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Greeley to vote on future of new hockey stadium and entertainment district, suggested to be “regional hub” of Northern Colorado

The City of Greeley is looking to develop what some are calling a “regional hub” for Northern Colorado, and the project could come one step closer to reality on Tuesday night. Greeley’s City Council will vote Tuesday night on whether or not to approve a predevelopment agreement that would move forward a proposal to build an arena in western Greeley.

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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.

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Coal-fired power plant in northwestern Colorado still set for 2028 closure despite Trump administration orders

The coal-fired Craig Station is still set to close in 2028 — even as the Trump administration is making a drive to keep coal units going — according to the operator’s electric resource plan filed with Colorado utility regulators on April 11.

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Former Colorado town clerk arrested for embezzling $47K in public funds

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.

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Niwot residents urge Boulder County to pause minimum wage ordinance harming small businesses

During the Boulder County Commissioners’ public comment session on April 3, several Niwot residents addressed the commissioners with significant concerns about the detrimental effects of the current minimum wage ordinance on Niwot’s small businesses.

Ordinance 2023-4, which took effect on January 1, 2024, established the minimum wage for unincorporated Boulder County at $16.57 per hour this year, $1.76 higher than the neighboring incorporated towns and cities, except Boulder, which is still lower than the county ordinance.

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Perceptions of downtown Denver plummet despite $1.2B in investment

City leaders have stressed downtown Denver has several things going in its favor — reopening of 16th Street Mall, new businesses moving in, stronger police presence and $570 million of investment money.

Despite efforts to make a comeback, optimism fell among the public last year.

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Books, ballgames and bold leadership: Cherry Creek Republican Women tackle hot topics

The Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW) held their general meeting and luncheon on April 8 in Centennial. Attendees heard from Elizabeth School District Superintendent Dan Snowberger and Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko, who each addressed pressing issues facing schools and cities across Colorado.

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New council, new direction: Grand Junction voters back reform candidates

All four City Council seats up for election in Grand Junction this April have been claimed by candidates promising a new direction for the city. While official results won’t be certified until later this month, the margins are clear—and the message from voters, even clearer.

Cody Kennedy, Robert Ballard and Ben Van Dyke each secured a win in their contested council races. Laurel Cole, who ran unopposed in District A, rounds out the incoming group. The results point to strong voter support for candidates focused on transparency, public safety and responsiveness to residents.

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$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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