Author: Michael Braithwaite
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Denver area smoke blowing in from Nebraska fires
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The Denver area became enveloped in a thick haze Thursday afternoon as smoke blew in from fires to the east, the National Weather Service said. Originating from the Ashby and Minor fires in the Sandhills of Nebraska, the smoke began moving southwest across Colorado Thursday morning, NWS officials said on its website. The smoke entered…
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Denver’s violent crime has dropped — but not everywhere in the city
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On April 27, 2022, Garry Arellano, a longtime Denver resident, stepped in to break up a fight between two teen girls. Court documents show the girls had started the fight downtown, but texted each other to continue fighting that night at La Alma-Lincoln Park at 13th Avenue and Osage Street. Arellano, a 63-year-old man described…
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Department of Agriculture warns of packages holding potentially invasive seeds
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Spring planting is around the corner, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture wants residents to know where their seeds are coming from. Officials with the department warned Tuesday that they received reports of unsolicited packages containing plant seeds mailed internationally to Coloradans, according to a news release. While small, the contents of the package are…
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Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats | ANALYSIS
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A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in…
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Garfield County sheriff illegally collaborated with ICE, cease and desist letter claims
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A cease and desist letter filed Wednesday alleged that the Garfield County sheriff intentionally violated state law by collaborating with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The letter, filed by the law firm Towards Justice, claimed that Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario told other law enforcement officials that he would not comply with Colorado’s…
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Douglas County commissioners approve shoplifting ordinance despite pushback
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The Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday afternoon that will mandate businesses report suspected shoplifting crimes. The ordinance, a highly-debated measure that has been in the works for over a year, was unanimously adopted by the three-commissioner board despite considerable pushback from community members, some of whom sarcastically noted their concerns during…
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DougCo deputy fired after DUI, careless driving arrest
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A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy was fired Friday after he was arrested by Parker Police the previous weekend. Andrew Sanders faces charges of driving under the influence, careless driving, assault on a police officer and obstruction in relation to a traffic stop just before 8 p.m. Feb. 7, according to a Friday news release from…
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Evergreen CommonSpirit gunman identified as previous patient
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A gunman who shot into a primary care office in Evergreen Thursday afternoon was previously a patient at the facility, authorities said. Lance Black, 62, fired about 19 shotgun rounds into various pieces of equipment, computers and walls at a CommonSpirit Primary Care Center in Evergreen around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
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Two Denver police officers receive awards for exceptional service
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Two Denver Police Department officers received awards Wednesday for going above and beyond while responding to calls for service. William Danos and Zachary Marcelis each received a plaque and pin in a short ceremony at the Denver Police Department’s District 1 Station on Wednesday morning, surrounded by dozens of other law enforcement personnel as well…
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Cherry Creek interim superintendent pushes for restructuring during board session
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The newly-appointed interim superintendent of the Cherry Creek School District is pushing for an organizational restructuring to limit conflicts of interest, including some that previously took place under her watch as deputy superintendent. Jennifer Perry, who was formally introduced as the interim superintendent of the district at a Board of Education study session on Friday…
