Author: Nicholas Fogleman
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Denver Police Foundation honors police department heroes
The Denver Police Foundation held the annual Heroes Awards on Wednesday, honoring Denver Police Department officers for their actions and service to the community. “We gather to honor heroes who step into our streets every day, with commitment to serve and protect,” Al Gardener, director of Public Safety, said. “Your bravery is not abstract. It…
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Douglas County approves AI system for sheriff’s investigations
Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an artificial intelligence system to assist the Sheriff’s Office with investigative analysis. The system is designed to help investigators process large volumes of data more efficiently and turn it into usable investigative leads, officials said. “This system dramatically improves how we process large and complex databases, turning…
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JBS plant employees ratify tentative agreement
Workers at a JBS beef processing plant in Greeley ratified a tentative agreement Sunday, ending months of negotiations over a new contract. The two-year collective bargaining agreement covers nearly 3,800 workers, according to the United Food Commercial Workers Local 7 Union. “The new agreement secures JBS-leading wage increases, defends workers against increases in healthcare costs,…
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Douglas County seeks state Supreme Court review in open meeting case
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners intends to petition the Colorado Supreme Court to review a recent court decision that found the board had violated the Colorado Open Meeting Law. The case stems from 11 “closed, unnoticed” meetings held by the county commissioners between December 2024 and April 2025, as well as three executive sessions…
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Douglas County School District backs affordable housing project for school employees
The Douglas County School Board put its support behind an affordable housing project Tuesday that would prioritize applications from public school employees. The board voted unanimously to declare a county-owned parcel surplus property and approved a letter supporting a rezoning that will go before Douglas County commissioners. “I think the housing initiative is a good…
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Douglas County’s free rideshare service launches in Parker
Douglas County’s free rideshare service, Link on Demand, has formally launched in the town of Parker. Officials gathered Thursday to mark the expansion, which will bring free, door-to-door rides to residents in eastern Douglas County. “This innovative free rideshare service is more than just a new transportation option. It’s a meaningful investment in our citizenry…
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Appeals Court rules Douglas County violated open meeting laws
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that Douglas County Commissioners violated Colorado open meeting laws in a series of closed meetings leading up to the county’s failed home rule special election. The Thursday ruling reversed a trial court’s denial of a preliminary injunction, finding the meetings were subject to open meeting laws and plaintiffs demonstrated…
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Thousands gather at Red Rocks for 79th Easter Sunrise Service
Thousands of worshippers gathered at Red Rocks Amphitheatre early Easter morning for the 79th annual Sunrise Service, a long-standing Colorado tradition hosted by the Colorado Council of Churches. The free service began at 6 a.m. and drew between 8,000 to 10,000 attendees, filling much of the open-air amphitheater as the sun rose over the Front…
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1 dead after Sunday shooting on South Broadway
The Denver Police Department is investigating a homicide Sunday morning, according to officials. The police department posted an alert at 2:30 a.m. Sunday about a shooting in the area of Broadway and Maple. A victim was located and transported to the hospital. The victim was later pronounced dead, according to a Denver Police Department social…
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Douglas County task force targets development regulations
Douglas County kicked off its first Red Tape Reduction Task Force Thursday aimed at speeding up commercial and industrial development timelines in the county, a move leaders said is necessary to keep the county competitive with other regions nationwide. The task force will review the county’s development and regulatory processes to identify permitting “hurdles” in…