Updated: 3:21 PM Edward Snowden, the U.S. defense contractor who says he leaked information on classified U.S. surveillance programs is hoping to stay out of U.S. custody by taking refuge there. But the refuge might only be temporary.

Updated: 6:34 PM The Federal government is belatedly sending Colorado and 14 other states $67 million to help them recover from last year's devastating wildfires and storms.

Posted: 12:21 PM A man accused of assaulting his estranged wife at her Longmont home on May 25 and then fleeing to Canada with their 3-year-old son has been returned to Boulder County to face felony charges.

Updated: 3:11 PM Colorado defense lawyers are trying to find out if problems with the state toxicology lab led to wrongful convictions.

Posted: 10:14 AM Wildlife officials have trapped and relocated a black bear they believe has been breaking into cars in search of food in the Steamboat Springs area.

Posted: 10:06 AM Not even Chewbacca and his light saber get a free pass with airport security before being cleared to travel.

Posted: 7:28 AM A family member has released the name of a 69-year-old man who was killed in a small plane crash at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in southern Colorado.

Updated: 12:17 PM Prosecutors want the state to be ready to execute convicted killer Nathan Dunlap, even though the governor gave him a reprieve.

Posted: 7:17 AM Gun-rights activists in Pueblo say they will turn in enough signatures for a recall election for Sen. Angela Giron.

Updated: 7:23 AM Colorado Sen. Mark Udall says the government needs to re-examine how far it can legally go in its search for terrorists.

Updated: 7:05 AM A service for the late city councilman Harry Butler will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Canyon View Vineyard Church.

Updated: 7:05 AM Tourism from the new National Park designation may help the struggling economy.

Updated: 7:06 AM The Mesa County Fairgrounds hosted Rope the Rockies this weekend.

Updated: 11:06 PM The coroner has identifed the man as 23-year-old Troy Dixon.

Updated: 5:59 PM Berry blends at Costco were linked to a Hepatitis A outbreak and now local fruit farmers are taking proper precautions to prevent that from happening to their crops.

Updated: 10:48 PM Student loan interest rates are set to increase from 3.4% to 6.8% on July 1st.

Updated: 8:14 AM After a big name change just last week, it is time for HopeWest Hospice Care to celebrate a rewarding achievement for our Western Colorado community.

Updated: 10:57 PM Lawmakers announce re-designation of The Monument to a National Park.

Posted: 7:20 PM Several shots were fired early this morning at two cars and one hit a nearby home and now police are asking for your help.

Updated: 6:20 PM A heritage day was held at the Cross Orchard Historic Site to highlight some of Grand Junctions past.

Updated: 6:21 PM Highline Lake hosted the 9th annual Highline Hustle triathlon.

Updated: 6:21 PM The 31st annual Partners Superstars fundraiser is expected to bring in almost $50,000 in donations.

Updated: 11:01 PM As the weather heats up, the mosquitos are coming out.

Updated: 11:01 PM On Saturday, you'll have a chance to blast back to the past with Heritage Day at Cross Orchards Historic Site.

Posted: 6:30 PM Hilltop Community Resources to receive award for Outstanding Domestic Violence Organization for 2013.