CRIPPLE CREEK  -  Fire crews are battling at least five wildfires in southern Colorado, including one in Teller County that’s prompted the residents of 104 homes to evacuate.  The Daily Sentinel has learned that according to the Sheriff’s office 105 homes in a subdivision near Cripple Creek were urged to evacuate the day before and [...]

Rebellious Colorado voters have rejected insiders as Democrats and Republicans begin choosing candidates for top races this fall. The Denver Post says Democratic Senator Michael Bennet lost precinct straw polls to former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. On the Republican side for Senate, former Lt. Governor Jane Norton is locked in a tight race with [...]

Prescription pads stolen. Colorado Springs police are concerned that the theft of prescription pads from a doctor’s office could flood local pharmacies with fraudulent prescriptions. KJCT says workers at the medical office discovered on Monday that prescription narcotics, prescription pads and two doctor’s signature stamps were missing. Police said Tuesday morning that no suspects have [...]