"Trump portrait removed from Colorado state capitol after complaints"
#Colorado #DonaldTrumpportraitThe Colorado state capitol removes a portrait of Donald Trump following complaints from the former president, who deemed it "distorted." The request to take down the artwork came from Republican state legislators, and the painting will now be placed in long-term storage. read more
Woman Faces Charges After Mother with Dementia Dies in Dog Mauling
#Colorado #AnimalCrueltyA Colorado woman, Jessica Hoff, was charged after her 76-year-old mother with dementia was found mauled by over two dozen dogs in their home. Hoff faces criminal charges of elder and animal neglect, with the animals found in unsanitary conditions. read more
Woman Arrested After Dogs Kill Mother in Colorado Home
#Colorado #DogAttackJessica Hoff, 47, was arrested in Southern Colorado after her 54 dogs allegedly killed her elderly mother with dementia. The dogs attacked LaVonne Hoff, 76, while Jessica left her alone to run errands. Hoff faces charges of criminal negligence and animal cruelty. read more
Tragic Death at High School Track Meet Raises Safety Concerns
#Colorado #AccidentA father, Wade Langston, died at a Colorado high school track meet after being accidentally struck in the head by a hammer. The incident was not deemed a criminal matter. Langston was watching his son compete, and the event was canceled. read more
Crime Lab Analyst Faces 102 Charges for Tampering with Reports
#Colorado #CrimeLabAnalystYvonne 'Missy' Woods, a former Colorado crime lab analyst, faces 102 charges for altering reports in sexual assault cases from 2008 to 2023, including cybercrime and perjury. Her misconduct was uncovered when an intern found discrepancies in values. read more
Elephants at Colorado Zoo Denied Legal Right to Pursue Freedom
#Colorado #AnimalRightsColorado's highest court rules that five elephants at a zoo do not have the legal right to seek freedom, following a similar defeat in New York. The Nonhuman Rights Project argued for their release to sanctuaries, but the court determined elephants are not considered persons. read more
Tragic Colorado Gold Mine Incident Blamed on Operator Error
#Colorado #MineAccidentAn elevator incident resulted in the death of tour guide Patrick Weier at a Colorado gold mine, trapping tourists for hours. Authorities attributed the accident to "operator error," with no equipment malfunctions found. The mine has since been cleared to reopen. read more
Colorado State Rep. Sues Lyft Over Alleged Sexual Assault
#Colorado #SexualAssaultColorado Democrat Rep. Jenny Willford filed a lawsuit against Lyft and Shanu Transportation LLC, alleging sexual assault by a man posing as a Lyft driver. The incident occurred in February 2024, leading to ongoing stress for Willford. DNA testing delays are linked to a scandal involving lab analyst Yvonne Woods. read more
Teen Boy Rescued from Abandoned Missile Silo by Firefighters
#Colorado #FirefighterRescueFirefighters in Colorado rescued a boy who fell into an abandoned missile silo using a rope system. The incident took place in a decommissioned Titan missile facility, highlighting the dangers of exploring such locations. read more
Colorado joins Oregon in legalizing psychedelic therapy: cautious optimism prevails.
