Author: Alexander Edwards
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2,400 Fort Carson soldiers and their Strykers deployed to U.S.-Mexico border
The 4th Infantry Division’s 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team will deploy to the border with Mexico to assist the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection’s ongoing efforts to “maintain security.” The move will see roughly 2,400 soldiers deploy, though specific locations are not being named, per a news release from the United…
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Colorado airports receive nearly $20 million in state and local grants, with more to come
The Colorado Department of Transportation approved $13.8 million in funding for a statewide aviation grant program. In total, airports in Colorado will receive just over $18 million in grants when state and local money is fully allocated. In the metro Denver area, Centennial, Colorado Air and Space Port, Erie, Denver International Airport and Rocky Mountain…
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Loveland Tesla dealership vandalized; local police taps FBI, ATF for help
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The Loveland Police Department, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is investigating an attempted arson and vandalism at a local Tesla dealership. Officers learned that the attempted arson at 1606 N. Lincoln Ave. took place just after midnight, the police said. After arriving, officers found multiple…
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The Big One: Is Metro Denver prepared for L.A.-strong conflagrations?
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As fires rage in California, emergency officials from metro Denver warily eye the mountains. Especially during windy days. With the right equipment, smart placement and plenty of water, Colorado’s seasoned firefighters are prepared to confront wildfires. But if winds are kicking at 100 miles per…
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Thornton Police seek public assistance with shooting, armed robbery investigation
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Thornton police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred Saturday at an apartment complex near the 2500 block of East 104th Avenue. Police were initially sent to the apartments at 2:40 a.m. and found a 25-year-old man had been shot. He was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.…
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Denver mayor vetoes bill expanding Denver’s needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston late on Tuesday vetoed a proposal to remove the cap and distance requirements on the city’s needle exchange program. The City Council may still override his veto if supporters can secure a supermajority of nine votes. That appears unlikely, as a divided council approved the measure Monday with an 8 to…
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Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic hockey tournament postponed due to abnormally warm winter
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The Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic, a four-year tradition, has been postponed. Originally meant to happen on Jan. 4, unseasonably warm temperatures have forced organizers to move the event back. It will now take place on Jan. 18. On average, December weather is just under 31.7 degrees according to the National Weather Service. In January, it…
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Construction on major I-70 project to halt for winter season, work resumes in Spring
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On the cusp of the Thanksgiving weekend, drivers heading to the high country have something to be thankful for: A major construction project on West Vail Pass is wrapping up for the winter season. The Colorado Department of Transportation announced the hiatus for the Interstate 70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project Thursday morning. Work…
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Butterfly Pavilion releasing hundreds of monarch butterflies Friday
The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster will release hundreds of monarch butterflies at their large “Wings of the Tropics” conservatory this Friday at 10 a.m. The release is part of the ongoing “Monarch Magic” event which runs through the end of November. The event seeks to educate visitors about the critical role monarchs play in maintaining…