Articles By The Associated Press
Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett for U.S. Supreme Court; Cory Gardner voted to put her on federal bench in 2017
Gardner voted to approve Barrett's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 2017, suggesting he already approved of her credentials to be a top federal jurist. Colorado's Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, voted against her confirmation for that job.
Judge removes Trump’s public lands boss, William Perry Pendley, after governor sued
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris said U.S. Bureau of Land Management acting director William Perry Pendley served unlawfully for 424 days without being confirmed to the post by the U.S. Senate.
After lawsuit from Colorado and other states, Utah asks Trump administration to delay decision on tapping Lake Powell
Utah cited the need to consider roughly 14,000 public comments on a draft environmental impact statement, released in June by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, for the Lake Powell pipeline project
Pac-12 football to start Nov. 6, even as CU Boulder reels from coronavirus surge
There is still work to be done for Pac-12 schools to get the approvals of local officials in Northern California and now in Colorado. Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Boulder County officials Thursday halted gatherings for college-aged residents for two weeks and has said that includes athletic events.
General becomes 1st Black head of U.S. Air Force Academy
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark also became the first former commandant of cadets to return to the top position at the academy near Colorado Springs
No charges for man who drove Jeep through Elijah McClain protest in Aurora
District Attorney George Brauchler said during a news conference that there was no visual evidence the driver aimed at anyone on the highway during the July 25 protest
Denver police investigate allegation that officer used baton to sexually assault protester
Denver police spokesperson Jay Casillas confirmed the department is conducting an internal investigation of the allegation and declined further comment because it is ongoing
Colorado coronavirus cases reach highest levels since end of July
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 3,439 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the week ending Sunday, showing an increase of about 1,100 cases compared to the previous week
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87, Colorado leaders react
Democrat Michael Bennet said Ginsburg's replacement should not be chosen before the November election. Republican Cory Gardner's office did not respond to a request for comment.
