Latest "colorado" stories

Air Force asks Congress to shield nuclear launch sites from wind power

There are hundreds of underground silos spread across the U.S., in Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.

By Tara Copp, AP

4 weeks ago

Sailor earns heroism award for actions during LGBTQ nightclub shooting

Five people were killed and another 18 were injured at the Club Q nightclub shooting on Nov. 19, 2022.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 months ago

Rogers summons defense leaders to testify on SPACECOM headquarters

Chairman Mike Rogers of Alabama intends to hold a hearing with top Defense Department officials involved in moving the Space Command HQ to to Colorado.

By Bryant Harris

4 months ago

Space Command to stay in Colorado after Biden rejects move to Alabama

Head of Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, argued that moving his headquarters now would jeopardize military readiness.

By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP

4 months ago

House’s draft defense bill pressures Pentagon on Space Command HQ

An Alabama Republican now heads the House Armed Services Committee, which just released draft legislation freezing Space Command construction in Colorado.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Ohio lawmakers make wild card pitch to host Space Command headquarters

Ohio lawmakers wade into the Colorado vs. Alabama standoff over hosting Space Command's headquarters, with a curveball pitch to put it in their state.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago