Oregon is first state to adopt automatic voter registration

Seventeen years after Oregon decided to become the first state to hold all elections with mail-in ballots, it took another pioneering step on Monday to broaden participation by automatically registering people to vote.

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Battle looms in legislature over minimum wage in Colorado

DENVER — A battle is looming over Colorado’s minimum wage, which right now is $8.23 per hour. 600,000 Coloradans earns less than $12 an hour. Some Democrats in the legislature say that’s not enough, so they have two ideas. Let local governments raise the minimum wage on their own, or Put it to a statewide […]

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CSU players: Selection committee favored teams from power conferences, with greater history

FORT COLLINS — After the bracket for the NCAA Tournament was revealed Sunday without Colorado State, popular opinion was that the Rams' exclusion had more to do with conference affiliation than actual resumes.

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Nome, Alaska, preparing to greet Iditarod winner

Nome and its residents are nearly ready for the biggest party of the year on Alaska's western coast. City crews, volunteers and Iditarod officials have spent the past few days preparing for the first musher to come off the frozen Bering Sea ice and mush the last few blocks of the thousand-mile race down Front Street. ''It's a lot of stuff that happens during the Iditarod, and it means a lot ...

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Skier visits are up despite dry January

Despite an unseasonably warm and dry January, skier visits at the 21 member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA were up 3.7 percent in January and February compared with the same period last year, the trade association announced Monday.Melanie Mills, president and CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA, said in a statement that the steady pace of skier visits reinforces Colorado’s reputation as having ...

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CU men's basketball: Teammates support Booker's decision to not play in CBI

Social media can be cruel, and it hasn't been too kind to Colorado senior Askia Booker in the past couple of days.

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Routt County stepping up to category II would result in 2019 pay raises for elected officials

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush, D-Steamboat Springs, which would clear the way for elected officials in Routt County to look forward to their first pay raises since 2007, will move on to the State Senate after passing the House by a vote of 63-2 Monday. House Bill 1256 would result in a $14,000 annual pay increase for most elected officials in Routt County over the next two ...

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CMC scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors living in college's service area

A new Colorado Mountain College scholarship will make secondary education more attainable for local high school seniors. The President’s Scholarship awards $1,000 to students living inside CMC’s service area to use during their first full year at the college. A personalized letter written to each student in the 12,000-mile area, which includes Steamboat Springs, is being sent to students from ...

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Weaver dominant again for Angels in win

Jered Weaver allowed only a homer to Robinson Chirinos in five stellar innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 Monday. Texas starter Lisalverto Bonilla made his third spring appearance and first start. Angels reliever Joe Smith made his first spring appearance and allowed one hit in one inning. STARTING TIME Angles: Weaver, 131-69 over nine seasons with the Angels, said he ...

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Boulder may allow home sales of produce, eggs

Jessica Beacom produces enough food from her garden that she rarely buys vegetables during the growing season. With some planning and work, the north Boulder resident believes she could increase production enough to feed an entire second family.

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"Rolling Papers" film on legal pot in Colorado gets distribution deal

"Rolling Papers," Mitch Dickman's documentary about the dawn of legal marijuana in Colorado and The Denver Post's coverage of the related cultural and business developments during the first

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CU men's basketball: Teammates support Booker's decision to not play in CBI

Social media can be cruel, and it hasn't been too kind to Colorado senior Askia Booker in the past couple of days.

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NIT Tournament Bracket 2015: Complete 1st-Round Predictions and More

There was plenty of angst on Selection Sunday, as teams with questionable resumes, like UCLA, somehow made it into the NCAA tournament field while perhaps more-deserving squads, such as Colorado State, were left out. That may be tough to swallow for those whose bubbles popped, but the winner here is the NIT. After all, it gets to take the leftover teams after the Big Dance announced its field of ...

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Two Assume Command Of 188th Wing Squadrons

In the midst of changing over to the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, the 188th Wing announced the assumption of command in two of the Wing’s squadrons.

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New Beginnings, Long-Standing Feuds Highlight Week Three Action

This week's Viernes de Futbol matchup between the Philadelphia Union and FC Dallas kicks off week three of the 2015 MLS season at PPL Park at 7:00 p.m. ET (UniMás).

