Author: Sage Kelley
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Lakewood City Council makes declaration regarding ICE
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The Lakewood City Council made a public declaration of transparency and de-escalation regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday. The declaration was written by Councilmember Ken Cruz with the help of Councilmember Isabel Cruz, and was ultimately co-sponsored by the entire council. “As members of the Lakewood City Council, our responsibility is to…
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Senate committee kills bill to track education violations
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A proposed bill following in the wake of multiple Jeffco Public Schools sexual misconduct cases won’t make it to the Senate floor. The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee denied proposed Senate Bill 26-055 on Tuesday afternoon with a vote of three-to-two, with Republican Senators Mark Baisley and Lynda Zamora Wilson being the…
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Golden police chief retires after leave
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The Golden Police Department is searching for a new chief of police after Joe Harvey stepped away from his 40-year career. Harvey, who served as the chief starting in 2023, officially announced his retirement on Feb. 16 in a news release by the city of Golden. The chief initially stepped away from the role on…
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Greeley police chief hit bicyclist in crash, police say
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The chief of the Greeley Police Department allegedly struck a teen bicyclist while driving an off-duty car. Adam Turk struck a 15-year-old boy with an unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe on West 26th Street and 53rd Avenue in Greeley around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a Tuesday news release from the Colorado State Patrol, the lead investigative…
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Arvada City Council delays vote on public comment changes
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For those looking to share public comments with the Arvada City Council, time may be running out. On Feb. 3, the council unanimously voted to postpone a vote on the timing of public comments during regular meetings until April 21 after a presentation from Deputy City Attorney Nora Steenson in which she proposed multiple changes…
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Arvada councilmember under investigation for alleged ethics violation
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A third-party investigator will look into potential ethics violations from Arvada City Councilmember Sharon Davis. Davis was excused from the dais during the council’s regular business meeting on Feb. 3. The rest of the council then approved the outside investigation with a 6-0 vote. The investigation, according to City Attorney Rachel Morris, was sparked after…
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Lakewood City Council urges residents to keep zoning changes
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Lakewood’s long-running zoning fight is headed for a spring showdown at the ballot box, spearheaded by a new resolution from the City Council. The Lakewood City Council amended and confirmed a resolution on Monday expressing the councilmembers’ desire for residents to vote against the repeal of zoning code ordinances 2025-27, 28, 29 and 30 on…
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Colorado lawmakers seek faster warrant response from social media firms
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Proponents argue legislation would prevent school shootings Colorado officials on Monday claimed that the Evergreen High School shooting could have been prevented if social media companies had been required to respond faster to warrants — and they are pushing legislation at the state and federal levels to speed up that process. Current laws allow social…
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Federal Heights starts audit of fire, police departments
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Finger pointing continues in Federal Heights. After a Federal Heights City Council executive session Tuesday evening, the council decided to start a financial audit of the city’s fire and police departments — just two weeks after unions representing the departments issued an anonymous vote of no confidence in City Manager Jacquie Halburnt. Mayor Linda Montoya…
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Evergreen High School shooting motive still unknown; parents won’t be charged
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office completed the investigation into the Evergreen High School shooting that shocked the county — and country — five months ago. Following the investigation, the parents of the shooter, 16-year-old Desmond Holly, won’t face charges regarding the gun Holly used, according to a Wednesday news release. The sheriff’s office is still…
