Author: Michael Braithwaite
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Adams County deputy who was shot in stable condition, another man dies in hospital
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An Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputy is stable — though likely still in critical condition, as he remains in the intensive care unit — while a man died after both suffered gunshot wounds from what appeared to be a shootout at an apartment complex on Friday morning, officials said. During a news briefing on Friday…
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Rocky Mountain region saw record fentanyl pill, meth seizures in 2025, DEA says
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The Rocky Mountain region saw record-breaking amounts of fentanyl pills and methamphetamines seized in 2025, officials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Wednesday. Throughout last year, Colorado saw a 76% increase in fentanyl pill seizures in comparison to the year before, which accounted for 6.7 million, or over 14%, of the 47 million…
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Polis, Johnston help unveil mural to the West to kick off Stock Show
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The 120th iteration of the National Western Stock Show kicked off Saturday morning by debuting a mural paying tribute to the American West. Unveiled in the second floor of the newly-opened Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center, the mural, created by local artist Thomas “Detour” Evans, depicts Colorado’s geography, heritage and agriculture through a mixture of spray…
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Maduro capture brings surprise, hope to Venezuelan community in Denver
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The announcement that U.S. military personnel arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and took him to the United States sent a shockwave through Denver’s Venezuelan community Saturday. Jimmy, an asylum seeker who came to Denver last year, said his phone blew up with the news. “Ever since Trump came to power in the U.S., there was…
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A murder trial, a wildfire and gnarly roads are among the most notable news stories of 2025
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2025 brought a fair share of stories throughout Colorado, from the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope — none may have been more captivating than a murder trial in Centennial this summer. After three weeks of testimony, a jury found former Aurora dentist James Craig guilty of murdering his wife Angela in 2023 with lethal…
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Xcel president says Polis criticism ‘uninformed,’ most power back late Saturday
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As tens of thousands of Xcel Energy customers remained without power Saturday morning, company officials said criticism of the firm’s communication methods was unwarranted. Robert Kenney, president of Xcel Energy Colorado, said that the organization had communicated with customers as early as last week about potential power shutoffs, and had worked with local offices of…
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From potatoes to rockets, Colorado’s unique industries lead the way | FISCAL ROCKIES
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Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Xcel shuts off power west of Denver, nearly 100k Coloradans affected
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Tens of thousands of Coloradans on Wednesday were without power west of Denver after winds of up to 96 mph whipped across the state causing outages and led to Xcel Energy preemptively shutting off service in some areas. The shutoffs began around 10 a.m. as winds picked up, Xcel officials said at a news conference…
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Xcel says high winds likely to bring power shutoffs to Front Range Wednesday
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Schools prepare to cancel, modify classes As the Front Range braces for wind gusts of up to 80 mph Wednesday, Xcel Energy let customers know that they may experience power shutoffs. Already, some of the school districts have begun preparations to cancel or modify school hours. In an alert Tuesday morning, the energy provider said…
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Two Denver sheriff’s deputies arrested on suspicion of assaulting at-risk adult
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Two Denver sheriff’s deputies were arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony assault of an at-risk adult. Sgt. Carla Gentempo and Deputy Jason Gentempo were arrested by Denver police on suspicion of third-degree assault, a class six felony, according to a Thursday news release from the Denver Sheriff’s Department. The charges appear to stem from an…
