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Pettersen questions ICE actions in Chaffee County, agency defends its record
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Fox31, Approved, State

Pettersen questions ICE actions in Chaffee County, agency defends its record

By: Matt Thornton | FOX31 Denver DENVER (KDVR) — A U.S. Congresswoman and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are sparring online over immigration enforcement actions purportedly taken in Chaffee County this week. “We have been notified that people who are here legally have been detained in Chaffee County,” wrote Rep. Brittany Pettersen on X on Wednesday afternoon. “Truly unimaginable that this is happening in the United States of America where freedom and democracy and the rule of law were the envy of the world. “None of us can stand on the sidelines while this is happening. My office will be following their case and getting additional information,” Pettersen continued. “We are available to submit inquiries to ICE on your behalf if you or a loved one are detained.” ...
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Wolf funding diverted but reintroduction charges ahead
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The Colorado Sun, Approved, State

Wolf funding diverted but reintroduction charges ahead

By Jesse Paul | The Colorado Sun A group of Western Slope lawmakers Thursday abandoned their attempt to pause wolf reintroduction in Colorado. But they reached a deal with Gov. Jared Polis that will redirect about $250,000 set aside to bring more gray wolves into the state this year into a fund aimed at driving down health care costs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will have to find the funding elsewhere to continue its reintroduction plans, which doesn’t appear to be a problem for the agency.  The next batch of wolves is scheduled to be released in western Colorado around December. The state is already sourcing animals for that release. State Sen. Dylan Roberts, a Frisco Democrat, said the alternative to the compromise was the bill being killed by the legislature d...
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Colorado farmers and cities face tough choices in looming water showdown
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The Colorado Sun, Approved, State

Colorado farmers and cities face tough choices in looming water showdown

By Sharon Sullivan | The Colorado Sun STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Colorado water officials announced Wednesday a rough plan to figure out how the state would handle an unwelcome specter in the Colorado River Basin: forced water cuts. Mandatory water cuts are possible under the 103-year-old Colorado River Compact in certain circumstances, mainly if the river’s 10-year flow falls too low. It’s a possibility that is one or two “bad years” away, some experts say.  Colorado, however, does not have a clearly defined plan, or regulations, for how exactly it would handle such forced water cuts. It’s time to start preparing, according to state engineer Jason Ullmann, Colorado’s top water cop. Over the years, Coloradans on both sides of the Continental Divide have asked about these “compact...
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Local leaders warn new AI law could harm Colorado innovation
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The Gazette, Approved, State

Local leaders warn new AI law could harm Colorado innovation

By Seth Klamann | The Gazette While filling the $800 million gap in the state budget is a significant part of the special session set to go underway this morning at the state Capitol, the battle over artificial intelligence regulations is quickly taking center stage, with mayors from three major cities weighing in. In a letter, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman called on state legislators to intervene and stop Senate Bill 205 from going into effect as planned on Feb. 1, 2026, arguing they fear it would deter companies and jobs from coming to Colorado, not to mention millions of dollars in implementation expenses.  “As mayors of the three largest cities in Colorado, with different political affiliations, we are ...
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Fox31 owner moves on 9News: Colorado leaders warn of media monopoly
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The Colorado Sun, Approved, State

Fox31 owner moves on 9News: Colorado leaders warn of media monopoly

By Parker Yamasaki | The Colorado Sun Leading Colorado Democrats condemned the proposed consolidation of local TV news stations in Colorado, which would see Fox31’s owner buying its rival Tegna, owner of Denver’s 9News. “Colorado is stronger when reporters have the independence to ask tough questions and keep us all informed,” U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said in a statement emailed to The Colorado Sun. “An FCC-approved merger of 9News and KDVR’s parent companies would greatly weaken Colorado’s civic infrastructure.” Nexstar Media group, owner of Fox31, announced this week that it is acquiring Tegna for $6.2 billion. The sale is expected to close in the second half of 2026.  Opponents of the deal, including Bennet and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, worry that consolidation will g...
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Four candidates launch common-sense campaign for Douglas County school board
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Rocky Mountain Voice, Approved, Local, Top Stories

Four candidates launch common-sense campaign for Douglas County school board

By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice Platform centers on academic excellence, parental rights, teacher support and protections for female athletes In Douglas County, a new slate calling itself Common Sense DCSD is stepping into the school board race. The group — Matt Smith, Keaton Gambill, Dede Kramer and Steve Vail — says the district’s future depends on keeping academics and safety at the forefront. They argue that balanced leadership has helped produce high test scores, a strong graduation rate and standout career training programs, and they want to carry that momentum forward. Smith, a former sheriff’s deputy, military veteran, global IT leader and father of a Douglas County student, said his goal is to keep the district centered on students.  “I’m running for school...
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Colorado Legislature Opens Special Session With Taxes and Spending Bills
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State, Approved, The Denver Gazette

Colorado Legislature Opens Special Session With Taxes and Spending Bills

By Marianne Goodland | The Denver Gazette Colorado legislators began to advance proposals dealing with an $800 million budget shortfall on Thursday, just hours after the legislature officially re-convened to deal with the revenue shortfall.  They started with a hearing on Senate Bill 1, which adds a requirement to the existing state law that outlines the governor's authority to make spending reductions in case of a significant drop in revenue. Under SB 1, Gov. Jared Polis would be required to develop a plan and present it to the Joint Budget Committee before it goes into effect. Lawmakers and the Polis administration have indicated that budget cuts should be put into place by Sept. 1 in order to spread out any reductions over 10 months, instead of waiting until next Februa...
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FBI Executes Dawn Raid at John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Security Probe
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FBI Executes Dawn Raid at John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Security Probe

By Michael Dorgan , David Spunt , Breanne Deppisch , Emma Woodhead | Fox News FBI agents raided the Maryland home of former National Security Advisor John Bolton on Friday morning, Fox News Digital has learned. Fox News Digital later spotted agents at Bolton's Washington, D.C., office removing boxes and Bolton was seen in the lobby of the building. The searches are focused on potential classified documents agents believe Bolton may still possess, according to one source. Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor from 2018 to 2019, is not in custody or under arrest. Trump said he was not aware of the raid ahead of time and said he found out about it on the news. Federal agents reportedly busted into Bolton’s house in Bethesda, Maryland, at aroun...
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Trump Launches Nationwide Review of All Visa Holders for Enforcement
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Trump Launches Nationwide Review of All Visa Holders for Enforcement

By Associated Press | US News The Trump administration says it’s reviewing more than 55 million foreigners who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Thursday it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation, part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States. In a written answer to a question from The Associated Press, the State Department said all U.S. visa holders, which can include tourists from many countries, are subject to “continuous vetting,” with an eye toward any indication they could be ineligible for permission to enter or stay in the United States. Should such information be fou...
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Grim Discovery Sparks Criminal Probe at Mortuary Run by Pueblo County Coroner
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Fox21, Approved, Local

Grim Discovery Sparks Criminal Probe at Mortuary Run by Pueblo County Coroner

By Chris Crymes, Ashley Eberhardt | FOX21 News (PUEBLO, Colo.) — At a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 21, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), along with multiple other agencies, provided more information on the investigation into Davis Mortuary, where improperly stored bodies were allegedly discovered on Wednesday, Aug. 20, during a state inspection. According to Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero, Davis Mortuary is operated by the Pueblo County Coroner, Brian Cotter, and his brother, whose name was not provided. Lucero said both were present during the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ (DORA) inspection on Wednesday and made statements to investigators that they believed there to be around 20 bodies inside a room at the mortuary, and that some had been awaiting...
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