NEWS

Headlines:

• Wildfire Updates - Southwest Colorado Heats Up
• Ski Season Begins, With A-Basin Opening Yesterday
• Norwood Cell Tower Gets Planning Approval
• San Miguel Power Will Likely Pass Wholesale Power Increase To Members
• Abraham House Homeless Shelter To Expand

It’s been more than a month since the Delta County Commissioners held a special public hearing to take more evidence in a decision on whether to allow two laying hen operations in the county. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious reports that neighbors of the already-operational hen house on Powell Mesa are tired of waiting for the county to act.

Supporters and opponents of legalizing marijuana in Colorado faced off on Monday evening during a two-hour debate. Colorado Christian University hosted the event. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Legalize Marijuana Amendment Would Pass If Vote Were Today
• Delta County Chicken Wars Continue
• Wildfire Update - Red Flag Warnings!
• Conservation Easement Program Needs Fixing
• State Wants Comments For Deer Management

Bill Koch has made news lately for the construction of his own private Western village on his Bear Ranch property near Kebler pass. But this spring, Bear Ranch may also have played host to a private interrogation. A former employee of the energy magnate has filed a complaint against him, alleging that he was illegally held on Bear Ranch and unjustly fired. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious has more.