Author: Janet Oravetz
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Woman in racist video at University of Colorado identified
BOULDER • A woman seen in a video posted on social media making racist comments toward a student has been identified, according to a tweet from the University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD). Based on tips from the community and body camera footage from prior interactions, CUPD said the woman in the video is 33-year-old…
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Douglas County school wants to leave district to arm staff members
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The Douglas County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County charter school to leave the district and apply to become authorized through the Colorado School Institute (CSI). The move would allow the school to arm its staff members as volunteer safety officers, something that would not be…
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Couple rescued after Jeep rolled 450 feet down steep terrain
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY — It took dozens of people nearly five hours to rescue an elderly couple Saturday after their Jeep rolled about 450 feet down steep terrain off Tomboy Road near Royer Gulch in San Miguel County, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office. The agency said the man and woman, both…
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Palisade Peach Festival fireworks spark wildfire
PALISADE, Colo. — A professional fireworks display that took place at the Palisade Peach Festival on Friday night sparked a wildland fire that burned three to five acres, according to the Palisade Fire Department. The Palisade Police Department said on its Facebook page that everyone evacuated safely. No injuries were reported. Palisade is on the…
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A-Basin now part of Ikon Pass
Ikon Pass holders will have access to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area for the upcoming season, according to the ski area. Two options are available. Through the regular Ikon Pass, skiers and boarders will have up to seven days of access to A-Basin with no blackout dates. They can get five days access on the Ikon…
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Man charged in connection with Colorado hit-and-run that killed cyclist on July 4th
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The man who was arrested in Nebraska nearly two weeks after a hit-and-run crash that killed a cyclist in Douglas County appeared in court Monday where he was charged with one count of leaving of an accident involving death. Preston James Dorris, 36, was taken into custody in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on…
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Evidence the focus of 3 days of hearings in Mark Redwine case
LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. — Wednesday is the first of three days of hearings this week for a man accused of killing his 13-year-old son in southwest Colorado nearly seven years ago. Mark Redwine’s trial is scheduled to begin on Sept 19. He’s pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.…
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Thousands weigh in on whether to demolish Columbine High School
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colorado — Nearly 7,000 people responded to survey from the Jefferson County School District about the possible demolition of Columbine High School, where 12 students and a teacher were killed in 1999. The survey closed on June 14, according to the district and the results are currently being analyzed. They could be released…
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5 ways to get to the Garth Brooks concert without the hassle
DENVER — All public parking at Broncos Stadium at Mile High is sold out ahead of Saturday night’s Garth Brooks concert, which is expected to draw more than 80,000 fans. It will be the biggest ticketed event in the stadium’s history, according to Denver Public Works. The organization is encouraging fans to plan ahead and…
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Pot-impaired driver gets 8 years for crash that killed Colorado woman
CASTLE ROCK — A 20-year-old Castle Rock man was sentenced to eight years in prison for driving while impaired by marijuana and killing a woman in a four-car crash. Amanda Hill, 24, died in the June 2018 crash. A judge sentenced Francisco Sanchez, 20, last week after he pleaded guilty to one count each of…