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Record warmth prompts wildfire concerns

A red flag warning issued for parts of the Front Range Monday as record-high temperatures continued for a second straight day.

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Obituary

Joy L. ZollarsA Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident Joy L. Zollars will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Lamar Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene, 7th and Pearl, with Mrs.

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State gas prices drop slightly

Average retail gasoline prices in Colorado have fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.

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PMC Spotlight

Sports Evals - Support for Healthy, Active Lifestyles Prowers Medical Center (PMC) Rehabilitation Department has three (3) Physical Therapists ready to serve our community with their physical rehabilitation needs.

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Zonta plans special girls night

The Zonta Club of Prowers County is hosting Girls Wanna Have Fun from 6-9 p.m., March 21, which promises to be a fun filled evening.

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Fight over Keystone XL project doesn't stall pipeline boom

FILE - In this May 12, 2014 file photo, Paul Stolen, a retired state biologist, shows some of the sensitive wetland areas near Minnesota's Itasca State Park. Stolen, who has been working with groups opposing an Enbridge project in Minnesota, is telling people he thinks the number of pipeline projects is going to escalate.

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Can anyone beat Kentucky?

More than 40 million Americans are betting $2 billion on March Madness brackets this week, and more than $9 billion on NCAA basketball tournament-related bets, according to a survey done by the American Gaming Association.

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Moguls skier Hannah Kearney ready to hit books, not bumps, as she retires after storied career

Moguls skier Hannah Kearney is gearing up for retirement by giving away some of her equipment to the next generation she helped inspire. The two-time Olympic medallist certainly won't need those ski pants with the decorative knee patches where she's going next the classroom. Following a decade ...

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Colorado Senate approves repeal of ammunition magazine law

DENVER — Republicans in the Colorado Senate used their new majority to pass legislation Monday that would repeal a limit on the size of ammunition magazines — a law widely despised by their party and the impetus for the recall of two Democratic state senators.

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Injured snowmobiler rescued Saturday in North Routt County

A woman injured in a snowmobile accident in North Routt County Saturday afternoon was rescued and flown to a Front Range hospital. The woman, who reportedly sustained significant internal injuries in the accident, was riding down Farwell Mountain northeast of Pearl Lake when rescuers said she hit an unseen depression in the snow and was ejected off of the snowmobile. Colorado Parks and Wildlife ...

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Defense in Colorado shooting case asks judge to move trial

CENTENNIAL — Defense attorneys in the Colorado theater shooting case have again asked a judge to move the trial, writing in court documents released Monday that most prospective jurors already believe defendant James Holmes is guilty.

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Fight over Keystone XL project doesn't stall pipeline boom

FILE - In this May 12, 2014 file photo, Paul Stolen, a retired state biologist, shows some of the sensitive wetland areas near Minnesota's Itasca State Park. Stolen, who has been working with groups opposing an Enbridge project in Minnesota, is telling people he thinks the number of pipeline projects is going to escalate.

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Colorado Senate approves repeal of ammunition magazine law

DENVER — Republicans in the Colorado Senate used their new majority to pass legislation Monday that would repeal a limit on the size of ammunition magazines — a law widely despised by their party and the impetus for the recall of two Democratic state senators.

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Moguls skier Hannah Kearney ready to hit books, not bumps, as she retires after storied career

Moguls skier Hannah Kearney is gearing up for retirement by giving away some of her equipment to the next generation she helped inspire. The two-time Olympic medallist certainly won't need those ski pants with the decorative knee patches where she's going next the classroom. Following a decade ...

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Accident victim managed business selling magazines without permit

We're learning more about a man who was killed in a passenger van wreck that happened last Wednesday at 50th and Alcove.

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Lamar Public Radio improves signal

Thursday, March 12, marked a new day in Southeast Colorado radio, as 90.7 KCSE launched it's new, enhanced signal at the Cultural Events Center.

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Colorado's first construction defects bill squeaks through committee

A bill to reduce the amount of time a homeowner gets to sue over construction defects passed in a Senate committee Monday, but not before it was weakened to exclude multi-family developments.

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Colorado Lawmakers Begin Debate On Homebuilder Liability

Colorado lawmakers started work Monday on one of the most anticipated issues of the legislative session: liability for homebuilders.

