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Missing Woman's Boyfriend Arrested; Faces Murder Charges
A man wanted for questioning in the death of a 32-year-old woman has been arrested and now faces a second-degree murder charge.

40,000 Show Up For Free Food
About 40,000 people showed up to a Weld County farm Saturday in the hopes of getting some free food.

Abundant Sunshine Sunday, But Is Snow On The Way?
A pleasant Sunday, but the holiday could be cooler.

Rebuilding Continues In Tornado-Ravaged Windsor
Patricia Kroetch never thought she'd see a silver lining in a dark thundercloud.

Man Plans Jet Pack Flight Across Royal Gorge
A man plans to use a hydrogen-peroxide powered jet pack to travel 1,500 feet across the Royal Gorge near Canon City Monday, pushing the outer limits of a technology long ago abandoned by the military.

Mayor Sorry After Showing Fake Obama Bill
Greeley's mayor apologized Thursday saying he made a mistake when he showed school children a fake $3 bill depicting President-elect Barack Obama wearing a Middle Eastern headdress.

Marines Take Custody Of Colo. Soldier
Bail of $5,000 has been posted for a Colorado Marine arrested in Washington state on desertion and contempt of court charges.

Noise Violators Sentened To Listen To Manilow
Barry Manilow's "I Write the Songs" may begin with the line, "I've been alive forever,"' but for noise ordinance violators, listening to Manilow may feel like forever.

Man Wanted In Shooting Arrested
A manhunt in Colorado Springs ended Friday night, six hours after a shootout near the Citadel Mall.

Piece Of Building Crashes To Ground
Two people escape injury when a huge piece of an Old Colorado City building crashes to the ground Friday afternoon.

Frustrated With Banks, Many Put Money In Safes
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, will now guarantee $1.4 trillion in bank debt to try to get the financial system pumping again.

Man Sentenced In Gas Fraud Case
A former Enserco Energy Inc. trader has been sentenced to five months in prison and five months of house arrest for reporting false natural gas trade data in Colorado and Canada to a publication used to set prices and settle trades.

Decline In Thanksgiving Travel Projected
AAA Colorado projected fewer people will be taking to the roads and skies this year for Thanksgiving.

Record Property Tax Backlog
More evidence that our economy has rarely been worse comes from Larimer County where an annual sale of properties with overdue tax bills draws hundreds.

Father Who Beat Motorist To Death Pleads Guilty
A father who beat to death another man believed at fault in a collision that killed his two teenage stepchildren faces up to 12 years in prison.

Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Bank Robberies
A man convicted of robbing seven banks has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Man Gets 174 Years For Sex Assault In Bathroom
A man convicted of attacking a woman in a public bathroom at a downtown medical campus in 2006 has been sentenced to 174 years in prison.

Nonprofit Seeks Donations To Keep Families Warm
Lower natural gas prices will help keep heating bills down this winter, but one nonprofit group is worried that families hurt by the weak economy will still have trouble keeping the heat on.

Cuts Now Necessary For State's Retirement Fund
Cuts in retirement benefits are now on the table as the state's public employee retirement fund seeks to deal with a $12 billion plunge in assets since the beginning of the year.

Weld County Farmer Shares Bounty From Platteville Fields
This was a such good year for farmers Joe and Chris Miller, they decided to give back to the community. This weekend, they are hosting a produce giveaway.

Flow Of Mexican Workers Shifts Opposite Way
The lure of an American job isn't quite as strong for Mexican-born workers who are returning back to their homeland in greater numbers.

Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Won't Take The Stand
A mother accused of killing her three children by burning down her home for insurance money has told the judge she won't take the stand in her defense.

East Coast Skiers Likely To Stay Close To Home

Bus Passenger Shot Over Phone

FBI: Man Threatened To Bomb DIA, Other Airports
FBI officials say they have arrested a man who threatened to blow up Cincinnati's football stadium, airports in Denver and Cincinnati, Ohio River bridges, and other landmarks.

Dad Who Beat Up Driver In Fatal Crash Pleads Guilty
The stepfather of two teenagers killed in a crash pleaded guilty Friday to beating to death the driver who caused the crash.

Teen Busted For Pot In 'Porno' Movie
Four teenagers sitting in a Basalt movie theatre were busted when someone reported they were smoking marijuana.

Firings, Suspensions Announced In Interior Dept. Scandal
The Interior Department has taken disciplinary action against more than a half dozen workers who accepted lavish gifts, partied and in some cased engaged in sex with employees from the energy companies they regulated.

27 Suspected Illegal Immigrants Arrested
State troopers and federal agents say they arrested 27 suspected illegal immigrants crammed into two vehicles, one near Grand Junction and one in the Denver area.

The Sunshine Returns For The Weekend
It's a cold and foggy start to the day, with temperatures in the low 20s.

Massage Parlor Owner Arrested In Prostitution Bust
The owner of a Grand Junction massage parlor has been arrested on multiple charges, including pimping and keeping a place of prostitution.

Hearing In Dismemberment Case Delayed By Psychiatric Check
A court hearing for a 20-year-old Montezuma County man charged with killing, decapitating and dismembering his father has been postponed.

More Layoffs Announced, 60 In Colorado
Western Union will cut 200 jobs worldwide by the end of the year, including 60 in Colorado.

Police Reclaim Murder Evidence Car Sold At Auction
Police said a 19-year-old woman who bought a car at auction will get her $400 back after police reclaimed the vehicle that was still evidence in a murder case.

Job Seekers Flock To Colorado Workforce Centers, Job Fairs
As the economy continues to weaken, more Coloradans are seeking help finding jobs.

Groups Gather To Take Back Streets

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