Today in History: May 9, freighter slams into Tampa Bay bridge, killing 35
35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,300-foot section of the southbound span to collapse.
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Pentagon watchdog declines to probe Kid Rock flights
Hegseth has publicly supported the pilots and Kid Rock over the episode.
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas
The move is raising questions about visitor safety and resource preservation on the sites.
Denver police reverse course on loosening Taser policy after watchdog cries foul
The Denver Police Department for 10 days broadened its use-of-force policy to allow officers to use Tasers in more circumstances in April.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Trump said Friday that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.
Reservations for Mount Blue Sky now available ahead of spring reopening
Denver parks officials opened reservations for Mount Blue Sky on Friday and said visitors can now save a spot to drive to one of Colorado’s most popular 14ers, which is set to reopen later this month after a 20-month closure.
New Golden shuttle will take passengers to Red Rocks, Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison
Westracks shuttle, a new free shuttle service from RTD’s light rail stop in Golden, will take people to Red Rocks Park and an adjacent Jefferson County park and will be inaugurated Memorial Day weekend.
Live updates: Gov. Jared Polis signs the state budget as legislature enters final stretch
The Colorado legislature is in the session’s final days, and on Friday lawmakers are set for floor votes and hearings to advance legislation. Gov. Jared Polis is signing the state budget.
A ‘rogue’ Colorado cop was fired for dishonesty. He kept his badge despite state reforms.
Just 11 days after Archuleta County Sheriff’s deputy Jermal Ball became a certified Colorado peace officer, he was pulled over for suspected drunken driving by his own police department but didn’t lose Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Under new rate request, Xcel Energy electric bills could jump 33% since last increase
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission staff says if Xcel Energy gets the full $355 million rate increase it’s seeking, the total rise in electricity bills since 2023 will reach 33%.