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Denver voters will decide if noncitizens can apply for fire and police jobs
On Monday, the Denver City Council, on a unanimous vote, decided to leave it up to voters in November to decide if the city will remove its citizenship requirement for police and fire department jobs. The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year. According to a 2022 national survey, police executive research forum shows new officer hiring decreased by nearly four percent from year to year. At the same time, retirements and resignations surged.The shortages have led...
Hamilton's own Hunter Omlid drafted by Colorado Rockies in MLB Draft
MISSOULA- The 2024 MLB draft concluded Tuesday, with positive news for Hamilton native, Hunter Omlid. The Colorado Rockies selected Omlid in the 20th round, using the 588th pick to send the former Bitterroot Red Sox pitcher to Colorado. Omlid recently finished his career as an Arizona State Sun Devil. Over...
DPS unveils multi-stall, gender-neutral restroom at school campus, a first of its kind for the district
DENVER — Students in Colorado's largest school district will head back to class next month. Inside Denver School of the Arts' (DSA) new campus is a new multi-stall, gender-neutral restroom for anyone who might need to go. Denver Public Schools (DPS) said it's the first restroom of its kind for the district and they believe, one of the first like it in the state.
Bodega restaurant in Denver forced to change name to 'Odie B's' following legal dispute
A new flare-up in the Denver-Kansas City rivalry has prompted a name change for one local eatery. The popular Sunnyside restaurant (now formerly known as) Bodega, which opened in 2022 at 2651 W. 38th Ave. in Denver, has been forced to change its name to “Odie B’s” following a cease and desist order from “La Bodega,” a Spanish tapas lounge in Kansas City, Missouri.
More than 100 poultry workers likely exposed to avian flu, Colorado health officials say
State health workers distributed antiviral medication earlier this week to more than 150 workers who were potentially exposed to poultry infected with avian flu at a commercial egg facility in Weld County. Last week, state officials tested more than 50 symptomatic workers, Annemarie Harper, a Colorado Department of Public Health...
Goodbye Redbox: Colorado Communities Say Farewell To DVD Kiosks
Remember when the weekends in Colorado included a trip to the local Blockbuster Video store to rent your favorite movie? From VHS to DVD, Blockbuster grew to more than 8000 stores from the late 80s until they stopped operating in 2013. Fast forward to 2024 and we are saying goodbye...
Colorado First State to Push Toward Statewide Use of Data Dashboards to Improve Fairness and Effectiveness of Criminal Justice System with help of CU Denver
Eighteen Colorado District Attorneys’ Offices increase accountability and transparency. Today, four additional Colorado District Attorneys’ (DA) offices unveiled “data dashboards,” publicly available resources designed to promote more effective, just, and transparent decision-making in prosecution. The dashboards are an expansion of the Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards project to the 9th, 11th, 19th, and 22nd Judicial Districts.
250,000 Coloradans Disenrolled from Medicaid: State’s High Rate of Cancellations Raises Concerns About Administrative Efficiency and Healthcare Access!
Colorado Officials Attribute Medicaid Drop to Economic Recovery Critics Challenge Narrative, Cite Reinstatement Eligibility Issues According to KFF Health News, Colorado’s Medicaid program is facing criticism and scrutiny after a significant number of beneficiaries were disenrolled following the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions. Despite Colorado‘s status as a traditionally blue state it stands out for the […]
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Another Dunkin In Northern Colorado Abruptly Shuts Down
I am starting to get nervous every time I go to one of my favorite restaurants, coffee shops, or stores in Northern Colorado. I am nervous primarily because there have been so many closures recently that it is hard to keep up. Many of us in Northern Colorado have gone...
Famous Colorado Saloon And Concert Hall Closing After 42 Years
After more than four decades of entertaining fans from Colorado and beyond, this legendary and iconic Saloon and Concert Venue in Colorado is being forced to close its doors. End of an Era: Popular Colorado Saloon Closes Its Doors After 42 Years. After more than four decades as a staple...
Denver firefighter sues department for unpaid overtime
A Denver firefighter is suing the department, claiming he wasn't paid for overtime worked while he was in the fire academy. Shane Walter and his attorneys allege the unpaid overtime violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.In the lawsuit, filed July 15, Walter says that while attending the 18-week fire academy for new hires, he was given a flat salary representing a 40-hour work week. But Walter says each work day typically ran from 4:30am to 3:15-4:00pm and then the trainees were required to complete chores, such as cleaning. The lawsuit also claims the trainees had to attend nightly study sessions...
Terrell Davis’ Lawyer Demands More Than Apology From United Airlines
United Airlines issued an official apology to Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis on Tuesday after the former Denver Broncos great publicly called the airline out after a flight attendant had him removed from a plane over the weekend in handcuffs. But according to Davis’ lawyer Parker Stinar, ...
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