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State sends $8M to 12K residents—billions more remain in unclaimed property
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State sends $8M to 12K residents—billions more remain in unclaimed property

By Shannon Ogden | Denver7 DENVER — Colorado, you have some money coming to you. The Colorado Department of the Treasury is mailing $8 million in unclaimed property to 12,000 Coloradans. The checks will arrive in the next few weeks and can be cashed immediately without further action. Twice yearly, companies transfer assets to the Department of Treasury when they can't locate the owners. The state said it currently holds more than $2 billion in unclaimed funds owed to 15 million people or entities. State Treasurer Dave Young said this round of checks includes some sizeable payouts. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER7 NEWS
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Former Colorado town clerk arrested for embezzling $47K in public funds
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Former Colorado town clerk arrested for embezzling $47K in public funds

By Sydney Isenberg | Denver7 HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo. — The former town clerk of Hot Sulphur Springs is accused of embezzling more than $47,000 in town funds during her tenure. Jessica Webb, 51, of Hot Sulphur Springs was arrested on Saturday for money laundering, theft, embezzlement of public property and first-degree official misconduct. She posted bond and was later released from the Grand County Jail. Court documents show that Webb became Hot Sulphur Springs' town clerk on February 21, 2019, and was fired in August 2023. The investigation began on Oct. 11, 2023, when Mayor Ray Tinkum brought concerns to the Grand County Sheriff's Office. Due to the complexity of the investigation, detectives requested help from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) High Tech Crime Un...
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Rep. Rogers says Space Command is leaving Colorado Springs this month
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Rep. Rogers says Space Command is leaving Colorado Springs this month

By James Gavato | Denver7 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Representative Mike Rogers of Alabama said United States Space Command will move its headquarters to Huntsville from Colorado Springs this month. Rogers commented on the McCrary Institutes podcast, which is a non-partisan think tank. https://twitter.com/McCraryCyber/status/1909959079876850017 "Space Command will officially be assigned to build its headquarters in Huntsville," Rogers said. He went on to say the contractor for the project is ready to "turn dirt" on the day the announcement is made. Rogers also said he expects the announcement to be made this month. Colorado's Republican delegation is hosting a press call Thursday morning to answer questions about the future of Space Command. READ THE FULL STORY A...
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From Fort Collins to the Capitol, “Hands Off!” protestors shriek over Trump and Musk’s government overhaul
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From Fort Collins to the Capitol, “Hands Off!” protestors shriek over Trump and Musk’s government overhaul

By Robert Garrison | The Associated Press via Denver7 WASHINGTON — Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across Colorado and the country Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. Nationally, more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations took place, organized by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists. In Colorado, thousands gathered at several locations across the state, including on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol. Protesters also demonstrated in Arvada, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Loveland. They also took place at the National Mall in W...
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‘Not medically necessary:’ Colorado family fights back after $94K air ambulance bill
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‘Not medically necessary:’ Colorado family fights back after $94K air ambulance bill

By  Jaclyn Allen | Denver7 PUEBLO, Colo. — Bob Taylor woke up in a panic on July 7, 2022. He was having severe chest pains and worried it was another heart attack. He and his wife, Marjean, were staying at a friend's cabin about an hour's drive from the nearest hospital in Alamosa. After Marjean drove him to the San Luis Valley Health Hospital, Bob was told he was having his second heart attack in four months. Doctors said he needed a higher level care than they could provide and that they would transport him by helicopter to the nearest facility. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER7
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Some economic indicators point toward a recession, Colorado financial adviser analyzes
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Some economic indicators point toward a recession, Colorado financial adviser analyzes

By Rachel Wingrat | Denver7 There's been a lot of uncertainty recently about whether or not the United States will soon enter a recession. But some indicators suggest that's the direction we're headed, according to Colorado financial adviser Bruce Allen. Allen said there are four reasons economists think a recession could be coming: consumer confidence is declining, stocks are falling, markets are becoming more volatile and short-term interest rates are higher than long-term interest rates. Allen said, that last one has come before every recession since 1960. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER7
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Denver attorneys say potential IRS, ICE data-sharing agreement creates ‘catch 22’
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Denver attorneys say potential IRS, ICE data-sharing agreement creates ‘catch 22’

By Veronica Acosta | Denver7 DENVER — A data-sharing agreement between the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is near, two sources told ABC News, which tax experts say could end up putting undocumented immigrants across the nation, including here in Colorado, in a "catch-22" situation. The agreement "would allow immigration officials to use tax data to support the Trump administration's deportation plan", according to our mother network. News of the potential agreement comes less than one month until Tax Day, April 15. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER7
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Colorado legislature to discuss bill that could remove social media users acting illegally
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Colorado legislature to discuss bill that could remove social media users acting illegally

By Allie Jennerjahn | Denver7 DENVER — A mother who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose wants stronger protections for people acting illegally on social media, and a bill scheduled for discussion on Monday could do just that. Among many things, SB25-086 would require social media companies to enact public policies for their platform and remove a user who violates them within 72 hours. "Users who are posting the sale or availability of fentanyl or other illicit drugs or illegal guns or opportunities for young people to engage in sex would be, should be removed from the platform," Chelsea Congdon said. Congdon lost her son Miles Brundige, 19, on Nov. 8, 2020. He was a sophomore at University of Colorado Boulder, suffering from a dislocated shoulder. READ FULL ARTI...
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Pueblo police chief blames ‘soft-on-crime legislation’ for shootout that left three officers injured
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Pueblo police chief blames ‘soft-on-crime legislation’ for shootout that left three officers injured

By Sydney Isenberg | Denver7 PUEBLO, Colo. — The chief of the Pueblo Police Department blamed Colorado's "soft-on-crime legislation" for a shootout that left three of his officers injured and a suspect dead on Tuesday. Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller said his officers were searching for Billy Soto, 34, who was wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting at the Pueblo Village Apartments on Feb. 3. Noeller called Soto a "self-admitted MS-13 gang member" with an extensive criminal history, including 14 felony arrests. The police chief said most of those felony arrests were pleaded down to misdemeanors. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER7
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Colorado ‘ground zero for some of the most violent criminals in America’ says acting DEA administrator
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Colorado ‘ground zero for some of the most violent criminals in America’ says acting DEA administrator

ByTony Kovaleski | Denver7 CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The acting administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said Colorado is “ground zero for some of the most violent criminals in America” and leadership for the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. “We are learning that the command and control for TdA in the entire United States of America is right here in Colorado,” said Derek Maltz, who stepped into his role just after President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, adding that this new information was based on intelligence from front-line agents in the Rocky Mountain Division of the DEA. Maltz was in Denver on Thursday to visit with roughly 150 agents and employees of the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Division. He spoke exclusively with Denver7 Investigates during his visit regardi...
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