#Colorado #PsychedelicTherapyColorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy after two years of rulemaking. Veterans in Colorado Springs advocate for the therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, despite restrictions. Colorado and Oregon are the only states legalizing psilocybin therapy. read more
46-year-old Colorado woman, Jayna Lang, reported missing before Thanksgiving
#Colorado #MissingPersonA Colorado woman, Jayna Lang, went missing after mentioning she was going shopping before Thanksgiving. Her family received distressing news about her disappearance, appealing for help to find her and expressing their desire for her to return home for the holidays. read more
Coyote Attack on Colorado Girl Prompts Wildlife Search and Caution
#Colorado #CoyoteAttackColorado wildlife officials are searching for a coyote that injured a four-year-old girl after she mistook it for a dog. The attack occurred in Colorado Springs, prompting reminders to keep wild animals away from neighborhoods. read more
"Fatal Civil Air Patrol Plane Crash in Colorado Mountains"
#Colorado #PlaneCrashTwo killed and one injured in a Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Colorado, with volunteer passengers serving to make the state safer. The crash occurred during a routine aerial photography training mission. Recovery operations are ongoing in the rugged terrain. read more
Colorado Teen Fights Kidney Failure Linked to McDonald's E. coli
#Colorado #McDonaldsA 15-year-old Colorado girl fights kidney failure after consuming McDonald's Quarter Pounders, contributing to an E.coli outbreak possibly linked to contaminated onions. Her mother plans to sue the chain as the teen undergoes treatment, highlighting potential health and financial challenges. read more
Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty to Storing 190 Decaying Bodies
#Colorado #FuneralHomeFraudFuneral home owners in Colorado plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy after 190 decaying bodies were found in the building. The owners misled customers by providing fake ashes and not completing promised burials or cremations. The couple also defrauded the government of pandemic relief funds. read more
Man in Clown Mask Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of Child
#Colorado #ChildSafetyThomas Gallegos, 56, was arrested in Colorado for breaking into an eight-year-old girl's home while wearing a clown mask and attempting to abduct her. The girl fought back, sustaining injuries, and Gallegos was identified through security footage and his wife's confirmation. read more
Frozen Horror: Girl's body parts found in Colorado home freezer
#Colorado #homicideinvestigationBody parts of 16-year-old Amanda Leariel Overstreet, missing since 2005, were found in a freezer left at a Colorado home, sparking a homicide investigation. Despite no arrests, DNA testing confirmed her identity. Mystery surrounds her death with no cause determined yet. read more
Fatal Colorado Mine Accident: Elevator Malfunction Traps 12 Underground
#Colorado #mineaccidentOne fatality and twelve people were trapped in a Colorado gold mine following an elevator malfunction, with the trapped individuals later being rescued after six hours. The incident occurred at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, leaving one person dead. read more
Tragedy Strikes at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado
#Colorado #GoldMineEmergencyAn equipment failure at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado resulted in one fatality and 12 individuals trapped underground. Crews rescued 11 people after the elevator had issues at 500ft below the surface, with rescue operations ongoing. read more
Trapped Tourists in Colorado Gold Mine Prompt Ongoing Rescue Operation
#Colorado #MollieKathleenMineOne person died and 12 people are trapped in Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado due to an equipment malfunction. 11 have been rescued, and a rescue operation is ongoing with hopes of resolving the situation by the end of the day. read more
Elderly man injured by black bear with cubs in Colorado
#Colorado #BlackBearAttackA 74-year-old man in Colorado was injured by a black bear and three cubs that broke into his home. The man tried to shoo the bears out with a kitchen chair, but the adult female bear attacked him, resulting in significant injuries. read more
Colorado Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel to Protect Dog
#Colorado #MountainLionDefenseA man in Colorado killed a mountain lion with a shovel to protect his dog. The incident occurred in Cañon City, with the man claiming self-defense. This does not qualify as a lion attack, as the lion did not attack the man. read more
Colorado School District Sued for Allegedly Firing Employee Over Patriotism
#Colorado #EmployeeRightsA Colorado school district is sued for firing an employee who proclaimed the US as the greatest country in the world. Patrick Hogarty's lawsuit alleges his termination was due to expressing patriotism during diversity training. read more
Colorado Teenager Arrested for Murder in Hot Sauce Argument
#Colorado #HotSauceArgumentA Colorado teenager, George Vigil, was arrested for fatally stabbing a man during an argument over hot sauce. The victim arrived at Vigil's home and asked about hot sauce, leading to a deadly altercation. Vigil is charged with second-degree murder. read more
Man with schizophrenia convicted of premeditated murder in Colorado shooting
#Colorado #SupermarketShootingAhmad Alissa, a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021, was found guilty of murder and faces life in prison. The defense argued insanity due to schizophrenia, but prosecutors proved he was aware of his actions. read more
Colorado Council Member Shoots Teen Over Homecoming Photo Trespass.
