Author: Jacob Rodriguez, 9News

The man who authorities say broke into the state Capitol building in January and vandalized several items has been sentenced to a deferred judgment and two years’ probation, the Denver District Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday. Elias Anthony Dominguez, 26, entered the state Capitol and broke several bust sculptures, glass display cabinets and chairs and signage,…

Colorado’s death penalty was reinstituted in 1974 by popular vote. Now, some lawmakers want to do away with it. In the West Foyer of the Colorado Capitol Tuesday, a little over 45 years (and one execution) later, Democrats introduced a bill to repeal the state’s death penalty. State Sen. Angela Williams was joined by State…