Tag: News
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Michael Clark murder defense seeks to link case to JonBenét investigation ‘mistakes’
In new legal filings, Michael Clark, now facing a second trial for a 1994 murder, seeks to link alleged Boulder police missteps in his case with the city’s most notorious cold case: JonBenét Ramsey. The unusual claim came within a flurry of 12 subpoenas to Boulder authorities seeking documents and other information connected to the…
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Candidate financial reports for main Jeffco elections
Campaigns are ramping up for the upcoming elections throughout Jefferson County on Nov. 4, including races in Lakewood, Golden and Jeffco Public Schools. With each candidate comes campaign finances reported to the municipality, including both campaign donations, personal contributions and independent expenditures from outside sources. Lakewood There are five Lakewood City Council seats up for…
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RTD expands elevator safety program after crime, maintenance calls tumble
RTD has 79 elevators and is expanding the open-door model. Encouraged by steep declines in illegal activity and repairs, the Regional Transportation District is extending its elevator safety initiative to more stations, aiming to reach 12 locations by year’s end to foster safer transit hubs. The district added the Florida and U.S. 36 – Broomfield…
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Pedestrian struck, killed by billboard after man drove onto 16th Street sidewalk
A man drove through a parking garage, struck another another car and then drove up on to a sidewalk near 16th Street striking a billboard which then hit and killed a pedestrian, according to court documents obtained by 9NEWS. After the crash, witnesses reported that driver walked away from the scene. The crash was reported…
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Colorado: Health insurance premiums set to double in 2026
Health insurance rates for middle-income Coloradans who buy their own coverage are set to double in 2026, according to the state’s insurance division. The statewide net average premium increase will hit 101%, the Colorado Division of Insurance said on Monday, adding that likely will mean that 75,000 Coloradans won’t be able to afford health insurance…
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Colorado’s snowpack below average for October as a dry start to November looms
Potential snow forecasted 10-14 days out, but temperatures should cooperate for regular snowmaking Two ski areas in Colorado are officially open for skiing and riding, marking the start to the 55th year (Keystone) and 79th year (Arapahoe Basin) at each resort respectively. Light snow graced a few northern Colorado mountain locations Monday, but the bulk…
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Regis University exhibits lively Day of the Dead art show
13 local artists celebrate the cycle of life For Alfredo Cardenas — one of 13 local artists showcased in Regis University’s exhibition “Día de Muertos: A Celebration of Remembrance” — the Day of the Dead holds personal gravitas, but also grace. The Día de los Muertos art show in the Regis library through Nov. 2…
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Erie plane crash victims ID’d as two men not from Colorado
The Weld County Coroner’s Office identified the two victims who died in a single engine plane crash near Erie Municipal Airport eight days ago. Both victims are from out of state: Niles Tilenius, 22, of San Mateo County in California and William Johnston, 21, of Hillsborough County in Florida. At around 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19,…
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Aurora police car chases skyrocket after stolen car policy change, consent decree report says
The number of Aurora Police Department car chases increased exponentially after the department changed its pursuit policy in March, according to the latest Independent Consent Decree Monitor report. Meanwhile, the number of SWAT incidents has decreased. The report, released in October covering Feb. 16 to Aug. 15, also discussed officer-involved shootings. “While APD has made…
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400,000 Coloradans have cast votes so far
More than 400,000 Coloradans have already voted in this year’s elections so far, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. As of Monday, 402,282 ballots have been returned statewide. Voter turnout in odd-numbered election years is typically lower than in even-numbered years — last year, about 3.2 million Coloradans voted in the election, a 79.85%…