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11:43am

Wed July 6, 2011
Local economy

Economic Picture Improving for Many Colorado Municipalities

Credit Zack McCarthy / Creative Commons

A new survey of 63 Colorado cities and towns finds that nearly two-thirds say their local economies are getting better.

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10:37am

Wed July 6, 2011
Politics

Felony Theft Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Larimer County GOP Chairman

Credit Larimer County GOP

The Republican Party of Larimer County is evaluating its next steps after a felony theft arrest warrant on Tuesday was issued for its former leader. Ex Chairman Larry Carillo has been charged with one count of theft between $1,000 and $20,000. The money was allegedly used during 2009 and 2010 when the organization did not have a treasurer.

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12:31pm

Tue July 5, 2011
Politics

Senate President Shaffer To Challenge 4th CD Rep. Gardner

Credit Colorado General Assembly

State Senator Brandon Shaffer says he'll remain president of the chamber while he challenges freshman Republican Congressman Cory Gardner next year.

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11:31am

Tue July 5, 2011
Education

Education Gathering in Denver Focusing on College Completion

Credit www.ecs.org

Education officials from across the U.S. are in Denver this week.  They are taking on the task of figuring out how to make sure more students graduate from college ready for the workforce.

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10:42am

Tue July 5, 2011
Seasonal Farmworkers

Colorado, other Western States to Receive Federal Farmworker Grants

Credit U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding nearly $84 million in grants to combat chronic unemployment and underemployment experienced by seasonal farm workers.  Colorado is set to receive more than $1 million of that funding.

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