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U.S., Israeli forces pound targets in Iran
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Updated 2 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...
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Denver schools’ legal chief appears unsure about ICE warrants as board weighs new immigration policy
Nicole C. Brambila nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
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Updated 5 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
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Updated 5 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
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Know Before You Go: Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Emily Bejarano
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Updated 5 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
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Updated 6 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
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With high winds, fire danger in Denver, Xcel says outages possible
Matt Kyle
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Updated 6 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
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U.S. energy secretary warns Colorado’s energy policies could drive up prices, deter businesses
Scott Weiser
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Updated 4 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
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Former Jeffco high school security guard sentenced for child sex assault
Sage Kelley
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Updated 5 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
Metro Moves: Coworking office with golf simulators will expand
Bernadette Berdychowski
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Updated 8 hours ago
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com. DTC OFFICE WITH INDOOR GOLF ANNOUNCES TWO MAJOR EXPANSIONS The Clubhouse...
Bernadette Berdychowski
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Aurora lawmakers cast final vote to adopt tobacco, psychoactive substance retail license
Kyla Pearce
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Updated 4 hours ago
Aurora City Council members cast a final vote Monday creating a retail license that limits and imposes certain restrictions on businesses that sell tobacco and other age-restricted psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to...
Kyla Pearce
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High country bust leads to "substantial" seizure of $300,000 worth of cocaine in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A traffic stop for a routine violation led to a “substantial” seizure of more than $300,000 worth of cocaine in Colorado’s high country on July 17. According to the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, the related […]
Colorado city ranked 10th for 'quality of life' nationwide, another spot ranked 376th
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When it comes to finding a place to call home, many people prioritize ‘quality of life’ – the balance between healthy living, a successful economy, a thriving community, and ample entertainment, among other factors. A […]