ICE plans to double the number of jail beds in Denver due to increased arrests in Colorado
On any given day, even before sunrise, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents say they are on the streets preparing to make arrests in Denver.
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With calls up and staffing down, Jeffco sheriff’s office tries new tactics to recruit deputies
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) —The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office hopes an extra $5,000 will help with recruitment efforts.
It’s a part of a new initiative to address staffing shortages.
$170K in stolen vehicles recovered, 4 arrested in Utah–Colorado theft ring
DENVER (KDVR) — The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office announced that four people were arrested last week for multiple automobile thefts that crossed the Colorado and Utah border.
On April 15, Colorado and Utah law enforcement agencies were able to identify a suspect vehicle in eastern Utah. Law enforcement believed the suspects would return to Colorado in the early hours of April 16 with stolen vehicles. Law enforcement said they believe the suspects have used this tactic several times previously.
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Lawsuits filed over student visa revocations in Colorado
In reaction to the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the visiting status for dozens of exchange students in Colorado, some of those students are suing the government.
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Colorado families pay 19% more than the national average for groceries
It is a high priority for most U.S. residents and affects the likes of every person in the country, regardless of age — grocery prices.
The issue is so pressing that politicians can single-handedly run a campaign on the hot topic.
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Homeless camp cleared in Lakewood after years of complaints and media pressure
After nearly two weeks of pushing for answers and two years of neighbors dealing with a growing homeless encampment at the 6th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard interchange in Lakewood, crews cleared the site Wednesday.
Mounting trash, fires being started, needles found in neighbors’ backyards, and contamination in a waterway that feeds into the Platte River were all big concerns.
Cleanup started around 9 a.m. on Wednesday and lasted about 8 hours.
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Clear Creek County sheriff strives for change in his office after former deputy sentencing
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Former Clear Creek County deputy Andrew Buen will spend the next three years behind bars, officially sentenced Monday morning after being convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Christian Glass nearly three years ago.
Immigrant protection bill passes committee, limits law enforcement cooperation with feds
A bill meant to better protect immigrants under Colorado law passed through a Colorado Senate committee Tuesday.
Supporters of the bill say it looks to ensure everyone’s civil rights are protected regardless of immigration status, while opponents argue it further prohibits the state from helping federal agents.
“Fear is contagious, isolating and destructive. We’ve seen President Trump weaponize fear time and time again against immigrants. Donald Trump’s ICE agents say one thing and then they do another,” said state Senator Julie Gonzales when talking about who the administration is targeting for deportations through Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
$3.2M Denver 17th Street tower deal aims to create 750 downtown apartments
A block in downtown Denver is converting from offices into apartment spaces after a real estate company bought two towers on 17th Street.
The Luzzatto Company, a national real estate firm, purchased 621 and 633 17th St. at the start of April for $3.2 million, hoping to revitalize downtown with the over 973,000 square feet of space in the heart of Denver.
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Judge halts Gross Reservoir project—despite 60% completion and looming water risks
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Denver Water is permanently barred from expanding the reservoir if an emergency stay is not obtained from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals within 14 days.
The utility provider has been working to increase the height of the Gross Reservoir dam by 131 feet for over a decade. The project broke ground in 2022 and Denver Water says the project is already 60% complete.
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