May 25, 2013

This week's headlines

Sheriffs sue over gun control laws

Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee is one of 55 county sheriffs who have independently decided to join a lawsuit asking the federal district court in Denver for a "judicial review" of two new Colorado gun control laws.

McKee said the sheriffs are seeking to have the laws overturned, and that plaintiffs in the suit are prepared to take it to the U.S. Supreme Court on appeal, if necessary.

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Tips sought on shooting

The Delta Police Department is seeking information about a gunshot wound to a family pet in the vicinity of 11th and A streets. The injury was discovered by the dog's owners the afternoon of Monday, May 13.

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