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How Durango Emergency Dispatch is turning tide on turnover

911 center pivots from 106% churn rate to zero in two years

January 8, 2025

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Authorities say 70,000 people are under evacuation orders in LA area as wildfires threaten at least 28,000 structures

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say 70,000 people are under evacuation orders in LA area as wildfires threaten at least…

January 8, 2025

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Los Angeles County fire chief says more than 1,000 structures destroyed by wildfires, two people killed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County fire chief says more than 1,000 structures destroyed by wildfires, two people killed.

January 8, 2025

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A new study finds about a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new study finds about a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction.

January 8, 2025

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A Ukrainian official says a Russian missile attack on a southern Ukraine city has killed at least 13 civilians

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian official says a Russian missile attack on a southern Ukraine city has killed at…

January 8, 2025

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Israel’s defense minister says troops recover the bodies of two hostages from Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister says troops recover the bodies of two hostages from Gaza.

January 8, 2025

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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after she was released from three weeks’ detention in Iran

ROME (AP) — Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after she was released from three weeks’ detention in Iran.

January 8, 2025

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Justice Department says it will release special counsel’s findings on Trump’s Jan. 6 probe but withhold rest of report

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department says it will release special counsel’s findings on Trump’s Jan. 6 probe but withhold rest…

January 8, 2025

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What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles-area fires

The devastation from the Palisades Fire is seen from the air in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Thursday,…

January 8, 2025

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President-elect Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to block sentencing in his hush money case in New York

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to block sentencing in his hush money case in New…

January 8, 2025

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Christopher Waller, an influential Fed member, supports cutting interest rates this year despite threat of Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christopher Waller, an influential Fed member, supports cutting interest rates this year despite threat of Trump tariffs.

January 8, 2025

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Simply Good Foods: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — The Simply Good Foods Co. (SMPL) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $38.1…

January 8, 2025

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Italy says plane with journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since Dec 19, has left Tehran and is bringing her home

ROME (AP) — Italy says plane with journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since Dec 19, has left Tehran and…

January 8, 2025

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Austrian president’s office says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian president’s office says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader.

January 8, 2025

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In his first 2025 catechism lesson, Pope says anyone who exploits or abuses a child answers to God

Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP…

January 8, 2025

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Colorado Republican leaders try to clinch power with bylaw amendments

Proposed changes are ‘detrimental to democracy,’ La Plata County Republican says

January 8, 2025

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Durango post office, some federal offices to close Thursday for national day of mourning

executive departments and agencies of federal government will close in honor of Jimmy Carter

January 7, 2025

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A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area, prompting more evacuation orders

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area, prompting more…

January 7, 2025

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Republican Luther Cifers wins Virginia state Senate race, retaining the seat for the GOP

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Luther Cifers wins Virginia state Senate race, retaining the seat for the GOP.

January 7, 2025

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Virginia Democrats retain control of the Statehouse in special elections

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats retain control of the Statehouse in special elections.

January 7, 2025

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California governor says many structures have been destroyed in Pacific Palisades wildfire, warns worst is yet to come

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California governor says many structures have been destroyed in Pacific Palisades wildfire, warns worst is yet…

January 7, 2025

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30,000 residents under evacuation orders as wind-driven wildfire whips through Los Angeles hillsides

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 30,000 residents under evacuation orders as wind-driven wildfire whips through Los Angeles hillsides.

January 7, 2025

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Elk on a shelf: Colorado wildlife officials rescue elk tangled in rope on ice climbing route

Wildlife officials and climbers rescue a bull elk after the animal became entangled in a rope at an ice climbing…

January 7, 2025

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Biden administration withdraws old growth forest plan after getting pushback from timber industry and Republicans

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Biden administration withdraws old growth forest plan after getting pushback from timber industry and Republicans.

January 7, 2025