#Colorado #TeenShootingTwo teens shot by a Colorado council member after hopping a fence to take homecoming pictures; the council member, Brent Metz, faces charges for assault and reckless endangerment. read more
Colorado GOP Removes Chairman Dave Williams Amid LGBTQ+ Controversies
#Colorado #GOPLeadershipColorado Republicans removed party chairman Dave Williams after he attacked the LGBTQ+ community, refusing to apologize for controversial remarks. Williams faced backlash for promoting his political campaign through the party and endorsing few successful candidates. Eli Bremer was elected as the new chairman. read more
Heat-Related Illnesses at Colorado Airshow Prompt Emergency Response
#Colorado #HeatWaveAround 100 individuals received treatment for extreme heat-related illnesses at the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow in Colorado Springs, with 10 requiring hospitalization. The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory warning of temperatures between 93 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. read more
Bird Strike Sparks Colorado Brush Fire; Quickly Contained by Crews
#Colorado #WildfireSafetyA bird hitting a power line and being electrocuted caused a three-acre Colorado brush fire that was quickly contained by firefighters. The incident occurred in Morrison near Denver due to hot and dry weather, as fire services warn of heightened fire danger. read more
#Colorado #LemonadeStand
A homeowners association in Colorado called the police on kids running a lemonade stand on communal property, initially claiming it was illegal. Police resolved the situation, highlighting past instances where lemonade stands faced legal issues in Colorado. read more
#Colorado #OilIndustryChallenges
A report by Carbon Tracker highlights that thousands of Colorado oil and gas wells cannot cover their cleanup costs. The state faces a $3bn shortfall, as companies are not saving enough for decommissioning. Colorado's bonding requirements may not be enough to address the financial gap. . read more
#Colorado #InfraredTechnology
Kegan VanVliet, a Colorado inmate who escaped after trying to murder his spouse, was swiftly captured with the help of infrared imaging technology. A coordinated effort involving various law enforcement agencies resulted in his quick recapture. read more
#Colorado #USPolitics
Jeff Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney and father of five, won the Republican primary in Colorado's third congressional district, aiming to move away from the aggressive politics of predecessor Lauren Boebert. Hurd will face Democrat Adam Frisch in the November general election. read more
#Colorado #USPolitics
Jeff Hurd, a Republican attorney, is vying for the nomination in Colorado’s 3rd congressional district, hoping to replace incumbent Lauren Boebert. Hurd aims for a more subdued approach, focusing on issues like housing, food, and energy costs, contrasting with Boebert’s brash style. read more
#Colorado #LaurenBoebert
Colorado's primary elections set to determine Congress control in November, with Lauren Boebert poised to secure a win despite GOP divisions. In the battleground eight district, a fierce GOP primary unfolds, reshaped by the resignation of Buck and internal party strife. read more
#Colorado #GOPPrimary
Colorado's GOP primary in Lauren Boebert’s old district features Ron Hanks, a candidate similar to Boebert, and Jeff Hurd, a lawyer. While Hanks, endorsed by the state GOP, aligns with Trump and denies election results, Hurd is the establishment favorite. Democrats are engaged in the primary as well. read more
#Colorado #HateCrime
Anderson Lee Aldrich, responsible for a deadly attack at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs, pleaded guilty to 50 federal hate crimes and received 55 life terms in prison. Victims' families expressed mixed emotions, seeking the death penalty, while others forgave him citing resilience. read more
#Colorado #AbortionPolitics
Summarized text: Republican candidate Richard Holtorf faces scrutiny for funding a past girlfriend's abortion but supporting abortion restrictions. He evades questions during a tense interview with news anchor Kyle Clark, highlighting contradictions in his stances. read more