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Two former residents of The Homestead apartment complex have filed a class-action suit against their corporate landlord alleging poor living conditions, eviction threats and hidden fees. The president of the real estate company that owns the property called the lawsuit “frivolous,” suggesting they intend to challenge the claims.
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Pete Caster/The Lewiston TribuneFor the first time, the United States Forest Service authorized the use of N95 respirators for federal wildland firefighters. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsThe community land trust aimed at preserving local businesses formed earlier this year. It’s the first land trust of its kind. -
Courtesy of Colorado State PatrolColorado State Patrol reported that Joshua Norton, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Highway 82 Sunday afternoon. The road has since reopened in both directions near mile marker 12. An investigation is underway. -
Sarah Tory/Aspen Public RadioPlanned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains announced a temporary closure of its Glenwood Springs clinic, effective July 31. The clinic plans to reopen in late fall, once a new provider has been trained.
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On today's podcast: Aspen Fire touts new firefighting drone technology. Aspen wants to boost pay for city workers. New open space recreation may soon be coming to Rifle.
Regional News
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Caroline Llanes/Rocky Mountain Community RadioThe seven states that use the Colorado River have not reached a deal on how to cut back water usage after this year, but the federal government is moving forward with a plan anyway, after a year of severe drought. -
Courtesy of History ColoradoThe Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to advance revisions to the National Historic Preservation Act. Proponents say the changes would streamline regulations, including those affecting energy permitting. -
Carol M. Highsmith/Library of CongressThe Trump administration created a new report showing how much coal lies under public acres. It’s part of its initiative to reinvigorate the industry. -
Alexander Heilner/The Water Desk with aerial support from LightHawkAfter years of stalled negotiations, the Department of the Interior releases final Environmental Impact Statement, covering 10 years of future management for seven states
NPR News
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Dan Bashakov/APRussian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. -
Bill Pugliano/Getty ImagesProgressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOPEveryone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump. -
Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPREven as the band has changed and reinvented itself, the Grateful Dead's fanbase has proven to be uniquely and consistently renewable — a cosmic inheritance passed down from one generation to the next, welcoming younger Deadheads with open arms. -
Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.
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Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines. -
For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league. -
Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LAThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket. -
On their first earnings call since SpaceX's June public offering, executives said the company is pouring funds into rocket development, Starlink satellites and AI. -
After Annabelle Gurwitch was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, a volunteer with the same diagnosis encouraged her to stop worrying so much about the future and start living again. -
The committee said it was reviewing allegations that Miller "may have engaged in domestic violence." Miller has denied the allegations, which have swirled around his bid for a third term in Congress.
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