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Boulder DA decided to retry 1994 killing for political reasons, defense argues in motion to dismiss case

The defense for a Colorado man who is being prosecuted in a 1994 Boulder killing said Friday that the decision to retry him after his original conviction was overturned in 2025 was about politics, not justice.

Michael Clark walks out of the Boulder County Jail in Boulder, Colorado, on April 14, 2025. Clark’s conviction in a 1994 Boulder murder was thrown out over flawed DNA work by Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Familiar, an AI pet robot, interacts during a demonstration at the Massachusetts-based startup Familiar Machines & Magic, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Woburn, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

FILE – A tattered U.S. flag flaps in the wind over the remains of a mobile home park that was destroyed in the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it’ll cease fire two days earlier

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

This announcement comes as Ukraine has been launching drone attacks deep inside Russia.

The Chicago Tribune staff celebrates winning the Local Reporting Pulitzer Prize

Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, Southern California News Group named finalist

By Staff Report

May 4, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

The win marks the Tribune’s 29th Pulitzer Prize in its 179-year history.

A Colorado State Patrol vehicle is shown on U.S. 287 in August 2023. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Driver killed in crash that closed Boulder Canyon Drive outside Boulder

By Celia Frazier

May 4, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

A driver was killed after driving off Boulder Canyon Drive outside of Boulder on Monday...

A rancher looks for his cattle during an auction at the Southwest Livestock Exchange on June 15, 2023, in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Beef processors in spotlight as DOJ confirms antitrust probe

By Tribune News Service

May 4, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

So-called alternative marketing agreements between cattle feedlots and meatpackers have long drawn scrutiny.

Passengers wait to board the RTD G-Line train at the Olde Town Arvada Station on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Metro Denver’s RTD is poised for overhaul as state House passes bill to shrink transit agency’s board

By Seth Klamann

May 4, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

The bill is the product of lawmakers' recent and growing interest in RTD's governance. SB-150...

Randall Williams protests outside the Alabama state house during a special session of the Alabama Legislature, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Montgomery, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Voting districts typically are redrawn based on census data after the start of each decade.

A window display shows current clothing styles at the headquarters of the Gap in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg,File)

Doris Fisher, co-founder of iconic Gap chain, dies at 94

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

Doris and Don Fisher founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience.

OpenAI president Greg Brockman, center, arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

Greg Brockman also said he did not personally invest any money in OpenAI.

This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, center, listening as his attorney Eugene Ohm, left, speaks to U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington, as Tony Towns, the acting general counsel for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, listens at right. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)

Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner attack on suicide watch

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Attorneys complained their client was unnecessarily confined in a padded room with constant lighting.

A member of the forensics team walks near the scene after a person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, Monday, May 4,, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.)

Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

The person’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known.

Longmont Police Department patrol vehicle on Monday, July 21, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Man shot near Loomiller Park in Longmont in critical condition; no arrests made

By Celia Frazier

May 4, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

Police had not made any arrests as of Monday afternoon.

FILE – Dolly Parton performs in Overland Park, Kan., on Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Country superstar assures fans her health issues are treatable

Lexington Police Department crime scene. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS)

Americans’ views on crime often diverge from actual crime trends, report says

By Tribune News Service

May 4, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

Personal experiences, property crimes, and economic conditions shape their views.

Snow on the higher elevations of Mount Meeker and Longs Peak is seen from Jim Hamm Nature Area in Longmont on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Longmont joins national sustainability certification program

By London Lyle

May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The city was selected as part of 17-community LEED for Cities cohort

Colorado Buffaloes Kennedy Sanders shoots from three point range against the New Mexico Lobos at the CU Events Center in Boulder on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Improved 3-point shooting a priority for CU Buffs women’s basketball in 2026-27

By Brian Howell

May 4, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

A major weakness of the Buffs last season was their 3-point shooting, and coach JR...

Longmont's Annika Railsback redirects the ball during the Trojans' game at Frederick High School on May 1, 2026. (Alissa Noe/BoCoPreps.com)

Week 7 of spring’s best performances from Boulder, Broomfield and Longmont

By Brent W. New

May 4, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

Each week during the spring season, BoCoPreps highlights exceptional performances from 10 teams and 10...

Boulder-based a2 Milk Co. recalls infant formula due to toxin

By BizWest staff

May 4, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

The a2 Milk Co., a New Zealand-based company with U.S. headquarters in Boulder, has recalled...