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UVU wrestling: four Wolverine grapplers tabbed all-conference

The Western Wrestling Conference announced its All-Conference teams for the 2014-15 season on Monday, and four Utah Valley...

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Rooftop rainwater collection bill easily clears Colorado committee

A bill that would allow residential rainwater collection sailed through a committee hearing Monday, making headway in Colorado's decades-old water rights battle.

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Apollo said to be in lead to acquire Digital First Media newspapers

The giant private equity fund Apollo Global Management is the front-runner in negotiations to buy Digital First Media, publisher of the Denver Post and 13 other newspapers in Colorado, according to reports.

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Snowmass Mammoth Festival Confirms Initial Lineup

Colorado’s Snowmass Mammoth Festival will feature performances from the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings as their Wheels of Soul Tour stops in Snowmass.

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Oregon is first state to adopt automatic voter registration

Seventeen years after Oregon decided to become the first state to hold all elections with mail-in ballots, it took another pioneering step on Monday to broaden participation by automatically registering people to vote.

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4 reasons oil prices are still falling

© Provided by IBT US oil Oil prices tumbled to a six-year low Monday, driven by renewed fears of oversupply and a surging U.S. dollar.

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Baseball lifer Lachemann continues living his dream

Rene Lachemann, who turns 70 in May, is in charge of catching and defensive alignments for the Rockies. He is about to embark on a 52nd consecutive season in uniform as an active player, coach or manager, matching Don Zimmer for what the Hall of Fame believes is a Major League record.

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CMU president proposes tax free zone in Mesa County

With a stagnant economy, Mesa County entities are looking for a way to help increase economic development, employment and new businesses and now there may be a solution.

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Apollo said to be front-runner to acquire Digital First Media newspapers

The giant private equity fund Apollo Global Management is the front-runner in negotiations to buy Digital First Media, publisher of the Daily Camera, Longmont Times-Call and Denver Post newspapers, according to reports.

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Oregon is first state to adopt automatic voter registration

(AP Photo/Don Ryan). Oregon Gov. Kate Brown holds up an automatic voter registration bill after signing it, Monday, March 16, 2015, in Salem, Ore. Seventeen years after Oregon decided to become the first state in the nation to hold all elections by ma...

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BREAKING: Rifle High School football team suspended for postseason

Rifle's Brock Clark advances the ball early in its 30-14 loss to Pueblo East on Saturday during the 3A state championship game at Dutch Clark Stadium in Pueblo.

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Meet the 2015 SXSW Filmmakers #14: Craig William Macniell's 'The Boy' Wants You to Care About Your Neighbor's Child

READ MORE: Meet the Faces of SXSW 2015: Sally Field, Nick Kroll, Jason Schwartzman and More It's the summer of 1989. 9-year-old Ted Henley (Jared Breeze) and his father John (David Morse) are the proprietors of The Mt. Vista Motel, a crumbling resort buried in the mountains of the American West. Since Ted's mother left, John has drifted into despondency—leaving Ted to fend for himself. In this ...

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Gamecocks No. 1 seed in Greensboro Regional

After three years of playing in Indiana, Colorado, Washington and California, South Carolina is home sweet home for this years NCAA tournament. Click to Continue »

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AP National News Video

(AP Photo/Don Ryan). Oregon Gov. Kate Brown holds up an automatic voter registration bill after signing it, Monday, March 16, 2015, in Salem, Ore. Seventeen years after Oregon decided to become the first state in the nation to hold all elections by ma...

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Tight race shaping up for Brabham Cup

With less than a month remaining in the ECHL regular season, the race for the Brabham Cup and home-ice advantage throughout the Kelly Cup Playoffs is heating up as the top eight teams in the league standings are separated by just six points.

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Controversial campus guns bill advances in Florida Senate

TALLAHASSEE — Despite vehement opposition from university presidents, campus police chiefs and student government associations, the Senate Higher Education Committee on Monday approved a proposal that would allow guns on college campuses.

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Moguls skier Hannah Kearney ready to hit books, not bumps, as she retires after storied career

Moguls skier Hannah Kearney is gearing up for retirement by giving away some of her equipment to the next generation she helped inspire. Quite a way to go out, too, especially since she captured the season title in both moguls and the overall freestyle race.

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