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Aurora creates police oversight office in final vote
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously Monday to create a police oversight office as the city’s consent decree comes to an end. Without discussion, council members approved a final ordinance creating the Office of Public Safety Accountability, prompting city officials to begin the hiring process. The office will serve as an “independent function reporting administratively…
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Gov. Jared Polis signs law imposing new limits on sports betting in Colorado
Colorado’s sports‑betting industry will face new regulations — limits on deposits, prohibitions on credit‑card funding, and barring companies from targeting anyone under 21 — under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis. Senate Bill 131 — sponsored by Sens. Matt Ball, D‑Denver, and Byron Pelton, R‑Sterling, along with Reps. Steven Woodrow, D‑Denver, and Dan Woog,…
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Colorado declares April 27 ‘Denver Summit FC Day’
Gov. Jared Polis signed a proclamation declaring April 27 Denver Summit FC Day in Colorado in celebration of the state’s first professional women’s sports team. “Colorado is a sports state and Denver Summit has hit the field running, breaking NWSL attendance records at the Empower Field home opener,” Polis said. “I am thrilled the Summit…
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Ex‑Bronco Montee Ball backs push at Colorado Capitol for stronger concussion protocols
Amid rising worries about the long‑term effects of head injuries in youth sports, a Colorado committee began reviewing legislation that would tighten concussion protocols and expand mental health awareness among coaches. Senate Bill 060 would require youth sports coaches to complete training on the mental health impacts of concussions. It would also require them to…
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Senate panel advances bill to tighten Colorado sports betting rules amid youth addiction concerns
A divided panel of lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly advanced a bill to impose new restrictions on Colorado’s booming sports betting industry, as lawmakers cited worries about youth gambling and addiction, while online operators warned the changes could drive bettors to unregulated markets and slash state revenue. Senate Bill 131 would limit customers to five deposits…
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Mayor Johnston wants to host a parade to honor U.S. women’s hockey team in Denver
Gold medal celebrations were made controversial after the U.S. men’s hockey team received a phone call from President Donald Trump The 2026 Winter Olympics ended in Milan and Cortina on Sunday with both the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams sweeping the gold 2-1 in overtime, dominating over Canada. For the U.S. men’s hockey team, it was their first gold…
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So … why do we care about Bad Bunny?
Puerto Rican superstar’s selection to headline first Super Bowl halftime show in Spanish has sparked global conversation and controversy Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s selection as the first artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show performing entirely in Spanish has sparked global conversation and controversy. But those unfamiliar with the musical world’s wildest hare…
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Darren Rizzi says improving special teams play ‘starts with me’ | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Darren Rizzi is looking in the mirror to improve Broncos special teams. “It starts with me,” Rizzi said after practice Tuesday. “I’m the special teams coordinator.” The Broncos have endured up-and-down special teams play throughout the year. Kicker Wil Lutz kicked the game winner to beat the Texans last week. But another Lutz…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie Spear, a campaign spokesperson, confirmed…
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Every major Colorado industry will experience job growth in 2022, report says
Every major Colorado industry will experience job growth in 2022, with many sectors returning to pre-pandemic levels, but leisure and hospitality won’t recover for years, according to the 57th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook. The report, prepared by the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, was presented Monday at the Grand Hyatt in downtown…