News

Local News

Durango tests neon pedestrian flags at crossing frequented by children

Drivers don’t seem to stop for people using crosswalk at 19th Street and Main Avenue

November 16, 2024

News

Eight killed and 17 injured after knife attack at a vocational school in eastern Chinese city of Yixing, police say

BEIJING (AP) — Eight killed and 17 injured after knife attack at a vocational school in eastern Chinese city of…

November 16, 2024

News

Coltman and Grotheer win World Cup skeleton season openers at Pyeongchang

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Amelia Coltman of Britain won the first women’s skeleton World Cup race of the season…

November 16, 2024

News

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins 1st World Cup slalom of season for her 98th career victory

The winner United States' Mikaela Shiffrin makes friends with a baby reindeer as she waits for Santa on podium after…

November 16, 2024

Local News

How Republican control will shake things up for Colorado’s U.S. senators

Legislative body confirms judges and cabinet appointees

November 16, 2024

Local News

Man finds two dead goats dumped on his property northwest of Bayfield

Plata County Animal Protection does not suspect foul play

November 15, 2024

News

Jake Paul wins unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits don’t match the hype in eight-round bout

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Paul wins unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits don’t match the hype in…

November 15, 2024

Local News

Hesperus teen cited in fatal head-on crash

Durango High School football player was traveling in wrong lane on U.S. Highway 550, according to law enforcement

November 15, 2024

News

Colorado State uses fast start to beat Wyoming 24-10, remain unbeaten in Mountain West

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Avery Morrow had a touchdown run in the first quarter, wide receiver Dane Olson followed…

November 15, 2024

Local News

La Plata County GOP ties teacher’s alleged sex crimes to schools’ DEI efforts

Durango school district urges conversations rather than sensationalized claims

November 15, 2024

News

Indian authorities say 10 newborn babies killed after fire engulfs hospital ward in Uttar Pradesh state

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Indian authorities say 10 newborn babies killed after fire engulfs hospital ward in Uttar Pradesh state.

November 15, 2024

Local News

San Juan National Forest seasonal road closures take effect soon

Snow-covered roads will be locked to protect surfaces, wildlife

November 15, 2024

News

Ingram leads Pelicans past Jokic-less Nuggets, 101-94

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots a basket over Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) in the first…

November 15, 2024

News

Democrat Jim Costa wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 21st Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Jim Costa wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 21st Congressional District.

November 15, 2024

News

Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

November 15, 2024

News

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, collects a loose ball as Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson defends in the second…

November 15, 2024

News

Democrat Josh Harder wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Josh Harder wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District.

November 15, 2024

News

Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday’s game vs. Broncos

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) pulls in a touchdown reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during…

November 15, 2024

News

Federal appeals court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal appeals court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional.

November 15, 2024

Local News

Hunting while blind? Group provides therapeutic experience in La Plata County

with physical, emotional challenges find peace (and sometimes dinner) on nature outings

November 15, 2024

News

Winston Churchill portrait returns to Ottawa after international art caper

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill, which he gifted to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, is seen after being unveiled…

November 15, 2024

News

Regulators approve North Dakota section of planned 5-state Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline, but hurdles remain elsewhere

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Regulators approve North Dakota section of planned 5-state Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline, but hurdles remain elsewhere.

November 15, 2024

News

Guatemala appeals court overturns order that freed journalist José Rubén Zamora and orders his return to jail

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala appeals court overturns order that freed journalist José Rubén Zamora and orders his return to…

November 15, 2024

News

Austrian chancellor says Russia’s Gazprom will cut off natural gas on Saturday, says country has alternative supplies

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian chancellor says Russia’s Gazprom will cut off natural gas on Saturday, says country has alternative supplies.

November 15, 2024