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Douglas County School District considers consolidating elementary schools
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Douglas County School District considers consolidating elementary schools

By Greg Perez | Fox 31 News The Douglas County School District will hold a community meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday to discuss a possible school closure plan. According to a letter that was sent to families, district leaders want to consolidate up to six elementary schools in Highlands Ranch by August 2026. They said enrollment numbers have been dropping in the area and the figures are not expected to improve anytime soon. “DCSD is taking a proactive approach to address the challenges of growth and decline in the North Planning area. Since last school year, DCSD committees made up of leaders and community members have discussed the best ways to manage decline to benefit our students and families. We have not only learned from other districts in the same position but al...
Gabe Evans on his 8th District victory, immigration and plans for Congress
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Gabe Evans on his 8th District victory, immigration and plans for Congress

By  Gabrielle Franklin | Fox 31 News It’s a Colorado race that has shaken up the outlook on the balance of power in Congress and the makeup of the state’s congressional delegation. Gabe Evans, a Republican, held his first press conference after Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat, conceded the race for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, flipping the seat from blue to red. With Evans proclaiming victory in this race, Colorado will now have equal representation for both parties in the U.S. House and Republicans likely have an edge in Congress. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
Voters passed Prop. 113 for national popular vote, so what happens with Colorado’s electoral votes?
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Voters passed Prop. 113 for national popular vote, so what happens with Colorado’s electoral votes?

By  Spencer Kristensen | Fox 31 News Several days have passed since Election Day and former President Donald Trump is president-elect for the second time in his political career. To achieve the president-elect status, a candidate must obtain 270 votes from the Electoral College. Trump secured the 270 electoral votes across the nation but one state he did not receive electoral votes from was Colorado. Vice President Kamala Harris received Colorado’s 10 electoral votes. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
Map offers glance into veteran population in Colorado
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Map offers glance into veteran population in Colorado

By Addy Bink | Fox 31 News Veterans comprise roughly 6% of the U.S. population, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. In some states, however, veterans represent an even larger part of the public. The Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey estimates more than 15.8 million Americans previously served. Unsurprisingly, the nation’s most-populated states — Texas, Florida, and California — are home to the most veterans. Each state has more than 1 million veterans, but Texas has the greatest number at nearly 1.4 million. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
F-16 Fighting Falcons to fly over Denver metro communities on Veterans Day
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F-16 Fighting Falcons to fly over Denver metro communities on Veterans Day

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News The Colorado Air National Guard’s F-16 Fighting Falcons will honor American veterans with flyovers on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The flyovers are a traditional gesture that the Colorado Air National Guard observes on patriotic holidays, which the federal agency said shows the dedication and support that guardsmen provide, in addition to showcasing the U.S. Air Force’s military strength. The flyovers are conducted at no additional cost to U.S. taxpayers as the flights serve as pilot training. FREAD THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
Close to 1 million Colorado voters returned their ballots on Election Day
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Close to 1 million Colorado voters returned their ballots on Election Day

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News On Election Day, many Coloradans were still in the process of casting their votes. Within less than 24 hours, almost a million people returned their ballots. On Monday, only about half the registered voters in Colorado had voted. The Colorado Secretary of State said that 2,092,035 people returned their ballots by Monday, marking over half the 4,027,830 active voters in Colorado. However, voter turnout continued to rise. By Tuesday morning, another half a million people returned their ballots, totaling 2,507,472 Coloradans. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
2 Tren de Aragua members arrested in Aurora, linked to Texas murder
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2 Tren de Aragua members arrested in Aurora, linked to Texas murder

By Heather Willard | Fox31 News Two men who are allegedly members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested by officials in Aurora in September for the August murder of Nilzuly Enrique Arneaud-Petit, 33, in Farmers Branch, Texas. Homeland Security Investigations reported on Nov. 1 that Carl Luis Zambrano-Bolivar, 26, and Jhonata Nahin Toro Gonzalez, 22, were arrested on Sept. 26 in Aurora by Denver’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations team. The arrests are connected to a third individual, 38-year-old Ehiker Morales Mendoza, who was arrested by federal law enforcement on Oct. 11 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX31 NEWS
Can you wear your political gear to the polls in Colorado?
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Can you wear your political gear to the polls in Colorado?

By Jeremy Tanner | The Hill, via Fox 31 News An outfit may not be the first thing most people think of before heading to the polls, but a misstep while dressing could jeopardize one’s vote depending on the state. All states have some restrictions when it comes to voting in person, and most states have rules about actively campaigning within a certain distance of a polling place. Some states, however, have extended that rule to include a dress code. One of those states is New Jersey, where a reported incident between an early voter and a poll worker received national attention after vice-presidential candidate JD Vance commented on a post. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
Gilpin County election watcher dismissed while observing signature verification
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Gilpin County election watcher dismissed while observing signature verification

By Rachel Saurer | Fox 31 News The Gilpin County Clerk dismissed an election watcher on Tuesday who was watching the signature verification process after a disagreement on how close the watcher could be to the poll worker’s station. An election watcher is a fairly new addition to the ballot counting process, born from former President Donald Trump’s proven-to-be-false claims of election fraud in 2020. According to the Secretary of State’s office, an election watcher is “an eligible voter who has been appointed by an authorized appointing entity to witness and verify the conduct of an election.” Election watchers also must complete a 10-minute training course. They are essentially another layer of security and transparency in the ballot-counting process. READ THE FULL STORY AT F...

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