The Senate chamber inside the Colorado State Capitol building on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Rachel Woolf)

Artifical intelligence bill to get first committee hearing as 10-day clock starts in the Colorado legislature

By Nick Coltrain

May 4, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

The state’s 100 lawmakers have 10 days to finish their work for the year. That...

Rescue workers stand next to a damaged car that has crashed into several people in Leipzig, Germany, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Sebastian Willnow/dpa via AP)

A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

The driver plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the city of Leipzig.

Colorado leaders defiant as DOJ demands Denver and state end bans on assault weapons, magazines

By Shelly Bradbury

May 4, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

Since 1989, Denver has restricted the possession and sale of guns with magazines carrying more...

Longmont police investigate a shooting in the 1400 Block of Goshawk Drive in Longmont in March of 2024. Brandon David Allen pleaded guilty in the shooting of his ex-wife and was sentenced to 41 years in prison. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Man gets 4 decades in prison for shooting his ex-wife in Longmont with their kids in the car

By Abigail Ankeney

May 4, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

“Everything that you say you did for your children was obliterated the moment you shot...

FILE – Life-size bronze sculptures of the signers of the U.S. Constitution stand in the Signers’ Hall on July 7, 2016, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File)

Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

Scholars note some of the most influential founders weren't Christian.

Costa Rica’s top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

The paper said the U.S. gave no reason for the visa revocations.

Israeli army vehicles and bulldozers operate in southern Lebanon

Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

The latest Israel-Hezbollah war has killed 2,696 and wounded 8,264 in Lebanon.

This undated photo provided by Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Fla., shows Daisy, one of about 1,500 beagles being removed from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business. (Big Dog Ranch Rescue via AP)

1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

The first 300 dogs were taken from Ridglan on Friday, with more scheduled for removal.

Rachel Amaru, right, hugs Rachel Cohen during a remembrance program at the Boulder Jewish Festival on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Cohen was on the pedestrian mall a week earlier during the antisemitic terror attack with her two kids. (Helen H. Richardson / The Denver Post)

Suspect in Boulder Pearl Street Mall firebombing to plead guilty to state charges, attorneys say

By Shelly Bradbury

May 4, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Mohamed Soliman, 46, faces more than 184 charges in Boulder County District Court in connection...

A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

The UAE says it has come under attack for the first time since the ceasefire.

Workers observe a tower where Pano AI cameras are installed for detecting wildfires Monday, April 20, 2026, in Aurora, Colo. (AP photo/Brittany Peterson)

States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

In Arizona, the state’s largest electric utility is installing AI-monitored cameras across its service region.

FILE – This photo provided by NASA shows an Eta Aquarid meteor streaking over northern Georgia on April 29, 2012. (B. Cooke/Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA via AP, File)

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

The shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Members of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church worship together in Pittsburgh.

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:09 p.m.

On Monday, there was a new contribution to the discussion.

FILE – United States’ Air Force transport aircrafts are seen on the tarmac at Ramstein U.S. air base, in Landstuhl, Germany, June 23, 2025. (Boris Roessler/dpa via AP, File)

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

It is exposing a new rift between longtime NATO allies.

A pair of North Atlantic right whales interact at the surface of Cape Cod Bay.

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-blacked plan

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

The sleek black whales' numbers have declined sharply in recent decades.

Rudy Giuliani arrives for a New Year's Eve celebration

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

The 81-year-old remains in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital.

An artist’s impression of the trans-Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93 occulting a background star.

Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

It's believed to be the smallest object yet with a clearly detected global atmosphere.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko speaks to media

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser ‘wet reckless’ charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

It allows her to be sentenced to probation, take a DUI class and pay fines.

FILE – Members of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles hold signs reading: “#Stop Asian Hate,” in a caravan around Koreatown to denounce hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the Koreatown neighborhood in Los Angeles March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:09 p.m.

Fewer AAPI adults reported experiencing verbal assaults compared to two years ago.

Calvin Duncan behind his desk on the first day of his term.

Louisiana exoneree’s first day as elected clerk gets messy after court intervenes

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Calvin Duncan won 68% of the vote to serve as Orleans Parish criminal court clerk.

Maruf Hasan, brother of Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, comforts his mother, Shahida Khatun.

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 10:35 a.m.

At least 28 were killed in missile and drone attacks before the ceasefire went into...

Iowa state auditor Rob Sand, who is running for Iowa governor,

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 9:59 a.m.

Dissatisfaction with Trump and rising costs could help Democrats gain ground.

France's President Emmanuel Macron, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney.

As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 10:07 a.m.

