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College Professor Arrested For Hidden Camera In Bathroom


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GREELEY, Colo. -- Greeley police say they have confiscated video images from a hidden camera set up inside the bathroom of a University of Northern Colorado theater professor.The camera was...


Denver / Environmentalists suing Xcel Energy
An environmental group is suing Xcel Energy, saying the utility isn't doing all it can to cut mercury emissions from a new coal-fired unit at a Pueblo, Colo., power plant. WildEarth Guardians said...


De La Rosa turns in gem for Rockies
DENVER -- The Rockies began a 10-game homestand leading into the All-Star break on the right track as they blanked the D-backs, 5-0, at Coors Field Friday in front of a sellout crowd of 49,026. ...


Robber Sprays Woman In Face With Hot Sauce
DENVER -- Colorado Springs police are looking for three men who robbed a woman by spraying hot sauce in her face Friday.Police said the woman had just got out of her car in the parking lot of EZ...


Hepatitis C Under Diagnosed
DENVER -- The hepatitis C scare at Rose Medical Center has raised the profile of a disease that doctors say is under reported.It is estimated that two percent of the population has the virus.Steve...


Mudslide Closes Part Of Colorado 133
REDSTONE, Colo. -- A mudslide temporarily closed part of Colorado 133 between Carbondale and Redstone, as slow-moving thunderstorms pounded northwest Colorado. Carbondale firefighters said storms...


Flood advisory for Weld, Adams counties
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Adams and Weld counties as a thunderstorm dropped up to a half-inch of rain in 15 minutes. "It's just a regular old thunderstorm," said Frank...


Strong storms rumble through Denver
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Adams and Weld counties as a thunderstorm drops up to a half-inch of rain in 15 minutes. "It's just a regular old thunderstorm," said...


UNC prof arrested in child-exploitation case
A 63-year-old theater-arts professor at the University of Northern Colorado faces a felony charge of sexual exploitation of a child after his arrest Thursday by Greeley police. Raymond Vance...


Mom sought in Pueblo infant abduction
Iyana Perez, 9-months-old, is believed to be with her non-custodial mother. (Stae of Colorado) Pueblo police are searching for a woman they believe kidnapped her 9-month-old daughter this morning...


Web Site Saves Death Row Dogs
For More Information about Metro Denver Shelter Alliance At the Sundance Boarding Kennel in Palmer Lake, most of the residents are there on vacation, while their families take some time away. When...


Montrose Company Finds Banana Coffins Appealing
MONTROSE, Colo. -- Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., is...


Air Force Pilots Relish Tricky Firefighting Runs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Lt. Col. Luke Thompson sometimes skims his C-130 cargo plane just 150 above the ground, battling smoke, shifting winds and rugged terrain on his way to blast...


Police Detonate Chemicals Found In Longmont Home
LONGMONT, Colo. -- A bomb squad has detonated chemicals seized from the home of a Longmont man who is on probation on explosives charges. Police found the chemicals Thursday in the home of...


Aurora's E-470 toll road goes cashless Saturday
The E-470 toll road will go all cashless tomorrow, with tolls recorded either because motorists have a transponder or by photos taken of a driver's license plates, which generate a bill in the mail. ...


13 vehicles involved in two I-25 pileups
Troopers have closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 in Weld County after two chain-reaction pileups involving 13 vehicles. It is too soon to determine what triggered the accidents or whether...


Aspen Beekeeper Unleashes Ladybugs On Aphids
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) ― An Aspen beekeeper has released 140,000 ladybugs to attack an aphid infestation plaguing the city's cottonwood...


Copter Gathers Beetle-Infested Trees Outside Aspen
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) ― A helicopter has hauled more than 200 beetle-infested trees off Smuggler Mountain outside Aspen in a campaign to limit damage by the bug that has ruined millions of acres...


Colorado Springs Man Suspected Of 100 Burglaries
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) ― Colorado Springs police say a man who walked away from a work-release program in 2007 may have committed more than 100 burglaries since...


Thrifty Campers Flocking To Rocky Mountain Park
Spokeswoman Kyle Patterson calls the park "a backyard wilderness" to the populous Front Range. Denver is just 50 miles to the southeast. Many travelers are watching their wallets. The Rocky...


Bobcat Kills, Attacks Dog In Colorado Springs
Colorado Division of Wildlife spokesman Dave Lovell says the attack took place Wednesday. He says the dog was let outside and was killed before the bobcat could be chased away. Lovell says it's...


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Stepping Down Within Weeks
WASILLA, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced she is stepping down from her post within the month and turning the job over the Alaska's Lt. Governor.The Alaska Republican had 18 months left in...


Wyo research effort could help fuel West
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—A public-private effort to research cleaner ways of using Wyoming coal could be key in addressing the growing energy needs of the West, a coal gasification industry official...


Hep. C hotline experiencing heavy call load
< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } The Rose Medical Center patient care line for people seeking information about a possible Hepatitis C infection is experiencing a high number of calls today and...


Grand Junction accountant accused of embezzling
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—A former accountant for a Grand Junction real estate broker has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling more than $27,000 to pay her utility and credit card bills....


Colorado charter school network faces state audit
< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } PUEBLO, Colo.—Colorado education officials have agreed to audit a Pueblo-based network of charter schools amid allegations of cheating on standardized tests...


