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Meet the ‘cutest sheep in the world’ at the National Western Stock Show
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Meet the ‘cutest sheep in the world’ at the National Western Stock Show

By Morgan Whitley | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News  The National Western Stock Show is one of the best ways to kick off the new year with rodeos, shopping and livestock. But there is one animal that’s turning heads this year. Meet the rare, and adorable, Valais Blacknose sheep. A flock of this unique breed from Nashville.Farm is currently educating guests at the stock show, but there is more to them than just their cute faces. According to Jacque Watkins Skinner with Nashville.Farm, the Valais Blacknose sheep originate from the Valais region of Switzerland and were exclusively raised there until the sheep were imported to the British Isles in 2013 and 2014. Today, the Swiss herdbooks include almost 13,700 animals. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NEWS
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Safety remains high concern for those who work in downtown Denver, despite crime drop
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Safety remains high concern for those who work in downtown Denver, despite crime drop

By Jasmine Arenas | KCNC-TV CBS Colorado In downtown Denver, crime rates may be down, but for those who work and live in the area, the reality on the streets often feels different. Recent statistics show a significant reduction in violent incidents, including shootings and homicides in Denver.  However, as locals share their stories, it's clear that safety is still a growing concern for many who call downtown Denver home. Many longtime employees say the nature of crime has shifted in more concerning ways. READ THE FULL STORY AT KCNC-TV CBS COLORADO
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Aurora officials to close troubled ‘The Edge’ apartments where TdA problems began
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Aurora officials to close troubled ‘The Edge’ apartments where TdA problems began

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado The City of Aurora is moving forward with plans to close The Edge at Lowry apartment complex at 12th and Dallas. Last week, a municipal judge granted an emergency order to close the complex. The property has been deemed a criminal nuisance due to persistent violent incidents. The emergency order says the complex is an "immediate threat to public safety." Aurora City Attorney Pete Schulte says a full closure of the property is expected by mid-February. Schulte says the closure timeline has been in the works since early December, giving nonprofit organizations and local agencies time to prepare support for affected tenants.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Ben Van Dyke wants to be voice of reason and of the people on Grand Junction City Council
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Ben Van Dyke wants to be voice of reason and of the people on Grand Junction City Council

By Lindy Browning | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Independent-minded, solution-oriented, and practical pragmatism is what Ben Van Dyke says is missing on the current Grand Junction City Council. He intends to change all that, for the residents and businesspeople in Grand Junction, if he is elected to City Council in April. “I never thought that I would run for any political office, it was never something I had thought about until the disastrous way the Council handled the unhoused in our community, and then watched as they created another disaster with 4th and 5th Streets,” Van Dyke said. Van Dyke is a fourth-generation resident of Grand Junction, and his roots run deep in the Grand Valley. He is a father, husband and business owner. Since the late 1960s, his fam...
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Final phase of Grand Junction downtown parking updates to be rolled out this week
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Final phase of Grand Junction downtown parking updates to be rolled out this week

By Kacie Sinton | KKCO-TV 11 News The City of Grand Junction is making some changes to parking in the downtown area. Starting this week, the final phase of updates will be rolled out to downtown parking. Grand Junction workers will be installing 17 kiosks around various downtown parking lots. Officials will also begin allowing 10-hour parking for people with applicable permits at 600 Rood Avenue and 500 Ute Avenue, plus four-hour parking in the 400, 500, and 600 blocks of Colorado Avenue. READ THE FULL STORY AT KKCO-TV 11 NEWS
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Johnson’s Corner, home of the giant cinnamon roll, has closed for business
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Johnson’s Corner, home of the giant cinnamon roll, has closed for business

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado A popular truck stop in northern Colorado is going through some changes. The restaurant at Johnson's Corner closed suddenly over the weekend. The diner-type eatery off Exit 254 opened in the 1950s and became known to travelers on Interstate 25 over the decades as a great place to get large cinnamon rolls. Ten years ago TravelCenters of America purchased the restaurant and recently it faced a big challenge to its business with the opening of Colorado's first Buc-ee's truck stop not far down the interstate in Johnstown.   READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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16th Street Mall stabbing suspect spent last six years in and out of jail
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16th Street Mall stabbing suspect spent last six years in and out of jail

By Carol McKinley | Denver Gazette The suspect in four random stabbings that occurred this weekend in downtown Denver was no stranger to the police. Elijah David Caudill, 24, who appeared to be on probation, had threatened to kill at least one person with a knife in years past, according to records.  Caudill appeared in court Monday morning for his first advisement. He is currently being held without bond. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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In 8-5 vote, Denver votes to remove cap and distance requirement on needle exchange programs
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In 8-5 vote, Denver votes to remove cap and distance requirement on needle exchange programs

By Deborah Grigsby | Denver Gazette Denver City Council's decision to remove restrictions on syringe exchange programs, including a cap on the number of sites and distance limits from schools and daycare centers, could lead to an increase in these programs in 2025. City Council voted 8 to 5 vote Monday night to update the existing city municipal code and remove the cap on the number of sites permitted and lift a distance barrier that prohibited their operation within 1,000 feet of schools and daycare centers. Councilmembers Flor Alvidrez, Kevin Flynn, Amanda Sawyer, Diana Romero Campbell and Darrell Watson all cast “no” votes. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Single-engine aircraft landed in field near Monument due to engine trouble
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Single-engine aircraft landed in field near Monument due to engine trouble

By Ashley Eberhardt | Fox 21 News An initial report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that a Piper single-engine airplane that landed in a field near Monument on Jan. 6 experienced engine trouble. The Piper PA-12 landed in a field near Highway 105 between Monument and Palmer Lake around 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. According to FAA records, the plane took off from Kelly Air Park in Elbert, Colorado, about 25 miles northeast of Monument. The plane was only in the air for about 20 minutes before making the emergency landing, according to FlightAware data. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 21 NEWS
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How much do ‘low-income’ workers make in Denver?
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How much do ‘low-income’ workers make in Denver?

By Heather Willard | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News If you are hoping to make it out of the “low-income” bracket in 2025, you’ll have to make over $35 per hour. That’s according to the calculations by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD calculates home income limits to determine if applicants are eligible for subsidized housing. The numbers are calculated across the U.S. for each county and metro area. Anyone earning under 80% of the area’s median income is considered “low income” by HUD, while also taking into consideration the household size. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Denver County’s median household income (in 2023 dollars) is $91,681 annually. That’s slightly lower than the state’s median income of $92,470. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NE...
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