Today in History: August 14, thousands gather for last public execution in US
In front of an estimated 20,000 spectators, Rainey Bethea was hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky, in the last public execution in the United States.
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Colorado’s small towns are matching big city home prices
For those who struggle to afford a home in the big city, the advice has long been to move to a small town. That may not help that much in Colorado.
‘Smoking gun’ email shows White House summoned agencies to Colorado-focused meeting amid Tina Peters furor
As President Donald Trump was publicly castigating Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over the imprisonment of Tina Peters, officials from several federal agencies were summoned to discuss what actions could be taken against the state.
Jeffco Public Schools paraprofessional dragged student with disability down hallway, affidavit says
A Jeffco Public Schools paraprofessional was fired and charged with child abuse and assault after an April incident at an elementary school in Ken Caryl.
Man fatally shot by Longmont officer was unarmed
The man who a Longmont officer fatally shot Monday was not armed, and the woman whom he reportedly took hostage told police he didn’t have a gun, Longmont police announced Thursday.
Colorado woman charged with Tesla vandalism accuses Trump administration of political prosecution
Lucy Nelson, the Colorado woman accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership in Loveland, alleged in a court filing this month that federal prosecutors unfairly targeted her as part of a politically motivated effort to punish enemies of President Donald Trump.
Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year
The average long-term mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks, marking a glimpse of relief for prospective homebuyers.
Americans have never paid this much for fuel so late in the year
Gas and diesel prices are at a record seasonal high.
Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
The case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics.
Today in History: August 13, New York throws ticker tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts
New York City held a ticker-tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins.