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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnapping near Mountain Range High School

[ad_1] A 31-year-old man who allegedly tried to abduct a student walking near Mountain Range High School was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping and...

Denver, Colorado Local News6 months ago

Golden small business owner challenges U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen for suburban seat in Congress

[ad_1] Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, centered on suburban Jefferson County, hasn’t had a Republican in the seat since Bob Beauprez left Congress nearly 20 years ago....

Denver, Colorado Local News6 months ago

Most Colorado counties lack access to aid-in-dying, abortion or gender-affirming care at hospitals

[ad_1] For the first time, Coloradans have a clear picture of where they can go for sometimes-controversial health services such as abortion, gender-affirming care or medical...

Denver, Colorado Local News6 months ago

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrests 4th suspect in alleged 14-hour torture of roommate

[ad_1] JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A fourth suspect was arrested in connection with the alleged 14-hour torture of a fellow housemate in Jefferson County last month,...

Denver, Colorado Local News7 months ago

Part of RTD’s W Line to shut down in Jeffco for weekend repairs

[ad_1] Regional Transporation District buses will replace part of the light rail’s W Line near Lakewood during weekend repairs, according to RTD officials. The W Line...

Cannabis7 months ago

Jeffco planning commission casts unanimous vote against proposed 250-acre Conifer bike park – The Cannabist

[ad_1] The Jefferson County Planning Commission has recommended against the approval of a proposed chairlift-access mountain bike park in Conifer — taking a unanimous vote that...

Denver, Colorado Local News7 months ago

Emerald ash borer — invasive insect that’s killed millions of trees — confirmed in Lakewood

[ad_1] Lakewood has confirmed its first case of emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that’s killed millions of North American ash trees, city officials said in...

Cannabis7 months ago

Three men arrested after allegedly kidnapping, torturing housemate in Jefferson County – The Cannabist

[ad_1] Three men were arrested Monday after allegedly kidnapping and torturing their housemate for 14 hours, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Edward Carlson,...

Denver, Colorado Local News7 months ago

Roommates barricaded in home prompt shelter-in-place order near Morrison

[ad_1] JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a shelter-in-place order for a half-mile area near Morrison as deputies work to get...

Denver, Colorado Local News7 months ago

Water main break shuts down part of W. 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge

[ad_1] Wheat Ridge Police is shutting down West 38th Avenue between Chase and Depew streets because of a water main break late Friday afternoon. The closure...

Denver, Colorado Local News8 months ago

Jefferson County sheriff K-9 bites child, father after escaping yard

[ad_1] A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 bit a child and the child’s father after escaping from his handler’s backyard in Castle Rock on Sunday. Around...

Denver, Colorado Local News8 months ago

Clock is ticking to clean the Front Range’s dirty air by 2027. The region’s off to a bad start this summer.

[ad_1] Colorado has three years to lower ground-level ozone pollution to meet federal standards, and this summer’s hazy skies — caused by oil and gas drilling,...

Denver, Colorado Local News9 months ago

As wildfires sweep through the Front Range, residents ponder whether to stay or go

[ad_1] As wildfires burned thousands of acres across the Front Range on Wednesday, some residents heeded early morning calls to leave while others opted to stay...

Denver, Colorado Local News9 months ago

Jefferson County wildfire closes U.S. 285, residents evacuated

[ad_1] Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies are going door to door to evacuate residents along South Turkey Creek Road for a growing wildfire that closed U.S. 285...

Cannabis9 months ago

Mental health evaluation ordered in fatal Jeffco rock-throwing case after defense claims ADHD contributed to killing – The Cannabist

[ad_1] A mental health evaluation has been ordered for the third and final suspect in last year’s deadly spree of rock-throwing attacks in suburban Denver after...

Denver, Colorado Local News9 months ago

Westminster man secures posthumous Purple Heart in tribute to WWII veteran father

[ad_1] World War II Air Force veteran Major Richard Olson never discussed his military service with his son, Dick Olson. “I didn’t have all that much...

Denver, Colorado Local News10 months ago

Man arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in Westminster stabbing

[ad_1] Westminster police on Monday arrested a man in Denver on suspicion of second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing near Willowbrook Park. Terrell Ronin Warrior was...

Portland, Oregon Local News10 months ago

Governor Kotek Declares First Drought Emergency of Year – KXL

[ad_1] For the first time this year, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s declared a drought emergency. This one affects Jefferson County. The governor says the effects of...

Denver, Colorado Local News10 months ago

Woman killed in domestic violence shooting that began outside Westminster hotel

[ad_1] A 36-year-old man forced a woman into an SUV outside a hotel and fatally shot her as they argued, according to an arrest affidavit from...

Denver, Colorado Local News11 months ago

Man in critical condition following water rescue at Chatfield State Park

[ad_1] A man is in critical condition after being rescued from Chatfield Reservoir, according to South Metro Fire Rescue. The department responded to a water rescue...