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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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Denver ranked 5th in metro areas with highest homeless population, report says
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Denver is one of the major metropolitan areas in the country with the highest homeless population, and affordable housing may not be the main reason why — a new report claims. A new study by the Common Sense Institute found that metropolitan Denver ranked fifth for total number of homeless people among the 50 largest…
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Denver to issue first chunk of Vibrant Denver Bond dollars
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Get your shovels ready, Denver. The city is moving forward with the first issuance of Vibrant Denver Bond dollars for 58 named and shovel-ready projects approved by voters in November. Members of the Finance and Business Committee advanced two proposed resolutions on Tuesday that would release more than a third of the bond money approved…
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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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Denver’s budget deficit shaped 2025 news coverage
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It was a year of big goals on a tight budget for the Mile High City, where Mayor Mike Johnston’s announcement of a $200 million city budget deficit dominated the news coverage. Facing a $50 million gap in its 2025 budget and a projected $200 million in 2026, Johnston announced plans to tighten the city’s…
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Denver housing official was named in Urban Alchemy lobbying kerfuffle
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Denver’s Department of Housing Stability has a unique connection with its biggest and newest homeless shelter provider, as well as some of its troubles. Jeff Kositsky, HOST’s deputy director of shelter and stability, was Urban Alchemy’s chief growth officer for two-and-a-half years, working on “national expansion, organizational development, financial management and fundraising,” according to his…
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Denver selects Veo to replace Bird, Lime as scooter operator
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Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure selected a new scooter and bike operator, Veo, to replace Bird and Lime next spring. The city’s license with Bird and Lime expires in the spring of 2026, according to a news release from DOTI, and Veo will take over. DOTI chose Veo after reviewing proposals submitted by various…
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Denver Summit to stay in city after council approves $70M stadium deal
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With an incredibly short timeframe to start construction on a major league women’s soccer stadium, Denver’s City Council dropped the biggest hurdle for Denver Summit FC. Now, the team plans to move forward with its stadium and stay in Denver’s urban core. “With Denver City Council voting the measure through, the club will proceed with…
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Colorado Supreme Court may address ‘new form of representation’ in criminal case
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The Colorado Supreme Court signaled last week that it may get involved in an ongoing Denver criminal proceeding in which the prosecution alleges a trial judge sidestepped the clear rules for appointing defense counsel. At least four of the court’s seven members must agree to intervene in a case outside the typical appellate process. Clemente…
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‘Evolving’ regulatory landscape among Colorado cities is pricey, problematic, small businesses say | 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,…
