Saturday, November 16, 2024

Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB's All-Star game

DENVER (AP) — Ahead of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Denver this week, city officials are facing scrutiny from advocates who accuse them of accelerating the clearing of homeless encampments near Coors Field as the sports world turns its attention to Colorado’s capital city.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB's All-Star game

DENVER (AP) — Ahead of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Denver this week, city officials are facing scrutiny from advocates who accuse them of accelerating the clearing of homeless encampments near Coors Field as the sports world turns its attention to Colorado’s capital city.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB's All-Star game

DENVER (AP) — Ahead of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Denver this week, city officials are facing scrutiny from advocates who accuse them of accelerating the clearing of homeless encampments near Coors Field as the sports world turns its attention to Colorado’s capital city.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB's All-Star game

DENVER (AP) — Ahead of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Denver this week, city officials are facing scrutiny from advocates who accuse them of accelerating the clearing of homeless encampments near Coors Field as the sports world turns its attention to Colorado’s capital city.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Colorado Legislature wraps up 2021 session

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Legislature ended its 2021 session this week after the Democrat-controlled body pushed through a swath of progressive legislation with little Republican support in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, multiple mass shootings in the state and a continuing nationwide reckoning for racial justice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Colorado Legislature wraps up 2021 session

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Legislature ended its 2021 session this week after the Democrat-controlled body pushed through a swath of progressive legislation with little Republican support in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, multiple mass shootings in the state and a continuing nationwide reckoning for racial justice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Colorado Legislature wraps up 2021 session

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Legislature ended its 2021 session this week after the Democrat-controlled body pushed through a swath of progressive legislation with little Republican support in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, multiple mass shootings in the state and a continuing nationwide reckoning for racial justice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response

DENVER (AP) — As Western states prepare for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane has been grounded and could be converted to help fight against another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response

DENVER (AP) — As Western states prepare for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane has been grounded and could be converted to help fight against another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response

DENVER (AP) — As Western states prepare for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane has been grounded and could be converted to help fight against another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins

DENVER (AP) — The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins

DENVER (AP) — The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins

DENVER (AP) — The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins

DENVER (AP) — The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Colorado is latest to weigh ban on Native American mascots

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges amid a nationwide push for racial justice that gained new momentum last year following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis and the NFL team in Washington changing its name.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Colorado is latest to weigh ban on Native American mascots

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges amid a nationwide push for racial justice that gained new momentum last year following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis and the NFL team in Washington changing its name.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Colorado is latest to weigh ban on Native American mascots

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges amid a nationwide push for racial justice that gained new momentum last year following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis and the NFL team in Washington changing its name.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Colorado is latest to weigh ban on Native American mascots

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges amid a nationwide push for racial justice that gained new momentum last year following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis and the NFL team in Washington changing its name.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors

An 88-year-old woman in Ohio broke down in tears as her son hugged her for the first time in a year. Nursing home residents and staff in California sang “Over the Rainbow” as they resumed group activities and allowed visitors back in. A 5-year-old dove into the lap of her …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors

An 88-year-old woman in Ohio broke down in tears as her son hugged her for the first time in a year. Nursing home residents and staff in California sang “Over the Rainbow” as they resumed group activities and allowed visitors back in. A 5-year-old dove into the lap of her …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors

An 88-year-old woman in Ohio broke down in tears as her son hugged her for the first time in a year. Nursing home residents and staff in California sang “Over the Rainbow” as they resumed group activities and allowed visitors back in. A 5-year-old dove into the lap of her …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

DENVER (AP) — The results of an investigation into the fatal arrest of Elijah McClain in suburban Denver released Monday criticizes how police handled the entire incident, faulting officers for their quick, aggressive treatment of the 23-year-old Black man and the department for having a weak accountability system that failed …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Online sign-ups complicate vaccine rollout for older people

DENVER (AP) — Howard Jones, who's 83, was on the phone for three to four hours every day trying to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Online sign-ups complicate vaccine rollout for older people

DENVER (AP) — Howard Jones, who's 83, was on the phone for three to four hours every day trying to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Online sign-ups complicate vaccine rollout for older people

DENVER (AP) — Howard Jones, who's 83, was on the phone for three to four hours every day trying to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Going big: US dispensing shots at stadiums and fairgrounds

The U.S. is entering the second month of the biggest vaccination drive in history with a major expansion of the campaign, opening football stadiums, major league ballparks, fairgrounds and convention centers to inoculate a larger and more diverse pool of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Going big: US dispensing shots at stadiums and fairgrounds

