2 CDOT workers among dead following Highway 6 crash in Mesa County
The Colorado State Patrol said a vehicle fatally struck two roadway workers parked on the side of the highway.
Colorado attendees talk DNC, what’s next
Convention season is over. The Democrats capped a week in Chicago Thursday night as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the party’s nomination for president. Erik Clarke of Denver was there as a delegate from Colorado. Bianka Emerson is the president of Colorado Black Women for Political Action. She also attended the convention.
By Tom Hesse
Grand Junction approves plan for temporary housing, keeps ban on sleeping in tents and cars
The change follows a tent ban and an increase in citations for camping on public property.
Tina Peters guilty: Former Mesa County clerk convicted on 7 charges
Tina Peters was on trial for facilitating a security breach of her office’s election equipment in 2021.
Prosecutors call for shorter leash on Tina Peters’ defense team
After repeated violation of the judge’s orders, prosecutors ask that defense team focus on facts of the case.
By Tom Hesse
Tina Peters trial stretches beyond Colorado, into the land of Dominion Voting conspiracies
The Former Mesa County Clerk is another guide post for election disinformation.
By Tom Hesse
Tina Peters Trial Day 6 — witness testifies to copied hard drives and unauthorized photos
Jury heard from a second former employee who pled guilty to assisting in security breach.
Tina Peters Trial Day 5 — ‘I’m F—ed’: Former deputy clerk testifies
Former clerk’s office employee, Belinda Knisley, who is cooperating with the prosecution, recounted Peters’ reaction when investigation began.
By Tom Hesse
Tina Peters Trial Day 3 — Man at core of identity theft allegations tells his story
Gerald Wood told the court he talked with Peters about backing up her election equipment and had a security badge made in his name.
Tina Peters Trial Day 2 — The former Mesa County Clerk heard blasting the Secretary of State’s Office in recording
Prosecutors call lead investigator, highlight his first call with Peters.
Tina Peters Trial Day 1 — Attorneys deliver contrasting narratives of former Mesa County Clerk’s handling of election equipment
On a busy first day of the trial, the freshly-seated jury heard opening statements from both sides.
By Tom Hesse
Potential jurors screened ahead of former Mesa Clerk Tina Peters’ election security breach trial
Attorneys discuss bias concerns during review of questionnaire.
By Tom Hesse
Colorado cyclist Olivia Cummins readies for first Olympic games
The Fort Collins native is the youngest member of Team USA’s cycling squad.
By Tom Hesse
Mesa, Montrose counties issue limited Dolores River proposal
After months of discussion over a plan to protect more than 400,000 acres, commissioners are pitching a much smaller idea.
By Tom Hesse
Bennet optimistic after Biden withdrawal, but sees ‘very close election’ ahead
Colorado’s senior senator has endorsed Kamala Harris to take over the top of the ticket.
Colorado Democratic delegate reflects on Biden announcement, what’s next
Erik Clarke will be among the Democrats tasked with deciding on the heir apparent to the top of the ticket