Author: Greta Kerkhoff greta.kerkhoff@denvergazette.com
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Winning $2.3 million Colorado lottery ticket sold at Basalt store
An unknown winner is gaining some extra financial independence following the holiday weekend, according to Colorado Lottery. One person from Basalt won the $2.3 million jackpot, with a cash value of $1,150,000, on the July 5 drawing. The winner spent $4 on two tickets from The Basalt Store and matched all six numbers, according to…
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Woman dies after suffering severe injuries in Boulder firebomb attack
Karen Diamond died Wednesday and the total victim count rises to 29
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3-year-old boy shot in Colorado residence Monday
The child’s father was arrested on outstanding warrants, but is not considered a suspect, police said
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Taylor Swift granted temporary restraining order against Colorado man
A California judge granted Taylor Swift a temporary restraining order Monday against a Colorado man who is accused of stalking and harassing her. Swift, who last came to Denver in 2023 for her “Eras Tour” at Empower Field, filed the request in Los Angeles Superior Court. It details how Brian Jason Wagner, 45, has allegedly…
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Two arrested in Douglas County child exploitation investigation
By Greta Kerkhoff, The Denver Gazette Douglas County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested two people in connection with an ongoing child exploitation investigation. On May 13, detectives with the Special Victims Unit arrested Michael Palestino, 33, of Castle Pines. A detective “received an email notification linking three National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTips with…
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Boulder Jewish community, allies hold vigil following Boulder attack that injured 15
Longtime Boulder resident Vicki Muzika wore a very bright orange scarf and a coordinating orange outfit on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s not a fashion statement. It’s a statement to never forget the hostages, and in particular, it’s an expression of love for the Bibas family,” she said. “Orange is their color.” Muzika was referring to Shiri…
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Victim count in Boulder attack rises to 15 as police increase security
The victim count in the attack on Jewish group “Run for their lives” Sunday grew to 15 people and a dog Wednesday as Boulder police announced taking increased steps to protect community members. The group, which raises awareness about Israeli hostages held in Gaza, holds a weekly march through Pearl Street Mall every Sunday. Despite…