He offered no reason for the move, which blindsided NATO.

Gazan families take part in a visit to Rome's Baths of Caracalla

Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome’s ancient baths

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

Day offered rare moment of respite and connection for those affected by conflict.

Few people were seen on the Boulder Creek Path near Central Park on Thursday in Boulder. Later that day, the city announced it was closing several more outdoor recreation facilities that encourage congregating. Paths are not affected, but the order reminded users to practice social distancing of at least six feet. (Jeremy Papasso/Staff Photographer)

Woman found dead on bike path near Boulder’s Central Park

By Abigail Ankeney

May 4, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

Police don't suspect foul play and said there is no threat to the public.

Roman Sandoli swings at the East Potomac Golf Course.

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

The dispute involves a historic Washington golf course that Trump plans to renovate.

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings at least 31 times.

Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa.

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 11:08 a.m.

The majority of abortions in the U.S. are obtained through medications.

BOULDER, CO - APRIL 17: Hikers walk the trails during a snow storm at Chautauqua Park on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

Here’s how much snow to expect in Boulder this week

By Abigail Ankeney

May 4, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Snow could start as early as Monday night, but the heaviest snow will fall starting...

State Rep. Angie Nixon with a bullhorn on the floor of the Florida Legislature.

Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that’s straining American democracy

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

Once Republican-led states started shifting district lines, Democratic-led states countered.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the West Wing of White House.

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Rubio has often been called on to tone down or explain Trump’s harsh rhetoric.

Jennifer Kirtley, of Lake Worth Beach, exercises in her community gym. Kirtley credits the medication Wegovy for helping her lose nearly 200 pounds. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

‘I intend to stay on it forever.’ Along with rapid weight loss, patients see other benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs

By Cindy Krischer Goodman

May 4, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

GLP-1 medications that suppress appetite are allowing people to better manage diabetes and obesity. As...

BuffHouse Sport Eatery founder Joe Manzanares, left, and chef Oscar Padilla pose for a portrait at the bar in Boulder on April 28, 2026. The space formerly occupied by Harpo’s and Ralphie’s will open as BuffHouse this summer. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

New Boulder sports bar BuffHouse, from Food Network chef, to serve up bison, pizza in Boulder

By Ella Cobb

May 4, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

The spot will help boost a thin sports bar scene in Boulder, which "used to...

A woman works at her shop in Epuyen, Argentina, after an outbreak of hantavirus.

What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

An infection can rapidly progress and become life-threatening.

A recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition is played for the jurors.

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial’s 2nd phase

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

In the first phase, jurors ordered $375 million in civil penalties against Meta.

A GameStop sign is displayed above a store in Urbandale, Iowa.

Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop’s Ryan Cohen

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 7:31 a.m.

GameStop said its stores could become drop-off and shipping locations.

Options trader Anthony Spina works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Hope is high on Wall Street that the global economy can avoid a worst-case scenario...

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C.

Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Florida approved new districts the day of the Supreme Court ruling.

The New York City skyline is seen behind Newark Liberty International Airport.

United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 6:23 a.m.

The airline said none of the passengers or 10 crew members were injured.

Lafayette-based Elisabeth Denizot, pictured with her mare Spirit, offers women support through the Equine Gesalt Coaching Method. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Lafayette’s Elisabeth Denizot says there’s more to horses than riding (Five Questions)

By Julia King

May 4, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

Lafayette-based Denizot grew up riding horses in her native France, but it wasn't until more...

A view of the m/v Hondius Cruise ship anchored at a port in Praia, Cape Verde.

A cruise ship is waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 12:25 p.m.

A 70-year-old Dutch man was the first victim and died onboard.

Officials block the entrance to Scissortail Campground

Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that sent at least 18 people to hospitals

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

Police say at least 23 people suffered injuries although it's not clear how many were...

A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Iran has effectively closed the strait since the U.S. and Israel started the war.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani participates in a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of 9/11.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 5:16 a.m.

The spokesperson didn't say what sent Giuliani, 81, to the hospital.

FILE – In this 1942 file photo, crew abandons the USS Lexington after the decks of the aircraft carrier sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II. A piece of prized World War II U.S. naval history, the wreckage of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, which was sunk by the Japanese in a crucial sea battle, was discovered by an expedition funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen on Sunday, March 4, 2018. (U.S. Navy via AP)

Today in History: May 4, Battle of the Coral Sea begins

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

The Battle of the Coral Sea, the first naval clash fought entirely with carrier aircraft,...

