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Lakeside scrambling as Colorado town attorney says: "That's a serious indictment"
After a grand jury indicted Lakeside's police chief and his daughter, the town clerk, for numerous felonies, Lakeside's town attorney said Friday he was scrambling to arrange a special meeting of the town's Board of Trustees next week to address what he called "a serious indictment."Town Attorney Tim Flynn told CBS News Colorado he was trying to quickly set up a meeting to "take action" on the future of Police Chief Robert Gordanier and his daughter, Brenda Hamilton, the town clerk. "I don't know if he [Gordanier] can be in that position now," Flynn said.The Jefferson County District Attorney on...
Former Douglas County undersheriff settles lawsuit over firing
A former undersheriff in Colorado has settled a federal lawsuit against her former employer after claiming she was unlawfully fired in retaliation for political differences between her and the former sheriff.Holly Kluth, the former undersheriff of Douglas County, said on Friday that she settled the suit against former Sheriff Tony Spurlock and the county for $1.75 million. Kluth's attorneys call it "one of the largest single-plaintiff employment settlements" in the state.Spurlock, who now serves as chief of the Oklahoma City University campus police department, acknowledged a request for comment Friday morning but did not immediately otherwise respond and the current...
Body of American hero from WWII finally arrives back in Colorado
In a touching display of honor, a plane carrying the remains of an American war hero from Denver arrived at Denver International Airport Friday morning, where military members helped guide the coffin to a waiting hearse.Amid the noise of the airport, the scene was remarkably quiet and somber.Sgt. Harold Schafer was finally home, 80 years later.Schafer was remembered as a sweet young man by his surviving niece in a conversation with CBS News Colorado in April. "Just a real sweetheart, just a regular Joe," said Barb Bernhardt from her suburban Denver home.His mother never recovered from his loss or the fact...
Community rallies to save Casey's Pond Senior Living from being sold
CBS News Colorado introduced you to a senior living community that is looking for a buyer after its owners went into receivership. A new owner could purchase the building and evict all the senior tenants living there, but many in the community hope Casey's Pond will survive as a senior living facility. It is one of the only senior living communities with its level of services for hundreds of miles around, and not only do the residents want to stay, but the employees also want to remain (and keep their jobs).That's why some employees have said they plan to donate a...
Russell Westbrook signs 2-year, $6.8 million deal with Denver Nuggets
After being bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers following a trade with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook is officially a Denver Nugget.On Friday, Westbrook agreed to join the team after signing a deal worth two years at $6.8 million, according to multiple sources. Westbrook was officially waived by Utah on July 20. The former MVP is officially parting ways with the Clippers after spending two years with the team where he took on roles as a starter and in rotation coming off the bench. Westbrook also played for the Los Angeles Lakers for two...
High-tech app developers hope to save lives in Colorado disasters
In the military, the "fog of war" refers to the sense of paralysis, panic and confusion that comes with the chaos of combat. But that fog not only impacts U.S. troops in foreign lands, it can impact first responders here at home. "They need to know on the battlefield where the good guys are, where the bad guys are, where the hazards are. And in our public safety world, we need to know where the wildfire is, where our firefighters are," says Brad Schmidt, wildland fire projects manager with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. And he says...
Speed limit reduced at University of Denver's campus to boost safety
Slow zones have been added around the University of Denver's campus in an effort to boost safety for students and staff in the area.The change comes after three students were injured in a crash in April 2024 while they were crossing East Evans Avenue. The driver was blinded by a sun glare at the time.The University of Denver and Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure met with CBS News Colorado First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter Brian Sherrod to discuss the changes. Officials say, for starters, the speed limit has been dropped from 30 mph to 25 mph. Experts say the slower...
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Boar's Head Provisions is recalling all of its liverwurst products on store shelves because it could contain listeria, the U.S. Food and Safety Inspection Service said Friday. The announcement comes as health officials investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened 34 people and caused two deaths in more than a dozen states. Boar's Head also said some of its deli meat products could contain listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause illness known as listeriosis. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it is recalling a total of more than 103 tons of meat.Safety regulators warned consumers who have purchased potentially affected Boar's...
Residents frustrated as Broomfield considers 50% water rate increase
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%."Little numbers turn into big numbers for families and that's what we're facing," said Broomfield resident Rick Fernandez.Fernandez and other residents like him say they first learned about this proposal following a study session held by city and county council members last week."Which is a huge burden on families," Fernandez said."And that's how I as a citizen am looking at it.""Holy toledo, I mean that's a large increase, especially in a utility bill," said Dean...
Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip
Washington — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at the former president's Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida, one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala separately at the White House. Trump allowed reporters into the meeting briefly. Asked what a working relationship with Israel would look like in a second Trump administration, Trump suggested the current U.S. leadership could lead to a "third world war." "We'll see how it goes," Trump said. "If we win, it will be very simple. It's all going to work out and very...
Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support
Washington — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, calling her a "happy warrior" and vowing to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.In a video posted by her campaign, Harris takes a call from Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama. "We called to say Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office," Obama tells Harris over the phone. Michelle Obama tells Harris, "I am proud of...
