Longmont woman accused of rape agrees to plea deal A 54-year-old Longmont woman accused of drugging and raping a male friend last year could spend up to five years behind bars after pleading guilty this afternoon to menacing and third-degree assault. Full Story
Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote A wavering centrist Democrat said Friday he'd stand with Senate Democratic leaders on a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications other moderates would fall in line. Full Story
Xcel Energy trims rate increase request to $136M Xcel Energy is seeking to raise electric base rates by $136 million a year, down from an earlier request of about $180 million, in a settlement with Colorado Public Utilities Commission staff and consumer advocates. Full Story
Attorney General: Colorado can tax medical marijuana In an opinion that could generate more revenue for cash-strapped governments and give additional legitimacy to a fledgling industry, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Monday that the state can collect sales tax on medical marijuana. Full Story
NASA moon crash strikes water -- lots of it Suddenly, the moon looks exciting again. It has lots of water, scientists said Friday -- a thrilling discovery that sent a ripple of hope for a future astronaut outpost in a place that has always seemed barren and inhospitable. Full Story
Woman found dead along Lafayette trail A 42-year-old woman was found today along the Coal Creek Trail in Lafayette dead from a single gunshot wound to the head, said Lafayette police Cmdr. Full Story
Colorado balloon boy parents plead guilty FORT COLLINS (AP) — The Colorado parents accused of pulling a spectacular hoax by reporting their son was aboard a runaway balloon have pleaded guilty to charges that could bring some jail time and probation. Full Story
