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Hunters banned for two years after illegal bear kill in Colorado
Two Indiana hunting instructors will not be able to hunt or possess firearms for two years after pleading guilty Tuesday to illegally killing a bear in Pitkin County.

New, tougher municipal code results in hefty fines for four skiing in closed areas at Snowmass
Four people caught skiing in a closed area at Snowmass on Friday paid a steep price for their brief indulgence, police said.

Aspen-area homeless man arrested twice for making threats while waving hatchet
For the second time in a year and a half, a transient was arrested for brandishing a hatchet at fellow residents of a parking lot, according to court documents.

Former Aspen dog-sitter admits stealing $160,000 from employer, sheriff says
A dog-sitter allegedly stole her former employer's checkbook and wrote 45 checks to herself over several months totaling nearly $160,000, according to court documents.

X-rated prank in Snowmass leads to arson charge
After his roommate drew phallic symbols on his face while he was passed out, a Snowmass Village man set fire to the garage.

Second boarder comes forward to take blame for collision on Aspen Mountain
Aspen snowboarder arrested after he allegedly ran over a skier at high speed and then assaulted two Aspen Skiing Co. employees.

Judge orders Colorado transit authority to pay $150K in legal bills for 2013 bus crash
Judges orders RFTA to pay nearly $150,000 in legal fees to two co-defendants in a civil lawsuit over a 2013 bus crash.

Homeless man with “deep-seated phobia of bears” stole car in Aspen to use as shelter, lawyer says
Homeless Delta County man who stole a car in Aspen because he was afraid of bears sentenced to 18 months in prison alternative program.

Mike Pence gets message from Aspen neighbors: “Make America Gay Again”
For Vice President Mike Pence, the message was unmistakable and the banner that carried it unmissable. "Make America Gay Again," the rainbow banner reads.

Former Colorado bus driver blames DUI arrest on pot cookie
Former driver Jeffory "Mudflap" Estes ate pot cookie but didn't drink before supervisors removed him from Aspen bus.