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Jury convicts Aurora man in embezzling scheme

27 mins ago

Federal prosecutors say an Aurora man accused of conspiring with an insurance company employee to embezzle more than $700,000 has been convicted of a money laundering charge and of lying to IRS and FBI agents.

Rockies add 5 to 40-man roster

58 mins ago

The Colorado Rockies have added four right-handed pitchers and a catcher to the 40-man roster.

Colo. eatery owner pleads guilty in pot case

1 hr 38 mins ago

A Thornton restaurant owner who served politicians has pleaded guilty to laundering money to run a marijuana-growing operation.

Avalanche activate Galiardi, Liles

1 hr 53 mins ago

The Colorado Avalanche have activated rookie forward T.J. Galiardi and defenseman John-Michael Liles from the injured reserve list.

Eldora, Vail start ski season Friday

2 hrs 36 mins ago

Two more Colorado ski resorts are open for the season.

Colo. jobless rate dips to 6.9 percent in October

4 hrs ago

A shrinking labor force and about 1,000 new jobs have helped put Colorado's latest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October at 6.9 percent, a slight decrease from the previous month, the state Department of Labor and Employment said Friday.

Colo. to review taxpayer-paid lobbyists practice

4 hrs ago

At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's administration last year paid employees and outside contractors $1.1 million to lobby Colorado lawmakers on legislation ranging from renewable energy tax credits to increasing motor vehicle license fees.

Slight decline in Colorado October unemployment

4 hrs ago

Colo. to look at taxpayer-paid lobbyists

4 hrs ago

At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's administration last year paid employees and outside contractors $1.1 million to lobby state lawmakers on legislation ranging from renewable energy tax credits to increasing motor vehicle license fees.

Scanlan won't try to switch Colo. legislative seat

5 hrs ago

Colorado Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief after state Rep. Christine Scanlan announced Friday she has no plans to run for the state Senate.