Colleen’s Recent Stories
Nation Apr 17
Woman who threatened schools ahead of Columbine anniversary found deadJefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader said the 18-year-old was discovered by the FBI with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Education Feb 14
Denver strike ends with teacher raises of up to 11 percentThe key sticking point of variable performance pay system for those working in tougher environments will be studied to determine if they help retain teachers in schools, the teachers' union said.
Nation Feb 12
Striking Denver teachers resume negotiations with school districtThe meeting, facilitated by a federal mediator, was the first time the sides met since talks broke down over the weekend.
Education Feb 11
Denver teachers go on strike after failing to reach pay dealThe school district said schools will remain open during the strike and will be staffed by administrators and substitute teachers. However, the district has canceled classes for 5,000 preschool children because it doesn't have the staff to take care of…
Nation Jun 12
Extreme fire danger forces another national forest to closeExtreme fire danger prompted officials to shut down a sprawling forest that includes some of Colorado's most stunning mountains in a region that attracts tourists from around the world, a rare tactic also being used in neighboring states as the…
Nation Apr 20
The Columbine shooting was 19 years ago today. Here’s how students are marking the anniversaryA planned national high school walkout for gun control on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting Friday won't include student protests at the Colorado school that changed the way the nation viewed shootings.
Politics Aug 23
Court weighs whether Kansas voters must prove their citizenshipKansas wants the court to overturn a ruling by a federal judge in May that temporarily blocked the state from disenfranchising people who registered at motor vehicle offices but didn't provide documents such as birth certificates or naturalization papers.
