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2 taken to hospital after Broomfield crash
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Police are investigating a serious crash that caused road closures and sent two people to a hospital Friday, the Broomfield Police Department said on the social media platform X. Police reported on the two-vehicle crash on 144th Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. Due to the crash,...
A MUSE: Think different for something to do this weekend in and near Aurora
AURORA | Thinking about shopping? Maybe a walk on the greenbelt? Tacos?. Here’s a short list of unusual ways to spend the weekend in and near Aurora. Bright Nights is a collaboration with Tianyu Arts an Culture, Inc., the largest producer of Chinese lantern festivals in North America. This event transforms the Park into a captivating realm with larger-than-life sculptures illuminating the night across its 12 acres. Each year brings a fresh theme, new experiences, and captivating sculptures.
Mixtape Memories brings nostalgic show to Broomfield with award-winning cover band, Mighty Untouchables
Broomfield took a unique approach to the July 24 summer concert, gathering memories and stories from residents to create a live mixtape. Mixtape Memories, the next in Broomfield’s series of summer concerts, will feature songs across multiple genres and eras, but all with one thing in common — someone in Broomfield holds a special memory about each song.
Broomfield police blotter for July 8-14
4:25 a.m.: Criminal trespass to vehicle reported on a highway/road/alley on the 13600 block of Navajo Street. 8 a.m.: Theft reported at a rental/storage facility on the 12000 block of Perry Street. July 9. 4:01 a.m.: Residential burglary reported at a residence/home on the 700 block of Burbank Street. 5...
Aurora councilmembers to vote on pit bull ownership ballot question, firearms in buildings
Aurora councilmembers on Monday are scheduled to vote on a water reuse feasibility study, return to conversations about putting an item allowing pit bull ownership on November's ballot and opting out of a state law banning firearms in government buildings. At Monday night's study session, the council will vote on...
Democratic dark money group to be forced in blue state to disclose its donors
A Democratic group that spent thousands of dollars backing a since-failed tax proposal supported by Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) will soon disclose its donors and pay a fine as part of a settlement over campaign finance law violations, according to documents. Boldly Forward Colorado, a group that, as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, is not required […]
The Military Family: Bond of Brotherhood forged through near-death crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - "One and a-two, and a-three and four. Ah-one, and a-two, and three and four," Mark Maloney picks one foot up, then the next in cadence. Two rounds with the assisted harness, then one full lap down a cavernous hallway, then down to the left. The...
Lawmakers Begin New Effort to Protect Police Misconduct Whistleblowers
McKinzie Rees was sexually assaulted by her sergeant when she was an officer with the Edgewater Police Department in 2019. After reporting it, Rees says she was forced to resign. More than four years later, the perpetrator, Nathan Geerdes, pleaded guilty to Rees's assault. He was sentenced in April to...
Colorado Court of Appeals hears case of ‘penniless’ activist who refused to pay state agency $600 for ketamine records
The Colorado Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday about whether a Denver activist has legal standing to sue a state agency that wanted to charge him $600 for public records — an amount he refused to pay. In court filings, Frank Sturgell stated he was “homeless and penniless”...
Jeffco will pilot new programs, including a welcome center bus, to better serve immigrant students
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. An influx of immigrant students last year left the Jeffco school district scrambling to meet their needs. So this fall, officials are piloting new programs and support to help newcomer students. The school district is piloting...
Colorado Community Favors Delays Over Cell Tower Progress
Cherry Hills Village, CO residents say they are concerned about their spotty digital reception, yet prolonged discussions about the matter have kept cell tower plans from moving forward. According to KMGH-TV, the city council attempted to respond to voter concerns by backing a plan that would erect three new 100-foot cell towers.
Thornton’s weekend starts out toasty but cooler temps, good chances for thunderstorms await
Friday offers up conditions like we saw for much of the week with very warm temps and a chance for thunderstorms. We then cool down Saturday and Sunday and see better chances for precipitation. For today, mostly sunny skies will be above in the morning then, as usual, cloud cover...
New speed cameras coming to city in Denver Metro area
FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (KDVR) — What is considered one of the most dangerous roads in Federal Heights will soon have new cameras that will ticket drivers. The new speed ticket cameras will go up in the area near West 92nd Avenue near North Tejon Street. Federal Heights police say this is one of the worst […]
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