Author: Nicholas Fogleman
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Parker man convicted of assaulting disabled stepdaughter
A Parker man was sentenced Monday to 24 years to life in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting his intellectually disabled stepdaughter over a period of several years. George Robert Gipson, 65, was convicted following a jury trial of six counts of sexual assault on an at-risk person and four counts of unlawful sexual contact of…
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Democrat Irene Bonham wins to face Republican nominee for Douglas County commissioner
Democratic voters in Douglas County picked Irene Bonham as their nominee for Douglas County commissioner representing District 1 after she faced no opposition in her party’s primary election. Bonham received 35,653 votes cast in the Democratic primary, according to an early and unofficial tally on Tuesday night. Bonham will now turn her attention to the…
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Jake Bockenfeld wins Republican primary for DougCo commissioner
Douglas County voters elected Jake Bockenfeld as the Republican nominee for Douglas County commissioner representing District 1 over Republican challenger John Diak, based on early and unofficial returns posted after polls closed Tuesday night. Bockenfeld led Diak by 11 points, 55% to 44%, according to early election results. Douglas County has reported 47,704 votes cast…
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Douglas County petitions Colorado Supreme Court over open meetings law violation
Douglas County asked the Colorado Supreme Court on Monday to review a Court of Appeals decision that found county commissioners violated the state’s Open Meetings Law during a series of meetings held outside public view. The county argued the Court of Appeals incorrectly concluded that discussions held during “Advance Planning Meetings” and “Executive Officials Luncheons”…
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Denver area fire crews deploy to assist with wildfire response
Fire agencies from the metro Denver area have deployed personnel and equipment to western Colorado to assist with the growing Snyder Mesa fire, which has burned more than 28,000 acres near the Colorado-Utah border. The fire, sparked by lightning Friday evening, merged with at least two other fires and has expanded rapidly under extreme fire…
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Gov. Polis asks residents not to use fireworks as wildfires burn
While Gov. Jared Polis said he will not issue a statewide fire ban, Colorado’s top political leader urged residents against using fireworks as the country heads into the July 4 weekend. “We are encouraging the people of Colorado to exercise personal responsibility and not do anything that could cause fires — from off-roading to shooting…
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Douglas County enacts fire restrictions, bans personal fireworks
Douglas County implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions Monday due to heightened wildfire danger, which includes a ban on personal fireworks ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Under the restrictions, open burning of any kind, the use of personal fireworks and the use of model rockets are prohibited. Professional fireworks displays that comply with state law…
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Where to buy fireworks in the metro Denver area
Residents looking to purchase fireworks ahead of Independence Day have several options across the Denver metro area. Be sure to check your city and county regulations regarding igniting them in areas only where legal. Aurora Denver Golden Highlands Ranch Littleton Parker
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Thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ community at Denver Pride Parade and PrideFest
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Denver on Sunday as the city’s annual PrideFest and Pride Parade closed out Pride Month with celebrations highlighting the LGBTQ+ community and advocacy. The events were hosted by The Center on Colfax, which opened in 1976 and has grown into the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Rocky Mountain…
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Colorado, Utah mourn after 3 firefighters killed in wildfires
Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday mourned the deaths of three firefighters killed while battling a wildfire on the Colorado-Utah border, calling the loss a tragedy for the state and the firefighting community. The firefighters died Saturday while responding to a fire in the Knowles Canyon near the state line, according to initial reports. Two additional…