Tag: High School
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Aurora teen attacked officers day after bringing weapon to school, police say
An Aurora teenager was arrested after he allegedly attacked police Wednesday afternoon, one day after he brought a weapon to his high school. The 17-year-old boy, whose identity the Aurora Police Department did not publicly release since he is a minor, threw homemade explosives at officers responding to a call at his residence, Deputy Chief…
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Westminster student in custody after bringing gun onto school grounds
A teen is in custody after bringing a gun onto school grounds in Westminster on Friday, said the Westminster Police Department. Police received a tip that a student at Mountain Range High School may have brought a gun onto campus. After investigating, officers learned the student didn’t attend classes that day, but arrived on campus…
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What we know about the Evergreen shooting: suspect identified, schools closed Thursday
Officials identified the Evergreen High School shooting suspect who allegedly injured two students and took his own life as 16-year-old Desmond Holly. Holly allegedly entered the school with a revolver and fired and reloaded “on and on and on,” Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said at a news conference on Thursday. “The suspect’s…
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Former Fort Collins high school counselor arrested for sexual assault
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Fort Collins police arrested a former Poudre School District counselor Tuesday on suspicion of repeatedly sexually assaulting a former student. Cassandra Poncelow, 40, was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including sexual assault on a child, criminal contempt to commit sexual exploitation of children and aggravated sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist, according…
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Western Welcome Week Grand Parade celebrates 97th year in Littleton
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Western Welcome Week Grand Parade made its way through downtown Littleton for the 97th year on Saturday morning. A popular annual tradition through the city’s historic downtown, the parade featured a variety of local organizations, old cars, scout troops and both high school marching…
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Boulder school officials say viral TikTok trend appears to have led to 6 laptop fires
Boulder Valley School District says incidents have happened at Centaurus and Broomfield high schools, Angevine Middle School and Eldorado PK-8
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Teen girl stabbed after dispute at Aurora Middle School
A teenage girl was stabbed by another girl outside the Aurora Science and Tech Middle School on Wednesday, suffering injuries severe enough to require hospitalization. The incident began at about 1:23 p.m., when the two were involved in a heated argument outside on school property, the Aurora Police Department said on X Wednesday afternoon. The…
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Denver community leaders, teens discuss gun violence prevention
Silva Family Foundation meets with other organizations and 5280 High School students
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With youth as audience, Denver mayoral candidates focus on fentanyl at 5280 High School forum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recent mayoral debates have been combative, but the forum on Thursday, which focused on fentanyl, was much more collaborative. Candidates were asked questions by students at 5280 High School, which specializes in providing education for youth dealing with substance misuse and addiction. Their queries, which…
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More teens working in Colorado, U.S. than before the start of COVID-19 pandemic
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save School is out for summer and that means teens aren’t only looking forward to warmer weather and vacations, but also summer jobs. And they’ll have plenty of company. In 2021, 32% of teens ages 16 to 19 were participating in the nation’s workforce, while 39.6%…