STERLING ? A prison official declined to tell Sterling residents exactly how an inmate escaped from a nearby maximum security prison, citing security reasons.

The TriMedia Film Festival, high school football games, the opening of a new play and some fine concerts headline what's happening the next three days in town. Details on these and other events follow.

If you're heading to Denver or other points south this weekend, plan on adding some time to your journey.

CSU police today are interviewing potential witnesses to a reported shooting in the Summit Hall parking lot last night.

The Loveland City Council voted Tuesday night to offer the position of city manager to William Cahill of Merced, Calif.

BOULDER - David Myers knew it was time to leave when he looked out into the forest and spotted bright red flames towering skyward. Then came a blinding cloud of smoke and a deafening roar as the fire ripped through the wilderness.

Nevada's "Pistol" offense uses three wide receivers and a single running back, much like the various pass-happy spread offenses that are taking over college football.

The way the second game started was predictable with the way the first game ended.

For the past four years, Adam Klingenberg has put his life on the line for his country.

Matthew McGinley had four goals and an assist Tuesday to help Heritage Christian Academy's boys soccer team beat visiting Campion 6-1.

FC Girls Basketball, a program for girls in grades 4-8, will hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. today at Fort Collins High School, 3400 Lambkin Way.

NORTHEAST REGION

ENGLEWOOD - Josh McDaniels set out to renovate his offensive line and rejuvenate his running backs corps this season.

DENVER - Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jhoulys Chacin pitched six strong innings and the rolling Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive win.

DENVER - Jay Payton's beard has turned gray, the only hint of his advancing age.