Camp Postcard secretly unifies Colorado youth with police officers
A summer camp in Estes Park is bringing children and law enforcement together through a week of team building and outdoor activities in the mountains. Camp Postcard, a five-day-long camp at the YMCA in Estes Park, brings middle schoolers from the Denver metro area into the mountains after being nominated as a leader within their own community or school.The campers spend their week interacting with camp counselors, doing activities like archery, team building, tie-die shirts, high and low ropes courses, and more."I had never really left my home. It was an experience to try something new," said 17-year-old Tyler Lewis, a...
Grand jury indicts Lakeside mayor, town clerk for theft, embezzlement
A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted the town's longtime mayor and police chief, Robert Gordanier, and his daughter, town clerk Brenda Hamilton, on 17 criminal charges stemming from a 2023 CBS News Colorado investigation.Gordanier remains the town's police chief and mayor pro tem, while Hamilton is on paid administrative leave despite facing multiple felony charges.According to the Jefferson County District Attorney's office, the pair were indicted for crimes committed between July 2019 and November 2023. The grand jury "opened its investigation on November 17, 2023, shortly after CBS Colorado reported on allegations of misconduct," the DA's office said in...
Some Aurora metro district residents question tax increase
Kathy Morgan and her husband bought their home in Aurora's Blackstone neighborhood about 10 years ago, drawn by its proximity to a golf course and the area's safety."It was a lifestyle choice," said Morgan.However, Morgan and other residents were surprised earlier this year to see a sudden increase in their residential property tax bills, a hike not experienced by all Aurora residents. "It's a hidden tax," said Morgan.Morgan said she was unaware when she purchased her home that it was part of a metro district, which had agreed to eventually help fund regional infrastructure and road improvements by contributing to the...
2 leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel arrested in Texas, officials say
The leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel, along with a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested Thursday by the FBI, federal authorities announced.The Justice Department confirmed that Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez were arrested in El Paso, Texas. One senior official familiar with the arrest told CBS News that Zambada was taken into custody by the FBI without incident along the U.S. border. Zambada and "El Chapo" co-founded the cartel."The Justice Department has taken into custody two additional alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the...
Colorado company uses plastic from Dillon Marina and turns it into roads
While a pile of polyethylene plastic wrap piled up in a storage shed for the Dillon Marina (from boats wrapped up in the off-season) Craig Simson, the "Mayor" of the Dillon Marina started looking for a place to put it. Previously the supplier would take the plastic back and recycle it, but it became too costly, and the supplier simply stopped offering the service. "We were on a mission to find someone to process this kind of plastic," Simson said. "Between the two marinas, (Dillon and Frisco) the rough math is we produce about 480,000 square feet of plastic annually. That didn't...
Kroger-Albertsons merger on hold after Colorado judge ruling
A proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which would impact King Soopers, City Market, and Safeway stores, is on hold. The companies temporarily paused the merger following a ruling by a Colorado judge overseeing a lawsuit brought against them by the Colorado Attorney General's Office."Consumers, workers, and farmers across the nation can breathe easier," said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.On Thursday, a Colorado judge issued the order. Weiser expressed satisfaction with the ruling."Our team worked hard and long to make the case and marshal the evidence. And the judge says, 'yes,' the evidence is there," Weiser said.Kim Cordova, president of UFCW...
Loveland PD search for suspect accused of multiple road rage shootings
The Loveland Police Department says it's searching for a suspect who is accused of fleeing a traffic stop and getting into multiple road rage incidents on Sunday.According to the police department, around 12:08 p.m., an officer saw a Toyota Sequoia with no license plates parked at a local business in the 100 block of South Taft Avenue with a male and female inside.When they left the parking lot and began to head eastbound on West 1st Street, the officer attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle, and that's when they came to a stop near the intersection of...
Historic marker goes up in Denver to recognize Julia Greeley
A new marker has been put in place to recognize the historic significance of a building on Walnut Street. The building used to be the Julia Greeley Boarding House on the 2900 block of Walnut Street where she lived after making her journey west. Being born into slavery, she became a domestic servant who was known for donating everything she earned, and due to her efforts, her funeral was one of the largest at the time. From the building, viewers can also see the top of the church she attended. Right now, her case is in Rome to see if she will become a canonized saint. "Our hope is that the plaque here gives a little bit of her history, encourages people, maybe to do a little more of their own work and continue to follow her story," Alison Salutz, director of community programs for Historic Denver. The marker is a part of Historic Denver's 50 Actions For 50 Places Campaign. The organization asked the community to help select a list of places that should be recognized for their historic impact.
CDOT working to make stretch of I-25 between 104th & Highway 36 safer
Colorado transportation officials are working to improve a heavily congested highway in the northern part of the Denver metro area. The stretch of Interstate 25 between 104th Avenue and Highway 36, also known as the Boulder Turnpike, continues to be a problem spot for car crashes. Communications Manager with CDOT Tamara Rollison said the stretch of I-25 sees an average of two crashes per day. As a result, CDOT is asking travelers, elected officials and residents to share their ideas to make it safer. CDOT hosted an Open House Wednesday night at the Northglenn Recreation Center to receive new ideas. The...
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