Author: Greta Kerkhoff
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Justin Schwartz Q&A on his first year as chancellor of CU Boulder
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University of Colorado Boulder’s Chancellor Justin Schwartz just completed his first year in the high-profile role. Coming to the university in July 2024, Schwartz replaced longtime chancellor Phil DiStefano, who served as chancellor for 15 years — the longest in CU Boulder history. Before coming to CU, Schwartz served as the executive vice president and provost…
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Denver warns of psilocybin-laced products, including chocolate bars
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Denver officials are warning the public that regulatory inspectors have seen an increase in the sale of psilocybin-laced products at licensed retail stores, such as gas stations and convenience stores around the city. Some products, including chocolate bars, might not be labeled with their actual ingredients and pose a danger to public health, the city’s…
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Economic impact of the Denver Zoo expected to grow, study shows
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The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance generates more than $270 million in economic impact for Denver annually and over $12 million in tax revenue and is set to grow, according to a new economic impact study by Johnson Consulting. Eighty-five percent of that revenue is considered “net new,” the study shows. “Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, through its…
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Colorado Bureau of Investigation to publish impaired driving toxicology data dashboard
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A law enforcement website where visitors can learn how many toxicology tests for drugs are alcohol were completed by state and local police is now available. The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation launched a new toxicology dashboard to provide the latest data on drug and alcohol blood testing for…
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Colorado Behavioral Health Administration launches network of safety net services
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The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration on Wednesday celebrated the launch of a new network of safety net services. The new network — called Colorado LIFTS or Linking Individuals and Families to Services — aims to streamline the process of finding care across the state. LIFTS connects Coloradans directly to crisis, substance use and mental health providers…
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Woman dies after suffering severe injuries in Boulder firebomb attack
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A woman injured in the Boulder Pearl Street Mall attack earlier this month has died, leading the Boulder District Attorney’s Office to file murder charges against an Egyptian national accused of carrying out the attack. Officials said Karen Diamond, 82, died as a result of the severe injuries she suffered after a suspect threw Molotov cocktails…
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AG’s Office announces $3 million grant from opioid settlements to maintain naloxone access statewide
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a $3 million grant from Colorado’s opioid settlement funds will be used to provide free naloxone to organizations statewide. The distribution of naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdose, is meant to help save lives by increasing access to the drug. According to the AG’s Office, the one-time grant…
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500 dead fish discovered in Lake Loveland, experts say low water levels to blame
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are citing low water levels in Lake Loveland as the cause of 500 dead sucker fish discovered this week. The city of Loveland says there is a chance the reservoir may not fill this year. “This year for sure, it’s really low,” said Cayce Stevens, a local resident who frequently…
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Colorado cyclists call for change as fatal crashes increase
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Boulder County’s cycling community is grieving the death of 41-year-old cyclist and Broomfield resident John Wilkinson, who was killed by a motorist. Wilkinson and three pedestrians in metro Denver were killed in separate crashes within eight hours of one another on May 18. Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities in Colorado have increased 78% since 2015, according…
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Colorado suspect charged in connection with small business COVID-19 loan fraud
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A Colorado man was charged in connection with loan fraud relating to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. According to a news release from The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, Joseph Ronald Trenkle, 54 — formerly of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado and currently of Dorado, Puerto Rico — has…
