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Man pleads guilty to teen's death as mother looks to forgive
It's been more than a year since 16-year-old Aaliyah Cortez was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Denver's Montebello neighborhood.Now one suspect in the case, 18-year-old Brandon Sandoval, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, has pled guilty to second-degree murder.This comes as the state has seen an increase in the number of young people admitted for homicide and manslaughter-related charges.In the 2023 fiscal year, Colorado saw 172 homicide or manslaughter charges against young people; a 61% increase for the Division of Youth Services from the year before.Though the family says no time behind bars will ever...
9Things to do in Colorado this Father's Day weekend
DENVER — From festivals and rodeos to monster trucks and runs, there's lots to do, see and explore in Denver and Colorado this Father's Day weekend. Colorado hosts several big names in music including Zach Bryan, Janet Jackson and Russ. Returning festivals include Parker Days, the Juneteenth Music Festival, Evergreen Rodeo, Littleton Fire Truck Parade, and the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
Five Points shop owners say festival fencing hurts longstanding Black-owned businesses
Last weekend, as Denverites gathered on Welton Street to celebrate the iconic Five Points Jazz Festival, a customer approached Larry Benford, who sat fuming in the doorway of Courtesy Auto Services, a shop he’s run for more than three decades. “Man, you look angry,” said the customer. “I...
Denver weather: Marginal risk of severe storms, hail and high winds on Monday
A few strong thunderstorms could roll into the Denver metro area Monday afternoon and evening as the Front Range to Colorado’s northeastern plains are under a marginal risk for severe weather.
Denver police respond to officer involved shooting during stolen motorcycle investigation
Denver Police are investigating an officer involved shooting at 48th Avenue and Jackson Street. Denver Police first reported the shooting at 9 a.m., Monday. Police have advised alternate routes for those with business in the area. Two suspects were arrested and no one was hit by gunfire, according to a...
Lightning strikes hit several homes
Firefighters in the far southern part of the Denver metro area on Sunday night responded to three different homes that were struck by lightning during a period of strong thunderstorms. One of the strikes caused a house fire in The Pinery in Douglas County.Neighbors said they saw a strike of lightning ignite the flames at the home, which is located at Running Fox Way. Some told CBS Colorado that lightning strikes on houses in the neighborhood have happened in past years but that this was the first anyone had ever seen a fire started because of one."Video of the suspected...
Teller County commissioner slams GOP chair Dave Williams; DPS to create 'guardrails' when recommending school closures; history shows parallels, differences in protests | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is June 12, 2024, and here's what you need to know:. Teller County official slams posts by Colorado GOP chair Dave Williams, asks for resignation. Teller County Commissioner Dan Williams, a Republican, publicly asked for the removal of Dave Williams from his state post in a letter that was endorsed by several other elected officials in the county.
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