Tag: Boulder County
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Colorado Supreme Court signals intervention in 4 ongoing cases
The Colorado Supreme Court recently signaled that it may intervene in four cases from various trial courts, two criminal and two civil. At least four of the court’s seven members must agree to initiate the process of granting relief in a case outside the usual appellate procedure. The cases address an expert’s insight into child-parent…
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Popular scenic overlook in Boulder now inaccessible to drivers at night due to crime and safety concerns
A popular scenic area in Boulder is now going to be inaccessible to vehicle traffic at night as an attempt to address an ongoing issue with crime. According to a press release from the City of Boulder, vehicle gates will be activated at the Panorama Point Trailhead each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.…
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Woman hospitalized after brutal moose attack in small town Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a moose attack that occurred west of Jamestown in Boulder County on November 5. According to a report on the matter, the woman who was involved was walking her dog off-leash near her home at about 1 p.m. when the attack occurred. A young bull moose is said to…
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70-foot-fall leaves man with life-threatening injuries in Colorado state park
A serious accident took place at Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon State Park on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a 69-year-old male sustaining life-threatening injuries. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the fall took place while the man was rock climbing with a partner at about 2:19 p.m. The two were on the Chockstone route at the…
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Motorcyclist dies in Nederland crash, Boulder county authorities say
A crash between a car and motorcycle left one person dead in Nederland on Saturday afternoon, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, Boulder county authorities said the crash occurred around 3:47 p.m. near E. Highway 119 and East Street in Nederland. The crash, between a four-door sedan and a motorcycle,…
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Colorado approves millions in incentives for semiconductor manufacturer’s expansion
A service provider in the semiconductor industry, which operates a packaging facility in Colorado Springs, has been approved for millions in tax incentives from the state if it expands its U.S. operations in Colorado. At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $1.1 million in performance-based job growth tax…
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Federal judge finds fire chief violated due process rights of ex-employee in Boulder-Weld district
A federal judge concluded last week that the chief of a fire protection district spanning Boulder and Weld counties violated the constitutional rights of an employee by terminating him through a process that lacked sufficient procedural protections. However, U.S. District Court Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer also determined plaintiff Benjamin Carter could not prevail on…
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Boulder dodges parents’ anger as ballfields go up for sale
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Parents of Little Leaguers in North Boulder are booing a Boulder County decision to try and market neighborhood baseball fields at Broadway and Iris Avenue for possible residential development after a history of almost 70…
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Boulder sheriff launches online reporting system for misdemeanor crimes
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office began an online service to allow residents to report petty crimes. As of Aug. 18, residents can use the link at BoulderSheriff.gov to report non-emergencies and non-violent crimes that occur in unincorporated Boulder County, or the towns of Lyons, Nederland or Superior, according to a press release from the sheriff’s…
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Man faces up to 190 years in prison for fentanyl distribution in Boulder County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man faces up to 190 years in prison for fentanyl distribution leading to the death of at least one other person in Boulder County. Carlos Centeno-Izaguirre pleaded guilty to several counts, including distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death as well as distributing…