Author: 9News
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Denver mayor Mike Johnston mourns loss of mother, a ‘tireless force for goodness’
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s mother has died. Johnston posted on social media Saturday that his mother, Sally Johnston, had passed away on Friday, calling her death “heartbreaking.” Johnston called his mother “a tireless force for goodness” and described her as “so selfless and joyful and optimistic you couldn’t help but see the world as hopeful…
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Kristi Noem’s Colorado event canceled by Jeffco GOP amid dog-killing controversy
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) will not speak as planned in Golden this week after the national outrage over her killing of a puppy created “safety concerns,” according to event organizers. Noem was scheduled to headline a fundraiser for the Jefferson County Republicans on Saturday. Early Friday morning, the group…
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Vice President Kamala Harris coming to Denver next week
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United States Vice President Kamala Harris will be coming to Denver next week, according to Denver Gazette news partner 9News. Harris will participate in a moderated conversation focused on the Biden administration’s investments to combat the climate crisis, according to a news release from the vice president’s office. Among the topics Harris will cover is…
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Suncor to reopen part of refinery
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Suncor Energy has begun repair and restart work on one of three plants at the company’s refinery in Commerce City and expects to have it back up and running sometime next week. A Suncor spokesperson told the Denver Gazette’s news partner 9NEWS it will take several days to reopen Plant 2, which is one of…
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Griswold misleadingly claims Republicans could end voting nationwide soon
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Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold, an outspoken critic of Republican election misinformation, offered election misinformation of her own in a recent interview, according to Denver Gazette news partner 9News. Griswold was quoted in an interview with the Guardian newspaper as saying, “The US could lose the right to vote within months” if Republicans are elected, 9News…
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Polis offers Disney, Twitter new headquarters in Colorado
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In light of a public feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney and Twitter, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis offered both companies a new home in Colorado. Perhaps Mickey Mouse might have to get used to living at altitude. Polis’ tweet came after DeSantis announced on Tuesday morning that he’s calling on the Florida state…
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New Colorado driver license design revealed
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After two years of planning, designing and voting, Colorado’s new driver license and ID design was revealed on Monday, Feb. 28. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) revealed Colorado’s new driver license and identification card in a ceremony Monday. “Like the Rocky Mountains itself, this card is built to last,” Polis said. “It has the latest…
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Video shows tension between Polis, victims’ families in meeting about trucker’s sentence
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When the governor informed survivors and victims’ family members that he was commuting the sentence of I-70 truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos from 110 years to 10 years, it did not go well. “It is my hope that this gives you some closure on this,” said Gov. Jared Polis during a Zoom call last Thursday. “No,…
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Boulder County puts expansion proposal for Gross Reservoir on hold
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After Denver Water sued Boulder County for meddling in its planned expansion of Gross Reservoir, the proposal has been put on hold, officials announced Tuesday. Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting had requested additional information from Denver Water. It didn’t provide what was asked. The lawsuit that Denver Water filed against the county in July…
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Jackson Lake State Park gets International Dark Sky Park designation
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MORGAN COUNTY — The skies above Jackson Lake State Park in northeastern Colorado have earned the park an International Dark Sky Park designation. Located about 90 minutes from Denver in western Morgan County, Jackson Lake is the 19th state park in the country to receive the designation but the only state park in Colorado. The…
