Meet Colorado’s ‘storm doctor,’ who chases tornadoes and prepares for medical emergencies
During the spring, as thunderclouds form and twisters charge across the Kansas plains, you can find Dr. Jason Persoff in his 2014 Kia Sorento.
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Delta County schools grapple with state-mandated gender policies in community opposed to it
In January 2025, House Bill 24-1039 will take affect across Colorado, requiring public schools to honor students’ chosen names and pronouns.
Colorado justices reject media request for police officer records on narrow grounds
At the same time the Colorado Supreme Court found that two media outlets were properly denied access to records bearing on police officers’ misconduct, it declined to endorse an interpretation of state law that would have enabled non-law enforcement entities to shield their documents by labeling themselves “criminal justice agencies.”
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CDPHE temporarily suspends water testing at state lab after second chemist found manipulating data
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced it will be temporarily suspending water testing at the State Laboratory after an investigation revealed a second chemist manipulated water quality control data.
Second Amendment groups eye challenge to Colorado’s new tax on guns and ammo
Colorado is hot on the heels of California with its excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Litigation from gun owners and Second Amendment rights groups may not be far behind.
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Colorado to consider state rules on massive federal 340B drug-pricing program
Many employers know little about the $66 billion 340B federal drug-pricing program and its impact on them. But that likely will change in 2025, when a schism between hospitals and drug makers over the rapid growth of the program will take center stage at the Legislature.
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CBI says more than 1,000 cases impacted by former forensic scientist who allegedly manipulated data
After over a year of investigating, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said a comprehensive review of a former forensic scientist has been completed.
Health department monitoring Colorado renewable energy plant for excessive fumes
State health officials have begun monitoring a facility that converts cow manure into natural gas after elevated levels of an unhealthy and flammable – but also naturally occurring – gas were recently detected.
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It’s lower basin states versus the upper basin in fight over Colorado River water
As he prepares to begin his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, on priority for U.S. Rep.-elect Jeff Hurd will undoubtedly be protection of water in Western Colorado, via the Colorado River.
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In 75th session, 6 of 10 Colorado Senate committees have one-seat Democratic majority
Senate leaders on Friday announced committee assignments for the 2025 session that begins on January 8.
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