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Eleventh Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley will be disbarred for ethical violations and misconduct that largely happened during the high-profile prosecution of Barry Morphew in the 2020 murder of his wife, a Colorado disciplinary board ruled Tuesday.State disciplinary authorities found Stanley made inappropriate comments to the media during the since-dismissed Morphew case, did not adequately supervise the prosecution of the case, caused numerous discovery violations and initiated a baseless, retaliatory investigation into the judge on the case. She also made inappropriate comments to the media in an unrelated case, the board found.“…Nothing short of disbarment would adequately address respondent’s betrayal of…

By their nature, dogs bark at many things around them. The doorbell ringing, children playing, other dogs and animals running nearby or even something on TV can get your furry friend sounding off. Frequent barking can disturb your home’s relative peace over time. Bark collars are an effective way to discourage your dog from barking. They come in different styles with optional corrective modes, safely guiding your dog and your home into a quieter existence. What are the different types of bark collars? There are four types of bark collars based on the mode of deterrent used to discourage a dog from barking.…

Dear Eric: In spite of my best intentions, I have unfortunately been a poor gift receiver as of late. I had a baby last year, my first, and my family and friends blessed me so deeply as we prepared to receive him. I had not one, not two, but three(!) lovely showers given.I truly did my best to keep up with thank you notes. I sent out the notes for the first shower within 30 days. The next shower, I sent out thank yous to the hosts and got through most of the guests. Then I had the baby.For the…

FORT COLLINS — This week’s personal. Not because of Travis Hunter. Or Boulder. Or CU. Because Henry Blackburn’s had it, frankly, with the blasted trophy case at Canvas Stadium.The one he’s walked by a million times now. The one that won’t stop staring back with emptiness. The one that mocks him, silently, reminding him what should’ve been. And wasn’t.“I’ve only won one trophy here, so that definitely (hacks) me off,” Blackburn, the CSU Rams’ senior safety, told me earlier this year. “And it’s something that we all are aware of and definitely working to make sure that doesn’t happen in…

WASHINGTON — Calling it “unserious and unacceptable,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker Mike Johnson that links continued government funding for six months with a measure to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote.The response frames the spending battle to come over the next weeks as lawmakers work to reach consensus on a short-term spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. Lawmakers hope to avoid a shutdown just weeks before voters go to the polls.Johnson is punting the final decisions on full-year spending…

A 59-year-old Salida man died Saturday while on a trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, according to the National Park Service.Park rangers responded to a call about a death near mile 137 at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, federal officials said in a news release Monday.Patrick Horton was on the 10th day of a non-commercial river trip when he was found dead by others on the trip.The National Park Service is investigating his death along with the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.Horton is believed to be the seventh person to die at the Grand Canyon since the end…

Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)PITTSBURGH — In the mood for a quick and easy dessert that ushers summer sweetly into fall?The end of August and beginning of September are typically when peaches shine the brightest at Pennsylvania farmers markets and in local groceries. Georgia may call itself “The Peach State,” but Pennsylvania grows a lot of the fruit, too — nearly 40 million pounds each year with an annual value of approximately $20 million.Some of the most celebrated fruit wear a “Chambersburg” sticker. Devotees say the Franklin County soil in which the trees have been planted for more than a century makes its peaches especially sweet and…

A winning Powerball ticket worth $500,000 sold at a King Soopers in Arvada will expire next week if no one comes forward to claim it.Related Articles Colorado News | Cheap and free Colorado things to do in July The Double Play ticket for the March 23 Powerball drawing is set to expire on Sept. 19 after the 180-day window for winners to claim their prize, state officials said in a news release Monday.The ticket was sold at the King Soopers at 8031 Wadsworth Blvd.The winning ticket matched all five numbers – 18-24-43-46-47 – but missed the Powerball.If no one claims…

SEATTLE — The Broncos’ first offensive snap of the 2024 season was straight out of a power football fever dream.Quarterback Bo Nix under center. Running back Javonte Williams behind. Just one receiver in the formation but three tight ends.Set up at the Seattle 20-yard line, Williams blasted for 9 yards as he wound back behind the left side of the offensive line and past an effective kickout block by tight end Adam Trautman.Instead of stamping an early identity, though, the first play ended up fleeting in a 26-20 loss to the Seahawks. Rather than sticking to the run game when…

Denver will test its wireless emergency alert system Thursday, though only people who’ve opted into receiving test alerts will experience it. The alert is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday. The test will be sent to all mobile devices located within the city and county of Denver, regardless of where the phones are registered or if they have out-of-area phone numbers. State and local tests are not enabled by default, however, so users will need to turn it on their phones’ settings to receive it. The test is being timed in recognition of National Preparedness Month and is being conducted by…