Lily Assini, of CU, works against Lauren Black, of DU, during the DU CU women’s lacrosse game in Boulder on April 17, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

CU Buffs women’s lacrosse to host Jacksonville in NCAA Tournament

By Pat Rooney

May 3, 2026 at 9:16 p.m.

The NCAA Tournament drought is over for the Colorado women’s lacrosse team.

Colorado Buffaloes’ head coach Tad Boyle talks to the team during a time out in the game against the Central Florida Knights at the CU Events Center in Boulder on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Extra points: Colorado basketball’s offseason to-do list shortening

By Pat Rooney

May 3, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Daily Camera writer Pat Rooney takes a look at three topics surrounding Colorado men’s basketball...

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick.

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

By Associated Press

May 3, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

Ticks like warm, humid weather, and more can be seen after a mild winter.

The Dalton Trumbo Fountain near the University Memorial Center on the University of Colorado campus. (Camera file photo)

Boulder hosting Women Powering Change expo for first time

By Dana Cadey

May 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Founder Cynda Collins Arsenault said there are just over 120 exhibitors, making it the biggest...

Nolan Smith next to painted hearts and a handprint on a wall.

Law student gives part of her liver to 4-year-old in ‘living donor’ operation

By Camila Gomez

May 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

She donated after seeing a social media post that the preschooler needed a "liver hero."

Fairview Latin, Spanish and math teacher Victoria Kalman leadds students through a warm up exercise during her April 13 Latin class in Boulder. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Boulder Valley maintains two Latin programs, but not without challenges

By Amy Bounds

May 4, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Both of Boulder's large, comprehensive high schools offer Latin, an anomaly in a state where...

FILE: Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

Colorado lawmakers seek short-term fix to fund insurance affordability programs

By Meg Wingerter

May 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Senate Bill 178 would require the five largest health insurance companies in the state to...

CU Boulder graduates toss their hats in the air during the University of Colorado Boulder commencement ceremony at Folsom Field on May 2, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

CU Boulder graduates more than 10,000 students in its biggest class ever

By Olivia Doak

May 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

More than 10,000 students graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder on Saturday, marking the...

From left: Niwot’s Hunter Robbie and Ryder Keeton run through a turn during the 4A boys 1600 meter run during the 2025 Track and Field State Championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Niwot, Lyons among team track champs at Mead-hosted Three League Meet

By Jack Carlough

May 2, 2026 at 8:13 p.m.

Saturday’s Three League Meet at Mead High School saw many local track and field athletes...

Silver Creek’s Lincoln Miller competes in the 500-yard freestyle during the Granite Peaks League championships at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center on May 2, 2026. (Alissa Noe/BoCoPreps.com)

Silver Creek swimming, behind Lincoln Miller, wins Granite Peaks League meet

By Alissa Noe

May 2, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

All season long, the 4 minute, 44.14-second 500-yard freestyle time that has hung in the...

Members of the Colorado women's lacrosse team celebrate a goal during their win against No. 4 Florida in the Big 12 Conference championship game Saturday in Gainesville, Fla. (Colorado Athletics/courtesy photo)

Colorado lacrosse knocks off No. 4 Florida to claim Big 12 title

By BuffZone.com

May 2, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

A magical season now includes the first conference tournament championship in program history.

Guadalupe Mora Vidal, left, poses for photos during Longmont’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

Longmont’s Cinco de Mayo event celebrates cultural diversity

By Dana Cadey

May 2, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

One of the day’s biggest draws was the Chihuahua contest, a competition that tasked local...

From left: Colorado Buffaloes’ assistant AD for sports equipment services Michael Smith talks with offensive coordinator Brennan Marion before the start of the Black and Gold spring football game at Folsom Field in Boulder on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Buffs’ QBs striving to take next steps in learning Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense

By Brian Howell

May 2, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Throughout the spring, sophomore transfer Isaac Wilson and redshirt freshman Julian Lewis competed with Colorado's...

The late Tom Hendricks walks through a tunnel inside the Cross Mine in the Nederland area in 2014. (Denver Post file photo)

Owners of Cross Mine near Nederland withdraw application

By Amy Bounds

May 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The owners of the Cross Mine northwest of Nederland have withdrawn the application needed to...

Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country’s longevity

By Associated Press

May 2, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

Radio Taiso has an almost 100-year history, formally introduced in 1928.

