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As Colorado struggles with widespread retail theft, Wheat Ridge police take proactive approach

FBI crime stats show Colorado is doing better than it has in the past when it comes to levels of violent crime. But the news isn’t so good when it comes to property crime. Despite some improvement, Colorado remains far above the national average.

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‘Yes to parks & rec’: Englewood city staff use taxpayer dollars for yard signs to pass $41.5M bond

The City of Englewood is finding itself in the middle of possible campaign violations after the city used taxpayer dollars to pay for yard signs promoting a ballot measure to fund parks. Now, residents are being asked to return the yard signs that say, “Yes to Parks and Recreation – Support Englewood’s Parks and Recreation Bond.” 

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Loveland residents may create new sales tax to replace tax they cut last year

Less than one year after Loveland residents overwhelmingly voted to eliminate sales tax on most groceries, a shortfall in the city’s budget has now led to some residents asking for a new sales tax to be created. The tax cut, which only applied to groceries purchased for at-home consumption, has now resulted in the city losing millions of dollars in revenue.

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Aurora City Council goes virtual, making changes to rules for public comment

The Aurora City Council voted to move forward with a resolution that would change the rules for public comment after recent meetings have been interrupted by protesters supporting the family of Kilyn Lewis, an unarmed Black man shot and killed by Aurora police. 

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King Soopers shooter Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa found guilty of murdering 10 in Boulder

Jurors reached a verdict Monday afternoon in the Boulder grocery store shooting trial. The jury found Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa guilty of shooting and killing 10 people at the South Table Mesa King Soopers on March 22, 2021, in addition to guilty verdicts on dozens of other charges. 

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Gov. Polis signs four gun-control bills destined for legal challenges by pro-gun advocates

Colorado’s governor signed four gun control bills Friday, following the lead of other states struggling to confront a nationwide surge in violent crime and mass shootings, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights.

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Colorado realtor says Fed’s interest rate cut “a good time to make big purchases, especially homes”

A Colorado real estate broker says Wednesday’s announcement by the Federal Reserve that they are lowering the interest rate by .5 percentage points was somewhat expected and that he was somewhat ready for it.

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Car insurance rates are still sky high in Colorado. Here’s how you can make sure you’re paying as little as possible

One of the biggest drivers of inflation in America over the past few years has been car insurance. The cost of paying for insurance coverage on a vehicle has soared since 2020, especially in Colorado, which is now one of the worst states in the country in terms of cost.

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