Unhoused residents speak out in advance of city encampment sweep on Aug. 4
Denver area events for March 11
Carlotta Olson
carlotta.olson@gazette.com
Updated 12 hours ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Wednesday Siamese — 6:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St., Denver,...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
Federal judge hears ICE agents’ confusion about law, injunction on warrantless arrests
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
A federal judge heard testimony on Tuesday from U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents in Colorado, who had trouble describing the requirements of his recent injunction and the training they received on making warrantless arrests pursuant to the law. On...
Michael Karlik
Reporter
U.S., Israeli forces pound targets in Iran
Wire Services
wire-services@denvergazette.com
Updated 5 hours ago
Tel Aviv • The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war. Raising the stakes for the global economy, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said...
Wire Services
Reporter
Denver schools’ legal chief appears unsure about ICE warrants as board weighs new immigration policy
Nicole C. Brambila nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Denver’s school board is considering a major policy amendment that would consider all district properties “safe zones” by requiring a judicial warrant for federal immigration agents to interact with students. If passed by the board, Denver Public Schools General Counsel...
Aurora mayor calls settlement in First Amendment lawsuit against city ‘unfortunate’
Kyla Pearce
kyla-pearce@denvergazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman spoke against a lawsuit settlement made between the City of Aurora and activist MiDian Holmes (Shofner) in a City Council meeting Monday night, saying the decision to settle was “unfortunate.” Aurora officials and Holmes announced the...
Kyla Pearce
Reporter
Know Before You Go: Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Emily Bejarano
emily-bejarano@gazette.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Denver turns green this weekend, and it’s not just luck that will ensure a perfect day downtown. Plan your St. Patty’s Day with this guide that includes parade routes, restaurants, parties and more. Lean into green this weekend with St. Patrick’s Day events...
Emily Bejarano
Reporter
Douglas County woman sentenced for voter fraud
Nicholas Fogleman
nicholas.fogleman@denvergazette.com
Updated 9 hours ago
A judge sentenced a Castle Rock woman to three years in prison for voter fraud on Monday. Elizabeth Ann Davis, 62, was convicted on two counts of forgery and one count of “personating an elector,” stemming from the 2022 General...
Nicholas Fogleman
Reporter
With high winds, fire danger in Denver, Xcel says outages possible
Matt Kyle
matt.kyle@denvergazette.com
Updated 9 hours ago
With a red flag warning issued for the northern Interstate 25 corridor Tuesday by the National Weather Service’s Boulder office, Xcel Energy is warning of possible power outages later in the week as critical conditions are expected to continue. Xcel...
Matt Kyle
Reporter
U.S. energy secretary warns Colorado’s energy policies could drive up prices, deter businesses
Scott Weiser
scott.weiser@gazette.com
Updated 7 hours ago
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Monday warned that Colorado’s energy policies could lead to higher electricity prices and deter businesses, such as data centers, from locating in the state. Wright, a former executive of a Colorado-based energy company tapped...
Scott Weiser
Reporter
Former Jeffco high school security guard sentenced for child sex assault
Sage Kelley
sage.kelley@denvergazette.com
Updated 9 hours ago
A former Jeffco Public Schools security guard and pastor will spend at least 18 years in prison after assaulting a student for more than two years. Jefferson County District Court Judge Christopher Rhamey sentenced 68-year-old Rubel Tim Martinez to a...
Sage Kelley
Reporter
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