Today in History: May 16, Queen Elizabeth addresses US Congress
Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress, speaking to a joint meeting of both chambers during her state visit to the United States.
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Weld County GOP chairman arrested, suspected of soliciting child prostitute
The chairman of the Weld County Republicans was arrested Thursday after police say he went to a location expecting to meet with a minor for sex and was met by police.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
The court’s order Friday leaves in place a 4-3 ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court that struck down a constitutional amendment redrawing congressional districts that voters narrowly passed just last month.
‘Gov. Polis’ legacy’? Colorado officials blast Tina Peters sentence reduction, resulting in release soon
Colorado officials blasted Gov. Jared Polis on Friday for his decision to reduce the sentence for election conspiracist and Donald Trump ally Tina Peters.
Gov. Jared Polis reduces Tina Peters’ sentence, says she will be released June 1
Tina Peters will have her sentence reduced by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis after the former Mesa County clerk was convicted in an election security breach. President Trump had pressured officials to pardon her.
Colorado weather: Severe storms, chance of snow for Front Range
The Front Range and Eastern Plains could see severe storms with a chance of snow in metro Denver, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Coroner identifies man, 33, who was killed in Second Flatiron fall near Boulder
The Boulder County Coroner’s Office identified 33-year-old Ryan Kelly as the man who died in a fall from the Second Flatiron outside of Boulder.
Northbound I-25 closed after multi-vehicle crash in south metro Denver
A multi-vehicle crash closed northbound I-25 near Castle Pines in south metro Denver on Friday, causing traffic delays, officials said.
Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers.
The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home
Learn how Filipino Americans send care packages, fostering economic ties and sharing culture.