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  1. Cat rescued after 2 days in air duct

    Cat rescued after 2 days in air duct

    A cat that had been stuck in a home's air ducts for two days was rescued Wednesday, according to an employee at Monster Vac in Englewood.

  2. High fire danger across Colorado

    High fire danger across Colorado

    Summer officially starts on Friday and Mother Nature will stay true to her word, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 90 degrees.

  3. AFA finds illegal items in dorms

    AFA finds illegal items in dorms

    The Air Force Academy says an inspection has turned up possible alcohol and substance abuse by a small number of cadets.

Aurora movie theater shooting case: Suspect James Holmes' attorneys not…
Aurora movie theater shooting case: Suspect James Holmes' attorneys not…

The judge in the Aurora theater shooting case has rejected a request by defense attorneys to attend the suspect's court-ordered psychiatric examination.

Jessica Ridgeway case: Suspect Austin Sigg wants trial moved from…
Jessica Ridgeway case: Suspect Austin Sigg wants trial moved from…

Lawyers for a teen accused of killing Jessica Ridgeway in Westminster, as well as attacking a jogger months earlier, wants his trial moved out of Jefferson …

7NEWS, Red Cross host fundraiser for Colorado Wildfire Relief 2013
7NEWS, Red Cross host fundraiser for Colorado Wildfire Relief 2013

As wildfires broke out across the state of Colorado in the last week, many have asked, "How can I help?"

Black Forest Fire now called 95 pct contained; Mandatory evacuation…
Black Forest Fire now called 95 pct contained; Mandatory evacuation…

The Black Forest Fire, the most destructive wildfire in state history, is now 95 percent contained.

Images of Lime Gulch Fire from AirTracker7 and viewers
Images of Lime Gulch Fire from AirTracker7 and viewers

See images of the Lime Gulch Fire from viewers and AirTracker7.

Lime Gulch Fire burning on U.S. Forest Service land in Jefferson County…
Lime Gulch Fire burning on U.S. Forest Service land in Jefferson County…

The Lime Gulch Fire is now estimated at 500 acres. Immediate evacuations are in effect for residents in Buffalo Creek Township and within a three mile radius …

Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch evacuated as fire burns in Huerfano County
Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch evacuated as fire burns in Huerfano County

The Spanish Peaks Boy Scout Ranch in Huerfano County was evacuated Wednesday after a 50-acre fire erupted nearby.

Woman stabbed, husband assaulted near RTD Light Rail stop in Lakewood
Woman stabbed, husband assaulted near RTD Light Rail stop in Lakewood

Lakewood police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects who stabbed a woman and pepper sprayed her husband near the Lamar Light Rail Station.

Wild Rose Fire burns 850 acres in Rio Blanco County
Wild Rose Fire burns 850 acres in Rio Blanco County

The Wild Rose Fire is burning on the west side of Texas Mountain in Rio Blanco County, spreading primarily to the east.

Mother nearly arrested after dispute with Spirit Airlines flight attendant
Mother nearly arrested after dispute with Spirit Airlines flight attendant

A single mother traveling with her son is nearly arrested after a clash with a Spirit Airlines flight attendant. 

Tracking Danger: Colorado's Failing Parole System
Tracking Danger: Colorado's Failing Parole System

The failings of an underequipped and overtaxed Parole Division led to two high profile murders and repercussions that are still reshaping the Colorado …

West Fork Fire Complex doubles in size
West Fork Fire Complex doubles in size

The West Fork Complex fires doubled in size Wednesday to an estimated 8,375 acres.

Bull Gulch Fire burning in Fremont County
Bull Gulch Fire burning in Fremont County

A 50-acre fire was burning north of Highway 50 on BLM-managed lands in Fremont County.

4-acre grass fire in Highlands Ranch at Highlands Ranch Parkway and…
4-acre grass fire in Highlands Ranch at Highlands Ranch Parkway and…

A 4-acre grass fire that broke out in Highlands Ranch Wednesday afternoon was quickly extinguished and no damage or injuries were reported.

National and World News

  1. Kyrgyzstan votes to end US airbase lease

    Kyrgyzstan votes to end US airbase lease

    Kyrgyzstan has voted to end the United States' lease on an airbase key to supplying military operations in nearby Afghanistan.

  2. US jobless aid applications increase

    US jobless aid applications increase

    U.S. unemployment benefit applications rose by 18,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 354,000. Despite the gain, the level remains consistent with moderate job growth.

  3. James Gandolfini dies in Italy

    James Gandolfini dies in Italy

    James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos," has died in Italy.

