livestock and other animals as New World Screwworm continues to pose a threat in neighboring regions. The Colorado Agricultural Commission reviewed an updated emergency rule intended to prevent the parasite from entering the state and recommended that Colorado Commissioner...
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Colorado man charged with animal cruelty in deadly shooting of mama bear

A Douglas County man has been charged with animal cruelty in the deadly shooting of a bear earlier this year.
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Up to 1,250 new jobs coming to Colorado as part of Lockheed Martin expansion

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Gov. Jared Polis announced hundreds of new jobs for Coloradans after a global security and defense contractor announced an expansion. According to officials, Lockheed Martin's Space division will expand its operations at facilities in Douglas and Jefferson counties. Gov. Polis says the investment will bring...
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Lafayette set to cut Flock cameras after residents push back over surveillance

Lafayette City Council voted 5-1 on Oct. 6 to approve a 2027 budget that would eliminate funding for the city’s Flock license plate cameras. The vote followed public comment from more than a dozen residents and an ongoing resident campaign urging councilors to end the city’s contract with Flock, a company that runs a network of automatic license plate readers. Flock has faced mounting criticism and contract cancellations in cities across the country over privacy concerns, including concerns abou
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Boulder offers $1.3 million loan to help San Lazaro residents buy their mobile home...

For months, residents of San Lazaro Mobile Home Park have been racing to counter a $42.5 million offer for their park from an anonymous buyer. They fear a new owner could raise rents or sell the land beneath their homes, potentially displacing longtime residents. Now, the City of Boulder is...
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Castle Rock man faces felony charge in shooting death of mother bear

A Castle Rock man faces a felony animal cruelty charge after a mother bear was shot and killed near Oak Grove Court in July.
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Johnstown police sergeant fired after allegedly showing up to work drunk

A Johnstown police sergeant was fired back in July after allegedly showing up to work intoxicated after a night of drinking.

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