Adams County Deputy Busted

Bond was set Friday at $100,000 for an Adams County sheriff's deputy arrested on allegations of sexual assault on a child.  The sheriff's office says Henry Ford's arrest followed an investigation that started Wednesday.  Ford's worked for the sheriff's office since 2006.

Banner Health Sterling Location

Work has officially started on the new banner health center in sterling... there was a groundbreaking this week for the facility, which will be located at 102 hays avenue... it'll open in february of next year. the project totals 6 point 1 million dollars... it'll take up almost 15 thousand square feet, and include space for six medical providers... and extra space that can be used for more medical providers down the road.

Dreamer Teachers

Colorado's largest school district is reaching out to immigrants who came to this country as children without documents to teach.  Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg says the initiative started after President Obama decided to allow young people living in here illegally to stay and work.  Two teachers who qualified under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy started work this school year.  Boasberg says more will be hired this coming year.  Boasberg says the teachers bring crucial languages skills and can inspire students whose circumstances mirror theirs.

Gardner Replacement

With Cong. Cory Gardner after Mark Udall's U.S. Senate seat, republicans have several contenders to pick from to replace Gardner.   The 4th Congressional district covers the eastern plains, the southeastern edge of the state and parts of Douglas County.  Republican delegates at a party assembly today picked chose State Sen. Scott Renfroe and Weld County D.A. Ken Buck to appear on their party's primary ballot.  Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer and former Rhode Island mayor Steve Laffey are expected to make the ballot through another process.

Nicotine Kids

Gov. Hickenlooper signed into law today a bill broadening the definition of tobacco products that are off-limits to minors.  The new law bans nicotine-delivery devices for people under 18.  Colorado already bans e-cigarettes for minors. The new law broadens the definition to include any nicotine-delivery device.  Lawmakers say the existing tobacco law didn't adequately keep nicotine out of the hands of kids.  The law doesn't address the age of buying tobacco.