Golden-based company lands $220 million NASA contract for moon rover
The space company Lunar Outpost is one of two chosen by NASA to provide vehicles for astronauts on the moon. The company is based in Golden.
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Colorado lays off 173 workers in state IT office as part of shakeup, but plans more hiring
Colorado’s Office of Information Technology is laying off more than 170 people and its executive director is stepping down as part of a “large-scale realignment.”
Cyclist killed in crash on U.S. 85 in north metro Denver
A cyclist was struck and killed while crossing U.S. 85 in north metro Denver late Tuesday night, Brighton police said.
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing. However, independent bookstores are actually thriving.
Democrat Evan Munsing ends campaign in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
Evan Munsing, a Democratic candidate in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, suspended his campaign. Manny Rutinel and Shannon Bird are still running.
Gun just ‘went off’ when Jeffco resident shot teen looking for spot to take homecoming photos, defense says
Brent Metz faces four felony charges in the Jefferson County shooting in 2024: second-degree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm and two counts of felony menacing, according to court records.
Efforts to understand the nation’s drugged driving problem stall under Trump
Federal highway safety officials don’t track deaths that involve a driver under the influence of drugs.
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption prosecution
A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments.
Colorado sixth-grader nails ‘karyogram’ to advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals
Nikhil Ganta, a 12-year-old Coloradan, correctly defined “verbose” — meaning “wordy” — as part of his Wednesday morning winning streak at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., where the sixth-grader advanced to the afternoon semifinal rounds.
Moose attacks dog walker in Colorado mountains near Winter Park
A moose charged a person walking dogs near Winter Park on Sunday, sending them to the hospital with serious injuries, according to CPW.