The U.S. is entering the second month of the biggest vaccination drive in history with a major expansion of the campaign, opening football stadiums, major league ballparks, fairgrounds and convention centers to inoculate a larger and more diverse pool of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US ramps up vaccinations to get doses to more Americans

The U.S. is entering the second month of the biggest vaccination drive in history with a major expansion of the campaign, opening football stadiums, major league ballparks, fairgrounds and convention centers to inoculate a larger and more diverse pool of people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Colorado officers won’t be charged for detaining Black girls

DENVER (AP) — Suburban Denver police officers won’t be charged after detaining four Black girls by gunpoint this summer and handcuffing two of them after wrongly suspecting they were riding in a stolen car, prosecutors said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Colorado officers won’t be charged for detaining Black girls

DENVER (AP) — Suburban Denver police officers won’t be charged after detaining four Black girls by gunpoint this summer and handcuffing two of them after wrongly suspecting they were riding in a stolen car, prosecutors said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Denver election protest peaceful; city closes offices early

DENVER (AP) — Several hundred flag-waving supporters of President Donald Trump rallied peacefully Wednesday at the Colorado state capitol to protest Congress’ expected certification of Electoral College votes confirming Joe Biden's presidential win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Denver election protest peaceful; city closes offices early

DENVER (AP) — Several hundred flag-waving supporters of President Donald Trump rallied peacefully Wednesday at the Colorado state capitol to protest Congress’ expected certification of Electoral College votes confirming Joe Biden's presidential win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

First reported US case of virus variant triggers questions

DENVER (AP) — The new and seemingly more contagious variant of the coronavirus that has set off alarm in Britain has been reported for the first time in the U.S., in a Colorado man who hadn't been traveling, triggering a host of questions about how it got here and adding …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No travel history in 1st reported US case of virus variant

DENVER (AP) — A new variant of the coronavirus that may be more contagious has been found in a Colorado man who had not been traveling, triggering a host of questions about how the first U.S. case of the new version showed up in the Rocky Mountain state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

1st reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that's been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday, adding urgency to efforts to vaccinate Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No travel history in 1st reported US case of virus variant

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man who became the first reported person in the U.S. to have a COVID-19 variant that is spreading in the United Kingdom hadn’t been traveling, health officials said Monday, triggering a host of questions about how the new strain showed up in the Rockies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

1st reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that's been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday, adding urgency to efforts to vaccinate Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant seen in Britain has been found in Colorado, governor says

DENVER (AP) — First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant seen in Britain has been found in Colorado, governor says.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US military confirms pandemic won’t sideline Santa Claus

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. military is tracking an elderly man with a white beard and a large belly who goes by the name of Saint Nicholas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US military confirms pandemic won’t sideline Santa Claus

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. military is tracking an elderly man with a white beard and a large belly who goes by the name of Saint Nicholas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US military confirms pandemic won’t sideline Santa Claus

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. military is tracking an elderly man with a white beard and a large belly who goes by the name of Saint Nicholas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US military confirms pandemic won’t sideline Santa Claus

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. military is tracking an elderly man with a white beard and a large belly who goes by the name of Saint Nicholas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Inmates facing big virus risks not near top of vaccine lists

DENVER (AP) — Amber Johnson is terrified her 63-year-old father will get the coronavirus. He has high blood pressure, asthma and is pre-diabetic, and she worries he's especially vulnerable as an inmate in Colorado, where outbreaks in prisons are raging.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colorado Democratic electors cast nine votes for Joe Biden

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s nine Democratic presidential electors cast their votes for Joe Biden at the state Capitol on Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colorado announces locations for initial COVID-19 vaccines

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado health department announced its plans to distribute the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colorado officials say COVID-19 vaccine to arrive next week

DENVER (AP) — Colorado will receive its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines next week if the federal approval process goes smoothly and supply chains function as expected, state health officials said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Denver police lacked plan to handle protests, report says

DENVER (AP) — Denver police did not have a cohesive plan for handling large racial injustice protests that erupted last summer following the death of George Floyd, according to a report made public Tuesday by an independent police monitor group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colorado lawmakers OK COVID-19 aid, say more is needed

DENVER (AP) — In an effort to keep Colorado residents fed and employed this winter, the state Legislature concluded a special session Wednesday by passing bills offering assistance to restaurants and food pantries struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GOP aide sent home from Colorado Legislature had COVID-19

DENVER (AP) — As Colorado's Democrat-led Legislature convened Monday for a special session, a GOP staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 attended a morning House session and was sent home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colorado lawmakers consider emergency COVID relief package

DENVER (AP) — In the absence of new federal coronavirus economic relief, Colorado’s Democrat-led Legislature convened on Monday in a special session called by Gov. Jared Polis to pass bills offering sales tax relief and state grants to small businesses, tenants and public school districts affected by the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Colorado governor: Defiant restaurants could lose licenses

