Pima County faces high noon over fate of Old Tucson Studios
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will have a tough conversation this week about the future of Old Tucson Studios, as its glory days fade…
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Third Colorado police officer injured in RTD shooting released from hospital
The Thursday night shooting killed Lakewood police officer Nick Graham, injured three other officers and also injured a person riding the bus
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Feds plan to take over Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
As the state attorney generalβs office transitions from Republican to Democratic hands, the Justice Department moves to intervene in the stateβs legal battle over Medicaid…
Read full article βTheir town has been burned, flooded and nearly cut in half. But residents want you to know βPagosa is here.β
As Pagosa Springs cleans up after back-to-back historic floods, the town is just starting to figure out what recovery might look like
Read full article βLittwin: With the election sort-of over β still waiting on Boebert β I have thoughts. Many of them.
With the midterm election sort-of over β still waiting on Boebert β columnist Mike Littwin has thoughts. Many of them.
Read full article βNicolais: Passage of anti-transgender measures soured extraordinary election for Democrats
The two ballot measures will also put Governor-Elect Phil Weiser and legislative leaders in a bind when January rolls around
Read full article ββWhen They Find Meβ: Hunters and hunted collide in a high-country blizzard
In Carter Wilson's thriller, "When They Find Me," lethal characters with checkered pasts mistakenly face off amid a Colorado Christmas.
Read full article βCarter Wilsonβs reflection on home invasion sparked latest thriller
Author Carter Wilson set his 11th novel, "When They Find Me," in fictional Expanse, Colorado β an unusual choice that made perfect sense.
Read full article βThe Bookies Bookstore extends spooky season with 3 titles
The staff from The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends an Indigenous sequel, digital horror and a Yale-centric battle with hell.
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Texas officials acknowledge problems with voter registration system, will work with locals on a fix
Election officials for more than a year sought fixes to TEAM, the stateβs voter registration and management system.
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Every opening and closing this week: Olive & Finch adds to DIAβs homegrown push
Plus: Drama at Ruby Good Shoes, three new bakeries open their doors, conveyor belt sushi, and more. The post Every opening and closing this week:…
Read full article βWhatβs Working: Itβs been a tough year for nonprofits. Good thing Colorado Gives Day is here.
Organizers of the annual event want to top last yearβs record of $56.6 million helping more than 4,600 organizations.
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With Democrats sweeping Texas, the GOP-led war on cities nears its end
Democrats are less likely to pick on cities the way Republican lawmakers have, observers said. But a fight over housing affordability will test that.
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Texasβ school voucher program could be βunrecognizable, if not extinct,β says Democratic lawmaker
Democrats won back the Texas House for the first time in 24 years. Gov. Greg Abbottβs bullishness on vouchers turned off some Republican voters in…
Read full article β3 legislative races that show the breadth of the blue wave in Colorado
Three Colorado House districts in Colorado Springs provide clues as to why and just how much the stateβs electorate shifted toward Democrats in this yearβs…
Read full article βPima County voters OK increased spending limit; Dems win on GOP turn in Southern Az
Pima Countyβs Prop. 425 was headed for victory after more ballots were tallied Friday, while Tucson-area Democrats are holding solid leads in competitive legislative races.
Read full article βPlanned Parenthood Az to double staff, services for Tucson area in 2027
Planned Parenthood Arizona is planning for a major increase in the availability of its services in 2027, expecting an overturn of state abortion limitations.
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Sundareshan to be next Arizona Senate president
On the heels of their historic win across the state, Democratic lawmakers announced Friday that Sen. Priya Sundareshan, D-Tucson, will be the president of the…
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Texas appeals court cancels oral arguments in challenge to state hemp rules
The move clears the way for the three newly elected Democratic justices on the 15th Court of Appeals to hear the cases after they take…
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State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is selecting a new education commissioner, who would have the power to replace any or all appointed board managers.
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