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Lawyer's failure to cite facts prompts 10th Circuit to toss excessive force case
The federal appeals court based in Colorado agreed last week that police officers from Littleton, Englewood and Denver cannot be held liable for killing one person and partially paralyzing another because the plaintiffs' lawyer failed to cite any facts of the case while appealing a trial judge's decision. During a...
Voters in six states—CO, FL, MD, NY, NV, and SD—will be deciding on abortion in 2024, with measures proposed in five other states
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are also proposed in five additional states. On June 28, a ballot initiative to provide a state constitutional right to an abortion was certified for the ballot...
Photo of the Week - July 5, 2024
Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Crow's Stop and Shop, Kiowa Healthmart, Home Town Gas and Grill in Eads, Thunderbird Petroleum in Sheridan Lake, and at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads. Shown below - the front page...
Broncos roster series: No. 20, FB Michael Burton
Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at ninth-year fullback Michael Burton, No. 20. Before the Broncos: Burton (6-0, 247 pounds) entered the league as a fifth-round pick out of Rutgers with the Detroit Lions in 2015. He spent two seasons in Detroit before being waived in 2017. Burton then spent two years with the Chicago Bears. He went to training camp with the New Orleans Saints in 2019 but failed to make their 53-man roster. Burton then spent one year with the now-Washington Commanders before returning to New Orleans and spending the 2020 season with the Saints. He...
Crowds at Denver area metro parks put pressure on surrounding areas
On a perfect Fourth of July day, the crowds showed up early at Bear Creek Lake Park. "Super busy. Great place to be for the 4th of July though," said Diana Nicholas who joined friends to walk into the park after it had reached capacity by 8:40. The park run by the City of Lakewood reaches capacity at 1000 cars and about 3000 people. This July 4th however was a big one. "Everybody out here is loving it. Being all together as one," said Omar Belgado who was at the packed beach at Soda Lakes. "It's been crowded yeah. Ever...
Even Nolan Arenado’s struggles don’t change Cardinals big win in Rockies trade
Even with the St. Louis Cardinals climbing back into playoff contention after a slow start, the most remarkable part of that is that they've been able to do so with their two biggest offensive starts, corner infielders Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, not looking anything remotely like themselves. Arenado hasn't...
Paperwork mistake leads police to pull over 2 men at gunpoint
DENVER — Police body cameras and vehicle dashboard videos capture tense moments as deputies and police pointed their guns at two electricians who were initially believed to be driving a stolen vehicle, but documents reveal a paperwork mistake led to the ordeal. 9NEWS Investigates learned of the incident in...
Salida Council Regular Meeting Moves U.S. 50 Property Purchase Forward
Salida City Council held their first regular session of the month at 6:00 pm on July 2, 2024 moving forward a full slate of agenda items. Before the agenda was even approved, Council member Dominique Naccarato moved to discuss Ordinance 2024-10, a site lease and purchase agreement, immediately after Resolution 2024-41, the corresponding reimbursement proposal for the city’s purchase of the former Thrift Horse retail store at 325 West U.S. 50 as a proposed new 8,000 square foot Salida Police Building.
Colorado writer declares 'Legally Blonde' criminally relevant
A young woman born in 2001, the same year Elle Woods first burst onto pink-splashed movie screens with her empowering message for women around the world, is now old enough to be entering law school herself. Oh my God, you guys. It’s true: It’s been 23 years since the iconic film “Legally Blonde” was released, and 17 since it was turned into a Tony Award-winning stage musical. ...
Free Agent Notes: Cancar, Suns, Lowry, Sixers, Martin, Hield
When the Nuggets declined their team option on Vlatko Cancar for the 2024/25 season, multiple reports indicated that the two sides would likely work out a new minimum-salary deal that would both increase the forward’s salary (from the $2.35MM the option would have paid to $2.43MM) and reduce Denver’s cap hit (from $2.35MM to $2.09MM).
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