Opening Statements in Dentist Murder Trial

Opening statements were delivered yesterday in the murder trial of James Craig, an Aurora dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife in 2023.

Prosecutors said Craig poisoned his wife, Angela, over several days, mixing lethal substances he ordered online into her protein shakes. They suggested his affair and financial woes were possible motives.

While the defense didn’t dispute that Angela was poisoned, they argued Craig’s alleged role in her death hinges on assumption and speculation, asking jurors to presume his innocence during the trial.

The trial is scheduled to last three weeks. Some of their six children are expected to testify against him.

Battle Against Fires Continues

The Deer Creek Fire in Utah crossed the state line into Montrose County on Monday evening. As of Tuesday morning, it had grown to nearly 13,000 acres and was 7% contained.

Officials have set an estimated containment date of Aug. 10 for the South Rim Fire, which is now almost 4,000 acres and 0% contained. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remains closed, with several evacuations in place for Montrose County.

Multiple sightings of rare, wind-fueled fire whirls, or “firenadoes,” were caught on film in Douglas County and near the Utah-Colorado border.

Landspout Damages Buildings in Franktown

A fast-moving landspout touched down near the intersection of Highways 83 and 86 in Franktown on Monday, damaging the roofs of several businesses, according to Franktown Fire.

The landspout, a short-lived type of tornado, struck around 2:30 p.m. and lasted about 90 seconds, sending debris flying, including a roof that landed on a pet boarding facility. See a video here.

Officials said seven businesses across three buildings, along with several vehicles, were damaged. No injuries were reported.

Most tornadoes in Colorado are classified as landspouts, which form from the ground up and are typically short-lived and weaker than supercell tornadoes.

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➤ Statewide: Andrea Gibson, Colorado’s 10th Poet Laureate, died Monday at 49 after a years-long battle with ovarian cancer. (More)

➤ Gilpin County: One person was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Monday after a semi-trailer collided with an Amtrak train. None of the 279 people aboard the train were injured. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Polis signed an executive order aimed at helping Colorado agencies respond to President Trump’s tariff policy, which he says is “causing uncertainty.” (See Details)

➤ Westminster: SWAT officers used thermal imaging to locate three suspects, including one wanted for armed robbery, who were hiding in an apartment attic. (See Details)

➤ Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly says a backlog of sentenced inmates awaiting transfer from county to state prisons is putting undue financial strain on counties statewide. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: New pet vaccine requirements for Colorado shelters, groomers, and boarders went into effect Tuesday. The rules were created in response to a 2024 rabies outbreak in Sheridan. (See Details)

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➤ The U.S. Men’s National Team announced they’ll play an international soccer match against Australia in Commerce City this fall to prepare for next year’s FIFA World Cup. (More)

➤ USA Today’s preseason football poll predicted the Colorado Buffaloes to finish 10th in the Big 12, just behind BYU (8th) and Kansas (9th). (More)

➤ Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II shared a photo smoking a cigar with Michael Jordan, signaling his new sponsorship deal with Jordan Brand. (More)

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➤ The Colorado Renaissance Festival is limiting daily online ticket sales after an exceptionally busy weekend led to long lines and traffic congestion. (See Details)

➤ Harvest season has begun for Olathe sweetcorn, but growers on the Western Slope say corn earworms continue to pose an industry-wide challenge. (Read More)

➤ MedRide, a non-emergency medical transport provider, will remain in service after settling with Colorado, following a February contract termination that was appealed and put on hold during review. (See Details)

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➤ Pack burro races, Colorado’s official summer heritage sport dating back to the Wild West, are taking place across the state this summer. The next race is set for this Sunday in Victor. (See Details)

➤ The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, an annual festival celebrating the town’s 1,400 flower varieties, kicked off last week and runs through July 20. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Zoo showcased some of the tricks performed by Harley, a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig trained to paint pictures with his snout. (See Video)

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