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McCain, Palin Draw Huge Crowd In Colorado Springs
Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin tried to make the most of their post-convention bounce Saturday with a noon rally in Colorado Springs that drew a larger crowd then organizers expected.

Dems Abandoned Flags, GOP Says
A worker at Invesco field rescued bags of American flags abandoned by Democrats after the Democratic National Convention, McCain supporters alleged Saturday during a rally in Colorado Springs.

Once High-Flying Crocs Facing Challenges
Among Camille Kintzele's friends, the once-familiar sight of clunky, rainbow-hued Crocs is becoming rarer and rarer. In their place is the $5 foam flip-flop, even on chilly days.

Police Arrest Man After Standoff
Englewood police say a standoff with a man suspected of violating a restraining order has ended with the man's arrest.

Police Pay Totals Millions During DNC
About $17 million of a $50 million federal grant for security during the Democratic National Convention was budgeted to pay police.

Man In Bias-Motivated Crime Gets 18 Months
A Broomfield man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for assaulting another man because he is Hispanic.

Parker Water Agency To Expand Dam
A dam planned by Parker would be the largest reservoir built on the Front Range in about 40 years.

Doctor Enters Plea In Wilderness Therapy Case

Amber Alert Canceled; Girl Found
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old girl who was discovered missing from her bedroom early Saturday morning.

New Toilets Delayed At Independence Pass
Putting permanent toilets on top of Independence Pass is proving to be tougher than expected.

Voters Will Have 18 Measures In November Ballot
If you don't like politics you'll hate the November ballot which will stretch on and on through 18 different -- and sometimes competing -- measures.

Arapahoe County Confirms First Hantavirus Case
A 47-year-old Arapahoe County man is recuperating from hantavirus, the first confirmed case in a county just south of Denver.

Proposed Ordinance Takes Aim At Foreclosure Eyesores
A proposed ordinance being fine-tuned in Aurora asks lenders to take responsibility for maintenance of properties going through the foreclosure process.

Prairie Dogs To Be Killed For Church Parking Lot
A Littleton church's plans to expand could mean the death of hundreds of prairie dogs.

Prof Steers Away From Corn For Biodiesel
When it comes to alternative fuels, a University of Northern Colorado professor says weeds and algae should be in our gas tanks, not corn.

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