NEWS

Yesterday, the Delta County Commissioners upheld their earlier decision approving specific development applications for two laying hen operations. The decision review was required by a district court ruling in July. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious reports that while the commissioners have now complied with the court ruling, the story isn’t over yet.

Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler is defending himself against charges that he misused public money and gave himself an end of year bonus. An independent ethics commission and the Denver District Attorney’s office are both deciding whether or not to investigate the claims. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Delta County Commissioners Uphold Approval Of Chicken Operations
• Colorado Secretary of State Facing Two Ethics Investigations
• Republican VP Candidate Paul Ryan Visits Western Slope
• Parks and Wildlife To Kill Fish, Restock Paonia Reservoir
• State Recommends Whooping Cough Vaccinations

Most Colorado voters are expected to caste their ballots before election day this November 6th. Early voting begins today and mail ballots have already been sent out across the state. Bente Birkeland examines the trend of early voting.

Headlines:

• Delta Commissioners To Decide Chicken Dilemma Today
• Presidential Candidates In Colorado This Week
• Early Voting Underway, 70% Mail-in
• Curry Accuses Opponents of Violating Election Law
• State Unemployment Records Small Drop
• Wildfire Updates: Southwest Colorado
• Colorado Public News: Salt, the Hidden Killer
• Fly Flags At Half-mast For Aurora Victim