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To cut youth violence in northeast Denver, local students helped create a tip line app
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.A new app for young people in three northeast Denver neighborhoods aims to reduce violence by connecting youth to the help they need before things reach a breaking point.Launched in July, “The Power of One” app is a bit like the statewide tip line Safe2Tell, but with two key differences. It addresses a broader array of problems than threats, violence, or self-harm and aims to minimize police involvement unless absolutely necessary.Youth can use the free...
CO amongst top 10 in human trafficking cases and reports
(COLORADO) — A new analysis reports Colorado has one of the highest numbers of reports and rates of human trafficking across the U.S. According to an analysis by the Common Sense Institute (CSI), Colorado’s crime surge in the early 2020s not only included property and violent crimes but a human trafficking surge as well. Human […]
Denver's mayor pulls support for basic income program, sparking protests
Mayor Mike Johnston cut funding for the Denver Basic Income Project, an experimental program that provides no-strings-attached cash to unhoused people in the city.Why it matters: The lack of city support means the program's future is in jeopardy, despite early results showing guaranteed income led to more housing and fewer people sleeping outdoors or in shelters.Context: Over 800 people experiencing homelessness have received unconditional cash payments of up to $1,000 a month from the more than $10.5 million directed toward the program since its 2021 launch.After one year, findings showed 45% of participants secured housing, while nearly $590,000 was saved...
Denver council cracks down on homeless services providers, demands quality outcomes
The City and County of Denver is in the process of developing new standards that homeless services providers will have to track and meet. Midori Higa of the city’s Department of Housing Stability briefed the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee Wednesday on the policies.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommends denial of Silver Spur Ranches claim for wolf damage
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has recommended denial of a claim of wolf damage from Silver Spur Ranches, the nation’s fourth-largest commercial cattle operation. The latest battle between ranchers and state conservation officials over the contentious gray wolf reintroduction program comes Thursday at a Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in Denver.
Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant From Denver Opening in Greater Phoenix
Do you enjoy a solid Philly cheesesteak? What if the restaurant hails not from Pennsylvania but from Colorado? It’s an interesting twist to a regional cuisine, but the restaurant’s close proximity to Arizona has made it that much easier to pop up in greater Phoenix. As long as you’re open to a cheesesteak coming from somewhere other than its namesake, this could be great news, as the brand makes its first push into the Valley.
Bull Elk Gets Lost in Denver Looking for Love
Bull Elk in Colorado get "randy" in mid-September through mid-October (generally;) it's the rut season. They go on search of a mate. Sometimes that search takes them way off track, into the streets, instead of the woods. A bull elk was found wondering for several miles through the Denver area...
Popular YouTube Star Blippi Announces His Return To Colorado
There's a pretty good chance you've heard of extremely popular Kids YouTube star Blippi, right? Well, he's coming back to Colorado for an all-new live show next spring. Blippi's Join The Band Tour Includes Colorado Date. Steven John, who's the man behind the popular children's character Blippi, launched his first...
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