Today in History: May 31, South Fork Dam collapse kills more than 2,200
Over 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water from Conemaugh Lake rushing through the town.
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Colorado has known for years that it must allow appeals of unemployment overpayments. So why doesn’t it?
Internal emails reviewed by The Denver Post show leadership at Colorado’s Division of Unemployment Insurance has known for years that they’re supposed to be offering unemployment overpayment determinations appeals, but don’t.
Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm watch active for Eastern Plains
Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and winds up to 70 mph to Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Saturday afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Grand jury to investigate fatal Aurora police shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield
A Colorado grand jury will investigate whether an Aurora police officer should be charged for fatally shooting Rajon Belt-Stubblefield after he evaded a traffic stop.
It’s a boy! Denver Zoo welcomes healthy baby orangutan
Hesty, a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan known for her fabulous hair, gave birth this week to a boy at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
Denver Downtown Development Authority to invest $3M in Denver Pavilions
Denver Pavilions is set for a major refresh, with over $3 million in capital improvements planned for its parking garage, roof, signage and mural along 15th Street.
Denver man sentenced to 22 years for child sex trafficking in Larimer County
Ivan Gandara of Denver was sentenced to 22 years in a Colorado prison for child sex trafficking, Larimer County officials said.
Gov. Jared Polis again vetoes Colorado union-organizing bill
Gov. Jared Polis on Friday again vetoed a pro-union bill aimed at making it easier for organized Colorado workers to negotiate with their employers.
Today in History: May 30, 10 killed in clash between striking steelworkers and police
10 people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago.
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
CDC reports the U.S. adult smoking rate dropped to an all-time low of 9%. Advocacy group criticizes cuts to prevention efforts.