Texas Runaway, Daughter Sought In Colo.
DENVER -- Wheat Ridge police are looking for a 17-year-old runaway from Texas, traveling with her 9-month-old daughter and 50-year-old stepfather.Jenny Leigh Smith, her daughter, Jennifer Leigh...


Suit targets mercury pollution from Pueblo plant
DENVER—An environmental group is suing Xcel Energy, saying the utility isn't doing all it can to cut mercury emissions from a new coal-fired unit at a Pueblo power plant. WildEarth Guardians...


Coroner IDs Aurora Man Who Drowned In Reservoir
NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) ― A man who died after being pulled from a reservoir west of Boulder has been identified as Branden A. York, 22, of...


After 7 Years, Westword Food Writer Shows His Face
Westword: Sheehan Ready To Face His Critics If you're a Denver foodie you know Jason Sheehan. Not personally, but you know his writing. Sheehan joined Westword as their restaurant critic at about...


Thornton Mom Helps Other Moms Beat The Recession
menufortheweek.com Dawn Billesbach is proud of her Southern roots. "I grew up in South Louisiana. My mother cooked. Both of my grandmothers cooked. We like to feed people in this house,"...


Cash payments ending on east Denver toll road
AURORA, Colo.—Friday is the last day to use cash or change on E-470, the toll road that arcs around Denver's east side. Starting Saturday, the only payment options on the 47-mile road will be...


Ex-newspaper staffers launching Denver news site
DENVER -- A Denver-focused daily Web magazine led by former staffers of the defunct Rocky Mountain News and others plans to officially launch Monday.A dozen equity owners, about a dozen freelancers...


Rose Medical Center tech may have infected patients
Jeff Dorsey, left, president and chief executive officer of Health One, talks while Dr. Donald Leftkowits, acting medical staff president at Rose Medical Center, right, looks on during a news...


Mountain Campsites Full For Holiday Weekend
There is stiff competition for campsites in Colorado this holiday weekend. In Summit County, every spot is expected to be full by Friday afternoon. Thousands of trees infected by the pine beetle...


Colorado Wraps Up First Highway Stimulus Project
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) ― Colorado has wrapped up its first highway project financed with federal stimulus dollars with about a half-million to spare. The Colorado Department of...


Major Offenses Across Colo. Drop 6.1 Percent
DENVER (AP) ― Major crimes reported across Colorado dropped 6.1 percent from 2007 to 2008, with reported auto thefts dropping 22.1 percent. The year-over-year drop in crime represents the...


Colorado Unemployment Office Wait Times To Improve
Colorado's unemployed have been dealing with a double whammy. Those who need unemployment benefits the most seem to have the hardest time claiming that money. In the year since the state's...


Scrub tech may have exposed thousands to hepatitis
U.S. Food and Drug Administration , says at least nine surgery patients at Rose have tested positive for hepatitis C, which is incurable. About 6,000 patients are being advised they may have been...


Rox have comfortable schedule coming
DENVER -- The Rockies' most difficult opponent for the season's first three months might have been their schedule. Through Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Dodgers, the Rockies' 46 road games were the...


Former Nurse Admits To Drug Swapping, Detectives Say
DENVER -- Surgery patients throughout Denver may be at risk for contracting the incurable virus hepatitis C, and the person responsible may be a former nurse.Kristen Diane Parker, a former surgical...


GOP McInnis Establishes Campaign Committee
(6/5/2009) Former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis has filed papers setting up a campaign committee for his gubernatorial bid. That clears the way for the former six-term Republican congressman from...


HepC-Infected Hospital Worker Risk To Patients
A scrub tech at Rose Medical Center is accused of switching narcotic-filled syringes in operating rooms with dirty saline-filled syringes. Hundreds of patients may be at risk for exposure to...


'Furries' Woman Charged In Encounter With Teen
A 45-year-old woman, involved with a group that meets and dresses up like animals, is accused of having sex with a teenage boy. Richael Michels has been charged with sexual assault on a child. ...


Man Shot Dead By Denver PD Was Holding Fake Handgun
DENVER -- A man shot to death by officers after he allegedly charged at them with a weapon was holding a replica handgun, police said Thursday. Officers were called to a home at 4503 Fillmore...


Tips To Avoid Summertime Food Poisoning
Ask Dr. Dave A favorite tradition for the 4th of July holiday is to head outdoors for cooking and eating, but warm weather does increase the risk of food poisoning. Dr. Hnida shares some simple...


Denver Named One Of Fastest Growing Cities In Country
DENVER -- Denver is among the 25 fastest growing cities in the country. The distinction is pointed out in the Census Bureau's population report for 2008.According to the report, Denver is now the...


2 hurt in Summit County copter crash
Two people were injured in a helicopter crash in Summit County this morning. Their names have not been released. One was airlifted by to St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver. The second person...


2 accused in Pueblo pipe bombings
A 20-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested today and accused of detonating small pipe bombs around north Pueblo on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The devices, made with PVC pipe, exploded in a...


Colorado lands PTAC contract center
Procurement Technical Assistance Center that will aid small businesses in getting contracts with federal, state and local governments. There are 93 PTACs across the country, but the new center...