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Monday, July 09, 2012  One lane is open after one of the main highways to Leadville had to be closed after the road washed out following heavy rains.

Friday, July 15, 2011  A black bear went into a tent in a central-Colorado campground and bit or scratched a sleeping teenage boy's arm.

Friday, March 04, 2011  A second American woman charged with helping in a global terror plot has been scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Investigators say a Leadville man who was free on bail shot and killed a woman he was accused of stalking and then killed himself.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to open Independence Pass between Leadville and Aspen Thursday. The highway is set to open for the season at 2 p.m. despite this spring's late snow storms.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Lake County prosecutors on Wednesday filed 11 misdemeanor charges of child abuse and nine counts of reckless endangerment against Deputy John Ortega.

Friday, April 09, 2010  Lake County High School officials say the students asked the deputy to shock them so they knew what it felt like. Two students were treated for minor burns at a local hospital and released.

Friday, April 02, 2010  Federal prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against a pregnant Colorado woman in the so-called Jihad Jane case.

Friday, April 02, 2010  Fire Capt. Dan Dailey was released about an hour after his arrest March 27. Prosecutors haven't decided whether to file charges.

Friday, January 22, 2010  Leadville authorities say two people are injured after an explosion at a former Coca Cola bottling plant triggered a fire and the closure of the highway south of town.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  In Aspen, attorney Lauren Maytin said there are talks to bring a marijuana decriminalization move to voters there this fall. Denver and Breckenridge have already voted to waive criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of pot by adults over 21.

Saturday, December 26, 2009  The Lake County Sheriff's office says the man and the woman were in good condition when they were found. The pair had used their cell phones Friday to call for help but a search crew was unable to find them in the evening.

Sunday, November 01, 2009  The man was skiing with two friends Saturday on the northeast side of Bartlett Peak between Copper Mountain and Leadville. The teen's friends said he made five or six turns before an avalanche broke about 50 feet above him. He was buried up to his neck, but his friends dug him out and called for rescue.

Thursday, May 21, 2009  State highway crews opened the pass Thursday but cautioned that spring storms could cause temporary closures.

Thursday, November 20, 2008  Learn how you can have a winter adventure with your favorite dog!