What Is a Sanctuary City? How Denver’s Federal Designation Works.
Although the term “sanctuary city” is all over the national news now, the term’s ties to Denver stretch back decades.
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Three Colorado Towns Will Host New ICE Detention Centers
ICE plans to open three new facilities and nearly triple its capacity for detained immigrants in Colorado.
Denver Area High School Named Best Athletic Program in U.S.
Nine state championships in one school year will do that for you.
Colorado’s Harsher Fentanyl Laws Aren’t Working, Report Says
Despite 2022 legislation that made possession of small amounts a felony, opioid overdose deaths are still rising
Reader: Why Do Adult Sports Fans Need a Cartoon Character for Their Games?
Kenn Solomon created Rocky, the beloved Denver Nuggets mascot; his son took over when he retired. Now Drake Solomon is suing the team’s owner.
Poll: Nearly 90 Percent of Coloradans Consider Cost of Living a “Very Serious Problem”
The annual Pulse Poll found that Coloradans are worried about government and politics more than ever before with Trump back.
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Cannabis Venue Threatened With License Revocation – the Day of Westword Weed Event
Maybe everyone involved should just smoke a joint and chill out. We may have a few.
The Salvation Army Ditches Denver’s Hotels for the Homeless
The decision came as the Salvation Army was under increased public criticism for security at the shelters.
Amid Missy Woods Scandal and Rape Kit Backlog, CBI Honored With “Gold Standard” in Public Safety
The ongoing issues plaguing the agency’s forensic unit didn’t stop the Colorado Bureau of Investigation from receiving a prestigious accreditation.
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Colorado Adds AI-Generated Deepfakes to Revenge Porn, Child Exploitation Laws
“Whether abuse is captured by a camera or created by a computer, the harm is real.”
Youth Violence Arrests in This Denver Neighborhood Dropped 75 Percent
Research attributes the decrease to Denver’s Youth Violence Prevention Center – but federal cuts may soon close the center for good.
Perv Alert: La Plata County Jail Officer Sued for Watching Strip Search Videos
The former La Plata County jail commander was charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in July.
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Largest Colorado Wildfires and How the Lee Fire Compares
According to the Division of Fire Prevention & Control, all twenty of Colorado’s largest recorded wildfires have occurred since 2001.
Denver Expo Cancels Booth on JonBenét Ramsey Doc After Booking Her Father to Speak
An organizer said the cancellation is “out of respect” for the Ramseys, but the filmmaker argues CrimeCon is controlling the narrative around the case.
A Rocky Road: Former Denver Nuggets Mascot Suing Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Drake Solomon, who replaced his father as the popular mascot, is suing for unlawful disability discrimination and retaliation after being fired last year.
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What’s Up With Those Colorado Rabbits With Tentacles and Horns?
Cottontail rabbit papillomavirus has been documented for centuries, but the symptoms have gone viral in a new sense this summer.
Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students
“Every year, you see kids who have excellent academics, they write good essays, and they’re stressed out of their minds that they’re not going to get into any college.”
New Colorado Ice Facility Planned for Front Range Town: What to Know
In July, court documents revealed that ICE was eyeing six spots in Colorado.
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Deadly Bird Disease Spotted in South Denver
Humans can’t get infected with avian pox, but it can be fatal to wild and domesticated birds, including pets and livestock.
Meet the Gen Z Candidates Challenging Colorado’s Longest-Serving Congressmember
“We cannot wait and hope the older generations will watch out for us. We have to watch out for ourselves.”
Loveland Struggles to Find the Right Response to Homelessness
The city wants to stop spending millions on shelters, but doesn’t want to sweep encampments without them.
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Coincidence or Conspiracy? Job Opportunities Abound at Denver International Airport
There’s another hiring fair on August 12. And no, tornado chaser and thunderstorm wrangler aren’t on the roster.