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High school display case determined to be out of compliance with Colorado’s American Indian mascot law

While Arvada High School changed its mascot long before a 2021 Colorado law banned the use of American Indian mascots, a state commission says the historical display inside the school now violates that law.

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Teacher’s alleged Trump post does not speak for district, Jeffco schools say

Jefferson County Public Schools sent a statement to FOX31 after screenshots were shared across the internet allegedly showing one of the district’s teachers discussing how former President Donald Trump “was almost taken out” at his rally on Saturday.

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Denver voters will decide whether to allow non-citizens to serve as police, firefighters

Non-citizens are one step closer to being able to apply to become a Denver police officer or firefighter after the City Council unanimously approved a ballot measure seeking to change the city charter during Monday’s meeting.

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Douglas Co. has invested $2.7 million in a helicopter, and says it is worth it

Douglas County fire crews experienced a busy weekend as a heat wave warmed the Denver metro area. The agency’s fire suppression helicopter responded to several calls, including a destructive brush fire in Byers Arapahoe County, a plane’s emergency landing and three smoke checks.

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For third time since 2019, Jefferson Co. voters will weigh in on elimination of TABOR refunds

For the third time in five years, Jefferson County’s elected officials are asking voters to allow the local government to spend all of the revenue that it collects above the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights limit, thereby eliminating refunds to taxpayers. 

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