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Scientific study links flammable drinking water to fracking

Scientific study links flammable drinking water to fracking

For the first time, a scientific study has linked natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing with a pattern of drinking water contamination so severe that some faucets can be lit on fire.

Slow Internet cripples rural economy; West ranks last

Slow Internet cripples rural economy; West ranks last

Montana Internet speeds are the slowest in the country — ranked 50th, according to SpeedMatters.org — and a…

Poll: Coloradans support civil unions

Poll: Coloradans support civil unions

DENVER – Gay and lesbian couples from around Colorado gathered at the State Capitol Monday. They are asking for lawmakers…

Filthy conditions, high fatality rates plague dialysis clinics

Filthy conditions, high fatality rates plague dialysis clinics

A Colorado-based corporate chain of national dialysis centers figures prominently in a year-long investigation on poor kidney patient care under a Medicare-funded system described as "perverse."

Early, absentee voting erode Election Day hoopla

Early, absentee voting erode Election Day hoopla

Over the past few years, it’s become clear that today — Election Day — isn’t as important as it used to be. Traditional polling places appear to be dying off, as more and more voters cast their ballots early.

Food safety bill stalled

Food safety bill stalled

Oklahoma Republican Tom Coburn has put a crimp in the Senate's debate to strengthen FDA regulations to protect the public from foodbourne illnesses.

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