Author: By DENVER GAZETTE
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PHOTOS: Columbine — 25 years later
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On April 20, 1999, two seniors at Columbine High School in Littleton High School shot and killed twelve students and one teacher before killing themselves after exchanging gunfire with police. 25 years after the Columbine shooting, school security is a rapidly evolving field in Colorado and elsewhere in the U.S. The Columbine school shooting was…
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Snow day causes delays, snarls metro Denver traffic — but officials, residents appear prepared
Wednesday’s winter storm caused delays, some cancellations, road closures statewide and messy streets throughout metro Denver. But Denverites appear better prepared, particularly following a harsh January of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. “Our big plows have been out since around 1:00 a.m. (Wednesday) addressing the main streets, with drivers running their routes and dropping deicer…
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Loveland police arrest 21-year-old suspect in Lutheran church arson
Loveland police on Sunday arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly starting a fire inside a Lutheran church. Firefighters had quickly extinguished the Jan. 19 fire at the Abiding Love Lutheran Church, which sustained minimal damage. Police identified the suspect as Darion R. Sexton, who faces first-degree arson charges, the Loveland police said in a news release.…
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State Rep. Alex Valdez withdraws from Denver mayor race
State Rep. Alex Valdez on Tuesday withdrew from the crowded race for the next mayor of Denver. “I have come to the decision to end my candidacy for mayor of Denver,” he said in a statement. Valdez said he’ll keep fighting for his values — at the state Capitol, as a legislator. “My run for mayor…
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Denver officer saves baby who stopped breathing during National Western Stock Show kick-off parade
Quick action by a Denver police officer saved the life of a baby who stopped breathing while attending the National Western Stock Show kick-off parade in downtown Denver on Thursday. Denver police recounted the heart-stopping episode on the department’s Instagram page Friday. According to the post, a man came running up to Officer Brad Dore…
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Denver officer saves baby who stopped breathing during National Western Stock Show kick-off parade
Quick action by a Denver police officer saved the life of a baby who stopped breathing while attending the National Western Stock Show kick-off parade in downtown Denver on Thursday. Denver police recounted the heart-stopping episode on the department’s Instagram page Friday. According to the post, a man came running up to Officer Brad Dore…
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Services restored in Aurora following Thursday’s technical outages
Services were restored in Aurora following Thursday’s outages, the city said. Services were restored at 6 p.m., the city said. Aurora on Thursday said its 911 responses will be slower as a result of technical outages. The city said the outages may affect emergency services but emphasized that, while responses might be “slightly slower,” they…
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Officials close I-25, U.S. 34 Friday afternoon due to fire
Transportation officials on Friday afternoon closed both directions of Interstate 25 between U.S. 34 and CO-402, because of a fire caused when two trucks collided. Both directions of U.S. 34 at I-25, specifically between I-25 and Rocky Mountain Avenue, were also closed. The fire has been put out and bridge inspectors have been working to make…
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One injured in RTD bus shooting, Aurora police say
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A person was injured and sent to the hospital after shots involving the police were fired on an RTD bus, the Aurora police said. #APDAlert: Large police presence in the area of Colfax/Moline. Shots have been fired by the police, one person has been transported to the hospital. More details to follow as they become…
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Structure fire in downtown Denver under control; 2 people treated for injuries
A structure fire was reported in downtown Denver Thursday evening, according to a tweet from the Denver Fire Department. The fire broke on the second floor of a multifamily structure around 3 p.m. at 16th Avenue and Broadway Avenue, the department said. Around 4:30 p.m., Denver fire officials reported the fire was under control and…