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Today at 9:31 AM  Another day of severe weather is expected after a tornado caused minor damage when it touched down briefly in La Junta (lah-HUN'-tah) on the Colorado eastern plains.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The military is providing aircraft, fire trucks, bulldozers and firefighters to help civilian agencies fight wildfires in southern Colorado.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  State Rep. Don Coram is taking steps to clean up and shut down four uranium mines he owns in southwestern Colorado.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The state of Colorado is spending about $55,000 to send five officials on an inaugural trip to Tokyo.

Friday, June 07, 2013  As some northern Colorado officials talk about seceding from the rest of the state, not everyone is rolling their eyes.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Rural airports in Durango and Gunnison could get more funding for security equipment under a bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Colorado judges have corrected the sentences of 124 inmates or parolees after one prisoner who was inadvertently released early was allegedly involved in the slaying of the state prisons chief.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Weld County commissioners say there's interest from eight Colorado counties to form a 51st US state called North Colorado.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A Colorado law requiring marijuana magazines to be kept behind the counter like pornography won't be enforced.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A bill enhancing labor rights for professional firefighters in Colorado has been signed into law by Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Lafayette is considering a plan that would allow its elected leaders to attend council meetings and vote on ordinances without stepping into the council chambers.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Elbert County commissioners are reconsidering a tax philosophy that has left them strapped for cash while Lincoln County reaps the benefits of wind power.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Solar-energy companies are thriving in Colorado despite a decline in incentives.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Another company is laying off plans to drill for oil in El Paso County.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A state official will be tasked with studying the impacts of climate change in Colorado and make recommendations on how to prepare for everything from stronger wildfires, water sustainability and shorter ski seasons.