  4. As fires rage, feds cut prevention funds

    As fires rage, feds cut prevention funds

    As the West battles one catastrophic wildfire after another, the federal government is spending less and less on its main program for preventing blazes in the first place.

  5. AMA declares obesity a disease

    AMA declares obesity a disease

    The American Medical Association’s decision to recognize obesity as a disease could boost sales and continued development of prescription diet drugs, according to Forbes.

  6. Traffic returns to Wash. bridge

    Traffic returns to Wash. bridge

    Cars and trucks are rolling again across the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge, restoring the traffic flow on the main route between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

  7. Addicts using detergent-for-drugs

    Addicts using detergent-for-drugs

    Southern California authorities say it's a dirty business and a bizarre trend -- drug users trading Tide detergent for crack.

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  1. Full timeline: Marathon bombing case

    Full timeline: Marathon bombing case

    Get the latest developments on the Boston Marathon bombings and the search for answers.

  2. Special Coverage: CT School Shooting

    Special Coverage: CT School Shooting

    Ongoing coverage of the mass shooting inside Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Conn.

  3. Amendment 64 and legalized pot in Colo.

    Amendment 64 and legalized pot in Colo.

    In November Colorado voters approved Amendment 64, setting in motion the legalization of recreational marijuana in this state.

  4. Aurora movie theater shooting

    Aurora movie theater shooting

    Ongoing coverage of the case against James Holmes and archived coverage of the mass shooting he is accused of committing.

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  1. Tracking danger in the parole system

    Tracking danger in the parole system

    The failings of an underequipped and overtaxed Parole Division led to two high profile murders and repercussions that are still reshaping the Colorado Department of Corrections.

  2. Post: Parolee Evan Ebel had 'hit list'

    Post: Parolee Evan Ebel had 'hit list'

    Tim Hand, the ex-Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections Parole Division, has been fired.

  3. Colorado's parole chief fired

    Colorado's parole chief fired

    Tim Hand, the Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections Parole Division, has been fired.

Staying Healthy

  1. HPV vaccine cuts infections in half

    HPV vaccine cuts infections in half

    A vaccine against a cervical cancer virus cut infections in teen girls by half in the first study to measure the shot's impact since it came on the market.

  2. Sun protection using SPF clothing

    Sun protection using SPF clothing

    SPF clothing is taking over when it comes to sun protection. We find out what doctors have to say about this new technology.

  3. AMA declares obesity a disease

    AMA declares obesity a disease

    The American Medical Association’s decision to recognize obesity as a disease could boost sales and continued development of prescription diet drugs, according to Forbes.

Watercooler

  1. Cat rescued after 2 days in air duct

    Cat rescued after 2 days in air duct

    A cat that had been stuck in a home's air ducts for two days was rescued Wednesday, according to an employee at Monster Vac in Englewood.

  2. Proposal planner helps pop the question

    Proposal planner helps pop the question

    Some guys need a little extra help when it comes to finding the perfect way to pop the question.  Ever consider hiring a proposal planner? A woman in the UK is offering proposal suggestions for people around the world.

     
  3. Driver admits speeding to dry his car

    Driver admits speeding to dry his car

    A Canadian man admitted driving more than 100 mph in order to dry off his washed car.

Politics

  1. Kyrgyzstan votes to end US airbase lease

    Kyrgyzstan votes to end US airbase lease

    Kyrgyzstan has voted to end the United States' lease on an airbase key to supplying military operations in nearby Afghanistan.

  2. House considers cuts to food stamps

    House considers cuts to food stamps

    A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.

  3. Senator's recall petition 'sufficient'

    Senator's recall petition 'sufficient'

    A recall petition against a Colorado lawmaker who supported gun control laws was deemed sufficient Tuesday, setting up the first potential recall of a state lawmaker in Colorado history.

  4. Feds vote for new Colo. wilderness area

    Feds vote for new Colo. wilderness area

    A federal proposal to turn portions of the San Juan Mountains into a wilderness area is getting support in the U.S. Senate.

Consumer News

  1. Bipartisan plan poss. for student loans

    Bipartisan plan poss. for student loans

    Students applying for financial aid for the coming school year could find some comfort in a bipartisan student loan compromise taking shape in the Senate that would prevent interest rates from doubling and set a single rate each year for undergraduate students, rich or poor.

  2. Tips to back-up your cell phone

    Tips to back-up your cell phone

    With the swipe of a finger you can see your kid's first steps, school concerts, and summer vacations. But just like that, those images can vanish. So, how do you make sure those precious memories are protected?

  3. Colorado foreclosures drop 50 percent

    Colorado foreclosures drop 50 percent

    Colorado foreclosure filings dropped 50 percent in metro counties in May compared with the same period last year.