ATF agents arrive on location at Santa Fe High School where a shooter killed at least 10 students on May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas. At least 10 people were killed when a gunman opened fire at Santa Fe High school. Police arrested a student suspect and detained a second person. (Bob Levey/Getty Images North America/TNS)

GOP-led states move to punish enforcement of red flag gun orders

By Tribune News Service

May 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

It could undermine a tool widely credited with preventing suicides.

The Lafayette Farmers Market opens its season on Sunday. (File photo)

Lafayette Farmers Market opens second season amid an already tough growing year

By Ella Cobb

May 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The Lafayette Farmers Market returns on Sunday with 85 vendors with eager vendors ready to...

Magdalena DeRosa plays an instrument and sings as an act of solo protest at Naropa University’s Nalanda Campus in Boulder on March 3. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Naropa students report issues with Title IX process after reporting the same professor for sexual harassment

By Olivia Doak

May 2, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Two students at Naropa University report significant delays and lack of communication throughout the Title...

A knocked over trash can sits at the center of a cluster of soccer fields in Broomfield County Commons Park in 2021. (Timothy Hurst/Staff Photographer)

Broomfield City Council gives OK on first vote on changes to waste hauling program

By Corbett Stevenson

May 2, 2026 at 7:14 a.m.

Proposed changes to the program could include exemptions to the mandatory opt-out fee for large...

The U.S. Capitol building before sunrise in 2013.

How They Voted: Colorado congressional votes for April 24-30, 2026

By Targeted News Service

May 2, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.

A road work sign is seen on South Coffman Street near the Pike Road intersection in Longmont in this August 2020 file photo. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Boulder County-area cone zones for May 2-8

By Camera staff

May 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Phased road closures along Ponca and Pawnee from Sioux to Thunderbird will take place so...

Longmont's Claire Sebring, center right, and Kylissa Kirk, center left, celebrate Kirk's goal during the Trojans' game at Frederick High School on Friday. (Alissa Noe/BoCoPreps.com)

Longmont girls soccer ends perfect regular season with win over Frederick

By Alissa Noe

May 1, 2026 at 8:29 p.m.

Now, with the Class 3A state playoffs looming next week, the Trojans aren’t just in...

FILE – Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera speaks with media outside a federal court in Miami, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Goodman, File)

Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Jurors found Republican David Rivera and an associate, Esther Nuhfer, guilty on all counts.

The injectable weight-loss medication Wegovy. (Scott Olson/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Novo obesity shot Wegovy helped alcoholics drink less in study

By Tribune News Service

May 1, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

It’s unclear when the drug could be submitted to regulators for alcohol addiction.

FILE – Greg Biffle looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

After NASCAR’s Greg Biffle and family died, police now think ‘friends’ stole from them

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is focusing on a married couple who knew the Biffles.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies hearing on the Agriculture Department budget for fiscal year 2027 on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

By Associated Press

May 4, 2026 at 9:57 a.m.

Experts say the decrease was more likely new legislation that changed how the program runs.

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a charter school in The Villages, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

The number of troops leaving Germany would be 14% of the 36,000 troops stationed there.

People cheer during a performance by Tom Morello at a campaign event for a proposed “billionaires tax,” in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

By Tribune News Service

May 1, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

It comes as some red states are moving to more regressive tax systems.

FILE – Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

The panel is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.

FILE – A container ship approaches the port of Santos in Brazil, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

The delegates scheduled more meetings for the fall to keep working ahead of a vote.

Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office join an investigation inside the Lake Forest subdivision of Tampa, Fla., on Friday, April 24, 2026, where authorities said a man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home, in connection to the search for two missing University of South Florida graduate students. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

Nahida Bristy’s remains were in a garbage bag, discovered by a kayaker.

The construction site of the Interstate 70 Floyd Hill project in the mountains, which is funded in part by a $100 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, near Evergreen, Colorado, on Tuesday. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado lawmakers launch bid to undercut ‘irresponsible’ road funding mandate in Initiative 175

By Nick Coltrain

May 1, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

“What we cannot do is fill a pothole and close a hospital,” said Rep. Andrew...

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration

By Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

The report claims Christians were targeted in areas such as education and tax law.

A Broomfield police vehicle. (File photo)

In Broomfield, proposed ordinance could help address street racing

By Corbett Stevenson

May 1, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

A new ordinance received first round of approval from City Council and would give Broomfield...

An elaborate grave sits at the northwest corner of the Lafayette Cemetery. (Photo by Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Lafayette City Council to consider permanent cemetery closure for casket burials

By Julia King

May 1, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

An underground survey of the cemetery showed that the facility "can no longer provide additional...

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