Hannah Metzger hannah.metzger@gazette.com, Author at Denver Gazette

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rocky Mountain National Park is asking for public feedback on proposed increases to the park’s entrance and camping fees. The proposal would raise the Daily Vehicle Entrance fee for a day pass to the park by $5, from $25 to $30. The proposal would not…

Man faces sexual assault charges in connection with missing Westminster girl

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A man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault on a child in connection with the 11-year-old Westminster girl who went missing Tuesday, the Westminster Police Department announced. Police said Michael Patrick Buckley, 30, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and is being held in the Jefferson County Detention Facility — the same county where the…

No charges against Aurora officer who shot 19-year-old suspect: DA

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No criminal charges will be brought against an Aurora police officer who shot at and grazed a domestic violence suspect over the summer, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Chief Deputy District Attorney Clinton McKinzie released…

RTD offering $4,000 hiring bonus for front-line positions

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in Business

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Regional Transportation District is attempting to incentivize new workers by offering a $4,000 hiring bonus for front-line positions. The agency announced the bonus Thursday, saying it was impacted by the “Great Resignation” during the COVID-19 pandemic. RTD laid off around 400 employees in January…

Tay Anderson files $1 million lawsuit against sexual assault accusers

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver school board member Tay Anderson has filed a lawsuit against several people who second-handedly accused him of sexual assault earlier this year. Anderson announced the lawsuit Wednesday, saying he is suing Mary-Katherine Brooks Fleming, Dr. Apryl Alexander, Black Lives Matter 5280 and others for…

Committee OKs $700 million in bonds for Denver International Airport capital improvements

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in Government

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council business committee approved the issuance of $700 million in bonds to the Denver International Airport Wednesday, intended to fund capital improvements at the airport. The bonds will now be passed to…

Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco advances with exemptions for Hookah, premium cigars

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in Government

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The proposed ban against the sale of flavored tobacco products in Denver was advanced by the City Council safety committee Wednesday, with added exemptions for flavored Hookah and premium cigar and pipe tobacco. Wednesday’s unanimous vote comes after the committee has delayed votes on the…

Missing 11-year-old girl out of Westminster found safe

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An 11-year-old Westminster girl who was missing for nearly 24 hours was found safe Wednesday afternoon, the Westminster Police Department announced. Police said the girl was found in unincorporated Jefferson County thanks to a tip from a citizen. Police have not released any additional information about the nature of her disappearance but said the investigation…

2 Denver firefighters injured while responding to multibuilding fire

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two Denver firefighters were injured Tuesday while responding to a fire that damaged six buildings in north Denver, according to the Denver Fire Department. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at 4236 York St. just…

Police release suspect vehicle photos in park shooting, reward offered

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