DENVER (AP) — Gov. Jared Polis warned Tuesday that some Colorado restaurant owners who defy or ignore strict state health orders to stem spread of the coronavirus could lose their licenses to operate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lives Lost: Mexican meatpacker left legacy of compassion

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Saul Sanchez came to the U.S. from Mexico hoping to save his youngest daughter’s life. What he found was a new life for his family, a boss who volunteered to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment – and a rural Colorado community he loved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Lives Lost: Mexican meatpacker left legacy of compassion

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Saul Sanchez came to the U.S. from Mexico hoping to save his youngest daughter’s life. What he found was a new life for his family, a boss who volunteered to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment – and a rural Colorado community he loved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado sees new virus orders amid hospitalization increase

DENVER (AP) — With Colorado experiencing its highest rate of coronavirus hospitalizations, Gov. Jared Polis extended a statewide mask mandate Monday for another 30 days and said state employees will work remotely through the end of November into December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Three states pass amendments that 'only citizens' can vote

DENVER (AP) — Voters in Colorado, Florida and Alabama passed ballot measures Tuesday that codify what is already law: That only U.S. citizens 18 and older can vote. The passage of the largely-symbolic measures has triggered questions about why the pro-Trump group behind them spent time and money on the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado AG says landlord engaged in voter intimidation

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's attorney general's office has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the co-owner of a mobile home park who distributed a notice to tenants saying their rent could double if Democrat Joe Biden wins the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado AG says landlord engaged in voter intimidation

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's attorney general's office has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the co-owner of a mobile home park who distributed a notice to tenants saying their rent could double if Democrat Joe Biden wins the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Denver tightens capacity rules for businesses, offices

DENVER (AP) — Denver will enforce tighter restrictions for restaurants, retail and offices, reducing maximum capacity from 50% to 25% amid rising coronavirus cases in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Denver tightens capacity rules for businesses, offices

DENVER (AP) — Denver will enforce tighter restrictions for restaurants, retail and offices, reducing maximum capacity from 50% to 25% amid rising coronavirus cases in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Crews assess damages for Colorado's second-largest wildfire

DENVER (AP) — Wildfire damage assessment was expected to begin Monday for the towns and cities affected by Colorado's second-largest recorded wildfire which caused evacuations and closed Rocky Mountain National Park.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado wildfire becomes second largest in state history

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's second-largest wildfire in state history was most likely caused by human activity, Gov. Jared Polis said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado wildfire becomes second largest in state history

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's second-largest wildfire in state history was most likely caused by human activity, Gov. Jared Polis said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado wildfires drag on later than normal, break records

DENVER (AP) — Orange skies, winds gusting up to 70 mph, smoke tornadoes and hazardous air. While it could be an apocalyptic scene out of a movie, it has become the reality of Colorado's wildfire season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado wildfires drag on later than normal, break records

DENVER (AP) — Orange skies, winds gusting up to 70 mph, smoke tornadoes and hazardous air. While it could be an apocalyptic scene out of a movie, it has become the reality of Colorado's wildfire season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado announces its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

DENVER (AP) — Colorado on Friday released its distribution plan an approved coronavirus vaccine when it becomes publicly available as the state faced a deadline to submit it to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Denver TV station security guard charged with murder

DENVER (AP) — A television station security guard accused of fatally shooting a pro-police demonstrator following opposing rallies was charged Monday with second-degree murder, according to the Denver district court clerk’s office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Colorado announces its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

DENVER (AP) — Colorado on Friday released its distribution plan an approved coronavirus vaccine when it becomes publicly available as the state faced a deadline to submit it to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Colorado announces its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

DENVER (AP) — Colorado on Friday released its distribution plan an approved coronavirus vaccine when it becomes publicly available as the state faced a deadline to submit it to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Denver to enforce stricter mask mandates, smaller gatherings

DENVER (AP) — Denver will enforce stricter mask mandates and limits on group gatherings as the city experiences a spike in new COVID-19 cases, Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing

DENVER (AP) — A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a mystery for decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Colorado puts popular vote system on November ballot

DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters have a chance this November to overturn a law that would commit the state’s presidential electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing

DENVER (AP) — A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a mystery for decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing

DENVER (AP) — A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a mystery for decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Colorado puts popular vote system on November ballot

DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters have a chance this November to overturn a law that would commit the state’s presidential electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cop who stopped Elijah McClain fired over chokehold photos

One of the three white officers who stopped Elijah McClain has been fired over photos showing colleagues reenacting the chokehold used on the Black man before he died last year
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO