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Despite grisly finding, CBI says Las Animas County coroner won't be charged

Months after investigating allegations the Las Animas County Coroner he buried homeless people in mass graves, the district attorney won't file charges against Dominic Verquer ....

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'I felt betrayed...' Employees raise concerns over incidents in hospital unit

Current and former employees of the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo say there's a pattern of incidents between patients and staff in the Adolescent Behavioral Treatment Unit (ABTU). ....

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Avalanche mitigation with WWII Howitzers

Since the 1950s, surplus WWII Howitzers have been a critical asset for CDOT in the seasonal fight against avalanches; however, now these large guns are starting to be phased out. ....

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Bridge abruptly closed near Gunnison was rated 'poor' for years

Inspectors closed the 50-year-old bridge after finding a crack in its structure. News 5 Investigates found the bridge has held a poor rating for nearly a decade. ....

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Kevin Sypher's ex-wife learned his secret three days before he first disappeared

Court documents show days after his second wife discovered he was already married, Sypher walked off into Rocky Mountain National Forest. ....

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